Leviathan Tattoo & Art Collective, at 486 New North Road in Kingsland, Auckland, is a studio where several artists create custom tattoos, and where the walls are hung with artwork. The website says the studio is built around a culture of celebrating creativity and curiosity. Work is custom, and the studio is known for larger pieces and sleeve projects. To start, you sign your name and write a short description of the tattoo you want, and the studio gets back to you.
Customers mention the sleeve projects most often, along with the magical feel of the space and the collaborative approach. One customer came back for a third tattoo and says the studio is full of talented people, with art on every wall. Another has had several large pieces done and praises the concept and detail. A third began a sleeve project and says the work in the studio is excellent. Of the nearby tattoo studios with ten or more reviews, none rates higher than this one. Black Cat Tattoo, 0.2 km away, and Western Tattoo Studio, 0.8 km away, rate lower. Our pick in Kingsland for a large custom piece or a sleeve project.