About
THE DARK ESSENCE TATTOO GALLERY, MELBOURNE’S PREMIUM TATTOO STUDIO
Established in Richmond in 2018, with a vision to build a beautifully unique space that is challenging the idea of the stereotypical Melbourne tattoo studio.
Meet The Team
Our crew is made up of creative people with different nationalities and backgrounds but with the same passion for tattooing and the tattoo community.
Loretta Perry
Tattoo Artist
Shane Talay
Tattoo Artist
Andrew Smith
Tattoo Artist
Amedeo Zaccaria
Tattoo Artist
Joe Metrix
Tattoo Artist
Sandy Thang
Admin
Ivan Peesy
Tattoo Artist
Laura Jane
Senior Apprentice
Han Bates
Junior Apprentice
Monika Loret
Manager
Nick Sanna
Tattoo Artist
Mill Younger
Tattoo Artist
Ben Pian
Junior Apprentice
Guest Artists
We are proud to host some of the greatest artists from all over the globe here at The Dark Essence.
We have new artists every month so keep an eye on our instagram or sign up to our newsletter for updates about which artists we have coming!
If you are an artist interested in joining us, email info@thedarkessence.com
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
Contact Us
And who would you be in a parallel universe? Comment below ⬇️🖤👀
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♾️ Daily struggle of a tattoo artist ♾️
When was the last time you got an infinity symbol tattooed? 👀
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🔱 The Dark Essence has a new talented artist, Amedeo! 🔱
Bookings for #realism and #fineline are open. Dm us to secure your spot 🤍
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Bit of tattoo knowledge for you this arvo! Did you know answers to all the questions? 👀🤍
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⚜️ Where are our Peaky Blinders fans at? ⚜️
For more like this, hit up @nicksanna_tattoos
@metrixneedles @metrixtattoo @peakyblindersofficial #peakyblinderstattoo #melbourne #tattooist #blackandgrey #popculture
⚜️ Laura is back at it again with the time lapses! This one is up for grabs this time, who is keen for ‘Statue of Dave-O’? DM to book! #thedarkessence
⚜️ JAY Z portrait finished off recently by @joemetrixtattoo. Just one of the additions to Emily’s awesome portrait leg, keep your eyes peeled for more 👀 #thedarkessence #metrixtattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️ New year, new tattoo? We can’t wait to see new and old faces roll through the studio and tattoo you all. A new chapter has begun but let’s celebrate some of the tattoos you guys liked the most from 2022 >>> swipe for some of the fan favourites this past year 🖤 Which one would you get?
⚜️ @mill.younger really killed it with this one 😮💨 If you haven’t already, check out his work and chuck him a follow!
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo #tattoos #tattooartist
⚜️WELCOMING NEW ARTIST @amedeozaccaria_tattoo ⚜️
Amedeo specialises in black and grey and fine line tattoo. Swipe to take a look at some of his awesome work and some available flash you need to get your hands on! #thedarkessence
⚜️ Smokey piece done a few weeks back by @shanetalaytattoo. Hit Shane up for some more abstract designs like this! #thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ That’s a wrap for 2022! ⚜️
Workshops, events, a proposal, dinners, Movember and birthdays. A quick peek of all the fun stuff we got up to this year in between doing all your tattoos.
See you for more in 2023!
⚜️ COVERUP, done by @ivanpeesy_vision
We get lots of enquires for coverups and we are always keen to give you a brand new piece that you will love for the rest of your life. The only catch is, not every coverup is possible and we may recommend you to get a few sessions of laser tattoo removal first. We won’t do the coverup unless we believe it will be successful and unfortunately isn’t always possible without laser. If you have a tattoo that you’re wanting covered up and you’re not sure what you can do, send us a message and let’s chat!
