Karina Michèle
Owner, Artist & Trainer
Karina Michèle has perfected the art of realism with over 10 years of experience. She obtained her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Drawing & Design from Old Dominion University, with four consecutive years specializing in figure drawing and the face. She is known in her profession for her keen eye and attention to detail. Karina holds a Master Cosmetic Tattooer license in the state of Virginia, being one of the only licensees in the seven cities. She has trained with some of the worlds leading artists from Italy, Estonia, Russia, Vietnam, Canada, Belarus, New York, and California. Karina makes an effort to always better her skills and provide the absolute best techniques for her clients.
Having a background in Fine Art makes Karina very particular about who she accepts to join her team and the first requirement is always the ability to draw/paint well. Karina has an amazing team of artists who she hand picks for their unique talents and then trains extensively. When choosing an artist from Karina Michele Permanent Cosmetics you know you are in good hands. There is no one to trust more with your face than an artist! Scroll down to check out some of Karina’s artwork.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Drawing & Design and Painting. Old Dominion University & Virginia Commonwealth University.
Master Permanent Cosmetic Tattooer & Instructor license in the state of Virginia.
Miracle Beauty Academy for Basic and Master Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing (VB).
Sauler Institute of Medical Tattooing- Certified in Areola and Scar Camouflage (Philly, PA).
Deluxe Brows Microblading Academy (San Diego, Ca).
Certified Fuzion Artistry Ombre Powder Brow training (Huntington Beach, Ca).
Certified Essential Beauty Academy eyebrow training with Dora Hollos (Budapest, Hungary).
Certified Master class training in specialized techniques with world trainer Oksana Martynenko (Tallinn, Estonia).
Private Master training in advanced eyeliner and lips at Mara Studio Academy (Charlotte, NC).
Certified Master class with world trainer Nataliya Yeremenko in W- brow technique (Tallinn, Estonia).
Certified OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens for Body Art.
Certified in Adult First Aid/CPR/AED by the American Red Cross.
