Megg, Tattoo artist & body modification specialis

Megg refers to herself as a Body Modification Specialist; she is that and much more.  She brings over 25 years of tattooing, body piercing, dermals and cosmetic tattooing to Blue Iris.  Adding to and complimenting the existing talent in our studio.  Both of Megg's parents were artists themselves, she was practically born loving all types of art.  Her artwork compliments her talent as an artist in the tattooing and piercing industry as it grows ever so rapidly.  She draws custom works of art for tattooing as well as just to keep busy.  If she is not drawing she is making jewelry.  Also her skills are not limited to paper, she does custom glass etching, wood burning and metal work as well just to keep busy.

She began her career with an apprenticeship in NH with her mentor, tattoo artist and master body piercer Pete Marando.  From NH she worked at Side Street Body Piercing and Tattoo for Pete when he moved to Massachusetts in 1999.  Where it was once again legal to tattoo in MA after being banished for 38 years.  Megg also work at a small tattoo shop called Phat Cat Tattoo & Piercing owned by Elaine Maternowski.  This tiny shop was an all girl tattoo shop, where she worked side by side with Elaine, a wonderful artist, until Elaine fell ill. 

Megg then began a journey to Mongos in Somerville, MA.  There she met Paul Teves the now owner of Blue Iris Tattoo & Piercing studio.  She and Paul became friends and throughout the years both Paul and she worked together in other shops.  She worked several years in Malden, MA for Primal Instinct.  Megg has done a few guest spots in Las Vegas, NV as well as in SC, GA, FL and Maine.  Now her journey has brought her home with good friend Paul at Blue Iris here in Merrimack, NH. 

Megg has always told her apprentices, "Always stay and be humble, not only in yourself but in your craft.  This is a gift, not a right."