Contact Us
Get in touch and arrange your free consultation
How do I book?
Call us, fill out the enquiry form below, or just drop in for a free consultation during our open hours!
Do you accept walk-ins?
Yes! Come on in and chat to one of our tattoo artists about your next work of art
Can I choose my tattoo artist?
Of course. Check out all of our artists here and find somebody that suits your style.
Can you quote my tattoo?
Of course! But please note we only provide quotes in person. Come in and chat through your tattoo with one of our professional artists
Does getting a tattoo hurt?
Pain is really relative. Everyone has a different tolerance to pain. Yes tattoos can hurt! It can be compared to a “hot scratching sensation”. Remember though that you will have a piece of art that will be yours forever and this outweighs the small amount of discomfort you will endure getting your tattoo
How do I care for my tattoo?
Leave the tattoo wrapped for a hour or until you arrive home. A fresh tattoo is a open wound and is prone to bacteria and infection. Please do not soak in a bath for up to 2 weeks. Showering is fine. Cleaning the tattoo with warm water and soap is a must. Only use your clean hands to do so, do no use a face cloth or anything abrasive to clean the area. Pat dry with a clean towel and let it dry completely.
Follow with an aftercare product. We suggest our very own aftercare. It is all natural and easy to apply. Made from Unrefined Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and essential Oils. It is made here onsite at the studio with no hidden nasty Petroleum jelly or chemicals. And the healing time is 4 to 5 days using our product.
Check out our full guide to tattoo aftercare here.
Open Hours
Closed Monday
10am – 6pm Tuesday to Sunday
430 Parramatta Rd, Petersham NSW
Email Us
theartof.petersham@gmail.com
Call Us
(02) 9568 1242
How can we help?
Bec Johnstone
01:47 26 Jun 21
I'm absolutely in love with my new tattoo. Rochelle was so lovely, friendly and professional, and her artwork is... outstanding! All the staff were awesome and I felt so comfortable in their shop. I will definitely be coming back!read more
Renee
00:01 14 Jun 21
I had an awesome experience at the Art of Tattoo with Paul who made me feel really comfortable and the piece he did was... everything I imagined and more. He and the rest of the team were very welcoming and friendly.read more
Ty Donnelly
10:46 23 May 21
It was a great experience from the moment I walked in to the store. Best service and great staff. Gerome killed it,... done an awesome job. Can't wait until the next one. Highly recommend to check them.read more
Hannah Johnstone
06:23 22 May 21
I have been tattooed now by both Skye and Rochelle and love them both very dearly. There is such a warm friendly... environment in this studio and they are all so supportive of each other and their individual style. Also important to note I feel safe and accepted here as an alternative queer woman. I highly recommend this studio.read more
Pepp Spinazz
00:04 02 May 21
I had the most enjoyable experience getting my first tattoo, the friendly team were easy to talk to and made me feel... comfortable. Igor created an absolute masterpiece, from afew photos i showed him we worked together and he blended them in perfectly. I can’t forget to mention how detailed the tattoo is, it is almost as if the real photo is printed on my arm, its phenomenal!! The two day experience was an extremely enjoyable one and it’s amazing how fast the time actually goes.Big thanks to Igor and the Team from The Art Of Tattoo Petersham for creating such a masterpiece and making me feel welcome and comfortable.read more
Brigitte Kolomalu
20:44 01 Apr 21
Very clean and nicely set up studio. I had an awesome experience getting my first tā moko done with Gerome. Very... professional, welcoming and knowledgeable. Thank you Gerome I love it!read more
Aoife Wiseman
05:51 21 Mar 21
Had the most enjoyable experience with Skye and the rest of the crew while getting my new goooorgeous tattoo! Honestly... the time flew and the laughs were had. Walked out of the shop with a smile on my face and determination to be back as soon as I could. Skye was so attentive and warm that you instantly felt comfortable sitting in the chair.read more
Kristine Singh
21:09 16 Mar 21
I booked a session with Skye and I absolutely loved how my half forearm sleeve turned out. Not only was it so beautiful... and elegant but the line and dot work that faded each piece into one was absolutely dream like. She even managed to make it work for a darker skin client. The hospitality was above and beyond for a tattoo shop. They made me feel so comfortable and I honestly can’t wait to go back and get more tats. The other artists are a great laugh to talk to as well. Be sure to checkout the cute apprentice Amber too; I’m sure the guys would love to stop by and say hi 😉read more
aleisha MacLeod
09:20 25 Feb 21
Absolutely recommended this place. We travelled 3.5hours to be tattooed by Skye and we are absolutely amazed! Well... worth the drive! Won't go anywhere else. All the staff are lovley and make the experience as calming and fun as possibleread more
Logan Johnston
11:29 10 Feb 21
