InkSpired Magazine Issue No. 35 | Page 75

Anna told me that the more time she puts in, the more she gets out of it, she’s humbled by the experience, it’s one of the greatest things she’s ever been able to do and within this, it makes her a better person. As a true role model for women in the tattoo industry, she proves that it can be done and if you have a love and passion for it, you will succeed. Time, sweat, and grit will get you there and Anna has proved that beyond a doubt. You can follow Anna and her work on Instagram through the shop @northstartattoo and her own page - @annamelo. You can also contact the shop, North Star Tattoo at NorthStarTattoo.com, which I highly recommend if you find yourself in New York City. Also, Anna’s work can be seen and she can be reached on her personal website, www.annamelo.com. If nothing other than for curiosity’s sake, her site and her art is worth checking out. It tells the story of her work and progression in which I have just written. I’m honored not only to be able to write Anna’s story, but to also know her and have work done by her. She is an amazing artist and person, one of the most dedicated souls in the tattoo industry I have met. So, don’t miss out and give her work a look. You won’t be disappointed. Trust me. Anna self-titled this article based on he own words, her personal mantra on tattooing, the culture, lifestyle, and her art. InkSpiredMagazine.com 73