Illustrative Tattoos in Melbourne
A drawing brought to your skin. Original, characterful illustrative work by Fitzroy's award-winning artists, no two the same.
Illustrative work from the studio
Real tattoos, healed and photographed in our Fitzroy studio.
Why get your illustrative piece at Umbra
01
We draw, properly
Illustrative lives or dies on the artwork. Our artists are illustrators first, so the drawing comes before the needle.
02
Truly one-off
This isn't a set style you copy. Every piece is dreamt up from scratch around your idea, so no one else has yours.
03
Room for the weird and wonderful
Surreal, storybook, sketchy, detailed, bring the strange idea. We're here for it.
04
A studio with room to create
A bright, loft-style Fitzroy gallery built for bold, ambitious work.
BOOKING YOUR TATTOO IS SIMPLE
1
Tell us your idea
Book a consult online or send an enquiry with your concept, references and placement.
2
We design it
Your artist draws a custom piece and confirms style, size, colour and a fixed quote.
3
Secure your spot
A deposit locks in your date (and comes off your final price).
4
Get tattooed
Turn up, relax, and leave with a bold piece you'll love for life.
Ready for your traditional or illustrative piece?
Book a consult online, or send us your idea and we'll get you a quote today.
FAQs
What counts as an illustrative tattoo?
Think of it as a drawing or illustration made into a tattoo, more free and artistic than a set style. It can be sketchy, painterly, storybook, surreal, colour or black. If you can picture it drawn, we can probably tattoo it.
Can I bring my own idea or rough sketch?
Please do. The more we know about what's in your head, the better. Your artist takes it and turns it into a finished, tattoo-ready illustration.
Will it be totally original?
Yes. We don't copy other people's tattoos. Every illustrative piece is drawn from scratch for you.
Colour or black?
Whatever suits the idea. Some illustrative work sings in colour, some is stronger in black and grey. Your artist will guide you.
How long does it take?
Depends on the detail. Small pieces can be one sit; bigger, more involved illustrations may run across sessions. We'll map it with your quote.
Do I need a deposit?
Yes, a small deposit confirms your booking and is deducted from your final price.
Where are you?
We're in Fitzroy, Melbourne, a bright gallery studio near Johnston and Brunswick Streets.