Hello!

Thanks for visiting! My name is Melissa Hale. I'm a lover of raccoons, aquarium keeping, and minding my own business... a lifelong artist inside and out.

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My tattoo career began 1994, in Phoenix, AZ as a yearling apprentice under several amazing artists. Since then, I've enjoyed over 30yrs worth of experience; the ups and downs of navigating my own professional (fully licensed and inspected) studios, both large and small: Three in Florida and two in my home state of Pennsylvania. I've also worked under a few celebrity shops in Orlando and Las Vegas.

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As a travel and adventure enthusiast, tattooing has taken me halfway around the globe. It's allowed many, many opportunities to serve an incredibly wide range of wonderful people~ A few of my favorite places thus far include Las Vegas, London, Bermuda and Kauai.

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As life settles, I am beyond grateful to have a laid-back Speakeasy style (private) studio of my dreams, bringing years of experience~ and a home where I'm able to root for a change. Located in the quaint historic borough of Tionesta PA, it's a wonderful place for anyone who loves nature, trees, rivers and the likes of outdoors.

 

* For anyone willing to travel, specially make it a weekend getaway with tattoos included, there are plenty of cabin rentals and camping options around here too!

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Please glimpse my portfolio to see if my style is right for you!​​​​