These guys are fantastic - custom work with amazing detail…read more I had an dea of what I wanted and they worked with me to design something that was even better than I ever imagined. Staff are all freindly and professional - My new tattoo rocks and will never go anywhere else.

OUTSTANDING !!! Yes, this place is worth the caps in every aspect. Lets get straight to it then -…read morehere are the reasons why: 1. Location, location location. It's at the quieter end of King St in Newtown so for me, accessibility and parking is a priority - TICK. 2. Feel of the place walking in - front of desk staff are super friendly and beyond helpful - TICK. 3. Tattooers are highly skilled and its clearly obvious with some of the work they have showcased around the place. 4. SUPER clean ... and by clean I mean, hospital grade clean - thats what you want to see!! 5. My guy (Jimmy) was hands down, an absolute pleasure to deal with (and what a smile) - whats even better? Turns out we had mutual friends - love it when connections like this occur. I will be recommending this studio to all I know who not only want a tattoo, but want a pleasant experience getting it done - I honestly cannot find a single negative thing to say about this place.

This is without a doubt the friendliest and most attitude-free tattoo place I have ever stepped…read morefoot in. I have approached these guys with unusual requests and have never once felt like they were looking down their noses at me or judging me for wanting something weird (as I have in other places). This is pretty much the only place I will go to in Sydney now...Klaus has done 6 or 7 of my pieces, and he is very good at what he does, very open to discussing what works/what doesn't without being a douche about it, and super friendly. All their staff rank highly in professionalism, skill and friendliness...I have always felt really welcome there from the first time I set foot in the door which I think is important when a lot of other places can be intimidating. Their place is always clean too, which is nice to see. Oh, and they are really well-priced for how good their work is too! LDF4LIFE! :)

Flick is one amazing tattoo artist! 10/10 for quality, workmanship, safe working practices,…read morecleanliness and the use of 100% vegan safe ink!!! Both my tattoos have turned out amazing and I would highly recommend Art on Skin to anyone wanting a tattoo! This is the place to be!!!

From the owner: Art on Skin Tattoo Gallery is a boutique style licensed tattoo & body piercing studio in Artarmon…read moreSydney. Art on Skin was established in 2014 by female tattoo artist 'Flick'. Flick's idea was to create a studio with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere for clients and a space which motivates and inspires those interested in the ancient practice of body modification. The studio is located upstairs on level 2, 66 Hampden Road Artarmon. We have chosen this location to offer our clients privacy and to escape the distractions usually experienced in a regular street tattoo shop. Our spacious studio features a private room, exclusive balcony and TatSoul tattoo chairs for your comfort. If you are looking for talented artists, a studio with strict hygiene standards and a really wonderful tattoo experience come see us at Art On Skin!

Tattooists are great and well, not that I even expected them to be friendly, but they do the job…read moreand they do it well. I'm not thrilled by the chick in the front though. Sorry I'm not covered in tattoos, but that didn't mean she can be condescending, and roll her eyes at me. Also, sorry, but glad wrap is NOT dressing. Gauze is dressing. Would you go in for surgery and have glad wrap put on your stitches? No. So, when I say oh, I've just got glad wrap on it, there's really no need to roll your eyes. Anyhoo, mini rant. Maybe she was just having a bad day, and honestly if I were going to get any more tattoos, I'd go back there. I wouldn't trust any other shop to touch me.

Do yourself a favour!! If you want an awesome tattoo visit this shop. Check out the work of Tong or…read moreMr ping pong. Book ahead as these guys are real artists and are busy. I got my second tattoo here and have already booked another. Super clean and great staff. I can't recommend this shop enough.

With sooo many tattoo shops popping up all over Sydney I decided to go for a shop with some…read moreHISTORY. The House of Pain has been open for over 20 years so I knew they had to be good...and I was right. I called up and talked about what I was after and they came up with the most awesome design that was better than I had ever thought of. I love my new tattoo and will take their experience and talent over any of these new shops any day.

