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
