Meet Estelle

Roots

My tattooing journey began with a traditional apprenticeship 14 years ago, where I was fortunate to learn under skilled artists and inherit a breadth of technical knowledge and wisdom across many styles. As a young artist, I became a multi-disciplinary tattooer, working across realism, geometric and illustrative tattooing.

Now

Over time, I found myself drawn towards exploring my folk roots and the visual language of traditional and ornamental tattooing. Today, these influences have become a strong focus of my work, although what I love most about tattooing remains the same: meeting someone, understanding what they want to express, and collaborating to create something intentional, meaningful and beautiful - what ever that style may be.

I believe my multidisciplinary background allows me to bring a broad technical understanding to each piece, while creating something that feels uniquely suited to the person wearing it.

Artform

Outside of tattooing, I paint with acrylic on canvas. My paintings have grown from smaller, technical works into larger pieces that explore space, form and inhabitation. In much the same way that my tattooing has evolved to respond to the form of the body, my painting practice continues to evolve through a deeper relationship with space.

Life

I own a tattoo studio with my husband, I’m a step mum, and I teach yoga. I’ve built a life around living consciously - finding a balance between flow, discipline and creativity.

After so many years of living a creative life, I feel blessed that creativity has become woven into all aspects of who I am.