Artist · Tattooist

THE ART & EXPERIENCE

I approach tattooing as a collaborative and considered process… Creating pieces that feel personal to the person wearing them, while making the experience of being tattooed just as thoughtful and meaningful.

My work is drawn from the natural world, symbolism, clean lines and soft textures, with an emphasis on creating tattoos that feel both delicate and enduring ~ designed to age beautifully in the Australian sun.

$190 per hour • $660 4hrs • $1100 7hrs
• I work fast and quote by the piece •

N O T E S O F I N S P I R A T I O N

ornamental ✷ native australian flora ✷ folk floral ✷ illustrative ✷ geometric ✷ organic subjects ✷ freehand ✷ form fitting ✷ mystical ✷
textile art ✷ vintage motif ✷ art nouveau ✷ black work ✷ mark making ✷ dot work ✷ fine line

Portfolio

Calf piece • 4.5 hrs
Wrist adornment • 2.5 hrs
Back of thigh • 4 hrs
Calf piece • 4 hrs
Back piece • 14 hrs
Thigh piece • 2.5 hrs
Small adornment • 1 hr
Shoulder spiral • 3hrs
Flowing leg piece • 4 hrs
Sun piece • 1.5 hr
Chest piece • 5 hrs
Moon piece • 2.5 hr
Chest piece • 7 hrs
Thigh ornaments • 3.5 hrs
Soft mandala • 5 hrs
Native floral • 4 hrs
Mermaid thigh • 4 hrs

My name is Estelle, and I’ve been tattooing for 14 years in Newcastle, Australia.

My tattooing journey began with a traditional apprenticeship, 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.

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.

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.

About me

The process of getting tattooed by me

Enquire via email

I’m excited to hear from you! Send through your idea, a rough size in cm and placement on your body with any supporting reference images. I’ll respond with a quote, and a link to my calendar where you can find a time that suits.

1 In the lead up, you’ll receive a drawing to make edits to

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Each tattooer has their own drawing policy, but I like to send you a design before our date (the week of) for you to eyeball and make any necessary changes to (within reason). I find this makes for a much more calm, smooth and intentional appointment.
Note: My drawings are my own intellectual content that are copyright protected. They’re not to be taken, used or tattooed elsewhere.

Head into the studio for your appointment

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I tattoo out of my own studio Good Karma Tattoo in Charlestown (Newcastle) NSW. I endeavour to make appointments as comfortable as possible, with plenty of time for breaks, lunch for longer sessions all the while keeping the session highly productive.

4 Support after your tattoo

You can contact me at any time you have questions in the aftercare process, and a touch up session is free within three months of the tattoo being done.

Good Karma Tattoo

Good Karma Tattoo is a premier private/slow street shop. I work with an amazing bunch of artists who I'm lucky enough to collaborate with daily. We strive for an inclusive environment where the tattoo experience is one you won't forget.
Close by: free parking options • amenities and shopping centre • Surf Motel