Granite Ink | Artist
Granite Ink
Phone: +61 491 180 390
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24.01.2022 Yesterdays efforts Cutest little owl for Mariah, customised from her provided reference, and an anklet for Glenda (which is also a cheeky cover up!) Thanks for the trust ladies!
24.01.2022 Andrew made a cracking start on this lower leg piece today He’s been a busy bee since starting this week and is settling in nicely! A huge thanks to everyone for the support and kind words, he’s been blown away with the response so far!
23.01.2022 A few bits by Bre for some lovely folks Andrew also has a few afternoon spots still available throughout the week, so get in touch with us to make one of them yours! Here’s to another week of doing awesome tattoos on awesome people!
23.01.2022 I am slooowly catching up on posting all of the work Ive been doing recently, so if you havent seen yours appear on the page yet - its coming! A special reminder on the forearm for the strong and beautiful Kerrylee, meaningful Mori script for the lovely Shaynae and some ankle florals for Jade, who is officially the cruisest person in the world to tattoo Thanks for your trust ladies - these were fun!
23.01.2022 Some recent pieces by Andrew Also, remember we’re now on Instagram! Same us, slightly different content - come join us over on @graniteink_
22.01.2022 An awesome start on this mum n bub piece for the lovely lady behind Murphy-Rose Designs (go check out her site - she makes super funky stuff!) So nice to see this design, with a few adjustments to personalise, go to such a good home Cant wait for colour! (Design wraps around the arm, hence the slight distortion in photo )
22.01.2022 Got to do this big sucker (see what I did there? ) for the wonderful Sam! Custom design based off a sketch I did a couple of months ago during the closure
21.01.2022 Another addition to this lovely lady’s sleeve, by Bre This wonderful woman came in over 6 months ago for a single tattie, and now we’re in the finishing stages of a full sleeve.. whoopsie
20.01.2022 2020 keeps getting better and better! Bre’s just royally f*cked her arm and will be out of action for the next couple of weeks. 30 stitches later, a couple weeks recovery and she’ll be back on deck All affected appointments are being contacted to reschedule today! The studio will be OPEN and operating as per usual though and Andrew’s working his tush off, so keep the enquiries coming
20.01.2022 What. A. Week. Its been exciting, overwhelming, busy and so, so wonderful! A huge thank you to everyone for being so patient and understanding while I get back on my feet Heres two little swallows on the lovely Emily, representing two family members
20.01.2022 Butterfly? What butterfly? Big thanks to Ally for letting me do this big ol coverup for her and sitting through it like a champ! Previous piece not by me (and owlys head looks a little warped thanks to my shitty photography )
20.01.2022 Alrighty friends! Little bit of an update in regards to covid/bookings/studio procedures It was announced today that as of Saturday the 8th of August, the border to NSW will be closing. As we have a few clients who are travelling from NSW, we will be getting in touch today to reschedule your appointments. Please wait for us to get in touch with you, as weve been inundated with messages and are trying to get through them as quickly as possible As of lately, weve also t...emporarily suspended tattooing anyone from Brisbane, anyone who has been to Brisbane (specifically since the 21st of July), or anyone who has come into contact with someone who has been to Brisbane recently (specifically since the 21st of July). This will be until further notice. A huge thanks to everyone who has been so patient and understanding during this turbulent time; lets stay safe, stay healthy and keep the doors open
19.01.2022 Some recent upper thigh pretties for some lovely ladies And while Ive got your attention, theres a few little housekeeping things Id like to kindly remind everyone of; Trading hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm Phone calls, messages and emails are only monitored during business hours ... No one under 18 is permitted in the studio, including children If you are unwell in any way, do not enter the studio and contact us as soon as you can to reschedule Negativity, bad attitudes and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated. This is a positive, creative space - please respect that All bookings require a non-refundable deposit Do not contact any staff member via personal profile, etc. All communication is to be done through shop contact details Im not trying to make life hard for anyone, these are just some standard rules to make life easier for everyone; meaning I can service everyone as efficiently and best I can Thanks to everyone whos been so understanding, patient and supportive during this chaotic period!
