About me

Since I was very young, I felt a deep connection to art in all its forms. Over time, that fascination found a clear place: my skin. The idea of inhabiting lines and shapes as part of the body always felt powerful and beautiful to me. That is how I came to tattooing, first as a collector and observer, long before I thought of it as a profession.

When I left my hometown in Argentina and began traveling through South America, something shifted: time, curiosity, and space to explore appeared. I started tattooing intuitively, as a personal experiment, practicing on my own and tattooing people close to me, guided by genuine interest and enjoyment.

Michelle Monster portrait with glasses and a white jersey

Over time, that interest became commitment.

I deepened my technique, drawing, and design practice, and contact with other artists raised my standards. I decided to dedicate myself to this seriously, developing an approach grounded in precision, cleanliness, and visual coherence.

That path led me to specialize in ornamental language, drawn to its dialogue with anatomy, the strength of large scale, symmetry, and the weight of line. These are pieces that do not only decorate; they transform how a person perceives and inhabits themselves, while creating a strong presence for anyone who sees them.

Michelle Monster travel, portrait, and tattoo studio collage

Today I focus exclusively on large-scale ornamental, floral, and tribal tattoos. I work with people looking for strong, elegant, well-executed pieces, something that feels like a permanent jewel, a kind of timeless shield.

I currently live much of the year in Tulum, Mexico, where I work from our private studio in a calm, cared-for environment focused on the experience of everyone who visits.

Michelle Monster palm trees and tattoo practice collage

Travel remains essential to my practice. Throughout the year I work in different cities across Europe, South America, and North America, connecting with new people and expanding my perspective.

Thank you for being here.

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