Lighthouse Tattoo

A s Sydney's leading custom tattoo studio, we have specialist tattoo artists in all styles of tattooing. Japanese, western traditional, neotraditional and illustrative, black and grey, realistic, geometric and dot work, portraiture, script, you name it. We have created a space where artistry is the focus, and custom, one off pieces comprise almost 100% of the output of the studio.

Characterised by bold, black outlines and solid, clean designs, Traditional tattoos are said to be dated back to over 2,500 years ago; creating a cornerstone for many other genres of tattoo art to emerge thereafter.

Traditional Americana tattoos flourished in the late 1800's after sailors and soldiers would adorn their bodies with meaningful imagery to not only carry memories of loved ones and symbols of protection, but to mark their bodies in the event of losing their life during war.Following the invention of the electric tattoo machine in 1891 by Samuel O'Riley, Traditional tattooing only increased in popularity among artists and clients alike.

Each of our custom tattoo artists specialises in their chosen area, or areas, of tattooing, and as such we are totally confident we can line you up with the most appropriate person for the job. Each artist profile will allow you a view their work, and help you determine who you feel will best suit your possible new tattoo.

After a life long obsession with drawing, Alex began tattooing in 2005, and went on to tattoo at some of the busiest and best tattoo shops in Australia, along with guest spots in London, New York, and Berlin. After working alongside some of Australia's leading Japanese tattoo artists, he established Lighthouse with co-founder Nathan Puata to cement his style in Sydney tattooing.

Having grown up in a family of professional artists, Enku went on to complete a diploma of design which saw him through nearly a decade of design work in the surf and skate brand industry. In 2009, he made the decision to move into tattooing, and has carved out a name for himself doing Japanese style tattoos.