Looking for a female tattoo artist in Melbourne? At Victims of Ink in South Yarra, we’re proud to have one of the largest, most talented teams of women tattoo artists in the city. Whether you’re after delicate fine-line work, bold traditional pieces, or custom realism, our studio is a safe, welcoming space where creativity, individuality, and inclusivity come first.
Why Choose a Female Tattoo Artist?
For many people, getting a tattoo is an intimate experience—one that’s about more than just the ink. Choosing a female tattoo artist can be a deeply personal decision, especially if you’re getting your first tattoo, placing it in a sensitive area, or simply prefer the communication style and vibe that many women artists bring.
At Victims of Ink, our female artists are not only incredibly skilled, they’re also empathetic, approachable, and committed to making your tattoo journey empowering and positive.
Meet Our Amazing Female Tattoo Artists
We’re proud to work with an incredible lineup of talented women, each with their own unique style and story. Whether you have a specific idea in mind or need help developing your concept, you’ll find the perfect artist here.
Milli – Dark Fantasy & Fine Line Specialist
Milli is one of the most in-demand female tattoo artists in Melbourne, celebrated for her unique blend of dark fantasy, fine line detail, and surreal storytelling. Milli’s signature style mixes delicate linework with bold, gothic symbolism — from fairytale creatures with a shadowy twist to hearts entwined with swords and floral motifs with eerie beauty.
With a background in illustration and a fiercely creative voice, Milli’s work is both feminine and powerful. Whether you’re drawn to witchy animals, custom mythological designs, or something softly macabre, Milli creates tattoos that feel deeply personal and visually unforgettable.
Signature Styles You’ll Love from Milli:
Mythical creatures with fine detail
Witchy, surreal animal designs
Soft blackwork with sharp symbolism
Custom fairytale-inspired storytelling
Healed pieces that retain elegant clarity
Instagram: @millibug.ink
Artist Page: View Milli’s full portfolio
Style: Fine Line · Illustrative · Gothic Surrealism
Yuli – Bold Blackwork & Fine Line with Eastern Influence
Yuli is one of Melbourne’s most respected female tattoo artists, celebrated for her masterful blackwork, fine line precision, and artful fusion of tradition and modern edge. Drawing deep inspiration from Oriental and East Asian visual culture, Yuli brings mythological creatures, intricate botanicals, and timeless symbols to life through her bold yet elegant designs.
Her tattoos are a study in contrast — soft linework paired with powerful composition, surreal flourishes grounded in heritage. With a distinctive aesthetic and exceptional technique, Yuli’s work speaks to clients seeking depth, storytelling, and statement-level body art.
What Yuli’s Known For:
High-contrast blackwork with crisp detail
Modern takes on Eastern mythological themes
Elegant botanicals with layered symbolism
Flowing full-arm or back compositions
Precision fine line paired with bold geometry
Instagram: @yulixtattoo
Artist Page: See Yuli’s full portfolio
Style: Bold Blackwork · Fine Line · Oriental & Eastern-Inspired
Syd – Microrealism & Anatomical Black and Grey
Syd is a rising star in Melbourne’s tattoo scene, specialising in black and grey realism, anatomical illustration, and microrealism. With a fine eye for texture and form, Syd creates beautifully detailed tattoos that balance bold contrast with refined precision — from delicate botanical wraps to anatomical hearts, insects, and baroque lettering.
Joining Victims of Ink in early 2024 after three years of tattooing, Syd brings a fresh perspective, an obsession with craft, and a signature aesthetic that leans into moody, illustrative work. Her art is ideal for clients drawn to realism with a soft, intelligent edge — especially lovers of science, symbolism, and minimal dark art.
Signature Themes You’ll See in Syd’s Work:
Insects, bees, and fine-line nature pieces
Anatomical hearts, bones, and skeletons
Gothic realism & vintage etching vibes
Fine dotwork & precise shading
Flash pieces with a moody, surreal tone
Instagram: @sydvicious_ink
Artist Page: View Syd’s portfolio
Style: Black & Grey Realism · Dotwork · Microrealism
Dappy – Fine Line & Flowing Minimalism with an Artistic Edge
Originally from Korea and now based in Melbourne, Dappy is a fine line specialist whose work merges smooth shading, abstract motion, and minimalist elegance. With a university background in fine art, she brings a refined visual language to every piece — balancing strength and softness in her designs.
