Melissa Thompson
@melissathompsonart · Tattoo artist
Tattoo artist and nature enthusiast, residing in Missoula Montana Co-owner of @screamingmonkeyfishtattoos
Melissa Thompson is a realism tattoo artist in Missoula, Montana. Across the 25 pieces on Perspectiv the work spans realism, watercolor and neo-traditional, with realism making up about 44% of it. Colour runs through almost the whole portfolio, with burgundy, navy and teal recurring. Flowers, leaves, owl and skull come up again and again. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the chest. 13 of the pieces are shown healed rather than fresh. Portfolio last updated September 2026.
Styles
- Realism — 11 pieces (44%)
- Watercolor — 7 pieces (28%)
- Neo Traditional — 3 pieces (12%)
- New School — 3 pieces (12%)
- American Traditional — 2 pieces (8%)
Colour
Colour work, measured across 21 segmented pieces.
Recurring colours: burgundy, navy, teal and forest.
What they tattoo
Subjects: flowers, leaves, owl, skull, mushroom and bird.
Usually on the forearm, the chest and the back.
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