Meet the Ink Defense Pro-Team
Meagan “Megz” Stevens
I have been tattooing for seven years. I specialize in pop culture and floral pieces. When I am not tattooing, I enjoy reading a good fantasy book or you can find me at Disneyland with my husband and son.
My Favorite Ink Defense Product: Pro-Balm. The way it calms the skin and the senses with its lavender aroma is unbeatable!
Em Whiteseth
I’m a queer, body-inclusive tattooer running a small family-owned studio in Portland, Oregon. I like tattooing bright color, abstract and psychedelic designs, queer themes, and lots of nature. I’m a new Mama, and I like to go see live music whenever I can!
My Favorite Ink Defense Product: Tattoo Cream for aftercare. I encourage all my clients to use it and love the results I see. It’s so light, non-greasy, and doesn’t just collect dust and pet dander to stick to your fresh tattoo like some stickier, greasier products. It smells and feels great!
Michael Bowen
I am originally from Orange County, California. I have lived in Utah since 2011. Tattooing has been my passion since I was young. I specialize in black and grey, but I also enjoy doing color. No tattoo is too big or too small for me. I am a freehand artist with custom one-of-a-kind designs. What drives me is seeing my clients’ smiles and loving their new INK!
My Favorite Ink Defense Product: Pro-Balm. I use it while I’m tattooing. I apply very little to the top of my glove, and as I’m shading, I apply a little to that part and shade. It helps the shading lay into your skin easily and is really smooth. It doesn’t get your skin all red and make it look ugly. It’s not like any other. It smells great. Ink Defense Pro Balm is all I use. I won’t use any other.
Nicolette Frangipani
My biggest passion is to teach. My natural nurturing nature helps me relate to people across many trades and skills. “It’s easy to know what people want or need. Just listen.”
My Favorite Ink Defense Product: Pro-Balm. They’re all excellent products. I use the Pro-Balm for every procedure. Just before bandaging, I teach my client what proper application looks like with a quick post-op massage. I use the Pro-Balm to really calm the pores and prevent plasma crystals.
Ollie Nash
My name is Ollie Nash. I’m originally from Indiana; I’ve lived in Oregon since 2009. I like to do crafts and projects in my spare time. I co-own a shop in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
My Favorite Ink Defense Product: the wash, the Foaming Skin Cleanser!
Hayli Menzies
I have a passion for animals and nature. In my off time, I am rescuing all sorts of life, gardening, and playing with my kids and my husband. I even created my own hobby farm! My tattoo style reflects my life’s interests as I specialize in all things nature, including realism, black-grey style, and vibrant, beautiful colored art.
My Favorite Ink Defense Product: Naked Aftercare Cream! I love how it glides on smoothly, as it keeps the skin from drying out and does not make the surface oily or sticky.
Christian “Chin” Mann
I have been in the tattoo industry for 5 years now, and I love everything about it, the people, the art, and giving people a great experience, whether it be their first tattoo or their tenth. I live in Chico, CA, and have been here for 10 years now, and I love the area. I like all styles of tattooing, but I definitely specialize in Fine Line Floral and Cover Ups. When I am not tattooing, I normally spend my free time skateboarding, cooking, and target shooting.
My Favorite Ink Defense Product: The sunscreen because to me keeping your tattoo safe from the sun and UV is a very important part to keeping your tattoo looking new and lasting longer over the years.
Francesca Bierly
Hi, I’m Francesca! I’ve been a tattoo artist since 2019. I’d say my absolute favorite style is black-and-grey fine-line florals with an abstract, realistic touch! Though I really love tattooing just about any style. A little about me, I absolutely love my animals, my plants (especially my polka dot begonia), crafting random things, and of course, nerding out on some video games! I’d say my favorite thing about the tattoo industry is meeting like-minded people and learning new artistic skills. My wish is not only to meet, but hopefully exceed each individual’s wants and desires for their everlasting pieces of art!
My Favorite Ink Defense Product: Tattoo Cream. I love the tattoo cream because it absorbs more deeply into my skin and my clients’ skin than any other ointment I’ve tried. The best part is that it doesn’t leave you feeling sticky or gooey, either. Also, using all-natural ingredients is key; that way, I know what I’m putting on a fresh tattoo without worry.
Jade Rabbit
I am a tattoo artist who is constantly striving to be better than I was yesterday and always pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I love the thrill of competing at tattoo conventions across the USA and hope to test my mettle internationally at some point! I personally prefer to heal my tattoos traditionally; besides the fact that Ink Defense is made with so much care and love, it truly is a great product!
My Favorite Ink Defense Products: The Healing Lotion is a great alternative to sticky goopy aquaphor. The Pro-Balm is a go-to for the tattoo application!
Nico Capriotti
I’m a queer tattoo artist from Portland, Oregon. I’ve been tattooing professionally since 2020, and it’s truly where my passion lies. I love working with clients on everything from deeply meaningful pieces to fun, challenging designs that push me to grow as an artist. I take pride in my ability to work across a wide range of styles, always aiming for clean, crisp lines and a thoughtful, polished finish. Whether it’s your first tattoo or your fiftieth, I’m committed to creating something you’ll love. When I’m not drawing or tattooing, you’ll probably find me playing Dungeons & Dragons or exploring the trails of the Pacific Northwest.
My Favorite Ink Defense Product: Tattoo Cream. Whether you’re healing a tattoo or just have dry skin, the hydration it provides is unlike any other product out there.
Sarah Wittman
The art I bring to my clients includes black-and-grey florals, glitter, fine line, stained glass, trash polka, and a few other styles I like to dabble in from time to time. When I’m not tattooing a client, I’m Momming hard. I have 4 teenage daughters who definitely keep me busy with all of their activities and school. I would say I’m a wife and a mom first, and tattooing is my hobby. Tattooing is like a zen for me. My biggest passion is traveling — I love seeing the world and all the beauty it has in it.
My Favorite Ink Defense Product: Tattoo Cream for aftercare. It’s gentle on the skin and safe to use during the healing process. I always include a sample in my care packages for all my new clients, so they know they’re leaving with a safe product to use on their new tattoo.
Marianne Drost
I’m a Scandinavian-born hyper-realism artist who creates unique black-and-grey pieces with a focus on smoothness, detail, and balance. Being able to create pieces that convey a story or a certain feeling is key, so my clients get something deeper than just artwork on their skin — whether it’s a portrait, a nature scenario, or a nerdy theme.
My Favorite Ink Defense Product: That’s a tough one — maybe I’ll have to go with the naked Pro-Balm; the texture is just right (and believe me, I’ve tried a lot of brands throughout my career), the scent is perfect for someone like me who’s a bit sensitive to smell, and it just makes me feel safe, knowing what’s in the product I put directly on my clients’ open skin.