TATTOO MACHINE – CUSTOM TATTOO STUDIO
Welcome to Tattoo Machine, we appreciate you taking the time to check out our custom tattoo studio and the art that we are so passionate about. We are a close team of professional artists each specialising in a variety of styles and skills yet sharing a real passion for tattooing and providing the best possible service for all our clients. We pride ourselves on being able to create premium, creative and distinctive tattoos that capture our expertise alongside our clients vision. Upholding the strictest standards of health and hygiene within our studio is also of paramount importance to us here at Tattoo Machine so rest assured you will be in safe hands!
Alongside our amazing resident artists we are also often fortunate to welcome many exceptionally talented international and national guest artists to Tattoo Machine. To keep up to date with our schedule of guest artists, follow our Instagram page @tattoomachinenz.
Located in the heart of Wellington’s entertainment area we are open Monday through Saturday with walk-ins always welcome, Sundays by appointment only please. Feel free to drop into the studio where any of our team members will always be happy to discuss your concepts and designs with you, otherwise leave us a message and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Find us at Level 3, 41-47 Dixon Street, Wellington.
Call: 04 382 9481 or 021 105 8588
Email: info@tattoomachine.co.nz
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OUR ARTISTS
Gill
I myself would like to express huge thanks to all my amazing colleagues, friends and clients for enabling me to make a career out of what I love! 20 years experience tattooing now and I still love it.
I have a passion for creating large scale Japanese influenced pieces, however I enjoy embracing all styles and love the opportunity to work with the ideas my clients present to me, to create something personal and significant for them.
Rhys
Rhys Thomas has been tattooing at Tattoo Machine for 3 years now specialising in Western traditional tattooing and blackwork.
Rhys works in the studio Tuesday – Saturday, working Mondays through appointment only.
Ans
Ans is specializing in black and color traditional/geometric tattoos. He also loves to do flash and custom tattoos. He has been tattooing since 2009.
You can follow him on Instagram at @anspham to see his daily work.
Brooke
Brooke has been tattooing between Australia and New Zealand for ten years.
She loves traditional, (trad) tattoos with bold lines, and welcomes colour and black work with open arms.
“Its my goal to bring your ideas to life, and I do my absolute best to make you feel comfortable and at ease, while you get your tattoo. Alternatively, I have stacks of designs ready to go if you would like to choose from my flash.”
Bryn
Currently In his third year tattooing, Bryn works mostly in an Illustrative, graphic, blackwork tattoo style, preferring designs with less colour.
Bryn is always keen to create custom designs with his clients and to expand his portfolio with your ideas. He also works from his flash designs which you can see on his Instagram page or in the studio.
Josh
He specialises in illustrative blackwork tattoos.
Guest Artists
We have regular guest artists visiting from both New Zealand and international locations. Keep an eye out on our social media pages for more details.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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TESTIMONIALS
Rhys was my tattoo artist; even though it was a last minute booking, he was super accommodating to my timeframe in Wellington. Really lovely guy and did a fantastic design. I’m in love with the tattoo and hope I can go back to get more done by him! 
Órla Blaine
February 7, 2021
great staff/artists, awesome shop and wicked music!!!! totally recommend!!! 
Stephanie Frazer
September 9, 2020
awesome place. welcoming and friendly 
Dia R Taylor
March 1, 2020
Awesome atmosphere, got tattooed there today . Felt at ease the whole time , artist got my design bang on the money .. super stoked with it 🙂 5 star service really friendly, will definitely be back again . 
Sera Kaloyanis
November 6, 2019
A very professional yet welcoming tattoo shop. My experience with The Black Scourge was 10/10; fast, clean and detailed work. I have been back well over 5 times. 
Ella Stapleton
October 4, 2019
Ans was amazing, my ideas turned into something so much more beautiful than I could have imagined.
Can’t wait to book my next trip to Wellington. 
Christina Lee Tyrrell
October 13, 2018
Tane absolutely killed it �
And everyone else was really kind and welcoming too. Good times all round � 
Ashleigh Hoare
July 22, 2018
Gil and the lads are absolutely awesome. Super efficient, and amazing work. Had a few tattos from different places and these guys are the best by far. Fully recommend! 
James Cupit
January 22, 2018
Great professional studio and very customer focused. 
Mike Savagegardener
December 6, 2017
Honestly couldn't be happier with the work Tom has done, will definitely be coming back for more! 
Danielle Jennifer
October 8, 2017
Gill and Tom did a fantastic job. I'm more than happy to carry their work for the rest of my life. Still get a thrill on a daily basis when I look at their work. 
Martin Ofori
August 18, 2017
Fantastic tattoos by Rhys. Really awesome experience and so happy with the result! 
Rebecca Escott
June 26, 2017
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