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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

Laura Jane

Senior Apprentice

Joe Metrix

Tattoo Artist

Ivan Peesy

Tattoo Artist

Weronika Kania

Tattoo Artist

Ben Pian

Junior Apprentice

Monika Loret

Monika Loret

Manager

Nick Sanna

Tattoo Artist

Mill Younger

Tattoo Artist

Han Bates

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

 

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    A quick piece by @ivanpeesy_vision 👁  #eyetattoo #blackwork #tattoomelbourne #fineline #finelinetattoo #smalltattoo

    A quick piece by @ivanpeesy_vision 👁

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    Our apprentice @inx.bj created this piece while practicing on fake skin. Who would be keen to get a tattoo by Ben?  DM us to jump on his waitlist and score yourself a discounted rate!  #tattooapprentice #tattooartist #fakeskin #eminem #eminemtattoo #bodyart #portrait

    Our apprentice @inx.bj created this piece while practicing on fake skin. Who would be keen to get a tattoo by Ben?

    DM us to jump on his waitlist and score yourself a discounted rate!

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    Meatstock was insane! See you next year! 🥓🔥

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    Mesmerizing tiger by @lauralauralaw 🐯

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    Leg sleeve by Mill 💀@mill.younger  #skulltattoo #rosetattoo #realism #realistictattoo #blackwork #vibe #tattooart #bodyart

    Leg sleeve by Mill 💀@mill.younger

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    Some fine lines by Shane Talay Tattoo 🌿  #fineshane #finelinetattoo #floral #smalltattoo #chesttattpoo #finepiece #tattooinspiration #thedarkessence

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    Over the weekend (March 18th&19th) the studio will be closed and you can find us at @Meatstock Melbourne ! If you're attending, come say hi and get inked! 🥓🍖🥩  #tattoo #meatstock #meattattoo #meatlover #inklover #tats #melbourne #eventmelbourne #flashsheet #steak #sausage #chorizo #food #foodlover #yummy #excited

    Over the weekend (March 18th&19th) the studio will be closed and you can find us at @Meatstock Melbourne ! If you`re attending, come say hi and get inked! 🥓🍖🥩

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    We had freehand master, @aaronnorton2 in the studio with us last week - have you ever seen someone tattoo directly on blank skin?! 🤯
Thanks so much for visiting @aaronnorton2 and @lucillecampbell  #nostencil #nosharpie #tattoo #tattoomelbourne #freehand #freehandtattoo

    We had freehand master, @aaronnorton2 in the studio with us last week - have you ever seen someone tattoo directly on blank skin?! 🤯
    Thanks so much for visiting @aaronnorton2 and @lucillecampbell #nostencil #nosharpie #tattoo #tattoomelbourne #freehand #freehandtattoo
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    What an awesome piece by @nicksanna_tattoos! 😍  #tattoo #blackwork #grafitti #chicano #skull #blacktattoo #tattoomelbourne #aussieinked #inkmelbourne #tattooideas #bookingsopen

    What an awesome piece by @nicksanna_tattoos! 😍

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    Find us at @Meatstock next week! Have a little sneak peak at one of the flash sheets available! 🍗🥩🥓🍖  #tattoo #melbourne #meatstock #meatlover #tattoolover #flashtattoo #meat #tattooideas #festival #bodyart #t#tattoostudio

    Find us at @Meatstock next week! Have a little sneak peak at one of the flash sheets available! 🍗🥩🥓🍖

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