Lovetta Tattoo will open its new home in the Crossroads Arts District on Nov. 1. The move marks a milestone for owner Melanie Lopez and resident artist Jim Little, who have built their careers on a mix of craft, creativity, and community.
Lopez envisioned Lovetta as a space that could grow, accommodating artists and clients meaningfully. “Lovetta started as something small—just me needing a proper space to tattoo, and it grew naturally,” she says. “Other artists started to express a desire to come and join what was organically forming, and it’s always felt right.”
Intentionality was a top priority when crafting the space, from the open layout to the curated walls filled with flash art. “I’d describe the studio as open, intimate, and traditional,” Lopez adds. “We dress the walls the way w

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