Melissa “Axelhoney” Contreras is a Los Angeles tattoo artist specializing in bold, colorful, illustrative tattoos with a whimsical, creepy-cute edge. Starting her career in 2015 with an apprenticeship at a busy walk-in shop Venice Beach, she blends fine art, design, and storytelling into every piece. Melissa’s tattoos are playful yet timeless, with a focus on larger custom designs that stand out at any tattoo convention and age beautifully on the skin.