Finding a greatest tattoo artist in Melbourne is often the initial task that to tackle when you want to get inked up. There’s quite a few tattoo shops around the city, but only a couple have a supreme name for themselves. Many are very expert in tattoo designs of their own, particularly if you are having trouble with any art plans of your own! Other studios provide other services such as piercing as well.
If you’re looking at getting a tattoo in Melbourne, who do you award the best tattoo artist or shop in Melbourne? What makes them so very good? If you create a tattoo, do they provide any aid and improve your art? Tell everyone your favorite tattooist in Melbourne below.
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depends on what kind of work, but overall I’m partial to Chapel Tattoo, however Dynamic/Tattoo Magic and Eternal Instinct are also excellent.
Tattoo Magic
100 Gertrude St
Fitzroy VIC 3065
Chapel Tattoos
155 Chapel St
Prahran VIC 3181
Dynamic Tattoo
71 Swan St
Richmond VIC 3121
Eternal Instinct Tattoos
265 St Georges Rd
Northcote VIC 3070
Tattoos are just for human scum, dirtbags and scrags, end of story.
I went to a girls school. We used to laugh at the ‘Scrawny Rat-tailed Bogans’ with their pretty little tattoos.
Hey guys!
Do you know in which studio Geordie Danger works?
cheers!
Males who have tattoos on their forearms
want to compensate for the puny, hairless,
TOTALLY UNMANLY pale, girly arms they have.
Women who do this are just skanks.
I got my tattoo at Knox City (opposite) the shopping center. I recommend it.
SvetlanaBabe you must have been thinking of me when you made the above statement. I have a rats tail and a dragon tattoo covering my forearm. Thing is though, I’m not compensating for unmanly pale, girly arms as you put it :D in fact I’m the opposite.
Just wanted to leave this message to feed the troll that is SvetlanaBabe and see what he/she is going to say next, made me giggle. To think i fit in SvetlanaBabe stereotype hahhaha
SvetlanaBabe, that’s pretty insensitive and judgemental of you. My brother just passed away and I’m getting my brother’s name tatooed over my heart because I love him and I want him to always be a part of me. I hope you’ll start to think twice before judging people in the future.
I’m with Svetlana – It far more of an statement of individualism to not have a tat then to have one.
And in 15 years time, I want shares in cosmetic tattoo removal.
SvetlanaBabe, I am a female senior corporate lawyer and mother of two and I’ve had a whole back piece done at Tattoo Magic by Geordie Cole who is amazing. At $160 per hour for what has been over 20 hours, I guess that makes me a wealthy, intelligent and successful skank.
I’m sorry you felt the need to come onto a tattoo forum just to tell people you hate tattoos and tattooed people. Was that so you could share your opinion in writing since no one would care enough to listen in person?
I went to Ten-Ten Tattoos in Camberwell for a very simple tattoo of two Chinese characters in grass style calligraphy. They were fun and did a great job. Which brings me to my question.. .I am now after my second tattoo. A poem. In English. Can anyone do a bad job with tattooing English writing (eg in Old Style English font) or are there specialist tattooist in Melbourne who does only writing? Thx.
I am thinking of getting my first tattoo at the age of 39, i am wanting something feminine and really fine, does anyone have an opinion on this question “do female tattooist tattoo more finer and intricate?”
I had my recent work done at Third Eye – http://www.thirdeyetattoostudio.com/
I dont know if they’re the best, but I did quite a bit of research before deciding where to go, and settled on them. I found the overall experience to be very professional and well carried out.
I think ‘best’ comes down to the individual artist, rather than the studio – since the work I was getting was quite simple, I just looked for somewhere that had won awards for their work :)
Why not straight to the point? Tattoo this on your arse:-
“I’m filth, treat me as such”
A nice gothic font will suffice, I believe.
It doesn’t really matter who/what does the tattooing.
Svetlana, you truly are funny!
Thank You LLT, we must have a Chai Latte one day and discuss how society has gone to hell in a handbasket!
The dumb morlocks have no idea!
Their idea of rebellion is getting tattooed and eating their own shit.
I think you may have the wrong idea yourself. I’m laughing at you being judgmental and very presumptuous. I’ll pass on chai latte thanks
Not very nice. Rather rude in fact. You believe someone expressing their view is not allowed?
I invited you out for a Chai latte and you declined.
It is you, who is presumptuous and judgemental.
Tattoos are for savages and “convict scum”, not for educated and polite individuals.
I read a newspaper article which indicated that one of the most popular tattoos over the past 10 years was the “Aussie Swassie”- The Southern Cross Tattoo.
This is crass obviously. Racists intimidating persons of non-English Speaking background. Sickening! I saw a person last weekend with a tattoo on their neck stating “We grew here, you flew here” How presumptuous!