Her tattoos often feature flowing lines, birds in motion, and botanical elements rendered with graceful precision. Whether you’re drawn to subtle, minimal tattoos or want something conceptually expressive and deeply personal, Dappy’s work is guided by storytelling, harmony, and creative connection.
Dappy’s Signature Touch:
Light, expressive linework with movement
Conceptual designs with visual depth
Floating birds, abstract florals, and soft surrealism
Tattoos that feel peaceful, poetic, and intentional
Great for first-time clients and minimalist collectors
Instagram: @dappy_tattoo
Artist Page: See Dappy’s full portfolio
Style: Fine Line · Abstract Minimalism · Botanical
Zoe – Versatile Artist with a Bold, Inclusive Style
Zoe is a kind and passionate tattoo artist with over six years of experience — and the talent to match. After joining Victims of Ink in 2023, Zoe quickly became known for her versatility, creativity, and warm approach to working with all bodies and identities.
With a background in a busy walk-in studio, Zoe is a true all-rounder, capable of everything from vibrant full-colour work to soft fine line florals, playful illustrative flash, and stylised black and grey. Whether it’s a bold frog warrior, a delicate butterfly, or a nostalgic cartoon flashback, her work is packed with charm, colour, and character.
Clients love Zoe not just for her artistic range, but for the safe, affirming space she creates — a place where tattoos are joyful, expressive, and truly personal.
Zoe’s Signature Vibe:
Playful and expressive flash
Pop culture and nostalgic icons
Delicate fine line butterflies and botanicals
Clean, confident linework in black or bold colour
Tattoos designed with empathy and joy for all bodies
Instagram: @cluestattoos
Artist Page: View Zoe’s portfolio
Style: Illustrative · Fine Line · Colour · Black & Grey · Inclusive/Body-Positive
Hayley – Creepy-Cute, Surreal, and Bold Blackwork Vibes
We’re excited to introduce Hayley Bayley as the newest resident tattoo artist at Victims of Ink! Hayley’s work is a standout fusion of creepy-cute charm, surreal concepts, and edgy fine line detail — perfect for anyone looking to wear their weird and wonderful side on their skin.
Her designs range from pixelated skulls and barbed wire snakes to eerie cherubs, cats in jars, and nostalgic cartoon flash. With an eye for quirky detail and a flair for the unexpected, Hayley’s tattoos strike a bold balance between expressive, fun, and a little twisted — in the best way.
What to Expect from Hayley’s Work:
Edgy fine line tattoos with a playful twist
Sketch-style and collage-inspired flash
Gothic, pop culture, and internet-core elements
Nostalgic designs made weird (in the best way)
Great for first-timers, collectors, and statement seekers
Instagram: @hayleybayleytattoos
Artist Page: Explore Hayley’s portfolio
Style: Surreal · Creepy-Cute · Fine Line · Blackwork
Chanelle – Fine Line Realism & Elegant Illustrative Blackwork
Chanelle Pititto is one of the newest rising talents at Victims of Ink, bringing a fresh perspective and steady hand to black and grey realism, fine line work, and soft illustrative designs. With just over two years of tattooing experience and a strong artistic eye, Chanelle’s work already shows the confidence and clarity of an emerging pro.
Her flash often features striking compositions — from baroque anatomical illustrations and botanical snakes to surreal symbolism and fine-detailed wolves. Whether you’re after a piece that’s meaningful, beautifully balanced, or simply bold and clean, Chanelle delivers work that feels polished and thoughtfully designed.
Chanelle’s Artistic Focus:
Black & grey wolves, florals, and skulls
Fine line anatomical & vintage-inspired elements
Biro-style flash sheets with gothic flair
Back pieces and structured, large-scale layouts
A growing portfolio with tons of intention
Instagram: @chanelleink
Artist Page: View Chanelle’s portfolio
Style: Black & Grey · Fine Line · Illustrative
Tanya – Surreal, Dark, and Distinctly Illustrative
Tanya is an apprentice at Victims of Ink with a style that’s anything but ordinary. With a love for surrealism, anatomical distortion, and eerie, high-impact visuals, Tanya’s tattoos lean into the strange, the unsettling, and the unforgettable.
