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.
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
Contact Us
⚜️ Cherry blossom piece for Gabrielle by Ludan
📸 @grumpy_doper SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Insane rib to the armpit piece done by Nik Hylo, what a tough client 💪🏻
📸 @nikhylocreative SWIPE ➡️ for more
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
📣 TDE 66(6) RAFFLE 📣
Keep reading for your chance to win 1 FULL DAY SESSION with the artist of your choice here at The Dark Essence! Raffle tickets are priced at $20 each and can be bought through the PayPal link in our bio - make sure to leave a full name and contact details so we can call you if you win. To keep the pool fair there are only a limited amount of tickets available so get in quick. But wait.. there’s more, the value of the tickets purchased will be transferred into credit and will be discounted from your next session. For example: you buy 3 tickets to enter - that’s $60 you’ve got towards your next tattoo. But wait.. we are giving away 2 MORE PRIZES
2nd Prize: TDE Merch pack including 1x Hoodie, 1x T-Shirt and 1x 20g tube of @drpickles_ (vegan option available)
3rd Prize: Momento Mori art print by our fine line/illustrative artist @lorettaperry
Tag your friends, @ the artist you would choose if you are the winner and good luck! Entries close @ 5pm on 6/6 and the raffle will be drawn on 6/6 @ 6pm. T&Cs apply**
**credit valid for 6 months from 06/06/21, credit valid for redemption from 06/06/21, only valid to participants over the age of 18, credits are non transferrable, credits cannot be used as part of a deposit, full day session must be used in the one sitting, full day session is not transferrable, winner of major prize cannot redeem their tickets as credits.
⚜️ Snake skeleton rib banger by Shane
📸 @shanetalaytattoos @shanetalaytattoo SWIPE ➡️ for video
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Cute lil' cherub by Ludan
📸 @grumpy_doper
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Sick wrist piece done by Shane SWIPE ➡️➡️ for video close up
📸 @shanetalaytattoo #thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
A few flicks of some of our TDE girls at @thenationalrichmond's recent doggie inspired market Pours and Paws. We had so much fun, we gave away some prizes and some hi-fives. Drop a heyyyyy 👋 if we saw your face there!
⚜️ Egyptian Witch from clients own reference designed by Lu
📸 @grumpy_doper #thedarkessence #metrixtaattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️ Eagle forearm piece by Nick SWIPE ➡️➡️ for closeup
📸 @nicksanna_tattoos #thedarkessence #metrixtaattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️ Colour realism roses by Joe Metrix SWIPE ➡️➡️ for rotation
📸 @joemetrixtattoo #thedarkessence #metrixtattoo #metrixneedles @mawdsleygreywash
⚜️ A piece from Ludan's flash
📸 @grumpy_doper #thedarkessence #metrixtaattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️ Chicano forearm piece by Nick
📸 @nicksanna_tattoos #thedarkessence #metrixtaattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️ Rib banger done by Shane
📸 @shanetalaytattoo #thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ Insane mandala calf piece by Ludan
📸 @grumpy_doper #thedarkessence #metrixtaattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️ Welcome @trintattoos to The Dark Essence Family
📸 @trintattoos SWIPE ➡️ to see her work and some flash. DM to book
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
