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Our Portfolios
Booking Info
All bookings require a deposit. No deposit – No booking.
Deposits are non-refundable and require a minimum of 72 hours to reschedule any appointment. Please call or email the shop for more information.
Our Tattoo Artists
Joe Metrix
Nick Sanna
Loretta Perry
Rachel Josephine
Shane Talay
Ludan
Trinny Jean
Gift Vouchers
Looking for the perfect present?
Our vouchers are valid with any of our artists and are valid for 12 months. Free postage with tracking or pick it up in the studio! Email us info@thedarkessence.com or call (03) 9428 3309
Guest Artists
To guest with us, please send an email to info@thedarkessence.com
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⚜️ WIP Wolves piece done by Nick
📸 @nicksanna_tattoos
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Viking Tribal done by Ludan
📸 @grumpy_doper SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Trad banger done by Rachel
📸 @rachel.josephine.tattoo #thedarkessence #metrixtaattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️ Have you seen the movie Interstellar? Shane did this cool little Interstellar fine line piece just before lockdown!
📸 @shanetalaytattoos @shanetalaytattoo SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Custom bear heart done by Nick
📸 @nicksanna_tattoos
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Custom sternum beehive piece done by Ludan
📸 @grumpy_doper SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Freehand tribal arm cuff done by Trin
📸 @trintattoos SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Beautiful butterfly forearm piece done by Rachel for Melanie!
📸 @@rachel.josephine.tattoo #thedarkessence #metrixtaattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️ Throwback to this cute Kitty cat done by Loretta
📸 @lorettaperry #thedarkessence #metrixtaattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️ Katana and mask done by Shane pre lockdown, we miss you all!!
📸 @shanetalaytattoos @shanetalaytattoo SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Warrior and dragon thigh piece done by Ludan
📸 @grumpy_doper SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Redback cover up done by Nick
📸 @nicksanna_tattoos SWIPE ➡️ for before + video close up
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Sticker torso and a forearm piece all done by Shane
📸 @shanetalaytattoos @shanetalaytattoo SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
Best friend matching butterflies done by Rachel
📸 @rachel.josephine.tattoo SWIPE ➡️ the matching flappy flaps
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ WIP Mandala hip piece done by Ludan
📸 @grumpy_doper SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