I was meant to be getting a tattoo by Jacinda Rose @ abstruse tattoo studio. I booked it in 3…read moremonths ago, paid a deposit and have been quietly excited about getting this piece on my thigh. The week had come, I sent a message to the artist on Sunday asking to see the drawing once done as wanted to review it prior to the day to make sure I was happy with it and there was enough time to make any changes needed which is pretty standard, she'd been provided with details and an example inspo pic for her to go off. Her response "Yeah I said I'd send it" shortly followed by "But I have someone else to get through first. I'll most likely send it Tuesday or Wednesday" Okay initially seemed a little rude, but I accepted it and just hoped to receive it by Tuesday at the latest so there was time for changes, as this was my first time going to her so I was a little nervous. So finally I got the image at 9pm last night with my booking being today for a full day. To my horror and seeing my concerns become my reality, It was nothing like what I'd asked for, I actually thought it was a joke that's how bad it was. It looked nothing like the inspo pic or vibe I was wanting and had explained. I asked for it to be changed and I was met with rudeness, she kept a saying she fulfilled the brief when clearly this wasn't the case, she then wanted to charge me a design fee on top of a full day rate because she now had to design something new and last minute (that was my fault too in her view) but just how she defended herself rather than trying to resolve things was so unprofessional. It soon became apparent that she had no idea what she was doing I couldn't have made it any clearer. Long story short, the tattoo was cancelled as she couldn't deliver the drawing and she refused to give back the deposit. I just couldn't believe the attitude and lack of professionalism shown to a client. Even the whole process with her tbh was quite unpleasant and I really should have trusted my gut which was saying this doesn't feel right. Even though I've been upset by the whole ordeal, I know I just dodged a bullet. At the end she offers to start fresh and give it another go after talking to her boss, but the damage was already done. NO WAY was I letting her near my skin with a tattoo gun after how she had just treated me! I found out that she located the pic via google images and added a few images together, that was her design process.

It was a simple tattoo, but they treated me as respectful and engaged as I would make a giant full…read moreback tattoo. The price is good and the contact via email was fast and easy. I had to go with my 1 year old daughter (the husband too) and no one looked to us weird or asked the baby to leave. I will be back, for sure.

Yes, I did it, and it was my first time !!!!…read more They answer to your email with precision. They give you an appointment as close as the one you asked for. They are funny and serious. They do exactly what you want. What more do you need ? Just trust them if you want a tattoo :-)

Rose took me as a walk-in and gave me my best tattoo yet. Great place with great artists!read more

From the owner: Thirteen Feet Tattoo has two convienient locations. One on the weird and wonderful King Street in…read moreNewtown, and the other on Little Hay Street in Sydney's new urban playground Darling Square, Haymarket. Founded by Todd Bailey internationally renouned and award winning tattoo artist. The studios are a caring, relaxed and friendly environment. Our artists live and breathe tattooing, it is passion and a lifestyle. Their extensive experience and love for the art is represented in their work that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Fabulous tattoo shop for my first tattoo! I got my first tattoo here a few weeks ago and this was a…read moregreat place to go. I was originally going to go to another place down the street but I had a change of plans and that one was closed on that day (Monday) and while I was already in the city I decided to just go ahead and got my tattoo. I called this place last minute as a walk-in and the lady at the front was super nice and accommodating. I studied abroad in Sydney for four months and I wanted to get a tattoo commemorating my time in Australia before I left back to the US later that week. And I LOVE my small single line kangaroo. This place is HARD to find and actually within an apartment building so you have to buzz in first once you find the door located street side in between shops and restaurants. The building had such a great vibe with graffiti EVERYWHERE and once you get to the fifth floor where the shop is located there's a beautiful outdoor section with a walkway and more graffitied walls. It's an incredible find. Can't remember the name of the guy who tattooed me, but it was a quick and simple tattoo sesh!

I loved this shop! I always get a tattoo if other countries I visit, so I researched different…read moretattoo shops in Sydney and after looking through Instagram the work here was the best! I got mine done by Dan Rhoades. I gave a general design and asked for him to spruce it up and he made it so amazing. He was very accommodating and asking throughout the process how much shading I want. I am EXTREMELY happy about my tattoo.

Not the most inviting parlour... but the artists are super professional and the results were great!…read moreModerately priced and good quality!

The guy I got was friendly enough but too careless with his markings (I had to correct the sketch…read moretwice and in the end one of the shapes was still off despite the corrected undermarkings). Two stars still because the shop looks like it has potential and surely this one guy doesn't represent everyone who works here.