This is another example, that people with tattoos are the most intolerant in our society.
Why do people get these puerile, infernal tattoos? They do it to show them off! A public display of crass and threatening little drawings.
I’ve noticed that they even wear shorts and open necked shirts to show of their leg and neck ‘tatts’, but in the middle of winter?
They then get sick (flu) and disproportionately clog hospital casualty departments and bulk billing doctors.
Only ‘savage filth’ act in such selfish ways.
Why not buy a lovely gold ring and show you are rich rather than showing you are racist scum?
SvetlanaBabe. Dude, were you born in the 1800′s? You are so backwards! Agressively voicing an invalid and offensive opinion about tattoos on a website FOR TATTOOS. Seriously, please grow up. I mean mentally of course- I’m not quite 19 yet, and i think that tattoos can be beautiful and alot of the time have highly significant meaning. But regardless of my personal opinion of tattoos, I’m more concerned by your immaturity and complete lack of respect. You can’t seem to be able to grasp the most basic concepts of human decency. You’re the only “filth” I see on this page.
He works at Tattoo Magic
100 Gertrude St
Fitzroy VIC 3065
Svetlana my apologies I cannot bring myself to type Babe after that…you really did make me laugh…I hope you are only on here posting those comments to take the piss…I assume that is the case as your apparent argument is complete hypocrisy, yet the syntax and vocabulary you use to construct that argument would lead me to suspect you do have some form of intelligence. If you do truly believe your argument I urge you to get out in society and take a look around and realise that some ink on one’s body does not change or define who they are. I have tattoos on my neck, I have skinny DARK tattooed arms, in fact many would say I am heavily tattooed yet I abhor racism, have a post graduate degree, have been told numerous times that I am such a polite gentlemen, spent many hours volunteering to help animals…yet you still want to chastise me for some ink on my skin??
Also may I ask does anyone have any recomendations of where I would find an exceptional artist in Melbourne for a tattoo of my dog?
I have been to Third Eye Tattoo, Irizumi Ink & Eternal Instinct Tattoo before but I really want to be able to see some photos of previous dog portraits the artists may have done and they do not really have many, hence I am looking for somewhere else.
I was thinking about Inkup Tattoo in Thomastown, if anyone has had any experiences they would like to share about Inkup I would be very thankful and appreciative.
svetlanaBabe, your a sad person to judge what you obviously know little about…
and I don’t know why you’d be bragging about how you and your other sanctimonious friends used ridcule those with tattoos,
because if you had been paying more attention in school instead of doing that,
maybe you would be a little more educated.
cee cee
Geordie owns Tattoo Magic.
God I love keyboard heroes :s ANYWAY back to the topic I’m off too tattoo magic to get a half sleeve done in an oriental style. I checked out their website and had really great detailed art in the style I liked.
There is this guest tattooist from brazil which name I can’t really pronounce and understanding him is a little difficult! (lol!) his art looks fantastic and can’t wait. Don’t worry folks I’m bringing a translator just to be sure!!
By the way Simpleisme your work looks amazing.
By the way
Hello All,
Can anyone recommend a Tattooist who specializes in special characters similar to Japanese characters. Thanks.
Lol what kind of loser comes onto a tattoo forum just to say they’re for scumbags? Your life must be real noting svetlana, I’m fully embarrassed for you
I got my japanese character done at Ten-Ten tattoo in camberwell. They don’t specialise in Japanese characters as such but they do specialise in Japanese art. They sometimes have special guest tattoists from Japan here in Melbourne as well.
Im looking to get a lot of fine writing around my wrist can anyone recommend someone who is good at fine detailed writing.. Thanks..
I know a lot of people that probably make more in a week than you do in a month with tattoos, Svetlana.
Your ignorance is sickening.
You’re idiotic.
If you don’t like Australia, don’t live here. I’m Greek and I have no issue with Southern Cross tattoos. Why? Because this is a great country. Thats why I live here
Well said Emily!
Hi guys, I’m looking at getting a portrait of my 3 kids and wife.. Right shoulder/sleeve. Does anybody know of a tattoo artist who specializes in portraits??? I’ve looked around and not many artists are keen on doing portraits of kids.
You’re feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Hey Guys, i wanna get a couple detailed tattoos on my arms done,
i been told that Tattoo magic is the place, and to ask for Simon cos he’s the man, But i cant find any of he’s work on their webpage :( just wanna find out if anyone got any work from him and have any pics, and was willing to show it, would be great :)
Hi Jose, go to tattoo magic’s website http://www.tattoomagic.com.au and look under simplesime to see simon’s work. Cheers.
ahhh, kool :) thanks :)
Chapel Tattoo- hands down. Just brilliant. Had an incident with laser hair removal that completely stuffed up my tattoo. The laser girl dropped the laser on my friggin’ tattoo!!! IT melted off. Chapel Tattoo fixed it like new.
