Originally from Odesa, Ukraine, and now based in Halifax, Mariia is a tattoo artist known for her vibrant, playful, and highly recognizable colour work. Her style blends cartoon and anime-inspired elements with whimsical imagery, animals, fruit, and imaginative characters to create tattoos that feel fun, personal, and full of personality. Mariia’s path into tattooing began while working as a doctor in Ukraine, when she turned to art as a creative outlet and eventually found a new career in tattooing. She later gained international experience working on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, further developing her style and working with a wide range of clients. Her background in medicine has influenced her thoughtful, client-focused approach, and she places a strong emphasis on creating a comfortable experience while bringing each person’s idea to life. Whether the piece is playful, sentimental, or completely custom, Mariia aims to create tattoos that feel memorable, expressive, and uniquely suited to the person wearing them.