Meet Mel, a 31-year-old tattoo artist from Northern California, born and raised in Paradise!

Her childhood was filled with summers in the High Lakes and big family gatherings—experiences that continue to ground her and shape her art.

For more than a decade, Mel has called Chico home. She’s proud to share her passion for creativity with a community that feels like family.

A lifelong artist and musician, Mel has always been drawn to bold, vivid color. That love for painting translates directly into her tattoo work: vibrant, solid color pieces built to last. While she specializes in American Traditional color tattoos, she also enjoys black and gray work and adapting other styles to bring each client’s vision to life.