TOWNSVILLE TEAM
Black Temple Tattoo TOWNSVILLE Studio & Artists
Welcome to Black Temple Tattoo Townsville Studio & Artists, where creativity, passion and experience come together. Our team of highly skilled tattoo artists in Townsville are known for delivering the best tattoos Townsville has to offer, specialising in detailed, high-quality custom tattoos tailored to every client.
As the leading tattoo studio in Townsville, we pride ourselves on being more than just a tattoo shop, we’re a collective of passionate artists dedicated to bringing your vision to life. Explore our team below and find the right artist for your next piece at the go-to destination for a tattoo in Townsville.
MEET THE TEAM
Kane
LOCATION:Townsville
Administration & Management
Kane is likely to be the first person you see when entering our Townsville studio. Greeting you with a friendly smile, Kane is ready to answer your enquiries and get you booked in with the best artist specialising in your chosen style.
Sean
ORIGIN: Ireland
EXPERIENCE: 13 Years Tattooing
LOCATION:Townsville
SPECIALITY: Linework, Blackwork & Traditional
Sean is an Irish born artist who has been tattooing in Australia for 4 years. He has a background in classical animation which lead to his love of line work, blackwork and traditional tattooing. Sean loves freehand work which creates one off beautiful tattoos for his clients.
Leonni
ORIGIN: Aus
EXPERIENCE: 7 years
LOCATION:Townsville
SPECIALITY:Soft black and grey, Neo Traditional, Colour, Black Work, Floral and Line work.
Leonni started her career in Scotland over 7 years ago before moving back to Australia. She comes from a family of tattoo artists and is diverse in all styles. She thrives off original, interesting ideas where she can create art that is timeless, something that suits you and is unique.
Oliver
ORIGIN: Aus
EXPERIENCE: 3 Years
LOCATION:Townsville
SPECIALITY: Black & Grey Realism
Oliver is an Army veteran, husband, and father who has been tattooing professionally for the past three years. Specialising primarily in large-scale black and grey realism, he brings passion, precision, and dedication to every piece he creates.
After honing his skills in a highly respected, fast-paced street studio in Sydney, Oliver has relocated to Townsville to continue growing as an artist while building lasting relationships with clients who appreciate high-quality, custom tattoo work.
Outside the studio, Oliver enjoys competing in combat and endurance sports, an environment that demands the same discipline, resilience, and commitment to excellence that he brings to every tattoo.
Sophie
ORIGIN: Aus
EXPERIENCE: 1 Year (Apprentice)
LOCATION: Townsville
After spending the past few years in Perth, Sophie has returned home to Townsville, where her interest and passion for art and tattooing started. Sophie comes from a background in oil pastels, digital, and dark illustrative art styles.
Sophie is keen to learn and develop her skills in all areas tattooing, though she aims to specialise in black and grey, realism, and dark/creepy illustrative tattoos.
Mia Jane
ORIGIN: Aus
EXPERIENCE: 5 Years Tattooing
LOCATION: Townsville
SPECIALITY: Realism, Fine Line and Water Colour
Mia began tattooing in 2018 knowing from a young age that she had a passion and fascination for the industry. Mia is continuously pushing to improve her style and learn more about the craft. She works in many styles but has a passion for black and grey realism as well as fine line and watercolour pieces.
Cawi
ORIGIN: Spain
EXPERIENCE: 15 Years Tattooing
LOCATION: Townsville
SPECIALITY: Fine Line, Realism, Neo-Traditional & Traditional Tattoos
Since his beginnings he has studied different styles of tattoos, achieving a skill to please any requirement of his clients. Throughout his career he has had the opportunity to tattoo in different countries in Latin America, Central America and Europe with great artists who have contributed their knowledge to make him a tattoo artist with integrity, qualified and passionate about his art. With effort and dedication in each tattoo done, he continues to learn day by day, understanding that he always has something to add to his learning.
Lotus
ORIGIN: Aus
EXPERIENCE: 1 Year (Apprentice)
LOCATION: Townsville
Lotus comes from a family with a diverse range of artistic backgrounds, She’s always had a passion to learn tattooing and jumped at the opportunity to grow her knowledge and skills in art and tattooing. Lotus loves black and grey with a heavy focus of black work stippling and script. Lotus looks forward to creating designs that are timeless and uniquely tailored to the clients vision.
Nikki
ORIGIN: Aus
EXPERIENCE: 3 Years
LOCATION:Townsville
Nikki has always had a love of drawing and is hyped to have turned her love of art into a career. She has a passion for cute anime style designs and brightly coloured neo traditional.
Nikki is excited to explore these areas but always happy to work with clients to give them the piece they’ve always wanted.
Amelia
ORIGIN: Aus
EXPERIENCE: 2 Years (Senior Apprentice)
LOCATION:Townsville
Amelia has always been deeply driven to pursue tattooing and embraced the chance to refine her craft and expand her artistic ability. She gravitates toward black and grey work, with a strong emphasis on bold blackwork, while also enjoying styles like Gothic surrealism, Neo-Traditional, and colour. With a focus on individuality, Amelia aims to create striking, long-lasting pieces that are thoughtfully designed around each client’s ideas and vision.
Miguel
ORIGIN: Peru
EXPERIENCE: 7 Years Tattooing
LOCATION: Townsville
SPECIALITY: Blackwork, Illustration
Originally from Peru, Miguel is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in blackwork and illustration. His artistic career has led him to exhibit various galleries, brands, and studios in Latin America, Europe, and Australia. Miguel loves alternative designs with unique concepts.
Bonnie
ORIGIN: Aus
EXPERIENCE: 11 Years Tattooing
LOCATION: Townsville
SPECIALITY: Dark Realism, Surrealism
Born and raised in Townsville, Bonnie began her journey in the world of body art through body piercing, which ignited her passion for the craft. She entered the tattoo industry in 2013 and has since explored a wide range of tattoo styles, driven by an inner desire to continually learn, evolve, and refine her skills.
Bonnie has a deep appreciation for the history behind each piece she creates, allowing her to personalize every design to reflect the unique story of each individual she works with. She believes that art reveals a part of our personality that we choose to share with the world.
Her true artistic passion lies in dark realism and surrealism, often with a distinctive twist of gore.