19.01.2022 Another week done and dusted! Thanks all for another great one Crown for a little king and a piece inspired by the Temperance card (excuse the swelling) - by Bre
19.01.2022 Suuuper cool tiger by Andrew to finish off the week
19.01.2022 More recent pieces by Andrew for some lovely ladies!
19.01.2022 Some recent ones by Andrew (bottom right is one of a matching pair for two besties!) He’s been a busy lad, especially now that he’s taken on some of my workload! A huge thanks to him and Courtney for keeping everything running smoothly while I’m out of action Another big thanks to all of my wonderful clients for being so understanding and flexible through these weird few months - your kind words have absolutely warmed my heart and definitely eased the stress. Can’t wait until I can join Andrew and tattoo you all again
18.01.2022 More recent art stabbies on some beautiful people Marshall from paw patrol for a proud mum (tattoo above it not by me), abstract dragonfly design provided by the client and a cheeky little meerkat on the chest for a regular
18.01.2022 Tattooing all day, drawing all night & forgetting to post it all on here in between Heres a bunch of recent littlies for some lovely humans Ive had in the studio lately The sweet little elephants at the bottom are one of a matching pair for a mum and daughter duo as well
17.01.2022 A huge thanks to everyone for the incredible response since reopening - it feels so goooood to be back! Kicked off with two veeeery different styles on two lovely ladies; whimsical/abstract horse design provided by client and Peach pinup is custom Open 10am-4pm today, so give us a call or flick a message through for any enquires
17.01.2022 GIVE AWAY TIME Just to have a bit of fun and to give us all something to look forward to when things return to normal, my good pals at Blue Topaz Caravan Park and I have teamed up to give away a $600 tattoo voucher Check out their post for the details and be sure to like their page so you dont miss the winner announcement!
17.01.2022 Some recent fun ones Fancy florals for a badass first timer and had the absolute honour of tattooing an original Nikki Wood design on her dear friend, Bek (check out her page Art by Nikki Wood - shes incredible!) And a huge thanks to everyone for being so patient and supportive at the moment! Things have been crazy and were trying our best to keep up with it all - yall are tattoo mad and Im so, so grateful for the love. Your support allows me to do something I love every single day and I couldnt be more stoked
16.01.2022 Some pretty little cherry blossoms by Andrew SPOTS AVAILABLE THIS WEEK: BRE Today @ 11am (1hr only) *TAKEN*... ANDREW Today @ 10am Thursday @ 1pm Saturday @ 12pm You guys know the drill! First in, best dressed - email, message, call or swing on in to the studio to secure your spot
16.01.2022 A couple of pieces by Andrew! If you haven’t already, swing on over to our Instagram page too! We post loads of stuff over there that’s not on the Facebook page, so come on over and have a squiz @graniteink_ We may or may not be doing a sneaky giveaway over there pretty soon too, keep your eyes peeled
14.01.2022 Day one of two complete for Zane - working towards that calf sleeve Havent figured out if hes hardcore or insane, but looking forward to finishing this big sucker tomorrow! (Middle photo is slightly warped due to camera angle and calf muscle )
14.01.2022 Important dates and a special little owl for the lovely Joanne today - always such an honour to be trusted with such meaningful pieces Surrounding tattoos by other artists
14.01.2022 With a very heavy heart, in line with the PMs announcement last night, Ill be closing the doors to Granite Ink until further notice. All appointments are being contacted as we speak (I will get to you as soon as I can!) to cancel. All deposits and designs will stand and are being held until I can kick off again. Please take care of yourselves; stay home, stay safe and stay healthy. Im thinking of you all
13.01.2022 Cute little handprint copy for a proud mumma I dont normally take on projects like this, but Mandy provided such a clear reference I couldnt refuse! This was fun (Handprint will lighten and soften when healed)
13.01.2022 Custom design for Klytie to kick off her sleeve Thanks for the trust, lovely lady! More detail to be added, but we made a hell of a good start today
13.01.2022 Now stocking the Dr Pickles tattoo care range! Everything you need during and post heal to keep your ink looking ace Aussie owned and made to boot (just a couple of hours down the road in brissy!) Want some more info? Give us a call at the shop or check out their website https://drpickles.com/our-philosophy/
12.01.2022 NOW OFFERING INKPAY I said I never would, but your constant requests for it have inspired me to adapt So let’s give it a go! Conditions apply, so get in touch with us for more info
12.01.2022 Happy Wednesday all! It’s all systems go in the studio again this week; Courtney’s back from her much needed vacay and Andrew’s ready to roll for his first day and is already getting stuck into it! Andrew has also just had a 1hr slot free up this afternoon at 1pm for anyone feeling spontaneous! Call the shop on 0491 180 390 to secure the spot - first in, best dressed
11.01.2022 Hellavu facelift for Tiffanys well loved and well worn tattoo (original not by me) Im forever forgetting to take before photos, but this lovely lady dug one up for me; a little blurry, but definitely shows the transformation this special little tattoo went through yesterday
11.01.2022 Quick little sketch to brighten your Thursday Loosely inspired by the queen of mod, Twiggy, with a sprinkle of Jean Shrimpton.. in kitty form Would luuurve to tattoo this cutie on a willing victim when things go back to normal! On another note - hows everyone going out there? What have you been doing to stay sane while stuck at home?
