Discover Exceptional Tattoo Artists in Christchurch at Our Studio

Heather's journey as a tattoo artist began in Vietnam. Kiwi-born, she received her training there under the guidance of an experienced mentor, dedicating two years to honing her craft. Now, seven years into her career, she has returned to her hometown of Christchurch to further develop her skills and create unique, detailed, and intricate tattoos for her clients. As an experienced artist, Heather has an eye for detail and a remarkable talent for crafting one-of-a-kind pieces. Her passion for tattooing shines through in her work, which spans an impressive range of styles, including ornamental, dot work/geometric, traditional, mandala, and more. Book a consultation with her today!. Click here to visit her instagram!

More art, more talent and even more tattoos! @sammadethat is officially working with our team and we couldn’t be happier! Sam is in her 4th year of tattooing - with a background in fine art that she’s even won a number of awards for! Sam is passionate about surrealism, micro realism, oil painting style, engraving traditional art into skin and much much more! She can do an incredibly versatile range of tattoos from fine-line to thick and has great experience working with colours as well. Sam is from our wonderful city of Otautahi and is based here with her lovely little kitties whom she loves dearly. Sam loves projects of all sizes big and small and so check out her available designs for more of her awesome work! 

We're thrilled to have Olivia all the way from the USA to the Haven team as our newest resident artist! Olivia brings a unique blend of creativity and skill to our studio, specialising in a variety of styles including black and grey illustrative, botanical, script, colour, traditional, neo-traditional, American traditional, fineline floral pieces, and animal tattoos. Olivia started her apprenticeship six years ago in Portland, Oregon, USA, and has been tattooing full-time for four years. She moved to New Zealand this year from the States. Olivia loves hearing your stories and creating meaningful pieces of art for you to wear proudly.​ Check out her Instagram: @firehearttattoos and her site at www.firehearttattoo.com

We are privileged to have Mahana as a member of our team, an exceptional artist who brings immense creativity, friendliness, and passion to her work. As a tattoo-loving artist, Mahana specializes in crafting custom designs that are as unique and individualistic as her clients. With her deep appreciation for a wide range of styles, from watercolour to dark art, fine lines to thicker ones, Mahana excels at bringing diverse artistic visions to life. Whether you're seeking a substantial or more modest piece, a colorful design, or an awe-inspiring dark art project, Mahana possesses the skills and expertise to deliver exceptional results that surpass your expectations. Check out here instagram here!

The wonderful Hannah one of the the warm faces you will find behind the desk when you come into Haven. Hannah comes from a background of all sorts of client facing roles and is the perfect fit to support our day to day operations and keep our clients looked after! She was originally a client before becoming a part of the family at Haven (which seems to be a trend in our hiring process!) and is covered all over in awesome tattoos. Hannah is super bubbly and loves a chat - in her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends, the gym, is a mum and of course getting tattoos! We love having Hannah's beautiful energy at Haven - she will be sure to say hi when she sees you next!

Sami is a dedicated studio assistant at Haven, working behind the scenes in reception and taking care of both our clients and artists.

An aspiring tattoo apprentice, Sami's passion for art and body modifications began in childhood, drawing with her dad and accompanying him to get his tattoos.

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In her spare time, Sami enjoys various arts and crafts, spending time with their cat, and watching true crime and horror shows and films.Sami is always looking forward to seeing everyone's lovely faces in the studio and having a chat!

Georgia is the newest addition to the Haven family, joining us as a studio assistant.

She loves every day she spends helping our artists and is dedicated to becoming a tattoo artist herself. In her role, Georgia handles a variety of tasks, from cleaning equipment and welcoming clients to ensuring everything runs smoothly. You might find her at the reception or assisting you during your tattoo session.

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With a deep love for art and immense respect for the skill and creativity involved in tattooing, Georgia is excited about the day she can create beautiful and meaningful tattoos for clients

pronounced like SHHH AYYY, the incredibly talented tattoo artist who is making waves in the industry! At Haven Tattoo Studio, Shea has consistently impressed us with her creativity and passion for tattooing. Specialising in a wide spectrum of styles, from black work to fine line tattoos, Shea particularly excels in working with bold lines, black/dot work, line work, and stipple shading. If you're in search of an unforgettable tattoo that truly speaks to you, look no further than Shea. Feel free to send us a direct message or visit Haven Tattoo Studio to discuss your project ideas with her today.​​ 

Check out her instagram here!

Z is a tattoo artist with over 10 years of experience, specialising in black and grey realism and custom designs. As a talented digital artist, he brings a modern twist to tattooing, handling large projects with ease. Clients often become lifelong friends, drawn to his friendly and laid-back vibe. Z has inked across New Zealand and Australia, gaining a wealth of experience along the way. Portrait tattoos are a favourite, and Z excels at capturing the personality and emotion of each piece. Every design is thoughtfully planned to flow and fit perfectly on the client's body. Z ensures every tattoo session is a comfortable and positive experience. Check out his Instagram HERE.

If you've been with us from the beginning, you'll surely recognize the lovely Louise! With her friendly and welcoming personality, Louise provides a variety of piercing services for our clients. Whether you're interested in a classic earlobe piercing or something more adventurous, she's the go-to expert. While Louise initially served as our manager, these days, she dedicates her time to face and body piercings, as well as jewelry sales. Louise is available for appointments and walk-ins from Tuesday to Saturday. Check out her remarkable work here - @havenpiercing. 

If you have any questions about our piercing services, please don't hesitate to give us a call on 0273810029.

Friendly, passionate, and creative, Charlotte has a keen interest in ear curations. She draws inspiration from clients' interests and imagery, combining this with color theory to match hair, skin, and eye color, using complementary colors and metals. Charlotte loves the design aspect and the creativity that jewelry offers.