I usually do not make reviews as this is my first google review ever but;I booked an appointment over the phone... roughly around 12:00pm, came in the parlour just before 2:00pm, was greeted and told to fill out paper work. I then waited almost 30 minutes from 2:05pm to 2:25pm for the artist Igor to finish. I was patient enough... I was then greeted by Igor, for 5 minutes, we both discussed my intentions about my tattoo, was hoping to get it done 5-10 minutes after the initial consultation due to the fact that he would need to set up the bench area and have the stencil printed out for me to get it done (only a 20 minute job tattoo piece) give or take. He then stated to me that he has to talk to these other people who literally just walked in the door as soon as he was about to set up and he instead did a consultation on these random people when I literally am ready to get tattooed but NO, I instead had to wait for roughly another 20 or so minutes... It was beyond rude and unacceptable as I was literally on schedule to do other things after my tattoo and hence to why I came in 5 minutes exactly before 2:00pm to have it done around the 2:00pm mark. I should not have to wait literally 1 hour after my agreed scheduled appointment just because someone else walked in and wanted to consult with my agreed tattoo artist that was literally about to tattoo me... I just straight got up and left. Wasted my time but Igor was nice, he wasn’t rude, but someone else should’ve told the customers that walked in that someone is about to be tattooed so they would need to wait afterwards in order to consult with Igor. Will definitely not be coming here for any future tattoos, sorry to say...read more
Shannon Hirschler
02:46 27 Jan 21
A beautiful fine line piece inspired by Fantasia, completed and designed by Rochelle. She is such a fun and highly... skilled artist, the time just flew by. Couldn't be happier and would recommend to anyone looking for those clean crisp lines.Skye is another incredibly skilled artist with a keen eye for detail and design. This tattoo definetily wasn't the easiest to sit through but skye made it smooth sailing all the way, even with the heat ;)I would highly recommend her as an artist for first timers or those looking to create something unique.Both of these talented women are great artists and I cannot wait to get my next tattoo!read more
Louise Mune
06:40 19 Jan 21
I’ve had 3 pieces done by Skye in the space of 4 months. Previously to that, I had only travelled back home to NZ to... get tatted. Complete trust in her. Love her work! Would highly recommend. Everyone is friendly. Nice & clean place of business too.read more
Elvis Poa
04:37 05 Jan 21
Sydney has plenty of tattoo parlours around but this place specialises in the particular style I was after which was... Maori cultural. I had a consultation and the artist Daemion was able to arrange and shift his already busy schedule to slot me in the next day, after hours.The staff there are friendly and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole day.They're well priced for the quality of work produced.Will definitely be getting more ink there.read more
Ken De Negri
06:25 12 Dec 20
Had a sitting today with Bredon, the place was extremely friendly and Bredon was very helpful with my tattoo. I had... this place recommended to me by a friend and it didn't disappoint! Great experience and will be back for sure. Keep it up guys.read more
Selwyn Te Wani
01:02 13 Nov 20
It is my absolute pleasure to share a review on my personal experience with Roki, Skye & the crew at The Art Of Tattoo... Petersham.I have had 2 coverup tattoos (30 & 15 years old) recently completed by Roki Maika.I know my first was a very difficult coverup as I had been speaking with many tattooists prior whom all said too difficult or just no way. I had 4 laser removal sessions & still same results.I remember from the first day I walked in & met with Roki, we sat down & talked about my journey & how I was wanting to coverup my old tattoos with Maori Tamoko. Without hesitation Roki said yes I can work with you & coverup the old & incorporate my story with a custom Tamoko that incorporates my culture.All I can say is working with Roki has been a awesome journey & experience with the most amazing results!!So if you’re thinking about getting a new Tattoo? I highly recommend you call, email, or just walk in & speak with Roki & Skye at The Art of Tattoo & book your appointment.I promised Roki to book in for my next Tamoko this time on clean clear skin.read more
Epiphany Selene
08:18 05 Sep 20
If you are looking for the best, look no further than Dhruv! A true artist, able to mould your words into works of art.... He brought my vision to life by the flick of his wrist and was able to display it with such symmetry, movement and expression. He will exceed any and all styles with ease as he has been an international tattoo artist for 16 years! He loves what he does and it reflects greatly in the work he produces. I will exclusively be getting all my tattoos from Dhruv in the future.* HANDS DOWN BEST TATTOO ARTIST IN AUS *read more
Raquel Peka
02:11 17 Aug 20
QUALITY work in an awesome environment with a friendly team. Thanks Roki and Skye tino arohanui xxoo
Monica
04:50 20 Jul 20
Over year ago I walked in for my second tattoo at Carlton, in nearly 20 years....The atmosphere was awesome an the... staff were very welcoming an made me feel relaxed.I have the delight of being Tattooed by three tattoo artist, Igor Dione,Nikita Williams an Skye Maika, they are all highly talented in there Tattoo styles.I have nothing bad to say about "The Art of Tattoo"They make you feel welcomed,very profressional,clean environment an easy to commuicate with.See you on Saturday for Tattoo number 9 🙂read more
Charle h
20:52 17 Jul 20
I had a tattoo completed by Skye, and I could not fault her work nor her as an artist. She is amazing at what she does.... The whole experience was comfortable from the moment I walked in to the moment I left. Great studio, clean practice, quality work & friendly artist. Highly recommend!read more