They are gods.
I went to Eternal Instinct because they use vegan inks. They guy who tattooed my ankle was exceptionally good. He made sure I was satisfied with the design and helped me to pick the right shades regarding fading. A couple of people have been asking for places which specialise in Asian characters, which Eternal Instinct does. They’re not cheap, but I like to think of my tattoo as an investment.
Svetlana,
you’re a pathetic little creature.
if you knew anything about tattos you would know that they date way back in history. aztecz, myans and american indians had tattoos and alot of them were covered in them. they were for tribal reasons and religious reasons to. does that make them scum too????
your views intrigue me, they are so full of hatred maybe you had a bad experience with someone who had tattoos.
what ever your reason may be i suggest you shut the hell up and get off this page. this is a tattoo lovers page not a tattoo haters page.
go creat your own pathetic site to bitch about tattoos on.
i have many tattoos and they all have a special meaning behind them all, i have my grandparents names on me after they passed away. am i a racist scum bag too.
one of the guys at chapel tattoo made a few mistakes when doing my tattoo- started outlining a section that was suppose to be a gray wash only. now i have a few random lines through my tattoo. he also changed a section without asking me first. definitely wont go back there.
Remember, folks: Don’t feed the trolls and they’ll die of boredom.
anyone recommended Fox Body Art on Smith St?
I have had work done by Donny at Immortal Ink in Berwick . they charge $150 an hour and do great work.
I don’t like tattoos myself but I know that James Brown down at Rye is a great artist, very professional and very good at what he does. He has been going since 1989. Check him out here:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Splash-of-Color-Tattoo-Art-and-Body-Piercing-Rye/167932663253050
Try Mick Hayes, Purple Haze Tattooz Beaconsfield.
He worked with Trevor McStay for many years when Dynamic Tattoos was in Boronia.
Mick does mad large colour customs pieces.
SvetlanaBabe
I have avery succesful business in St Kilda and due to the area I have been fortunate enough to have met different types of people buy honey I must say listening to the stuff you wrote , you are one sad soul obviously with nothing intresting in your life that would lead you to make such bitter twisted comment. If you do not like tatoos here is an idea DONT GET ONE but who do you think you are to judges people for what they do with their own bodies.You my dear are truly a social misfit a really sad sad sad case of a person still living amongst us. I thank god every day for never have met anyone like you .
I do believe there are many talented tattoo artists in Melbourne – we’re so fortunate!
But hey, I can personally recommend Korpus – they’re in the bohemian hub of Brunswick…very eclectic!
Korpus Tattoo…
1 SPARTA PLACE
BRUNSWICK
MELBOURNE
SvetlanaBabe best Troll I’ve seen in ages. Nice work.
I write a tattoo blog and as such have been in touch with a number of people who have been tattooed by many of the incredibly talented tattooists that we have here in Melbourne,
The two that i visit are:
Fox Body Art on Smith St, Collingwood and
Peril Tattoo Basement 17-19 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
Tattoo Magic!!!!
Can someone recommend a place that have a good reputation on religious Tattoos in the western suburbs
Craig deuce who was at eternal instinct now at chapel is the only dude I’d ever get tatts from!! Great artist!!!
I Go to Terry James at Victims of Ink On Chappel street….he is verrrry tallented! I followed him for two months watching his work, and his a great guy, real nice and verrry professional. I give him a 10/10.
I can highly recommend hold fast in burwood. Clean, proffessional and friendly.
‘babe’ you are a terrible human being who should have ‘arseclown’ tattood on their forehead.
This year Get Ink opens its door to a new member and from now on the also Award Winning Javier Eastman will be join us and being part of the Get Ink Crew… come and visit us, get to meet our crew and enjoy the cozy ambiance at our shop… Get Ink Tattoo is welcome you!!!
There’s no such thing as a good tattoo.
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone can reccomend someone who is great at portaits / faces / womens bodys and also mustangs? Im not worried about travel however i would like to be able to view the artists previous work.
Thanks!
A tattooist who cares is Olivia Brumen of Vic Market Tattoos (324 Victoria Street, North Melbourne 3051 (03) 9326 5530). After Black Saturday in 2009 she donated her services to all the residents of Flowerdale who wanted the Flowerdale Tattoo etched on their bodies.
I saw that article JB – Liv’s amazing.
