A tattoo studio on Devon Street East in central New Plymouth, where the lead artist Bonnie works in fine line, with a focus on flora and fauna and freehand placement. The website also mentions bold lines, symmetry, tribal pattern work, and high-contrast black and grey semi-realism. Each tattoo starts with a one-on-one consultation about design, placement, size, skin, pain and healing. Bookings are made online, or by an email enquiry through the website, and the studio says you can pop in to say hello or browse. The junior artist Aleka, who is training under Bonnie, sometimes takes walk-in appointments. The studio also sells a small range of clothing and prints, usually in small runs.
Customers say the artist listens well, is easy to talk to and brings ideas to life, and one says the process of a leg sleeve was easy and comfortable. Others say the studio feels welcoming, and that the work draws compliments. Nearby, Brothers Ink Tattoo, 0.5 km away, is rated 5.0 from 60 reviews, and Tin Whistle Tattoo, also 0.5 km away, is rated 5.0 from 15 reviews. Our pick in New Plymouth for fine line work with a consultation first.