Serpent & RoseTraditional
Custom Tattoo Studio · Est. 2009
Ink that tells your story.
Ink House is a private, appointment-only studio where resident artists turn ideas into custom work built to last — drawn by hand, applied with obsessive care.
Styles we specialize in
◆ Traditional
◉ Realism
■ Blackwork
✦ Fine Line
▲ Neo-Traditional
● Dotwork
Recent work
A look at what comes off our needles
Every piece here started as a conversation and a sketch. Browse a few favourites, then see the full collection in the gallery.
The crew
Resident artists with their own hands
Six specialists under one roof. Pick the artist whose style fits your idea — or tell us your vision and we'll match you.
RV
Rafael Vega
Traditional & Neo-Traditional
Bold lines, saturated colour, and timeless Americana flash with a modern twist.
MC
Mara Cole
Black & Grey Realism
Photo-real portraits and smooth shading that look alive under the skin.
JK
Jonas Kerr
Blackwork & Ornamental
Heavy black, geometric patterns, and bold ornamental coverage built to age well.
How it works
From first sketch to fully healed
A clear, unhurried process built around your idea, your comfort, and a result you'll be proud of for life.
Consult
We talk through your idea, placement, and budget, then book studio time that suits you.
Design
Your artist hand-draws a custom piece and refines it with you before any ink goes in.
Tattoo
Single-use needles, sealed pigments, and a sterile booth — we tattoo clean, every time.
Aftercare
You leave with written aftercare and a free touch-up window so it heals crisp and bold.
Marked for life
What our clients say
"Rafael took a vague idea and drew something better than I could have imagined. Cleanest shop I've ever been in, and the linework is flawless."
"Mara's portrait of my grandfather brought my mum to tears. The detail and shading are unreal — it genuinely looks like a photograph."
"I'm needle-shy and they made the whole thing calm and easy. Honest pricing, no rushing, and the aftercare advice kept it looking sharp."
Got an idea? Let's make it permanent.
Tell us what you're thinking — a flash piece, a custom design, or a full sleeve. We'll match you with the right artist and find a date.