I get all my work done by Adrian at Vic Market Tattoo and I honestly couldn’t sing his praises enough. He puts 150% into every tattoo he does and has definitely created some amazing works of art :)
I grew up believing that everyone has a right to their voice and their opinion. I live by that rule. So far enough to you all that believe that tattoos are not attractive; thats your opinion and you’re entitled to it. My opinion is that they are absolutely beautiful and and expression of self and soul. If you took a second to stop and ask someone with tattoos, no matter how big or small, why they have them, i can almost guaruntee that there will be some story or reason behind the ink. Whether its a personal story or just an appreciation for the art, tattooing has meaning. It’s not called body art for no reason.
I have 2 tattoos that i got on my 18th birthday, done at Tattoo Connection in Knox City. The artists there are amazing. I love my ink and plan to get many many more. So dislike them if you will, it’s your choice; but keep the hate to a low, because everyone of us are the same, no matter what we look like or what we wear on, or over our skin.
Number 1 tattoo parlor in Melbourne is chapel tattoo, number two is tattoo magic. End of.
SvetlanaBabe— you’re ignorant & uneducated. You most likely were abused and molested by your father & probably married your brother or 1st cousin! I am sure you have heaps of self esteem issues. Instead of being bothered by what other people do, letting it control your every thought….maybe you should consider getting a hobby that doesn’t involve being small minded & arrogant. Or you could just kill yourself….I’d go ahead and choose the latter!!!
Hey guys
I have 2 poems I want tattooed, 1 of will cover most of my back. I am after an artist or studio who is really good at caligraphy style text can anyone please advise.
Thanks
hey Pat eternal instinct is amaizing at caligraphy i had my back peice done there which has some caligraphy and it turned out great!!!!!
hey guys just wondering my brother wants to get an aztec style tattoo do you know of anyone that specializes in aztec art work?
Thanks joe joe.
Hi,
I commissioned a piece from a calligraphy artist in honour of my beautiful Nanna.
If anyone is familiar with calligraphy, it has quite a lot of fine, flourishing lines.
I would like to maintain this.
This will be my first and only tattoo.
Does anypne have any advice/ recommendations/ opinions regarding the tattooing of fine lines?
Ta x
Hi Pat,
Would certainly be happy to pass on the details of the calligraphy artist that designed my piece.
She put together a piece based on my idea, I went back to her twice (just via email) with some changes and then we were done!
I had a beautiful, unique, design!
Prag check out victimsofinkportmelbourne.com.au/
Svetlana or whatever your name is, you are an absolute moron. AND a racist! I agree with one of the earlier comments, if you hate this country so much go and live elsewhere!
Oh and considering your small mind and tendency to stereotype, I SHOULD add, I also come from an ethnic background. I truly feel sorry for you!
My daughter is turning 18 and I would love to get her a tattoo for her birthday, I would like her first experience to be amazing, any info on great studios in Melbourne would be appreciated
Like others, a comment for Svetlana:
There’s something painful about someone who sees everyone the same way. You think you understand people because you imagine they are all quite similar to you, in basic terms. You imagine that deviation from your judgement is failure. The problem is, people are different. Thank god. Life would suck if we were all the same. Not everyone is so desperate to impress, so consumed with a desire for approval. I love tattoos, and you don’t, but who cares? That’s inconsequential. Your comments, however, reveal an intense misanthropy and self loathing. Unclench your anus and let go of your bile filled judgemental disposition. You’ll find more to love about life. Probably never tattoos, but who cares? You’d be advised to spend your energy on what you do like, not what you don’t. Based on your comment, you like gold jewellery, I do too, but many find it to be garish and tacky. Those people could hang around and laugh about how you’re desperate to show wealth by wearing gaudy jewellery made at the expense of the environment. But what’s the point of that? Never be proud of what you don’t like, because you’ll end up becoming a burden to others and a product of avoidance rather than intention.
Hey can anyone tell me of a good place to get a portrait done?….i want to get a portrait of my nana on my arm …just dont know any tattoo artist good at doing portraits…….ill apreciate your help!!
Hi Prag,
Did you end up using Ink Up in Thomastown? I am thinking of going there for my first tattoo and not sure how good they are, I mean I found few positive reviews on-line but only few.
Thanks.
i get all my tattoos done @ silver sparrow tattoo studio, this guys bloody amazing his names ben and he charges $120 an hour ive had both my sleeves done and there awesome such realistic stuff, and im in the process of getting my back drawn up!! cant wait
heres the details,
silver sparrow tattoo studio
0402934002
447 plenty rd preston
Definitely Military Road Tattoo in Avondale Heights. Darren the owner had done 7 of mine and they are amazing. He has also tattooed many friends and family members and never a mistake
i also reccomend silver sparrow tattoo studio, i got my rib cage done there and it’s fantastic. Most of my friends go there to get there tattoo’s done, and a couple of my friends have been to tattoo magic and there tattoo’s are also great but from my personal experience i found them to be a bit rude so i went back to silver sparrow tattoo studio and got it done from them, very happy with it