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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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⚜️Chicano hand piece by Nick
📸 @nicksanna_tattoos SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Throwback to this awesome Clockwork Orange fine line piece done by Loretta
📸 @lorettaperry #thedarkessence #metrixtattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️ 1 year HEALED P!nk calf piece done by Joe Metrix
📸 @joemetrixtattoo
#mawdsleygreywash #inkjecta #metrixstencil #thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Fine line piece done by Shane
📸 @shanetalaytattoo @shanetalaytattoos
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Beautiful floral piece done by Ludan SWIPE ➡️ for video
📸 @grumpy_doper
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
Can’t wait to have you all in the studio again!! Please remember to come alone and bring a mask to your appointment. We will be in contact with everyone as soon as possible 🖤
⚜️ Forearm piece done by Ludan
📸 @grumpy_doper SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
The Dark Essence 66(6) raffle is now over and we have 3 very special winners to announce:
Major Prize winner of a full day session is Maria L
2nd Prize winner of a TDE Merch pack is Dylan R
3rd Prize winner of the Momento Mori art print by @lorettaperry is Jonathon R
Thankyou so much to everyone who participated, you are all so amazing!! If you are one of the winners, check your emails for more info. Don’t forget that you can use your raffle tickets as credits towards your next tattoo. 😁🥳🎉
⚜️ Fine line red dragon done by Shane
📸 @shanetalaytattoos @shanetalaytattoo SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Throwback to this sick piece done by Joe Metrix
📸 @joemetrixtattoo
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo #mawdsleygreywash #inkjecta #metrixstencil
⚜️ Fine line sword done by Rachel
📸 @rachel.josephine.tattoo
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
Stay safe, see you soon 🖤
⚜️ Pocketwatch and rose hand pieces done by Nick
📸 @nicksanna_tattoos SWIPE ➡️ for more
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Floral rib piece for Lori by Ludan
📸 @grumpy_doper SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ 1 year HEALED Kevin Gates stomach piece by Joe Metrix SWIPE ➡️➡️ for video close up
📸 @joemetrixtattoo
#mawdsleygreywash #inkjecta #metrixstencil #thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
