Author: Melis Fusco

Books are open for single session pieces and large scale projects. Open to all subject matter as long as it falls within my style and having the freedom of creativity. Please inquire through link in my bio, and let me know in the location/event section where you’re looking to cross paths with me, either at Black Sage in CO, or one of the locations listed below. 

***Here are my options through the end of the year as of Now, February 4,2025…..

~May: NYC Empire State Show May 9-11

~July: 2 slots open at Home (Colorado)

~August: 4 slots at Home 

~September: 4 slots at Home & 3 in Shrewsbury England at Un1ty Tattoo Studio Sept 19-21

~October:  slots 5 at Home and 3 in Phoenix AZ, Blind Tiger October 29-31

~November: 4 slots at Home 

~December: 5 slots at Home 

Just a friendly reminder, that large scale work carries to each month taking away an available slot. Looking forward to reading your ideas! 

Happy New Year everyone, reflecting back on 2024 I am so grateful for all of my clients, art collectors, and supporters. Without you I would just be creating art in a corner up here in my forest, but I truly feel nothing exists unless it is shared, so thank you for being on the receiving end of all that I do. 2024 had its challenges for so many, including myself, burning my candle on both ends… or maybe a 4 sided candle even, if you imagine that… feels that way looking back at the year and happy to be on the other side. Ready and waiting for what this year has in store.

Hard work finally paid off with the long awaited closing on the building that Black Sage Studio is in, Located in Evergreen Colorado. This has been my home away from home for over 10 years! And now I am the proud owner of this sweet adobe building, running through the renovations to connect the two sides of Black Sage, and unfold the updated interior that I had envisioned while not skipping a beat in my tattooing was not easy. But we are here! Thank you for not minding the construction as that was all going on, but so happy to share in the space with you all then and now. A few other small touches will be going on then I can really settle in and put my feet up!

Until then, I have completed a painting that holds a lot of meaning for me, which took me over a year to complete. I cant wait to share that with you all here soon. I also have the 10 year anniversary Black Sage merchandise that will be dropping soon, stay tuned for that! It is hung and tagged in the studio if you are visiting in-person! Be sure to take a look! I will post some on-line for sale in my store once I get to uploading that information.

Lastly, for now, I am finalizing my travel updates for the year, yeap the year of 2025! Stay eyes wide open for that announcement, here and on Instagram. It is going to be a busy year for me, as I can focus on my tattooing and travel this year more then last since the building project is complete. Thankful to be here on the other side, I feel, what I share with you all, is just the smallest tip of the iceberg, there is so much that goes on behind the scenes underneath that not many know of, as we all do. I just want to reassure you, that you are also doing so well swimming through life. Sometimes it can feel like swimming through honey, but trust me, you will get through it. But please please please, (as I say this I am coaching myself) do sit with the life you work so hard on, get cozy, settle in for a bit, and appreciate where you are… It doesn’t last long before another challenge is around the corner. Don’t lose sight of the stillness, it is necessary like drawing back an arrow, to take a breath, pause, aim, before letting go towards a new goal or an unwelcome challenge. Let that be our 2025 mantra.

Sending love and Gratitude your way! Stay tuned for all the things I am excited to share. See you in the studio or on the road!

Stay Warm!!!

Love~Melis

So you have a loved one who has already made a connection with me, is on my waiting list to book a date or has a date lined up and you wanted to help contribute to their tattoo day… Let me help you make the perfect gift this holiday season! Here’s how! For the Holidays, I have made a Gift Certificate that will be a Print of this hand painted piece. When printed, I will hand paint a few areas to give the glitter effect like the original. You can reach out to me Via Email: ArtbyMelis@gmail.com and let me know you are interested in making a contribution to your loved ones tattoo appointment. *Again, the client must have their name on my list and/or already have a date with me. In order for a client to have their name on my list, they must have already communicated with me, I agreed on the design, and a drawing retainer has been taken. Purchasing a gift Certificate is not for just anyone to collect a piece of art from me, but they must be already “melis” approved. So feel free to reach out! And I will walk you through the next steps of how to make your contribution: via Venmo, CC (over the phone) or Paypal. The Gift Certificate will be filled out for your chosen amount, paid for in advance, and they can use this gift certificate towards their session anytime within the year of 2025. Looking forward to helping you make the perfect gift of forever art! Please have ordered one by December 15th for it to arrive on Time! Happy Holidays! ~melis

Let’s give our new artist Matt Renner a warm welcome!! He is such a sweet guy! Hard working, father, husband, and dedicated artist. We are super thrilled to have him here with us at Black Sage. Adding his American Traditional style to what Black Sage already offers has me feeling so grateful. I can not think of one tattoo studio that has top tier artists in almost every genre of tattooing. It sure does have me reflecting and feeling so grateful for the artists I get to work next to every day. Do give Matt a Follow on Instagram: @Renner_tattoos And to book with Matt follow the link here to his contact form! Welcome Matt!!! Matt’s Contact: Link Here