About
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.
Meet The Team
Our staff is made by creative people with different nationality, ethnicity but with the same passion for tattooing.
Loretta Perry
Shane Talay
Laura Jane
Joe Metrix
Trinny Jean
Amy Whitham
Nick Sanna
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
Contact Us
⚜️ Bored? Thirsty? Need sugar? We gotchu! Whether you book in with us for an hour or for a full day sesh, we've got everything you need at the studio to accommodate you during your tattoo appointment. DM us to book your session in! #thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
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#reelsinstagram #explorepage #explore #tattoo #richmondtattoo #tattoostudio
⚜️ Thoughts. Done recently by @ivanpeesy_vision for Adam. So sick!! #thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
#tattoo #tattoos #popart #thoughts #tattoorealistic #realistictattoo #blackandgreytattoo #colortattoo #redtattoo #peesy #godbless #portrait #poptattoo #realism #snaketattoo #portraittattoo #blackandgrey
TDE drip 🥵🥵 Our killer merch comes in different styles and colours - Available for purchase at our studio! #thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo #reelsinstagram #explorepage #explore
⚜️ A few pieces done recently by the best @bbok2gonzo. Gonzo has 3 dates left before she leaves: 24th, 25th, 26th. DM to book
📸 @bbok2gonzo #thedarkessence #metrixtattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️WELCOMING GUEST ARTIST @jay_davies_tattoos ⚜️
Jay is with us from 20th-24th September!
Swipe to see some more of Jay’s work and DM to book in!!
#thedarkessence #tattooartist #ornamentaltattoo #melbournetattoo #metrixtattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️ Portrait of Ragna for @sunshine_deena done by apprentice @lauralauralaw. Hit her up for more pet portraits!
📸 @lauralauralaw
#thedarkessence #metrixtattoo #metrixneedles
#germanshepherdtattoo #petportrait #goodestdoggo #tattooist #legtattoos
⚜️WELCOMING GUEST ARTIST @fonzy_0_ ⚜️
@fonzy_0_ will be guesting with us from 20th - 24th September! Head over to their page to check out their work and slide into our DMs for booking!
⚜️Okay but look at the detailing of this tatt by @mill.younger #thedarkessence #metrixtattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️ Studio Vibes ⚜️
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#tattoostudio #tattoorichmond #melbournetattoo #studio #tattoostudiovibes #richmond #melbourne #thedarkessence
⚜️ Who doesn't love ramen? Ramen girl piece by the skilled @lorettaperry #thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ The Dark Essence Tattoo Gallery is looking to expand our family.
We are offering an opportunity for the right person to join our team as an apprentice.
A bit about the studio, we have a great vibe of ego-free artists, receptionists and apprentices who enjoy spending their days together as well as regular dinners or drinks after work.
We are also home of supply company, Metrix Tattoo which primarily stocks needle cartridges. We sell to a large demographic of artists in Australia and worldwide.
Swipe right for a peek of what our studio is like.
Send through your portfolio and a bit about yourself to studio@thedarkessence.com
⚜️ Beautiful sternum dagger done recently by Shane!
📸 @shanetalaytattoo SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
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#finelinetattoo #fineline #sternum #sternumtattoo #richmondtattoo #melbournetattoo #tattoostudio #melbournetattoostudio #swordtattoo #daggertattoo #finelineflowers #smalltattoo
⚜️ The Dark Essence welcomes back @bbok2gonzo ! Gonzo will be here from 15th Sep - 4th Oct so be sure to book in ASAP to secure a apt before she is gone!
#thedarkessence #metrixtattoo #metrixneedles
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#guestartist #blackwork #blackworktattoos #blackworktattooart #blackworktattooartist #blackworktattooing #melbournetattoo #richmondtattoo #tattoosofinstagram #tattoooftheday #tattoostudio #tattoodo
⚜️ Pet Portrait by the talented @nicksanna_tattoos #thedarkessence #metrixtattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️ Fathers Day is just around the corner! Let your dad know how much he means to you by gifting him fresh ink that will last for life!
Grab a gift voucher of any amount, contact us asap for a hard copy, with free registered post. Digital copies also available, DM us for the link 📩
*Gift vouchers valid for 12 months from date of purchase
