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
Shannon Khann
Keith
Ludan
Shane Talay
Scott Menzies
Joey Duong
O-Yes
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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Paisley arm piece ⚜️ by Ludan @grumpy_doper #metrixneedles #thedarkessence
It's December 1st, you know what that means.. Christmas Time 🎄 If you're stuck on ideas grab a gift voucher! Come grab one in store or shoot us a message and we will send a hard copy with free tracked postage! ⚜️ #thedarkessence #metrixneedles
Skull tatt by @shanetalaytattoo ⚜️ books filling fast! #thedarkessence #metrixneedles
Floral thigh piece by @grumpy_doper ⚜️ absolutely beautiful! #thedarkessence #metrixneedles
A pretty perfect circle by @shanetalaytattoo ⚜️ this takes skill! #thedarkessence #metrixneedles
Beautiful forearm design by @grumpy_doper ⚜️ with some fresh filler flowers (healed not done by Ludan) #thedarkessence #metrixneedles
Anubis by @grumpy_doper ⚜️ swipe for fresh vid #thedarkessence #metrixneedles
Beautiful custom piece by @lorettaperry ⚜️ check out Loretta’s page for more available designs #thedarkessence #metrixneedles
Mandala chest piece by @grumpy_doper ⚜️ (om symbol not done by ludan) #thedarkessence #metrixneedles
Beautiful snake by @shanetalaytattoo ⚜️ shoot us a DM for your next tattoo #thedarkessence #metrixneedles
Black Cockatoo by @pennotraittattoos ⚜️ fantastic turn out #thedarkessence #metrixneedles
Anubis done last week by @grumpy_doper ⚜️ amazing stuff #thedarkessence #metrixneedles
Mrs Mia Wallace by @lorettaperry ⚜️ Open 7 days a week #thedarkessence #metrixneedles
Stunning work by @joeyyduong ⚜️ #thedarkessence #metrixneedles
Vibrant leg piece done by @joeyyduong ⚜️ absolutely amazing! #thedarkessence #metrixneedles