11.01.2022 So today marks the original date for reopening under the covid restrictions and Im so, SO grateful Ive been able to be back at work for the last two-ish weeks Ive met some super cool people, done some super fun tatts and had the warmest welcome back ever I thought it might be time to put a face to the name for one of our team members as well; everybody meet Granite Inks front counter extraordinaire, Courtney! ... Youve probably all spoken to Courtney at some point and shes a total lifesaver in the studio; keeps all my sh*t in check, organises all the appointments and keeps us all amused by singing along to the shop music while shes working Thanks again for an awesome welcome back; we cant wait for what the months ahead hold for our lovely little studio
11.01.2022 Double zap behind the ears for Ally
10.01.2022 Spent my morning yesterday with the wonderful Rhonda Gave her old, well-loved tiger a freshen up (original not by me) and continued down the arm with some pretties
10.01.2022 Some recent pieces by Bre - lotsa roses and a curvy mermy
09.01.2022 Yesterday’s efforts by Andrew! (Excuse the slightly blurry photo ) Due to some changes in our calendar, both artists have the following availability for the coming week: ANDREW Today @ 1pm (1hr slot)... BRE Friday 15th Jan @ 1pm Call/message/pop into the shop to secure! First in, best dressed
09.01.2022 Hey guys! Lately, Ive had a huuuge volume of enquires about when I can reopen and while I understand that were all chomping at the bit to get inking again, I can only say I have no idea so many times before I go craaazy Im also super aware that my Facebook posts dont make it onto everyones feeds, so Im compiling a list of people who will be sent an email or sms notification when Im given the green light to operate again!... If youd like to be on this list, just message through your email or mobile number and youll be the first to know when Ive been given a concrete date to reopen To those of you who had appointments put on hold, youre already on this list and will, of course, be given priority to book in! A huge thanks to everyone for your patience and support during this turbulent time; I look forward to seeing you all on the other side!
08.01.2022 Proud mummas getting tatted for their babies Also! Ive had a last minute cancellation for today at 1.30pm if anyones feeling spontaneous and wants something small First in, best dressed - call the shop on 0491 180 390 during open hours to secure
08.01.2022 Big ol’ shin piece from today by Bre - mind the lovely streak of stencil Pleeease feel free to bring me more large scale work in this style though! Could do it all day
08.01.2022 Only 6 more Wednesdays ‘til Christmas! Need some gift ideas for that special tattoo lover in your life? We’ve got a few! Tattoo vouchers (any amount, any artist, 12 month validity)... NEW Dr Pickles tees (available in camo, pink and black) Dr Pickles tattoo care products & packs Artist commissions (capped quantities) Swing into the shop anytime between opening hours, or feel free to give us a buzz to find out more!
08.01.2022 A friendly reminder/update with the COVID sitch in mind if you have cold/flu/covid symptoms or are unwell in any other way, do not enter the studio and please contact us immediately to reschedule your appointment if you have been to, or been in contact with anyone who has been to Brisbane since the 02.01.21; do not enter the studio and contact us immediately to reschedule (this is in effect until further notice) please come alone to your appointment. If you require a... support person, contact us beforehand to check we can safely accomodate them please use social distancing (where possible) and the provided hand sanitiser while in the studio If you arrive for an appointment and we need to send you away for any reason with the above guidelines in mind, your deposit will be forfeited. We’re not trying to be dramatic or cruel; we’re just trying to keep ourselves and our families safe, as well as keep the doors open so we can continue to work and make a living Thanks all for understanding!
