Owen McLean

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Owen McLean’s story begins in the streets of New Jersey, where life was never simple, but art always offered a way out. From his early days sketching on scraps of paper to eventually becoming a tattoo artist and painter, Owen learned that survival and creation are deeply connected. His first art was a way to endure, but it evolved into a language — a way of speaking his truth when the world around him felt silent.

Through tattoo machines and mural brushes, Owen McLean built his career, carving beauty and permanence into spaces that once held only memories of struggle. His work spans more than just ink and color; it is a testament to the spirit of survival, the act of turning pain into art, and the quiet rebellion of a man who refuses to let life define him.

In his debut novel Ink & Ember, Owen channels decades of his experience, turning his lived story into fiction that resonates with anyone who has ever fought to rise above hardship. It is a meditation on resilience, legacy, and the creation of meaning — a man’s journey to find himself through the act of creating something permanent in a world that constantly changes.

Owen McLean is an artist, tattooist, musician, and author whose craft continues to evolve. His hands are still at work, tattooing, painting, playing guitar, and writing. His life’s work is a reminder that we are more than the challenges that shape us — we are the art we create, the stories we tell, and the legacy we leave.

Owen’s work under Crown Cipher Publishing marks a new chapter in his creative journey, where the underground meets the transformative power of storytelling. Through Ink & Ember, he steps into the literary world with the same authenticity and heart that has always guided his art.