The Fine Line Revolution Taking Over Sydney's Tattoo Scene
Sydney's tattoo culture, told from the inside.
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Fine Line Tattooing: What You Need to Know Before You Book
Fine line tattoos demand precision. Sydney's best artists share what to look for before you commit to a single-needle design.
Read Article →Best Tattoo Studios in Sydney's Inner West
The Inner West has always been Sydney's creative heartland. Here are the studios defining its tattoo scene right now.
Read Article →What Makes the Bondi Tattoo Scene Different
Bondi operates on its own terms. The beach culture, the clientele, and the aesthetic are unlike anywhere else.
Read Article →Planning Your Sydney Tattoo
Whether you're booking your first piece or adding to a growing collection, Sydney's tattoo scene rewards those who do their homework. This guide covers everything — from finding the right artist to understanding what that deposit really means.
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From the Artist's Chair
Technique, style and the creative process — written by a working Sydney artist.
Sacred Ink — Newtown
Sacred Ink has been part of Newtown's creative fabric for over a decade. Led by head artist Jordan Vale, the studio specialises in blackwork and large-format custom pieces.
Read Studio ProfileWatch: Inside a Sydney Tattoo Studio
This studio walkthrough gives you a real sense of what to expect from a professional consultation and sitting in Sydney. Watch how the artist moves from brief to stencil.
Read our Inner West Studio Guide →The Editorial Team
Real experience — covering Sydney's tattoo scene from the inside.
100 Tattoos is Sydney’s independent editorial publication for tattoo culture. We cover studios, styles, artists, aftercare, and the stories that define the scene.
Every piece is locally researched and written by people who actually live the scene — not content farms, not AI-generated filler. Real editorial, real Sydney.
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Ben Sargent
Founding EditorBen Sargent has spent the better part of a decade embedded in Sydney’s tattoo community, reviewing studios and documenting the subculture.
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Mia Renshaw
Guest Artist ContributorMia Renshaw is a working Sydney artist who writes 100 Tattoos’ Styles column from a practitioner’s perspective.
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