07.01.2022 Aaand that’s a wrap! 2020, you were uh ... memorable Covid, injuries and all the other hiccups aside, this year has been incredible! The biggest thank you to each and every one of you that has supported me since opening My dream studio has turned into something bigger and busier than I ever imagined, and that’s all thanks to you guys! Your patronage doesn’t only warm my heart, it helps support three local families and allows us to do a job we love. Of course a special men...tion goes to Courtney, Andrew and my wonderful husband for making Granite Ink what it is today and for helping me make it through this year relatively unscathed We will be taking the next week and a bit to rest up, spend time with our families and get ready for the year ahead. So from the elves at Granite Ink (yes, I made everyone dress up - what good is power if you can’t abuse it in the name of Christmas spirit? ), we hope you all have a marvellous Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the new year! PS. We’ll reopen on the 29th of Dec and the phones/Facebook will not be monitored until then. Any urgent matters, drop us a line at [email protected] and I’ll get back to you as soon as humanly possible
07.01.2022 A bunch of recent zaps for some luuurvly people
07.01.2022 *UPDATE* A new plan has been announced - I could be potentially open by June 12th! Lets keep all our fingers and toes crossed Alrighty guys; latest update for QLDs planned easing of restrictions. Tattoo studios are under Stage 3, so it looks like I wont be opening any sooner than the 10th of July. Im absolutely heartbroken, but theres not much that can be done at this stage. ... I cant wait to see you all again and settle back into my lovely little studio; until then, stay safe and take care
06.01.2022 A couple of recent ones by Andrew for two tough fellas Andrew’s well into his second week now, settling in wonderfully and you guys are definitely keeping him busy! He still has a few spots available next month though, so give the shop a buzz to make one of those appointments yours
06.01.2022 Some recent pieces by Andrew! A beautiful memorial piece for a brave first timer and a freehand cherry blossom down the forearm While his bookings are filling up hella quick, Andrew still has slots available through November! First in, best dressed - give the shop a buzz to secure your spot with him
06.01.2022 Some recent zaps by Bre since coming back to work And remember this coming week is our last week before closing for Christmas on the 20th! If you need vouchers, pickles products or want to speak with us about an appointment or consult next year, make sure you get in before close of business on Saturday the 19th of December
06.01.2022 Today we said farewell to our resident lunatic, Courtney! Court’s been a part of the furniture since day dot - keeping me organised and half sane throughout the chaos that was opening/covid/busted arm, helped countless clients through tough sittings with coffees and chats, kept the day to day running smoothly and has played a huge part in getting Granite Ink to where it is today We know she played a big part in a lot of other people’s experiences with us too, so as an ext...ra goodbye gift for her, I’d love for you guys to pop a comment down below and remind us of a time when court was an absolute champion (or an absolute dork), and just made your day Also! To those wondering; no, she still hasn’t got a tattoo
05.01.2022 Our lovely client Sam beautifully modelling her new Dr Pickles shirt! Remember that today is our last day before Christmas So if you’re wanting to get Christmas pressies, today’s the day! We close at 4pm as usual We don’t have Courtney on reception today, so the quickest and easiest way to get a hold of us today is to swing into the studio
05.01.2022 A big, warm welcome to our new addition to the team, Amanda! Amanda will be with us on front desk full time, because plot twist! Courtney’s leaving us She’ll be pursuing full time work on her family farm and will be dearly missed in the studio! But we are absolutely certain Amanda will settle right on in and she’s really looking forward to meeting you all! A big thanks to all of the wonderful applicants who took interest in the position - I was absolutely blown away with ...the response! In other news; due to a last minute cancellation, Andrew now has this Friday completely open - message/call to secure the spot! First in, best dressed
05.01.2022 A huuuge thank you to everyone I spoke to today about rescheduling appointments and those who sent messages of support - its been a rough day, but your kind words have made a world of difference and Im so grateful As the studio will be closed for a while, I have a few things that I wont be needing and would like to donate them to an organisation or group who really need them. Its not much, but I have the following items to donate;... - 2x 4 packs of double length paper towel - 1x 345ml bottle of Isocol rubbing alcohol - 4x boxes of disposable nitrile gloves (sized medium, 100 in each box) - 20x disposable face masks - 1x pack of disposable disinfectant wipes (hospital grade V-wipes, 50 wipes in pack) I want to make sure it goes where its really needed, so please feel free to comment down below if you have any suggestions
05.01.2022 Recent piece by Andrew Due to some cancellations, both artists have the following availability for this week! ANDREW - Today @ 3pm (TAKEN)... - Thursday the 17th @ 3pm BRE - Thursday the 17th @ 1pm (TAKEN) If you want some new ink to show off to your family over Chrissy, this is your chance First in, best dressed - call the shop to secure!
