Artwork by Megan Begger

Hello everyone! I’m Megan , painter / tattoo artist and owner of Octopus Ink Art Studio.

I have a burning passion to create and share my artwork with the world

From hobby to dream job, i started (seriously) painting about 8 years ago.

After taking some drawing classes in high school along with graphic design and animation, I knew I wanted to create art everyday for a career, but how?

Not many get to sell their drawings and paintings for a living and actually be fully funded by art, then struck my idea of becoming a tattoo artist on top of selling my paintings/ artwork.

I started my tattoo apprenticeship in 2019 where I started learning the ins and outs of proper tattoo procedures. Doing that full time as well as supporting myself working at local bars. Eventually (After being fired from my 1st apprenticeship (Because I tattooed myself before they said i was “ready” .And then leaving the 2nd place shortly after i was licensed) I moved onto a new venture, starting my own shop, when the real learning begun.

I worked at a shop downtown Billings, MT where, when I wasn’t tattooing, I was able to do commission paintings and display my personal creations for the world to see and enjoy. Just when I thought I’d found my dream job, I knew there was something else (so i left)

I wanted to add more to my art career, teaching painting classes.

Bob Ross and my grandmother have always been an inspiration and teacher for my landscape paintings. I loved how calm Bob Ross went though his episodes assuring all who watched that they could do it too.

Even though I don’t have a decade of experience, I have a lot of different techniques that i’ve learned over the years that I know I can potentially pass onto others. Sometimes teaching what you do know opens all sorts of possible things to learn. I am by no means a famous artist, but have the dream of creating artists that will have a voice of their own.

Opening my own all inclusive art shop was something I knew I must do in order to do all the artsy things I strive to do. I look forward to building this new business with the community and continue learning more and more everyday.

2 years into owning this amazing studio, I look back with so much gratitude in my heart. It has been the best learning experience of my life

There’s nothing more special than creating something completely unique for someone.

I do custom commissioned artwork all year round! If you’d like a painting, wood burning or mural, I’ve got you covered.

Custom paintings and murals starting at $1 per square inch

Call me at 406-591-6387 if interested in bringing your ideas to life!