FOUNDER + MASTER COSMETIC TATTOO ARTIST

Maris Malone-Calderon

Maris is the founder of Wild Violet, specializing in refined permanent makeup artistry + fine line tattooing. With over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, her work is rooted in precision, balance, and a calm, detail-driven approach.

While specializing in creating natural-looking brows + lips, Maris’ true focus is on designing a look that enhance your inherent beauty, increase your self-assurance, and provide a youthful appearance. Each service is thoughtfully tailored to complement your individual features.

Beyond permanent cosmetics, she also works as a fine line tattoo artist and a permanent jewelry technician creating custom pieces for her clients and enjoys hearing the personal stories and special occasions behind each piece.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, Maris’ work is grounded in advanced training, ongoing education, and the highest industry standards. Fully licensed and insured, she holds eight professional certifications and approaches every treatment with precision, care, and a meticulous eye for detail.

What truly sets Marija apart is her dedication to creating beautifully balanced, natural-looking brows + lips that feel personal to each client. Her work is subtle yet transformative, guided by a process that prioritizes comfort, precision, and lasting results. Watching clients leave feeling confident, refreshed, and truly seen is what inspires her most, because the right beauty enhancement dosen’t just change your face, it changes how you feel.  

Maris’ love of beauty began at age 14  & has continued for the last  32 years.

ACCREDITATIONS

8x Certified Microblading + Cosmetic Tattoo Artist3D Brows Academy, Brow Envy Academy, Shay Danielle Academy, Bowler Esthetics, Mona PMU Academy, Beaute Academy

Certified Pro Makeup Artist CMU College of Makeup Art & Design, Bridal, Fashion & Airbrush

Award Winning Makeup + Brow Artist 5x The Knot Best of Weddings winner, The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame inductee, 4x WeddingWire Brides Choice Awards, Austin Fashion Week Peer’s Choice Award “Best Makeup Artist”

Tennessee Licensed Cosmetic Tattoo Artist Board of Health Certified + Inspected

Business Owner/Entrepreneur since 2004

the story of wild violet

When I was little girl in the 1980’s, I spent a lot of time with my Grandad, Onyx. He was born and grew up deep in the Mississippi woods and loved all the nature that is found there. His favorite flower was the little wild violets that grow on the red clay banks in the spring and summer. Because of his love of these flowers, they also became one of my mother’s favorites and mine as well.

When I grew up and fell in love, it just so happened (not by coincidence in my opinion) that a family name for the women in my husband’s family was Violeta, Violet in Spanish. Many women in his family including his mother, grandmother and great-grandmother share this name and in turn, it is our daughter’s middle name.

xo, Maris