About the Artist
Chloé is a self-taught tattoo artist based in Denver, CO and is the owner of MADÉ Tattoo & Mercantile.
With a background in fine art, Chloé spent 8 years as a working artist, bouncing between freelance, photography, mural, and illustration projects. Chloé’s illustrations led her to the tradition of tattooing in which she is prioritizes bringing safety, comfort, and inclusivity to the industry.
Growing up with a French father and an American mother, Chloé Besson was born in France and grew up traveling between there and Chicago for the first 18 years of her life. After finishing high school in Evanston, IL, she moved to Boulder, CO in 2010 to pursue her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in printmaking with a sub-focus in photography from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Chloé began tattooing in 2019, spending over six months conducting research, tattooing artificial skin, and trying to form an apprenticeship. After being met with a lot of closed doors, she told herself she would not wait for somebody else to get her start — MADÉ and the vision for Chloé's practice was born the day she decided to fully step into the tattoo industry. She not only hoped to bridge the gap between fine art and tattooing, but also sought to address the lack of client care she saw within the industry. From there, safety, inclusivity, and comfort became the pillars on which her business stood. As a heart-driven creative and female tattooer, her goal is to make both the artist and client feel seen, heard, and celebrated.
Specializing in fine-line tattooing, the work she does is centered around what she is aesthetically drawn to and has roots in practicing mindful tattooing.
Meet Chloé
My priority is the safety, comfort, and inclusion of my clients. I care deeply about your body, your thoughts, and your human experience as a whole. You are always welcome to share any and all of those things with me and anyone working at MADÉ.
I welcome you exactly as you are. Acknowledging that many don't know a lot about the tattooing process, I am always available to answer any questions or concerns you might have. Whatever you need to feel comfortable, seen and heard, I am here to provide to the best of my abilities.
Our tattoo session is an intimate exchange and a gentle pocket of time that we will share. It is important that you be just an involved in the process as I am — in other words, it's a collaborative effort.
My priority is the safety, comfort, and inclusion of my clients. I care deeply about your body, your thoughts, and your human experience as a whole. You are always welcome to share any and all of those things with me and anyone working in my shop.
I welcome you exactly as you are. Acknowledging that many don't know a lot about the tattooing process, I am always available to answer any questions or concerns you might have. Whatever you need to feel comfortable, seen and heard, I am here to provide to the best of my abilities.
Our tattoo session is an intimate exchange and a gentle pocket of time that we will share. It is important that you be just an involved in the process as I am — in other words, it's a collaborative effort.
Chloe's Approach
Meet MADÉ
MADÉ is a space for the senses. Home to a team of passionate tattoo artists who prioritize the comfort and care of their clients, the shop is a space for all to come together in community, art, and love.
Part boutique tattoo studio and part mercantile, MADÉ is a woman-owned shop that offers a new type of tattoo experience — one that is soft, gentle, thoughtful, and collaborative. The vision behind the shop was bringing together concepts of tattoos, interior design, and retail. Those frequenting MADÉ are either getting tattooed or shopping a collection of thoughtfully curated retail. Outside of the day-to-day, MADÉ hosts events and intentionally brings creatives and small businesses together.
MADÉ is a passion project, a family, and a dream made possible only by its community.
niki b
"I’ve gotten a few tattoos at this shop, I really appreciate how inclusive they are. As a woman of color I haven’t had the best experience in other shops, Made is the first place I’ve been to that actually puts the client first. They create a welcoming space that made me feel comfortable enough to ask questions and really feel heard before getting my tattoo. Highly highly recommend."
amber p
"I cannot recommend Chloé enough. She answered all my questions before my appointment via email and then day of she made sure I was comfortable. She took her time to ensure I liked the placement of my tattoo and then was really patient with me (it was my first one!) I also felt so special when she took pictures and a video of the tattoo. The shop in general is beautiful and very comfortable. I will be back!"
ASHLEY S
"I’ve been in to see Chloé a handful of times, and she just finished my sleeve this week. Her work is absolutely STUNNING, she was extremely collaborative throughout the project, and has my full trust. I am so incredibly happy with her work and the whole experience."
J F
"I am obsessed with not just Chloé, but everyone associated with her ‘tattoo spa’. From the fine line and stick and poke tattoos to the cute candles, vintage clothing and jewelry, these amazing women are going to take over Denver, Colorado, mark my word. They’re so kind and inclusive no matter your body type or gender and made me instantly feel at ease in my skin, even when I didn’t feel that way at home. Thank you Chloé for your beauty and for the people you surround yourself with. I feel so lucky to have not only a piece of your art on my body but a gorgeous vintage camel coat from Scotland thanks to you! Can’t wait to plan my next piece with you :)"
Client Love
