an updated list of top-notch tattoo artists from around australia

We're not exactly shy about our love for tattoos over here. Spy our picks – new and old – of studios and artists below – and maybe keep this article bookmarked for whenever you need some inspiration. 

BRISBANE/MAGANDJIN

STUDIOS 
CB Ink plays host to some of Queensland's most-talented artists, ranging from realism, fine line, colourful, geometric and heaps more.

Hailey Blossom is your one-stop-shop for everything fine line, and they even offer laser removal services too!

Fox and Moon Tattoo Collective has everything you'd ever want in a tattoo studio: a wide range of styles, a cute space and a bunch of lovely artists who will gift you with a new favourite piece.

ARTISTS
@radiance_tattoo is located at Hounds Haus Tattoo Co.

@courtneymeerman is located at a private studio. 

@jaylatattoo is located at Jump Upstairs. 

@anna_day is located at Wildewood Tattoo Studio. 

@matatau_ is located at Pacifink Tattoo and Art Studio. 

@staycuteordie is located at Compass Tattoo. 

@victoriarosetattoo is located at Thrill House Tattoo. 

@tim_rix is located at Lovesick Tattoo Brisbane. 

@mo0nyink is located at Bittersuite Tattoo Studio. 

@tatts.by.jord is located at Hibiscus Lounge. 

@froggy.inkk is located at Lovecraft Tattoo Studio. 

@lauren_goddard_ is located at Parliament House Studio.

@kidjesstattoo is located at Fox and Moon Tattoo.

@ink.by.morganlee is located at Teeny Tiny Studio. 

@alexandyrvalentine is located at Parliament House Studio.

@noctua_ink is located at a private studio.

@emilypestkatattoo is located at Fox and Moon Tattoo. 

@badfish90 is located at Wild at Heart Tattoo. 

@liris.ink is located at Harpoon and Highwater.

@hanalawsontattoo is located at Tailor Made Tattoo. 

@pekka_tattoo is located at Hailey Blossom Tattoo Studio. 

@jessspencertattoo is located at Just Upstairs. 

MELBOURNE/NAARM

STUDIOS
Fine Line Tattoos is a studio for anyone and anybody who's interested in treating themselves to some delicate designs created by an ace team of artists.

Good Luck Tattoo is located within the CBD, and has been providing excellent art for folks for over a decade now. 

Heartstrings Studio isn't just an adorable name, it's also a wonderful tattoo studio.

ARTISTS
@taurusteej.tattoos is located at Crucible Tattoo Studio. 

@bobbiedazzlertattoo is located at Hamsa Tattoo. 

@acmayc is located at The Scarlet Temple.

@oscar.bonin.tattoo is located at Hellraiser Tattoo. 

@babavesterkatattoos is located at The Scarlet Temple.

@graceaudreytattoo is located at Sanctum Studio.

@mythic_mimi is located at a private studio. 

@everyday_lines_ is located at Lounge Studio. 

@rachkatrina is located at Seven Saints Tattoo. 

@siqboi_ is located at Heartstrings Studio. 

@waljorem is located at Alterations Tattoo. 

@placeforcoolkids is located at Blah Blah Blah Tattoo. 

@lazywilly is located at a private studio. 

@aaronsworld94 is located at a private studio. 

@wacky_mag is located at Heartstrings Studio. 

@butmay.be is located at Anderson Street Tattoo. 

@orangecat.tattoo is located at Milkbar Studio. 

@starspank3d is located at a private studio. 

@soft___spot___ is a tattoo artist based at Milk Bar Studio. 

@1000000000.horsepower is a tattoo artist based at Heartstrings Studio. 

@kariokitattoo is a tattoo artist based at Heretic Tattoo Studio. 

@germ.online is a tattoo artist based at Crucible Tattoo Co. 

SYDNEY/WARRANE

STUDIOS
Little Planet Tattoo is a private studio in Pyrmont that has some of the very-best tattoo artists within the state.

Rising Tide Tattoo is another private studio, this time located in the CBD. They offer a diverse range of styles cooked up by a talented group of artists.

Black Jade Tattoo was founded in 2020 and has made an impressive name for itself in the four years it's been around.

ARTISTS
@lozzarachtattooer is located at Aquatica Tattoo.

@laurenwinzer is located at Red Dragon Sydney.

@mmo0kk is based at Soul Purpose Tattoo.

@sophiabaughan is located at Hand in Hand Tattoo.

