ABOUT US

Nestled in the vibrant Westgarth strip of Melbourne’s inner north, just 4km from the CBD, The Black Mark offers a warm and inviting space to its clients. With our resident artists, we pride ourselves on creating a safe and welcoming environment where our clients can feel at home.

Our studio sets the industry standard for cleanliness and codes of practice, ensuring that our clients receive a world-class tattoo experience. We also take pride in offering some of the best coffee in Melbourne, adding an extra layer of comfort to your visit.

Whether you prefer chatting with your artist and the rest of The Black Mark team, or losing yourself in a book or music with your headphones on, while getting tattooed we aim to make your experience the best it can be.

Our diverse team of artists covers a range of styles, from illustrative color to black and grey realism, black illustrative dot work, Japanese, full colour realism, and traditional American. We can accommodate anything from your very first small tattoo to your ongoing back piece, sleeve, body suit, or cover-up. Each of our artists works closely with you to bring your ideas to life and exceed your expectations.

At The Black Mark, we’re committed to delivering exceptional service and creating a tattoo that is unsurpassed. Come and visit us, and let us help you create your next tattoo.

History

The Black Mark came to life in 2014 when a group of four friends united to bring their vision to fruition. They aimed to create a welcoming tattoo space that offered a tranquil escape from the daily bustle. After much searching, they found the perfect location in Northcote, which underwent an intensive renovation, sustained by endless crepes, Indian takeout, and unyielding hard work. Finally, The Black Mark opened its doors, becoming a reality.

The studio has since grown and now comprises two levels. The ground floor caters to walk-in clients and also serves specialty coffee, while the upper level remains a private studio, offering a serene environment free of interruptions.

Mick, Kitty, Fabz, Dan, and Elric are dedicated to their craft, and The Black Mark is a reflection of their passion. They are immensely proud of the welcoming and inviting atmosphere they’ve created and cannot wait to share it with you.

Fabz is not only a tremendously talented artist, but a great guy who treats his clients like family. I was so impressed with him and his skills when I was tattooed by him in Miami that I began traveling to conventions around the world to get more work done by him, including traveling to his Melbourne studio.

Being tattooed at The Black Mark has been my best tattoo experience yet, and I have decades worth of experience to compare it to. The studio is beautiful, immaculate, and looks like a swanky art gallery with a great group of tremendously talented tattoo artists who cultivate a very welcoming atmosphere. Even though there are gifted artists who live much closer in proximity to me, I’ll happily continue to travel to the other side of the world to be tattooed by Fabz at The Black Mark because his talent is unmatched, as is his friendship.