11 lovely brisbane tattoo artists to feast your eyes on
Tatt time!
Well, hello there Brisbanites! Fancy some fresh ink? We’ve done some nosying around the tattoo studios and independent artists of Brisbane/Magandjin and have made a list of a bunch of the best dishing up ace tattoos. Whether it’s your first time putting needle to skin or you’re adding some art to the partially filled-in frame, spy this list of lovely tattooists in Brissie next time you’re craving some ink.
VEVE Veve – aka @rosebloodtattoos – has quite the knack for delicate line work and detailed patterns. If you’re hungry for something gothic in your tatt serving, spy this artist for sure.
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SCATTY Stop what you’re doing and get a load of Kaitie (@scattatts). This tattooist’s adorable illos of everyday joys – cats dancing in a circle, vases sitting pretty on coffee tables – are just the thing to turn your frown upside down.
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GRACE If you’re looking for a new tattoo that has just the right amount of pretty whimsy, look no further. Grace – @loudplanetstattoo – has perfected all things lovely.
IVORY MAEVE Handpoke the way to go? Ivory Maeve (@ivorys.ink) will be the artist for you, then. Teeny-tiny dots make up medium-sized tatts of wonderous proportions.
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OLIVE While Olive (@olive.pokes) moves between Brisbane, Sydney/Warrane and Melbourne/Naarm, you’d best catch them while they’re in town – their fineline stuff is too cute to miss out on.
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GK INK Tattooing out of Simple Studio, GK INK – aka @_gkink – is a whiz at tattoo designs that toe the line between darkness and joy. If you’re after something with edge, check her out.
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MINA Working between blackwork, fineline and dot-work, Mina (@minataur.tattoo) knows how to craft a haunting creature on bare skin.
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SIMPLE HANDS Don’t be fooled by the name, Simple Hands’ tattoos (aka @simplehandstattoo) contain worlds of complexities. While the drawings may be fine, their attitude is chock full.
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SOO Currently working as an apprentice at Hailey Blossom, Soo (@sootique.tat) is fast mastering a style that speaks to the finer things in life – pretty florals, birds on branches and lovely little slogans.
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EMILY PESTKA If you’re considering a tattoo that’s more full-back tatt than teeny-tiny patchwork artwork, Emily Pestka (@emilypestkatattoo) has you covered... literally. These illos are impressive.
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MORGAN-LEE It’s nothing but gorgeous fineline goodness when it comes to Morgan-Lee – aka @ink.by.morganlee. Celebrate the beauty of life with one of her super-nice designs.
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Want to discover more rad tattoo artists? Peruse these Sydney-based tattooists or have a squiz at this collection of tattoo whizzes from around the country. Plus, sign up to our newsletter for more tattoo-y stuff.
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