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SYDNEY TATTOO STUDIO

381 DARLING STREET

BALMAIN NSW 2041

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what’s on at tora:

 

Guest artist @Forli_san has extended his stay at tora sumi, until february 2025!

Make sure you contact him asap through his Instagram, to grab any of his remaining appointments, before he’s gone on his next adventure!

daylight savings - late nights

From October on-wards, our studio will be opening later on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays!

Our new operating hours will be:

Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 5pm

Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm

Sunday: - 10am - 4pm

Refer/ bring a friend

Get $20 off your next tattoo when you refer a friend or bring one along to any walk in sessions!

T&C’s apply, see our deposit and refund policy for more information.

We now have Afterpay available in studio!

This form of payment can be used on a minimum $300 transaction, in studio.

Make sure you follow the instructions when you download the Afterpay app, to have your card set up and you’re good to go!

T&C’s apply, see our deposit and refund policy for more information.

Tattoo Artists

Jemka

• Instagram: @jemkatattooart
• speacialty: Watercolor | abstract Tattoos
• MAstectomy | scar cover-ups

• books: open

Jemka is an art and culture freak and creator of illusive visual journeys of life’s endless absurdities.

She can bring any palette of colour to life on your skin with her unique and gorgeous watercolour tattoo style! Any mastectomy or scar cover ups, Jemka’s kind nature will always make you feel comfortable and ensure you’re well informed with what the possibilities are.

Always keep an eye on our social media pages for when her books open / close!

Mick Medusa

• Instagram: @mick_medusa
• specialty: black & grey | colour REALISM Tattoos
• Laser lightening service and Cover-up Tattoos

• books: open

Mick has a massive love of figurative art from his life drawing and painting experiences and pursues clean outlines and smooth shading in all his tattoos.

Work with Mick on your next cover up design, or even discuss your options when it comes to laser lightening your tattoo! Mick’s incredibly informative and will be happy to work with you to achieve your fix it / cover up goals and ensure you’re happy with your results.

Kingy

• Instagram: @tatking13
• specialty: old school | traditional tattoos
• versatile in many tattoo styles

• books: open

Kingy has an awesome old school, punk rock style mixing 70’s and 80’s inspired designs with traditional Japanese and American traditional.
He loves working one on one with clients and is almost always drawing, with heaps of pre-made designs to choose from! Just ask him to open his cupboard…

He works quickly on the spot and his artistic opinion is possibly the most highly valued in our studio by all the artists - We love watching him help artists with their designs, in the most Kingy way possible.

 

Eduardo

• Instagram: @eduardo.tavares.art
• specialty: Watercolor | abstract tattoos
• versatile in many tattoo styles

• books: open

Eduardo mixes realism with watercolour and sketch styles to create something very unique. His designs defy traditional tattoo confines and are works of art on skin.

Painting for hours on end on canvas and being able to seamlessly translate that same art form onto skin, is something to be in awe over when watching Eduardo work!

Give him some good music and a pen or paint brush, and you’ll have something wonderful created before your very eyes!

Jay Craig

• Instagram: @Jaycraigtattoo & @fineline_tattoos_sydney
• Specialty: neo- trad | pop culture tattoos
• versatile in many styles

• books: open

Jay loves collaborating and turning your vision into your ideal reality, on your skin! Having had 10+ years in the business, Jays picked up quite a lot of experience in many styes of tattooing, from realism, to fine line, to traditional, he’s all over it, whatever the idea!

He loves a good nostalgic tatt, even pop culture references! Jays colour and crisp line application are what makes all of his designs absolutely pop on the skin! He’s very informative with how tattoos will heal and will ensure you’re well informed on what will, or wont work and he’ll explain why, to guarantee your tattoos lasting ability.

Vicky

• Instagram: @vickytatts
• Specialty: traditional | blackwork tattoos
• versatile in many styles

• books: open

Vicky’s contemporary tattoos reflect her background in fashion design and fine arts - chic, stylistic concepts crafted with precision and her innate sense of style.

Dark and twisted, or pretty and elegant, Vicky can take all tattoo styles above and beyond expectations! She loves to collaborate and put her own fabulous flare into every piece she designs!

Pick from many of her fun flash designs or simply sit down for a chat with Vicky and create something wonderful!

 

MATTIA

• Instagram: @colombomattia82
• Specialty: Watercolour | realism tattoos
• versatile in many styles

• books: open

Mattia has 16+ years of experience up his sleeve and has mastered a vast range of styles. He loves integrating colour in his work, as seen in a lot of his colour realism, abstract and watercolour works.

Mattia’s ability to capture so much detail in his realism pieces, makes him a highly requested artist when it comes to pet portraits. Your fur baby will be immortalised, phenomenally, by Mattia to ensure they’re always with you for years to come!

His process will always start with a consultation and from there your design and idea will help be developed

MATT

• Instagram: @doctorfreakenstein & @the.slow.machine
• Specialty: handpoke | traditional tattoos
• versatile in many STYLES

• Books: Open

With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Matt’s goal with his art is to bring your vision to life! His super relaxed, and understanding personality make it easy to convey your ideas. Matt works with you while he designs you a rad custom design!

Matt loves everything historical and also, simple, which is why he specialises in handpoke tattoos! For Matt, nothing beats stepping back into the traditional days of tattooing, then with a good ol’ hand drawn and handpoked design!

 
 




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Location

Tora Sumi Tattoo Studio - Sydney
381 Darling Street, Balmain NSW 2041
License No. 010576

Opening Hours

Monday - Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
Sunday: 10AM - 4PM

Get In Touch

Email: shop@torasumi.com.au
Phone: (02) 9818 5045
instagram: @tora_sumi

 

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