Sasha Chilas
05:58 14 Jul 20
Awesome place! Could not recommend it enough!I rang up as I had a cancellation from another Tattoo shop and the guys... at The Art Of Tattoo Petersham were able to help me on the same day so I could get the tattoo I wanted. It's amazing quality and the staff are super friendly, I would rate it higher if I could.I will be coming back for more Tattoo's in the future 🙂read more
CJ Osborne
03:17 11 Jul 20
Such an amazing atmosphere and really friendly staff and ownership. The walls are adorned with the widest range of... visual stimulation to get the brain churning out the sickest of ideas for next pieces. Really cool portfolio work and even skate decks with animal skulls, music posters and banners it was like stepping into my favourite room in the house 😂Am defo gonna return and smash out some bigger pieces based on their wall art. Usually i plan and know exactly what i want beforehand and deliberate over designs for weeks but Theyve made me wanna get twenty more asap now that ive seen how good their artists are Also as a metal fan the proximity to the crowbar has not gone unnoticed so tbh this is probably the best combo ive seen in a while Thanks so much guys!! Love love love the work and youll definitely see my lovely face again 😂😂read more
lilpinga23
09:22 05 Jul 20
The bro Roki, bro if there were any more stars to give out i would. Man I can't thank you enough for the amazing tamoko... you did on me. The work you did is unbelievable in words hard to describe. Took me years to find someone who could do what I wanted and bro you just took it like nothing. Clean, beautiful place. It was nice to relax and just go with it. Thank you heaps bro. Definitely going to get more work done by you. Highly recommend place everyone. Look no further, head on down to this place.read more
Kaku
09:43 22 Jun 20
An overall comfortable, kind, professional and relaxed atmosphere. You won't find the typical macho "bro" culture that... often leaves non-men feeling uncomfortable or un-welcomed in the studio, instead the team is diverse, talented, considerate and easy going. One of the greatest tattoo experiences i've had in Sydney ~ Check them out, Igor is brilliant.read more
Shykera Rio-Singh
11:44 17 Mar 20
I had the pleasure of having some amazing mandala, henna and dot work done by Skye who did an absolutely amazing job.... She nailed my designs an ideas through the consultation phase. I can not recommend Skye enough if you have a creative mind like myself because she is truly an artist in her craft and I’ll definitely be back.read more
Amy-Rose Shinner
10:51 15 Mar 20
I could not recommend Skye enough!From the first consultation discussing my ideas and the artwork I was wanting , she... came up with a design that was perfect for me.The atmosphere in the studio when I went in for my first sitting was great, if your after a piece that is unique and just for you definitely go on and see Skye Thank you so much 😊read more
Igor Vuleta
05:11 19 Dec 19
The best tattoo studio in Sydney. Professional artists, affordable prices, clean, nice atmosphere. I reccomend them to... everyone wanting to get a tattoo. I went there three times without an appointment and guys and girls were happy to do the work. Keep up the good work.read more
Noah The Reaper
13:51 17 Dec 19
Yesterday I walked in for my first tattoo. The atmosphere was great and the staff were very welcoming and made me feel... incredibly comfortable. I had the pleasure of Rochelle being the artist to give me my first tattoo. She was so professional and bubbly and just made me feel relaxed and that I had nothing to be nervous about. I will definitely be returning to this parlour for my future tattoos. I cannot thank you all enough! 🙂read more
Em Lienert
01:15 16 Dec 19
I had my first tattoo done with Skye a week ago and i couldn't be happier with it! everyone at the studio was so kind... and Skye made me feel super comfortable. the tattoo is exactly what i imagined and i'll definitely be going back!!!!read more
Sarah Ambrose
06:03 14 Dec 19
I can’t express how wonderful the experience was! The shop is beautiful and welcoming and the team are all lovely!... Rochelle was wonderful enough to give me three beauties! She spent lots of time working out fonts and designs and showing me different options she’d sketched up and helped me figure out perfect placement. This was by far my best tattooing experience (and the others were all brilliant so that’s really saying something). I’ll be returning for many more! Thanks Rochelle!!!!It’s also a really relaxing atmosphere - I could have stayed all day!read more
Stephen Ritchie
00:54 25 Nov 19
Clean place with lots of space. I walked in for a last minute walk in and they were able to fit me in right away.... Forgot who did my tattoo, but she was super comfortable and nice while still being professional and talented. They did a great job. Would definitely recommend!read more
Lindsay Ferrie
01:11 30 Aug 19
A 5-star rating doesn't seem high enough for my great experience at the Art of Tattoo at Petersham. Paul was my tattoo... artist and did an amazing job both designing and drawing on my tattoo. I've had two very large pieces done by Paul and I've gotten so many compliments on the detail and overall appearance of both. If I get any more tattoos, I'll definitely be going back to Paul! I highly recommend him as a tattoo artist and the Art of Tattoo for all your tattoo needs. So great!!read more