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Sydney's Top Tattoo Artists: A Curated List

other · 2026-05-17

Frankie magazine has compiled a list of ten notable tattoo artists based in Sydney/Warrane, Australia. The artists include Mish Moo (Georgia), who specializes in neotraditional tattoos inspired by natural environments; Just Galang, working out of Hand in Hand tattoo studio, known for personality-filled designs; Riesa Tattoo, who tattoos exclusively in fine line illustrative style in black and grey; Tae (okidtattoo), offering colorful illustrations; Vivienne (artgrl69), blending Y2K with fantasy; Starri (starritattoos), creating delicate yet bold ink; Sam Blacta, working between Sydney and the South Coast, mixing gothic beauty with fine illustrations; Bona (bona_ttoo), known for whimsical designs; Meat Raffle (Izaäk), tattooing between Melbourne/Naarm and Sydney; and Sophia Baughan, also at Hand in Hand, specializing in intricate florals and fauna. The article encourages readers to explore more tattoo artists across Australia.

Key facts

  • List of ten Sydney/Warrane tattoo artists published by Frankie magazine.
  • Artists include Mish Moo, Just Galang, Riesa Tattoo, Tae, Vivienne, Starri, Sam Blacta, Bona, Meat Raffle, and Sophia Baughan.
  • Mish Moo specializes in neotraditional tattoos.
  • Just Galang and Sophia Baughan work at Hand in Hand tattoo studio.
  • Riesa Tattoo works exclusively in fine line illustrative style (black and grey).
  • Tae offers colorful illustrations.
  • Vivienne blends Y2K with fantasy themes.
  • Sam Blacta works between Sydney and the South Coast.
  • Meat Raffle tattoos between Melbourne/Naarm and Sydney.
  • Sophia Baughan specializes in intricate florals and fauna.

Entities

Artists

  • Mish Moo
  • Georgia
  • Just Galang
  • Riesa Tattoo
  • Tae
  • Vivienne
  • Starri
  • Sam Blacta
  • Bona
  • Meat Raffle
  • Izaäk
  • Sophia Baughan

Institutions

  • Frankie
  • Hand in Hand tattoo studio

Locations

  • Sydney
  • Warrane
  • Australia
  • South Coast
  • Melbourne
  • Naarm
  • Brisbane
  • Magandjin

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