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BARBS TATTOOS

DESIGNER & ARTIST

THE ARTIST

Based out of Melbourne’s north, I’ve been tattooing since 2020 with my style developing over time, eventually settling on machine-free as my medium of choice. More commonly referred to as ‘handpoked’ or ‘stick and poke’, this involves tattooing many, many dots by hand to form a larger piece. I mainly specialise in lighter or delicate ‘line free’ tattoos and focus on using light shading and negative space.

I found myself drawn to handpoked as a medium due to the soft nature of the tattoos once healed, and my own stippling approach to drawing which compliments a machine free-style. Machine tattoo’s are also available on request however I am more selective on pieces I choose to undertake this way.

STYLE & SIZING

My style can probably be categorised as abstract or surrealist. I take a lot of inspiration from biology and nature, as well as architecture. I steer clear of hard lines within my work and try to focus on using shading and dots to give a less defined edge to my pieces.

 

Majority of my work and flash is based around smaller, sticker tattoos or flowing pieces. Larger designs are available upon request. Most flash pieces are intended as once-offs however alterations of designs are common and encouraged. Please reach out if you would like more details on a piece that has already been tattooed.

Let’s work together

Fill out the form below with a brief description of what you are wanting and I will get back to you within 2 business days.

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Email me

lbarbstattoo@gmail.com