A Milford tattoo artist has earned top honors at one of the Mid-Atlantic’s largest tattoo conventions, bringing national recognition back to downtown Milford.
Delaware Branding Company artist Menna Artese captured first place in the Best Lettering category during the Cruel Summer Tattoo Arts Festival, held July 31 through Aug. 2 at the Jaycees Event Center in Waldorf, Maryland.
Artese’s winning piece featured an intricately scripted scrolling tattoo of the word “Patience” on a client’s calf. The work stood out among entries from more than 150 tattoo artists who traveled from across the country to compete during the three-day festival, which also attracted thousands of tattoo enthusiasts and vendors.
For Artese, the award represents another milestone in a career that began with a childhood dream…