ARTISTS
Say hello to our bunch of friendly neighbourhood art nerds (ﾐⓛᆽⓛﾐ)ﾉ ✧
We’re a small crew of local artists who cover a range of tattoo styles and techniques.
We pride ourselves on our original, innovative art, well-executed technique and impeccable hygiene practices.
We’re stoked to now officially offer nail services and tooth gems, too!
tattoo artists:
nail artists:
Meet the team
Rose is a stereotypical Wellington creative whose work focuses on the cute, colourful, and feminine.
Her belief is that tattoos are an ultimate expression of agency and empowerment and aims to create a tattoo experience centered around these ideas.
Outside of work she enjoys having a silly little cocktail and playing with dogs that aren’t hers.
TIM
he/him
Instagram: @smushedavocado
Specialises in: illustrative blackwork
Loves: nerdy, cute, spooky things
Tim is a giant nerd who loves pop culture and video games and will happily geek out with you during your tattoo. He was born lawful good and he can’t change that.
He has two cats with his partner, one is an angel and one is a professional yapper.
(Tim hasn’t had a peaceful night’s rest since her adoption.)
ANNA
she/they
Instagram: @an.nna.j
Specialises in: black & grey
Loves: a li’l bit of everything… also, animals
Anna comes from an illustration background and her tattoos often take on her own original style - featuring animals and cute, sassy characters. Anna tattoos both flash and custom designs, working collaboratively with you to create your perfect tattoo. Whatever style or subject, just ask!
Outside tattooing Anna spends time with her tiny Dog Tauntaun and loves nature, video games, pokemon cards and good food.
GABBY
she/her
Instagram: @gabby.tattooer
Specialises in: blackwork, traditional, ornamental
Loves: her mum and edamame (not in order)
With familial roots in Borneo and a childhood in rural New Zealand; Gabby’s work is a reflection of her identity - bringing a fusion of Borneo traditional and modern ornamental styles. While she has a distinct style, she’s open to all tattoo requests (except colour lol).
She’s currently in her baking girl era and enjoys going to the vege market every Sunday.
rosa
she/her
Instagram: @tamarillo.tattoo
Specialises in: black & grey, fineline, abstract
Loves: matcha and disappearing into the forest
Rosa is Ngāti Maniapoto & Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, and grew up in Whakatū & Pōneke. She believes self-expression is one of life’s greatest joys, and creates personal, empowering tattoo experiences, prioritising comfort and collaboration to bring your tattoo dreams to life.
Inspired by the beauty of nature, fantasy worlds, and life’s little moments, Rosa blends texture, fine detail, and meaning into every tattoo.
When she's not creating, you'll find Rosa hiking in the wilderness, watching sci-fi, or trying to get lost reading.
Gina
she/her
Instagram: @ginatattoos
Specialises in: hand poke, fine-line
Loves: tigers and celestial beings
Hailing from Raumati South Gina is everyone’s fave multidisciplinary creative. Her craft is hand-poke tattoos in her own distinctive style.
Most of the time Gina is gallivanting across the country painting murals and only tattoos on Thursdays. She currently only tattoos her own flash designs or custom variations.
JUN
he/him
Instagram: @junbugtattoos
Specialises in: illustrative fine-line
Loves: flora, fauna, and fairies
With a background in illustration, Jun began tattooing in 2019. Since then, he’s grateful every day for this amazing job, and the amazing-er people it brings into his life.
POC (Singapore ftw), queer, and trans, Jun highly values mutual respect and understanding, as well as safety and comfort - especially in the tattoo space.
Jun’s normal human hobbies include gym, pole class, collecting trinkets, and finding jars for said trinkets.
Jun is currently only booking his flash designs so keep an eye on his Instagram for new tattoos!
GRACE
she/her
Instagram: @armouredstudio
Specialises in: gel, gel-x, builder gel, sculpture, tooth gems
Loves: pop-culture, people, dressing up
Grace's art has always centred around people, and she believes that a key experience with getting your nails done is the bond that you build with your nail artist.
Working as a nail technician for a year and a half now, Grace has worked with overseas performers, worked at various festivals and built an amazing, loving community around her art. Nail art is unlimited, so whether you want something pop-culture, sparkly princess or badass she'll work hard to hit your mark!
Outside of work you can find Grace at the gym, on the way to the gym, or leaving the gym. She is sore.
Tauntaun is Anna’s biological son and hangs out at the studio most days.
His passions include other dogs, barking at strangers, and watching people eat.