Tattoo Artist
Rob
Black & grey realism and portrait specialist with an eye for fine detail.
Randpark Ridge · Johannesburg
Ink that
tells your
story.
A tattoo & piercing studio built on clean work, real artistry, and a sterile, welcoming space. From fine black & grey to bold colour — we draw it with you, first.
Inside the studio
Where the work happens
Why The Tattoo Gallery
Craft first.
Hype never.
We're a small, dedicated studio in Honeycrest Shopping Centre, Randpark Ridge. Every piece starts with a real conversation and a custom drawing — no flash-off-the-wall pressure, no rushing the chair.
Hospital-grade sterilisation, single-use needles, and an artist who actually listens. Whether it's your first tattoo or your fifteenth, you'll leave with something you're proud to wear.
- Custom, consultation-led designs
- Strict hygiene & single-use needles
- Tattooing & professional piercing under one roof
What we tattoo
Styles we live in
From whisper-fine to full-colour. Not sure what fits your idea? Bring it in — we'll point you the right way.
01
Black & Grey
02
Realism
03
Traditional
04
New & Old School
05
Colour & Watercolour
06
Dot Work
07
Portrait
08
Trash Polka
09
Tribal
10
Surrealism
11
Conceptual
Recent work
Fresh off the needle
Lion & Cross
Black & grey — by Rob
Aviator Panda
Colour — by Dwane
Serpent
Fine line — by Ray
Phoenix
Black & grey — by Rob
96%
Would recommend
5.3k+
Instagram family
3
Resident artists
100%
Single-use needles
The crew
Hands on the machine
Tattoo Artist
Dwane
Bold colour, traditional and new-school work that holds up for life.
Tattoo & Piercing
Ray
Dot work, geometric and fine-line tattoos — and your professional piercings.
Don't take our word
What clients say
★★★★★
"Cleanest studio I've been to in Joburg. Rob took my rough idea and turned it into something way better. Zero regrets."
via Facebook
★★★★★
"Got my daughter's portrait done and cried a little. The detail is unreal. Super professional and so welcoming."
via Google
★★★★★
"Quick, hygienic piercing and great aftercare advice. Healed perfectly. Will be back for my next tattoo."
via Instagram
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Ready when you are.
Tell us your idea and we'll come back with a plan, a price, and a date. Consultations are always free.