Meet Mel Giselle
Mel is a multifaceted artist and visual designer from Florida whose journey through the creative arts began at a young age. Her artistic education has been shaped by an extensive range of disciplines and experiences, including learning from and collaborating with distinguished jewelers, painters, writers, musicians, performers, and fellow tattoo artists. This diverse background has given her a comprehensive understanding of artistic processes, craftsmanship,
Formally educated in digital media design technology, Mel went on to work as a lead visual designer and coordinator at one of Disney’s largest fine art reproduction facilities. This experience further refined her understanding of composition, color, precision, and the meticulous processes behind professional visual art.
Her journey into the tattoo industry began in 2015, when she entered the field as a piercer. In 2016, while in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Mel transitioned into tattooing, beginning what would become a lifelong pursuit of mastering the craft. Since 2020, she has been tattooing professionally, continuing to develop her technique, artistic voice, and understanding of the medium through years of hands-on experience and continued education.
Throughout her career, Mel has made a deliberate effort to learn from artists whose work and expertise have influenced the tattoo industry. She has had the opportunity to study with and learn from internationally renowned tattoo artists and Ink Master artists including Deanna James, Robbie Rippol, Jayvo Scott, Timmy B, Russ Abbott, Anthony Michaels, Walter Montero, Samir Chara, Pamela Carvalho, Justine Lucy, El Toxo, and many others. These experiences have helped shape her evolving style while reinforcing one of the principles she values most: there is always more to learn.
For Mel, tattooing is not a destination but an ongoing artistic education. Her approach continues to be shaped by experimentation, collaboration, mentorship, and her curiosity across multiple creative disciplines. She believes that every new technique, medium, artist, and experience has something to teach—and that growth comes from remaining open to all of it.
Mel’s artistic pursuits extend far beyond the tattoo studio. Her interests span numerous creative mediums and forms of expression, all of which continue to inform the way she approaches tattooing and visual design. She hopes to connect fellow artists and inspire others to embrace unapologetic self-expression, while cultivating a community where creativity can flourish and art becomes more than something people create—it becomes a way of life.