TATTOO OF THE WEEK

July 17, 2020 Thomas Mcmillan

This week we wanted to showcase the incredible work of Capilli Tupou!

While the rest of us were baking bread and picking up new hobbies during lockdown, Capilli was busy painting this incredible mind bending flash!

And now its being rolled out onto skin so take a look…

Make sure you follow Capilli on Instagram; @capillitupou to keep up to date with his current work and available flash!

We think his work is pretty incredible. If you want to collect your own piece from Capilli, please contact him directly through http://www.capillitupou.com

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Sunset Tattoo is the home of some of New Zealand’s most celebrated tattooists, and located on Cross Street of Central Auckland, just behind iconic Karangahape Road (K Road). We specialise in timeless, professional tattoo styles such as Japanese, Maori, America/western traditional and black work. With a friendly team, a gorgeous studio and decades of knowledge we would love to help you with your next tattoo project. For more information, get in touch with us.

CONTACT:

www.sunsettattoo.co.nz

info@sunsettattoo.co.nz

(+649)3763423

Booking in your tattoo; Custom vs Flash designs

July 4, 2020 Thomas Mcmillan

Another week has flown by in studio and boy oh boy do we LOVE our clients. This week on the blog we wanted to talk about the process of getting tattoo and the different ways you can book in.

Let’s talk about custom tattoos…

All of our artists love to work closely with their clients to create tattoos that incorporate what the client wants, in their signature style. This can be from one hit bangers to large scale on-going work that takes multiple sessions to finish.

The first step in this process is to do your research! Think subject matter and style. The beauty of modern day tattooing is the endless options of styles available without having to travel far. We have experienced experts across all styles including Maori Ta Moko, Traditional Japanese, Fine line, Western traditional, Blackwork, dot work and geometric work. Have a browse through our artist profiles to get a better idea of what our artists offer. Its really good to do your research so you know what you like.

The next step is to get in touch! We recommend clients sending through a brief description including size, placement and style they are after to our email, as well as any reference images they have. From here, we can book you in for a free consultation to come in and chat more in depth in person with the artist about what you’re after. This is a good time to ask any questions you have. Our artists are professionals and always happy to help.

After your consultation, we can book you in and then the waiting game begins.

Flash Tatts…

Back in the day, there wasn’t much choice when it came to getting tattooed. You walked in to the shop, picked from a book, or several hundred paintings hanging on the walls and that was it. The beauty of flash tattoos.

Several of our artists have ready-to-go flash hanging on the walls of our studio (or in our instagram highlights) that make the decision making process a whole lot easier. It also makes it easier if you know you want to get tattooed but unsure of what to get.

To book these in, either come in, pick it off the wall and we can find a time that suits you (or get it on the spot if the artist has time), or email us with a screenshot of something you’ve seen from our instagram profile and book in. Super fun and easy!

The wall is constantly getting updated so don’t be a stranger, pop by and check it out.

And finally, those after something Sweet and Simple?

We know that sometimes you just want something little and we are able to help! A permanent reminder of a special memory or the ‘i’ve always wanted a tattoo but just something little’ type of tattoos are always fun, plus they don’t take long so usually we can find time on the day, or during the same week to book you in.

Whatever your tattoo needs are, we are here to help. Give us an call, email or come in and book your next tattoo in.

CONTACT:

www.sunsettattoo.co.nz

info@sunsettattoo.co.nz

(+649)3763423

The New Kids on the Block

June 30, 2020 Thomas Mcmillan

You may have noticed the iconic yellow shop front of Sunset Tattoo has expanded to welcome our new neighbours…

The Mercury Plaza Refreshment Room and shared office space.

Image by Ross Liew; @mroscarlow
Shop Front painted by Dagar; @dagarmedia

This dual venue welcomes coffee and pie lovers into its cosy space to sit back, enjoy the lush offerings and have a good old fashioned chin wag with the lovely staff as well as providing rentable shared office space for those looking to find a new work spot.

Let’s talk about what we have to offer…

Chef Ryan; @ryanap1988, offers decadent cheese scones, gourmet pies, sandwiches, wraps and salads that change on the daily. My personal favourite so far has been the Vegan Lentil and Kumera pie with vegan cheese. Yup, thats right, we have something for everyone, including our vegan and gluten free friends.

