Welcome to Eastside Ink, a leading tattoo studio in Ringwood, Melbourne, known for custom artwork, clean technique and a comfortable, professional environment. Whether it’s your first tattoo or your next large-scale piece, our Melbourne tattoo artists create work that’s personal, thoughtful and designed to last.
We offer free consultations 7 days a week.
ABOUT EASTSIDE INK
We’re a Melbourne tattoo studio built on creativity, collaboration and respect. Our artists specialise across many styles—fine line, black and grey, realism, geometric, illustrative, traditional and more.
Located in the heart of Ringwood, Eastside Ink proudly serves Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, including Ringwood, Croydon, Heathmont, Mitcham, Wantirna, Donvale and beyond. Clients visit us from all over Melbourne for our reputation, our attention to detail and our friendly, welcoming studio culture.
Every tattoo is bespoke. Every design is uniquely crafted for you.
ARTISTS
Each artist at Eastside Ink is a specialist in their style, so we can ensure every customer is looked after by the most experienced and appropriate artist - no matter what the tattoo is. Click below to learn more about each artists or book a free consultation to find out who’s the best fit for you.
PAST GUEST ARTISTS
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![Side profile of a young man with curly, light brown hair, multiple ear piercings, and visible tattoo lines on his neck and head.]()
@uglyink
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![Back of a woman with a large black decorative tattoo on her upper back and a tribal-style earring.]()
@dot_werkz
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![Close-up of a colorful packaging with a realistic illustration of a woman's face, including eyes, eyebrows, nose, and lips, with vibrant pink and black design elements and the text 'ARTIPRE' at the top.]()
@ivanpeesy_vision
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![Tattoo on person's upper back and neck featuring an eye with decorative lines, dots, moons, stars, and a lotus flower above the eye.]()
@hangang_tattooz
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![Tattoo of a realistic wolf standing in a forest, with a moon, mountains, and birds in the background, and geometric design elements.]()
@chocloevans
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![Tattoo of a fierce goddess face with a circular sunburst pattern around it, on a person's shoulder.]()
@kid.sanjo
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![Black and gray floral tattoo featuring various flowers and leaves on a person's forearm.]()
@brigittavarga_tattoo
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![Tattoo of a black French Bulldog with a mischievous expression on the upper arm, surrounded by red dots and neon green outlines.]()
@yunatattoo
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![A tattoo artist is tattooing a man with a large tattoo on his shoulder on a tattoo chair, while the man sits shirtless and wears glasses in a tattoo studio decorated with framed artwork and photos.]()
@y.tattoo.mie
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![Tattoo of cartoon character with blue hair and glasses, surrounded by abstract designs, on a man's upper arm.]()
@art.thesailor
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![Tattoo sleeve with various black and gray illustrations including a potion bottle, a crown, a flower, a clock, a rabbit, a teacup, a key, and playing card suits.]()
@woozoo_tattooer
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FAQs
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Bookings can be made via our online form or by contacting the studio. We recommend sharing reference images and your idea so we can match you with the right artist.
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Pricing varies depending on size, detail and placement. Small pieces may be quoted individually; larger work is usually hourly or day-rate. Enquire for a personalised quote.
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Yes. Our artists guide you through the entire process—from design to aftercare—making it comfortable for first-timers.
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Our team covers fine line, realism, traditional, black and grey, floral, illustrative and more. Each artist has unique strengths.
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Stay hydrated, moisturise your skin, get good sleep and avoid alcohol for 24 hours beforehand.
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Walk-ins are sometimes available, but bookings are recommended to secure your preferred artist and time.