Tattooed by Joshua · Melbourne

Tattoo Guides & Information

Everything you need to explore Joshua’s work, plan your tattoo, understand the process and prepare for your appointment.

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Explore the work

Understand Joshua’s specialist styles and see how larger custom projects are planned.

Style guide

Black & Grey Tattoos

Design, contrast, placement, healing and professional advice for black and grey work.

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Project guide

Sleeve Tattoo Guide

Plan composition, flow, sessions and future connections for a full or half sleeve.

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Portfolio

Tattoo Gallery

View black and grey realism, Chicano, religious and large-scale custom tattoos.

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Specialist service

Tattoo Cover-Ups

Learn what can be covered, when fading may help and what photographs to send.

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Style service

Chicano Tattoos Melbourne

Explore custom black and grey Chicano portraiture, script, sleeves and narrative work.

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Style service

Realism Tattoos Melbourne

Learn how portraits, animals, landscapes and detailed realism are planned for skin.

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Large-scale service

Sleeve Tattoos Melbourne

See how full and half sleeves are composed, staged and connected around the arm.

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Style service

Religious Tattoos Melbourne

Explore respectful black and grey angels, sacred imagery, script and sleeve concepts.

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Plan and prepare

Clear information for making practical decisions before and after your appointment.

Planning

Tattoo Pricing Guide

Understand estimates, deposits, full-day sessions and larger multi-session projects.

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Experience

Tattoo Pain Guide

Learn how placement, session length and preparation affect the tattoo experience.

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Before your session

Tattoo Preparation Guide

Prepare with practical advice about food, hydration, clothing, shaving and numbing cream.

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After your session

Tattoo Aftercare

Follow washing, moisturising, activity and healing guidance for your new tattoo.

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03

Book with confidence

Meet Joshua, read client feedback and understand the complete booking process.

Questions answered

Booking FAQ & Process

Find clear answers about consultations, deposits, policies, sessions, healing and travel.

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Client experience

Client Reviews

Read feedback from clients about communication, comfort, planning and finished work.

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About the artist

About Joshua

Learn about Joshua’s 18+ years of tattooing and his approach to custom projects.

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Next step

Book a Tattoo

Send your idea, placement, size and references for Joshua to review.

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Explore tattoo styles

Compare twenty distinct tattoo styles, understand how each one works on skin and find the direction that best fits your idea.

Complete directory

All Tattoo Styles

Browse the complete style library with history, design traits, placements, healing advice, FAQs and honest portfolio context.

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Joshua’s specialist style

Black & Grey Realism

Learn how portraits, animals, landscapes and detailed realism are composed for lasting depth and clarity.

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Joshua’s specialist style

Chicano

Explore custom black and grey portraiture, script, cultural motifs and connected large-scale compositions.

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Portfolio-supported style

Blackwork

Understand bold black structure, negative space, body flow, coverage and the long-term demands of dense work.

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Ready when you are

Have a tattoo idea?

Use the booking form to share the concept, placement, size and reference images.

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