The Crucible Art Collective
Established in 2019 as a multidisciplinary arts collective in Buffalo NY. The workspace houses a tattoo studio along with a fine arts gallery, bringing a wide range of artistic practices to the west side. Owned and operated by Taylor Heald.
Meet the Team
Christine McMullen
Born and residing on the west side of Buffalo, Christine McMullen developed a love for drawing early on. In 2009 she was accepted into SUNY Fredonia’s Visual Arts & New Media program. Concentrating in Animation and Illustration, Christine graduated with honors earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2013.
Following college Christine realized tattooing was a way to make a career out of her passions for art and travel. She was accepted into an apprenticeship at Seven Seas in 2017. When they decided expand to a second location, Christine helped open the shop and started tattooing full time. In 2018 and 2019 she participated in the Niagara Tattoo Expo, placing in the “Unusual” and “Watercolor” categories. In 2020 the shop changed ownership and became the Emerald Rose Tattoo & Fine Arts. While a resident artist, she started guest spotting in different cities including Medina N.Y. and Chicago I.L.
After almost 6 years of tattooing, Christine is excited to be a part of The Crucible Art Collective. She is grateful to all her clients and everyone who has supported her so far. She’s excited for the future and looks forward to where tattooing will take her next.
Follow Christine on Instagram @christinetattoos
Photographs Provided for the website by Jackson Zimmerman
Logo and graphic design by Timothy Meyers