Tanya’s work features hand-drawn linework with a gritty, expressive quality — from twisted hands and crawling spiders to floating organs, beasts, and dark symbolic forms. Even as a newer artist, Tanya has developed a strong creative identity, delivering tattoos that feel like visual storytelling from a dream… or a nightmare.
Expect from Tanya’s Work:
Hand-drawn horror and surreal anatomy
Creatures, claws, eyeballs, and organic distortion
A gritty, punk-inspired visual style
Tattoos that challenge the norm and make a statement
Flash that’s bold, weird, and 100% original
Instagram: @no.sleepovers
Artist Page: View Tanya’s portfolio
Style: Surreal · Dark Illustrative · Gore-Inspired · Anatomical Linework
Marz – Occult-Inspired Blackwork & Dark Flash Specialist
Marz is a force of pure creative chaos — a tattooer whose work is bold, confrontational, and unmistakably her own. Known for blackwork that walks the line between ornamental and infernal, Marz blends dark flash, satanic symbolism, tribal textures, and custom lettering into raw, high-impact pieces that command attention.
Whether it’s freehand body lettering, abstract sigils, black flame motifs, or custom-script runes, her tattoos are built to be seen — expressive, unapologetic, and charged with personal power. With a love for rebellion and ritual, Marz is the artist you go to when you want your tattoo to speak louder than words.
What You’ll See in Marz’s Work:
Black flame and barbed tribal-inspired designs
Ornate symmetrical flash sheets with heavy contrast
Runes, symbols, sigils, and scripture
Occult iconography with tongue-in-cheek chaos
Freehand lettering and spiritual power pieces
Instagram: @marz_tattooer
Artist Page: Coming soon to Victims of Ink
Style: Blackwork · Occult · Tribal/Experimental
Nari – Elegant Linework & Soft Botanical Illustration in Bloom
Nari is the newest apprentice at Victims of Ink, and already an artist to watch. With a background in fine art and a gift for flow, detail, and design, Nari’s work blends delicate linework, illustrative softness, and a refined floral aesthetic into something truly special.
Her drawings often feature flowing botanicals, graceful figures, butterflies, snakes, and moonlit motifs — all rendered with exceptional balance and compositional care. There’s a storybook quality to her art: whimsical but grounded, romantic but clear. Even in these early stages, her style is distinct, confident, and deeply considered.
As she begins tattooing, Nari brings not just technical skill but an artist’s heart — one focused on beauty, symbolism, and connection. Clients looking for fine line florals, soft fantasy, or timeless flash with a contemporary edge will find magic in her hands.
Instagram: @narii.tattoos
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Style: Fine Line · Botanical · Soft Illustrative · Feminine Surrealism · Decorative Flash
An Inclusive Studio for Everyone
Our studio in South Yarra is more than just a place to get tattooed — it’s a space where clients from all walks of life feel respected, understood, and supported. We’re proud of the diverse, body-positive, and LGBTQIA+ friendly environment we’ve built, where first-timers and long-time collectors alike can feel at home.
Whether you know exactly what you want or you’re just starting to explore ideas, our female artists are here to guide you every step of the way — from consult to design to aftercare.
What to Expect From Your Visit
From your initial consult to the moment you leave with your new piece, we want you to feel comfortable and confident. Here’s what you can expect when you book with us:
Friendly, pressure-free consultations
Custom designs tailored to your ideas
Clear, honest advice from experienced artists
A clean, professional, and welcoming studio
Supportive aftercare tips to help your tattoo heal beautifully
Book Your Appointment Today
If you’re looking for a female tattoo artist in Melbourne who will listen, understand, and bring your ideas to life with skill and care, you’ve found the right place.
- Visit us in South Yarra
- Book a consultation online or stop by the studio to chat with our friendly team.
