Lined Canvas-Tattoo Studio is a tattoo studio at Achilles House, Suite 406, 8 Commerce Street in the Auckland CBD, with a Google rating of 5.0. It keeps an Instagram page at instagram.com/linedcanvas_studio.
A good tattoo artist takes time to understand what you want before any needle is picked up. Expect a chat about the design, size and placement, and a stencil placed on your skin for approval before starting. Look through an artist's portfolio for healed work as well as fresh photos, and choose someone whose style matches what you have in mind. A clean studio with single-use needles, gloves and clear aftercare instructions is a must. Eat beforehand, wear clothes that give easy access to the area and avoid alcohol. Regulars know that good work often needs booking ahead, and that following aftercare, keeping the tattoo clean and out of the sun, makes a real difference to how it heals. A first-floor or upstairs studio in the CBD may need an appointment, so check how to find it.
For people working or living in central Auckland, Lined Canvas on Commerce Street is a studio to look at for custom work.