Baker Claudia; @sweetcheeks_nz, has been tearing up the sweet scene in Auckland for a couple of years paving a new way for sweet treats to be enjoyed. More complex flavour pairings and a twist on your favourite classics, there’s something for everyone. If you’re after something decedent or something tart, we have you covered.

AND what is a cake without coffee right? Or maybe you need that afternoon pick-me-up? We have our old mates from down the road providing the gorgeous coffee that is Miller’s Coffee.

If you’ve been in you would have noticed a familiar face serving you, our old shop manager Rosie has jumped ship, or should I say, jumped downstairs and back behind the coffee machine. Fun fact if you didn’t know, Rosie worked in the Auckland hospo scene for 10 years before joining the Sunset Crew. We are so lucky to have her.

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Now lets talk business;

For anyone searching for a new office space, look no further. We have a shared office space in the back of the venue. The $100 per week rent includes a desk, Wifi, access to a photocopier, meeting room and more. To enquire about renting a desk, contact themercuryplaza@gmail.com. We will have more information on this space soon!

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After a busy first week, with so many familiar faces stopping by, we want to thank everyone who has been apart of the journey and to our customers new and old. Tom, Tristan, Tanja and everyone else involved in the space have worked so hard to bring this idea to life, so we can’t wait to see it full of your beautiful faces. This place wouldn’t be what it is without you guys!

The Mercury Plaza Refreshment Room is open Monday- Saturday 6:30am - 4pm

The week that was...

June 20, 2020 Thomas Mcmillan

As things in Aotearoa have started to settle back to some sense of normality post lockdown, the artists have been back behind their machines slinging tats left, right and centre. Here’s a recap of our favourite tattoos of the week…

Blackwork tiger by Magali Corpas; @magalicorpas

Tukutuku Patterns by Tristan; @manawatapu

Space woman by Lucky Felix; @luckyfelixtattoo

Maori man by Capilli Tupou; @capillitupou

Battle Royal Back piece progress shot by TomTom; @tomtom_tattoo

Our artists are always looking for new and exciting projects, as well as helping bring your ideas to life. We also have flash pieces displayed in our shop that you’re more than welcome to come check out. As always, please don’t hesitate to send through any enquires or questions and we will do our best to answer as swiftly as possible. Hope everyone has a great weekend, and we can’t wait to show you what we get up to next week.

-Sunset Tattoo

CONTACT:

www.sunsettattoo.co.nz

info@sunsettattoo.co.nz

(+649)3763423

Print Shop

June 13, 2020 Thomas Mcmillan

Kia Ora,

We are so excited to launch our new print shop via The Mercury Plaza.

Featuring incredible works by our very own Tanja McMillan (@MiseryLand), Fern Ngatai (@flows_by_rau), Capilli Tupou (@CapilliTupou), Lucky Felix (@LuckyFelixTattoo), Milky (@Milky.Tattoo), Magali Corpas (@MagaliCorpas) and Tristan (@ManawaTapu) and many more incredible Auckland based visual artists and photographers.

All prints are printed on Heavy Weight, Archival Fine Art Paper, 310gsm (Acid Free).

$100 unframed, $120 Framed

We have a selection of prints on display in our shop reception. Come into our studio on Cross Street, parallel to the iconic Karangahape Road in Auckland, New Zealand to check them out.

Featuring…

Fern Ngatai

Title: Neke Ki Mua

This piece is my interpretation of the traditional carving design Rauponga. The pattern having a consistent movement through it giving it the title ‘neke ki mua” meaning moving forward.

Manawa Tapu

Title: In Death - Is Death.

Archival print on 300gsm textured, 50% cotton, acid-free paper. Limited edition of 30

Magali Corpas was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Magali is a new mum, keen traveller and specialises in ornamental black work tattoos. She finds inspiration from her curious interest in folk tales and different religions from around the world.

Feel free to pop by to check out the work but these talented artists and to buy a print.

CONTACT:

www.sunsettattoo.co.nz

info@sunsettattoo.co.nz

(+649)3763423