Custom Tattooing in Bend, Oregon

Edward Kehoe opened Monolith Tattoo Studio in 2011 with his wife Melanie. He has been a tattoo artist since 1989. Edward specialized in large, multi-session pieces.

Melanie Kehoe left her career as a MAC makeup professional to open Monolith Tattoo Studio with her husband Edward in 2011. Melanie knew she would find her place once her love of tattoos and makeup collided. She found that passion with microblading and cosmetic tattooing. Trained in early 2017, Melanie has now added another element to the Monolith Tattoo portfolio in microblading and cosmetic tattooing.

With 20 years of experience, Dave is a versatile artist who specializes in Neo-Traditional and Realism tattoos! He especially enjoys tattooing animal portraits and nature-themed tattoos, as well as bio-mechanical inspired pieces. Dave has plenty of flash to choose from, but would love to tattoo you whether it's his idea or yours!

With over 10 years experience, Jesse specializing in Black & Grey realism, Neo Traditional Color and Fine line lettering. Jesse strives to give you not only the best quality tattoo, but a welcoming and friendly environment that feels like home.

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Brian has been tattooing since 2010, having tattooed all over the country. He enjoys mixing illustrative work with sacred geometry, but can work in a wide range of styles including traditional, neotraditional, realism, abstract, lettering and stippling.

Garrett specializes in American Traditional tattoos, but he also loves doing Japanese traditional, blackwork and script! Whether it's one of his killer flash pieces or your idea, he'd love to tattoo you!

Saysha specialises in neo traditional, Japanese, and color tattoos. Her style leans feminine with a dark edge, blending bold imagery with soft detail. She values open communication and strives to create a welcoming space where clients feel comfortable expressing their ideas. Every tattoo is a collaboration, designed to honor your vision while carrying her own unique artistic touch.

Morgan has experience with a wide range of styles and subject matter, including geometric, fine-line floral, nature scenes, black work, flowy abstract designs, and vibrant color work. She would love to take on more psychedelic abstract designs with geometric influence, but will tattoo most anything that comes through the door! With a background in painting, she integrates vibrant colors and intricate patterns into her tattoo work, creating unique and expressive pieces. Morgan especially enjoys projects that grant her creative freedom, allowing her to craft personalized designs that resonate deeply with her clients.

Kit is comfortable operating across a variety of styles, including neo-traditional, illustrative and American Traditional. Most of their work is heavily influenced by the Japonisme movement that occured in the mid-to-late 1800s. Full-color tattoos are their specialty, but they also love a well-composed black and grey piece!

Lex is a versatile artist who specializes in bold lines and traditional designs. While her heart is in traditional styles, she enjoys bringing a fresh twist to everything from pin-ups to florals and beyond. Lex is passionate about creating a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone, and she loves working with clients to design tattoos that are both timeless and uniquely theirs.

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Shasta has been creating art her whole life and brings that same passion into every tattoo she does. She gravitates toward bold neotraditional pieces, playful pop culture references, and textured blackwork with stipple-inspired shading — but she’s always down for something new. Whether it’s color-packed or fine line, she loves collaborating with clients to bring their ideas to life in a way that feels personal and unique. Come with a concept or just a vibe and she’ll get you taken care of!

Deke brings precision and creativity to every piece with his preferred style being American Traditional tattoos.  When he’s not in the studio, you’ll find him building machines or creating vibrant velvet paintings. A fan of Huey Lewis and the News, Deke claims his ultimate superpower would be invisibility.