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
🔱 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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⚜️ 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!
🔱 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
⚜️ 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!