@abbiefrance.tattoo is located at Spider and Fly Tattoo.

@flicktattoo is located at Art On Skin Tattoo.

@laurenfoxtattoo is located at Lighthouse Tattoo Studio.

@fineline.tattoo.sydney is located at a private studio. 

@pocketgrubs is located at Little Planet Tattoo. 

@sydney_fineline_tattoo is located at Rising Tide Tattoo. 

@unsoftserve is located at a private studio. 

@gumi.tattoos is located at Black Jade Tattoo.

@bloodbunnyink is located at Kaya Garden Tattoo Studio. 

@nah_mate_pokes is located in a private studio. 

@zhanaoliviatattoo is located at Little Planet Tattoo. 

@buffbabei.nk is located at Little Art Tattoo. 

@pokedbypossum is located at Little Planet Tattoo. 

@danitattoos is located at Little Planet Tattoo. 

@savv.ink is located at Aquatica Tattoo. 

@seonshine_tattoo is located at Soul Purpose Tattoo. 

@inkedbychau is located at Black Jade Tattoo.

@reptilianspacealien is located at Joya Tattoo Collective. 

ADELAIDE/TARNTANYA

STUDIOS
Day One Tattoo has some of the nicest designs in offer that'll satisfy any fans of tattoos.

XJ Tattoo Studio specialises in traditional, fine line, watercolour, realism and much more.

Ink Haus Creative Studio is a private studio that has everything from cosmetic tattoos, laser removal and even designs for those dealing with breast cancer – which we think is just terrific. 

ARTISTS
@inkbyangelikas is located in a private studio. 

@harry.plane is located at Paper Moon Studio.

@flicks.ink is located at The Glasshouse Tattoo. 

@elizabethjanetattoos is located at Paper Moon Studio.

@kimblazetattoo is located at Paper Moon Studio.

@celiadunne_tattoos is located at Paper Moon Studio.

@jamieangustattoo is located at House of Daggers. 

@jp_inks is located at XJ Tattoo Studio.

@allireallydoistattoo is located at Paper Moon Studio.

@may.cat.tattoos is located at Neon Pineapple Tattoo. 

@salty_fox_tattoo is located in a private studio. 

@lucidlines is located at Banksia Studio. 

@fiona.tattooist is located at XJ Tattoo Studio.

@nikii_neko_tattoo is located at Little Harajuku Tattoo. 

@skkreativ is located at Little Harajuku Tattoo. 

@lewdala is located at Paper Moon Studio.

@alvaroflorestattooer is located at Progression Tattoo.  

@jas_crisp_tattoo is located at XO Temple. 

@jo.white.tattoo is located at Ink Haus Creative Studios. 

@shubeytattoos is located at Rise and Shine Tattoo. 

@giacomo.unseen is located at Unseen Tattoo. 

@jayaism is located at XO Temple in Kent Town. 

PERTH/BOORLOO

STUDIOS
Fine Line Tattoos Perth is a private studio that offers fine line designs that are cute, pretty and absolutely lovely.

Nova You Studio is another rad studio that specialises in minimalist and fine line tattoos.

Elysian Tattoo Co is a great studio that's been cooking up rad designs made by lovely artists for a hot minute now.

CANBERRA/NGAMBRI AND NGUNNAWAL COUNTRY

STUDIOS
Two 9 Tattoo is an award-winning studio that has a ripper range of kickass artists. 

Sisters Inked is not just for tattoos but they also boast a piercing studio, which we reckon is pretty top-notch.

Outkast Tattoo Co is here for all of your tattooing needs, so get a load of everything on offer.

ARTISTS
@ecmojo is located at Freestyle Tattoo Studio.

HOBART/NIPALUNA

STUDIOS
Toji Ink Tattoo is perhaps home to the coolest designs and artists in the country.

Sacred Tattoo is an ace studio where you'll be able to snatch up whatever design takes your fancy.

Walk the Line isn't just a moody Johnny Cash song, it's also the name of a rad tattoo studio.

DARWIN/GARRAMILLA

STUDIOS
Mazel Tough Tattoo doesn't just have an amazing name, it also plays host to some super-talented tattoo artists.

Tattoo Territory has a big array of tattoo styles including realism, black and white, traditional and more.

W Ink Tattoo Studio finishes off our list, but we reckon they still deserve all of your attention.

We hope you enjoyed our list of lovely tattoo studios across the country. While we have you, why not check all of the other rad tattoo stuff we've written up? 

This article was originally published in 2024.