Hailing from Wellington, Charlotte has been part of the industry for over two years and has fallen in love with its culture. She believes the tattoo and piercing industry attracts the best kind of people. Charlotte loves attending conventions, where she can fully immerse herself in the tattoo and piercing culture.

We are loving having the talented Draven as part of our team lately!

Draven is currently on a working holiday and staying with us at Haven for as long as we can keep him! Draven specialises in realistic, black and grey, colour realism and details. However, do not be fooled! This guy really can do it all, and loves all styles too. Draven's dynamic style and ready to go approach to all tattoos big and small make him a great addition to our team.

And of course, he's super friendly and great to talk to as well! You can see more of his work here - @draven.tattoo and contact us to book.

We're so stoked to have Petra as a full time member of Haven crew! She specialises in a unique type of tattooing where she uses flora and fauna to produce stencil outlines and creates realistic depictions of the nature that surrounds us.

It's hard to explain with just words, but if you want to check out work you can see how she makes her magic here. She also offers a huge range of work from flash tattoos from all things floral, to fine and thicker lines as well!

She works on projects of all size, in black and grey and in colour! If you're looking for an amazing way to have a beautiful artistic piece created especially for you, talk to Petra!

If you've visited our studio over the past year, you might have had the pleasure of meeting the talented Scarlett. At the beginning - you would often find her diligently working behind the scenes, assisting throughout the shop, occasionally managing reception, and always asking all the right questions to your favourite artists. But now, after a year of dedicated learning, Scarlett has stepped up as a Junior Artist. She's already built a loyal clientele, with people coming back for more! We are immensely proud to have her in the studio and cherish the opportunity to witness her remarkable growth. Scarlett is currently working on projects of all sizes, refining her skills in dot work, stipple shading, lines, and technique.

Check out her instagram HERE.

We're absolutely stoked to add yet another amazing addition to the Haven Tattoo team. Our latest resident artist @art.by.reynold has settled in perfectly with our crew and we love having her. Reynold is a remarkably talented artist with a distinct focus on fine line, floral, minimalist, and custom pieces. Her flash designs are nothing short of amazing, and we're eager for you to explore her portfolio. Reynold brings a friendly and engaging presence to our studio, always ready for a chat, and we couldn't be more excited to have her on board with us. When you visit us, be sure to take a close look at Reynold's work! To stay updated on her upcoming availability and designs, we encourage you to give her a follow on Instagram.Check out her instagram HERE.

Meet our amazingly talented piercer Pagan, we're stoked to have her as a part of the Haven family!

Pagan is  passionate about all things piercing, spooky stuff, and gardening.

She can’t live without her cat, who’s basically her human child. Pagan thinks she drinks too many energy drinks and you'll see her always wearing black. Pagan has been a a piercer since 2021, and it’s something she dreamt of doing since she was a kid.

Pagan grew up in a super alternative family with an artistic dad, always surrounded by piercings, tattoos, and all things creativity!

Jeremy is a CHCH born and based apprentice tattooist specialising in an amalgamation of Trad, anime and custom illustrative colour work. More commonly known by his tattoo name ‘The Bastard’, this artist presents a playful take on anarchism and punk, referencing nostalgic objects from the 90s, and the rockabilly and victorian eras. He enjoys playing with contrasting themes from the dark and disturbing, to the cute and whimsical. With a background in charcoal/surrealism, and a life-long passion for manga and anime, Jeremy’s practice has been heavily inspired to metamorphosize characters and objects in to stylised versions of reality. Check out his instagram here!

Tyler has been tattooing since 2018, specializing in anime and neo-Japanese styles. He is known for his vibrant use of color and large, flowing designs. Passionate about all things nerdy, from video games and anime to trading card games and manga, he loves discussing his interests with his awesome clients. He also enjoys American traditional and Japanese traditional styles, as well as surrealism. Trained in realism by masters, he applies the knowledge he has gained to his tattoo designs and traditional and digital art paintings. Tyler will be joining the Haven crew full time once our new studio opens!

Check out his Instagram here!

Missy is a highly talented and creative tattoo artist, driven by a passion for crafting distinctive and personalised tattoos for her clients. As a tattoo artist, Missy believes that tattoos transcend being merely an art form; they serve as a means of self-expression and personal empowerment. She dedicates time to attentively listen to her clients' stories, to comprehend their motivations, and to collaborate with them in designing artwork that genuinely mirrors their personality, values, and aspirations. Click her to see her work. 

Missy travels a lot with her work, but when she's in Christchurch, you'll find her at Haven!

Erika has been tattooing since 2016! Since then she has honed her craft in Argentina and spent a year tattooing in Paraguay. We’re thrilled to welcome Erika as she brings her passion and creativity to New Zealand and Haven Tattoo! Erika specialises in bold lines and full-colour designs, with a particular love for botanical themes. However, she’s highly versatile and can adapt to a variety of styles to bring your vision to life. Join Erika on her exciting adventure as she continues to grow and evolve as a tattoo artist in this beautiful country! Check out her work on Instagram @scopie.ttt

With a degree in Fine Art & Illustration, Kylie has been creating tattoos since late 2016. Her work is deeply inspired by nature, dark art, and playful, nerdy themes. Specializing in an illustrative, whimsical, surreal, and colorful style, she is always open to exploring a wide range of designs. Making unique designs is her passion, and she prides herself on making each session a beautiful exchange of energy and comfort. Born and raised in the USA with roots in both Georgia and Ohio, she brings a distinctive blend of influences to her craft.Give her a piece of your skin, and she’ll give you a piece of her heart and soul. Check out her Instagram here!

@kkot.tattoo available 23rd - 25th of November