And who would you be in a parallel universe? Comment below ⬇️🖤👀
#tattoo #tattoomelbourne #team #teamspirit #fun #humor #reels #reelsinstagram #questions #icebreaker #tattooapprentice #tattooartist #tattoolife #tattoolove #friends #casual #art
An amazing piece by @ivanpeesy_vision 😍 #detail #tattoo #melbournetattoo #ausartist #italianartist #face #portrait #blackink #blackwork #style #tattoolife #inked
♾️ Daily struggle of a tattoo artist ♾️
When was the last time you got an infinity symbol tattooed? 👀
#tattoo #tattoolife #tattoolife #tattoomelbourne #art #bodyart #reels #reelsinstagram #dailystruggle #joke #joker #jokes #team #teamvibe #crew #humor #friday #joy #yes #fun #cactus
🔱 The Dark Essence has a new talented artist, Amedeo! 🔱
Bookings for #realism and #fineline are open. Dm us to secure your spot 🤍
#tattoo #tattoomelbourne #fineline #finelinetattoo #realism #realismtattoo #bodyart #ink #tattooart #tattooideas #tattoos #tattooinspiration #lifestyle #reelitfeelit #reelsviral
Bit of tattoo knowledge for you this arvo! Did you know answers to all the questions? 👀🤍
#tattoo #quiz #tattooapprentice #tattooart #tattoodesign #tattoomelbourne #blackwork #ink #flashsheet #jokes #dadjokes #reelitfeelit #art #tattoolife #tattooed #tattoosociety
Have a little sneak peek at our Friday 🔥👀 #tattoo #tattooideas #richmond #victoria #melbourne #aus #australianartist #austattoo #finelinetattoo #blackandgreytattoo #reslistictattoo #friday #avangardetattoo #tattooapprentice #tattooartist #tattoostudio #art #bodyart #tattooideas
⚜️ Where are our Peaky Blinders fans at? ⚜️
For more like this, hit up @nicksanna_tattoos
@metrixneedles @metrixtattoo @peakyblindersofficial #peakyblinderstattoo #melbourne #tattooist #blackandgrey #popculture
⚜️ Laura is back at it again with the time lapses! This one is up for grabs this time, who is keen for ‘Statue of Dave-O’? DM to book! #thedarkessence
⚜️ JAY Z portrait finished off recently by @joemetrixtattoo. Just one of the additions to Emily’s awesome portrait leg, keep your eyes peeled for more 👀 #thedarkessence #metrixtattoo #metrixneedles
⚜️ New year, new tattoo? We can’t wait to see new and old faces roll through the studio and tattoo you all. A new chapter has begun but let’s celebrate some of the tattoos you guys liked the most from 2022 >>> swipe for some of the fan favourites this past year 🖤 Which one would you get?
⚜️ @mill.younger really killed it with this one 😮💨 If you haven’t already, check out his work and chuck him a follow!
#thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo #tattoos #tattooartist
⚜️WELCOMING NEW ARTIST @amedeozaccaria_tattoo ⚜️
Amedeo specialises in black and grey and fine line tattoo. Swipe to take a look at some of his awesome work and some available flash you need to get your hands on! #thedarkessence
⚜️ Smokey piece done a few weeks back by @shanetalaytattoo. Hit Shane up for some more abstract designs like this! #thedarkessence #metrixneedles #metrixtattoo
⚜️ That’s a wrap for 2022! ⚜️
Workshops, events, a proposal, dinners, Movember and birthdays. A quick peek of all the fun stuff we got up to this year in between doing all your tattoos.
See you for more in 2023!
⚜️ COVERUP, done by @ivanpeesy_vision
We get lots of enquires for coverups and we are always keen to give you a brand new piece that you will love for the rest of your life. The only catch is, not every coverup is possible and we may recommend you to get a few sessions of laser tattoo removal first. We won’t do the coverup unless we believe it will be successful and unfortunately isn’t always possible without laser. If you have a tattoo that you’re wanting covered up and you’re not sure what you can do, send us a message and let’s chat!