Resident Artists
Kerry Burke
she/they
In their 12+ years as a tattoo artist, Kerry has learned to approach tattooing with awareness and care for the client. They view tattooing as a powerful act of reclamation and transition with a focus on crafting inclusive, beautiful tattoos that honor diverse bodies, reflect on the complex history of tattooing, and contribute thoughtfully and bravely to the future of the craft.
Digging into the complexities of identity, Kerry explores the intersections of gender, sexuality, presentation, belonging and community. Kerry’s work challenge traditional tattoo norms, embraces diversity, and strives to dismantling oppressive narratives we hold in relationship to bodies.
Kerry specialize in connecting individuals with their histories through the language of plant and botanical imagery, each tattoo a living narrative, rooted in personal significance, histories and stories that celebrate growth, resilience, and the nature of life.
Kerry would be honored to be a part of your next tattoo project.
To book an appointment with Melanie, please email them at:
hottttamelanietattoos@gmail.com
Melanie
she/they
Meet Melanie (Mel, she/they)! Originally from Philly, they made their first big move in the tattoo world when they apprenticed in LA in 2014. They have a background in fashion, special effects make-up and body painting, but have been drawing and painting ever since they can remember. Melanie is excited to now be tattooing full time.
Mel’s work is heavily influenced by organic forms, nature, tribal, ornamental designs and adornments, cybersigilism / aggrogoth and black work designs. Their creative inspiration comes from the subtle details of everyday life, while walking around the city or in nature. Architectural design, illustrative art, art Deco/Nouveau, folk art inspire them, while always excited to play with symmetry, adding organic textures, and the body's natural curves to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces for each unique individual.
Approaching their work with great intentionality, Melanie believes that tattoos are a beautiful energetic source that can be used for healing and guide an individual into the next phase of their lives. That being said, it is of utmost importance to them to maintain a positive and focused mindset, ensuring the environment is a safe and comfortable space for her clients to be tattooed.
Valuing the many mentors who have guided their path, Melanie is committed to continuous learning and growth. Melanie would like to take on more freehand work, gap-fillers, blast-overs/unders, etc. She genuinely enjoys seeing her artwork come to life on her clients and working with others to find the perfect design that works for them. At the root of it all, they’re here to have fun, collaborate, and create something sacred with every client who comes through the door.
ELLE
They/Them
Elle is a queer Mexican tattooer from out west. They apprenticed in SLC, UT over 5 years ago and never looked back. With a background in illustrating comic books and character design they were drawn especially to traditional style tattoos but are well versed in many styles having come up in walk in shops.
Elle’s work is inspired by artists like Percy Waters to John Romita Jr. They enjoy drawing and tattooing cute little snoopys to beautiful flowers to tough monster trucks. Their main desire is to help clients reclaim their bodies and to feel strong and powerful in them and maybe share a funny meme here and there. Elle believes tattooing is for everybody in every body.
Elle is always booking for flash or custom, small filler pieces to ongoing projects like sleeves and back pieces.
Kristina
Hi! I’m Kristina, I specialize in fine line tattooing with a special interest in fine art tattoos. I’m inspired by baroque paintings and botanical illustration. You can contact me via instagram @gofetchtattoo.
