Meet Our Squad
Melissa conley - Owner/artist - 5+ years experience
Melissa is a south Jersey native who grew up in Williamstown. She has associates degrees in fine art & behavioral science from MiraCosta College in Oceanside, CA, where she also worked as a Grumbacher art Instructor for several years. She has about 5 years of experience in the tattoo industry & 10 years of experience as a professional artist. Melissa’s work is well regarded among artists and clients alike. Her vibrant color work has proudly won several 1st & 2nd place awards at renowned shows such as the Villain Arts Tattoo Expos.
Prior to tattooing, Melissa serviced clientele with her colorful, saturated, hyper-realistic colored pencil portraits & paintings. This style transitioned over well into her tattooing and has allowed her to explore different styles & approaches to tattooing.
Her favorite subjects & styles to tattoo are: anything color, anime, anything realism, portraits, nature, animals, cartoons, manga, and anything large scale. Her attention to detail, saturation of color, and contrast in her work make for an amazing, vibrant, work of art on your skin that will be treasured for years to come.
For Contact & Booking:
Instagram: @MelissaDoesTattoos
MelissaDoesTattoosBooking@Gmail.com
MelissaDoesTattoos.com/booking
Danielle ismailov - realism/fine line/color +More - 7+ Years experience
Danielle is originally from Philadelphia and grew up in south Jersey in Washington Township. She has a background in art, is disciplined in many mediums of art, and worked as a commission artist for years before becoming a tattoo artist. She is widely known for her delicate, fine line black and grey tattooing but she’s proficient in a variety of other styles and color work as well. Danielle is a vital part of the Silver Wing Tattoo crew. She is knowledgeable on a variety of subjects ranging from fine art to tattoo design and technique. She prides herself on her consistent growth, her relationships with her clients and her ability to create tattoos that exceed her clients expectations.
Danielle enjoys tattooing custom manga panels, anime characters, realism portraits (color &black and grey), and more. Her crispy lines, delicate shading & unique designs are sure to impress you!
For contact & booking:
Instagram: @d.ismailovink
Dismailovink@Gmail.com
Dismailovink.com
Mike Defeo - neo-trad/american trad/+more - 17+ years experience
Mike is another one of our local south Jersey artists, having lived and grown up in Williamstown, he’s well known & regarded among the local tattoo community. Mike’s work focuses on bold, saturated, traditional tattooing with his style primarily centered around neo-traditional designs. He’s dedicated to creating custom, long-lasting tattoos that withstand the test of time. Mike has spent his career studying everything from symbolism, lettering, Polynesian tribal work, Irezumi and more. His knowledge and passion for tattooing shows with every piece he creates. In addition to his tattoo work, he’s also worked with companies such as Kingpin, features in tattoo magazines, and has won numerous awards for his work over the years.
Mike’s goal is to give his clients a top-tier tattooing experience from consultation, to design, and to the finish line. He prides himself on providing a relaxed, welcoming environment for all and striving to exceed his client’s expectations.
For Contact & Booking:
Instagram: @InkedByMikeD
Facebook.com/miketat2ist
mandy blossoms - fine line/illustrative/+more - 4+ years experience
Mandy was born and raised in Puerto Rico & is fluent in both English and Spanish. Her trademark is her all pink, cherry blossom-themed station & her knack for combining her love of tattooing and cosplay. Mandy attended the Century College of Puerto Rico for art and learned the craft of tattooing in 2020 but moved to New Jersey in 2022 in pursuit of better opportunities for her tattoo career.
Her favorite subjects and styles to tattoo are anything involving color, florals, kawaii designs, anime, manga panels & pop-culture designs. She is currently building her clientele and has availability throughout the week!
Outside of tattooing, Mandy has a passion for cosplay and has even hand-sewn her own tattoo, cherry blossom Hashira cosplay. In the past, she has worked with children’s hospitals to do visits with their patients in full cosplay so they can have a bit of joy meeting their favorite character while they work on getting better.
You will not regret making your next appointment with Mandy, you’ll simply wonder why you haven’t made one sooner!
CONTACT: Bio.site/mandyblossoms or visit https://www.vagaro.com/silverwingtattoo/staff