An artist that grew up in Swan River is doing Ukrainian-themed tattoos, with the proceeds going to support those in Ukraine. Heather Mellor got her start as a tattoo artist in Dauphin and has been working in Winnipeg for the last 5 years. Mellor is of Ukrainian descent, and when she heard about Russia's Invasion of Ukraine, she wanted to help however she could.
"I saw the news the day the war started and I was just so shocked, heartbroken for the people in Ukraine. My great grandparents came over from Ukraine, so it hit close to home"
Mellor has been booked solid because of her fundraiser, so she's had to pivot, and started selling prints on her website to fundraise as well.
"I have released prints that are availible for Purchase on my website, and all the money from that will be going to donations as well"
You can purchase one of the prints and see Mellor's artwork online at her website here.