04.01.2022 Two from today by Bre on the mega town proud Nathan Colyer - absolute career highlight getting to tattoo his iconic Stanny design (mind the stubborn stencil on the right )
04.01.2022 Some recent pretties for two lovely ladies Also, a huge thank you to each and every one of you for the support, patience and kindness since reopening! Its been absolute madness (in the best way possible!) and Im so, so grateful
04.01.2022 Morning everybody! Just a reminder that the shop will be closed today and tomorrow while I celebrate my wedding anniversary with my favourite human I’ll reopen on Saturday and then it’ll be business as usual from next week Messages/emails will still be monitored so if you’re waiting on a reply, I will get back to you as soon as I can
04.01.2022 Couple of badass tatties for some lovely ladies, by Andrew Also, please note that there will be a couple of changes to operating hours due to the public holidays next week - Tuesday 26th Jan (Australia Day): Closed Friday 29th Jan (Show Holiday): Reception closed, appointment only ... Wishing you all a wonderful Friday!
04.01.2022 Second day in a row for Zane finished up last week - runic compass and stylised smokey fill to tie in with his wolf on the front Huge props to this guy for sitting like an absolute rock and giving me creative freedom with the design, this was fuuun!
03.01.2022 BIG NEWS Let’s all give a huge, warm welcome to Granite Ink’s second artist - Andrew! This has been in the works for a looong time now and I’m so excited to be able to announce it at last! He may look tough and have a better beard than me, but he’s an absolute softie with awesome artistic talent - I know he’ll be an incredible asset to the studio and can’t wait to work alongside him ... Andrew’s a fully licensed, seasoned artist with a decade’s experience behind him, and loves doing all styles, specifically dark themed grey wash and some realism (I’ll be posting more of his work over the next few days!). After hanging up the machines for a bit upon relocation to Stanthorpe from Brisbane, Andrew’s now diving head first back into the work he loves and will be joining me full time at the studio as of Wednesday the 14th of October While he won’t be actually tattooing until the 14th, his books are NOW OPEN! So give us a buzz asap to secure your spot with him
03.01.2022 How to potentially get a half day sitting for $25: have lunch at Blue Topaz Caravan Park Go check out their page for more info and updates on the giveaway! Also, throooowback to this custom dream catcher I got to do on Brendan, the burger magician himself
02.01.2022 Quick! Head on over to our Instagram page, we’ve got an Instagram exclusive giveaway happening right meow (@graniteink_) We’re talking first tatties (the good, the bad and the funnies) for the chance to win a voucher & a pickles pack For those that don’t have Instagram, no fear! We’ll hold another comp soon open on all platforms, but in the meantime just for fun - drop us a comment and let us know what your first tattoo was!
02.01.2022 ‘Rebel scum’ by Andrew (wraps around the calf a little) There are a few smaller spots in our calendar this week, so keep those enquires coming! We wanna tattoo you
02.01.2022 Three special little zaps (in one go!) for the lovely Jayde from this afternoon
02.01.2022 We’re baaaack! We all had a super relaxing break and are looking forward to kicking off again for the year as of 10am tomorrow Here’s a few pieces by Andrew pre-christmas break He still has spots up for grabs over the next few weeks - so if you were one of the lucky ones that got a voucher for Christmas (or just want some new ink to start 2021 the right way) this is a message from the universe telling you it’s time to book in
02.01.2022 Finally sat down and finished up this fancy lady! Ive been so busy drawing everyone elses fun ideas since opening, so it was nice to sit down and work on on something in my own style again Any of my original designs I post are available to be tattooed (obv when its legal again) and Ill be sharing a lot more of them now that Ive got a bit more time on my hands
02.01.2022 Taking baby steps towards that reopen date Priority bookings are now open from the 13th of June! This is only for clients that were already booked in before closure and had to be rescheduled - Ive sent notifications out for this but if you think Ive missed you, please flick me a message ... Im not taking any new bookings currently, but will announce a date very soon for this.. stay tuned
02.01.2022 Some recent forearm florals by Bre - for a first tattoo, this lovely lady dove right in with a big piece and sat like an absolute champion! Also! We now have a shop instagram (at long last!), so feel free to head on over and chuck us a follow @graniteink_ We’re aiming to switch up the content on each platform, so be sure to follow us on both so you don’t miss a thing
02.01.2022 Some fun ones from the last few weeks Cute little poss design provided by client for her first tattoo (excuse the stubborn stencil behind it ) and two custom designs for two lovely ladies.
01.01.2022 Congratulations, Gary! And a huge thank you to Blue Topaz Caravan Park for the support, kind words and for hosting the giveaway! Look forward to seeing you all soon when I reopen
