MIchelle

Michelle is a Maryland-based tattoo artist with Chilean and Salvadoran roots, currently tattooing at the world-famous Black Flamingo Collective.

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She brings a strong professional foundation in illustration and sign art, along with a background in game development, where she has contributed to alternative-controller indie games. Prior to tattooing, Michelle worked as a concept artist for video games—an influence that continues to shape her approach to animals, nature, and creature-driven designs with a high level of detail and creativity.

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Michelle specializes in animals, florals, and fantastical themes, creating custom pieces that range from vibrant, playful aesthetics to darker, more textured imagery. She works confidently in both black and grey and color, with a versatile style that spans clean cell shading to semi-realism. Her approach is centered on translating each client’s vision into a strong, well-executed design that holds up over time.

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Her portfolio includes a wide range of custom work, from standalone pieces to larger-scale projects, with a focus on bold linework, dynamic composition