Black and white tattoo design with floral motifs, a woman holding flowers, a woman in a dress, butterflies, a unicorn, and decorative elements, with the text 'Tattoo Flash' and details about booking tattoos.
A mixed media collage featuring a central vintage sepia-toned portrait of a woman with her eyes closed, surrounded by black-and-white illustrations of fantasy and medieval characters, including a knight, a woman sitting thoughtfully, and a unicorn, w
A vintage illustration of four arms with botanical tattoo designs, labeled as 'Custom Botanical & Ornamental Sleeves,' with a girl dressed in traditional clothing on the left and a cat at the top right corner.
Overlay of vintage illustration of a girl with roses and mythical creatures on a sepia-toned photograph of a woman with a bun hairstyle.
Black and white drawing of two women with trees, birds, and butterflies over a blurred background of a person holding a phone.
Illustration of a tattoo design featuring fairy-like women, a fish, and decorative floral elements on a person's leg and foot. The artwork is in black and white with detailed linework.
A vintage-style sketch of a woman with tattoos on her arm and shoulder, including designs of a girl with a flower crown, a lion, and floral patterns, superimposed on a sepia-toned background of a woman with vintage hair and clothing.
A woman with short hair and tattoos on her arms is looking into the distance. The image has a sketch overlay of a woman with tattoos on her arms, face, and neck, with her hands near her face.
A detailed black and white line drawing of a person sitting on a tree branch with a bird on their lap. The person has long, wavy hair and is wearing a ruffled collar and a leafy-patterned shirt. The drawing combines realistic facial features with sty
Tattoo design featuring a large, nude female figure with floral and animal elements, surrounded by smaller images of women in vintage dresses, a castle, a bird, a spoon, a guitarist, a woman with flowers in her hair, and a small animal. The design ha
Drawing showing two arms with floral tattoo designs that can be combined to create a sleeve tattoo as per instructions at top.
Black and white illustration of a tattoo catalog cover with ornate decorative elements, a woman sitting and reading, and the text 'Tattoo Catalogue' at the top. Inspired by 19th century sculpture.
Sketch of tattoo sleeve concept showing both arms with floral and decorative designs, labeled as 'Tattoo sleeve concept', with a crown and decorative elements at the top.
Drawing of two mythological figures with plant elements and a dog. The figure on the left has leaves and flowers on her head and a dress made of flowers. The figure on the right has a crown of flowers and is holding a dog. There are detailed sketches
Black and white illustration of fantasy characters including two women on horseback, a woman with flowers and leaves, a woman lying down with floral clothing, and a unicorn.
Black and white illustration of a woman with various decorative elements and mythical motifs, including a lion with a crown, floral patterns, and leaves, with labels numbered 1 to 7 on different parts of the drawing.
Black and white illustration of two fairy-like figures with flower and leaf motifs, surrounded by decorative swirls and a sitting dog or wolf. One figure has butterfly wings, short curly hair, and wears a dress with leaf embellishments, while the oth
Black and white illustration of a woman with tattoos, a crown, and floral elements, with various tattoo designs and prices listed around her, along with notes about tattoo options and wrapping suggestions.
Illustration of a woman with floral tattoos on her shoulder, arm, and side, looking at a tattooed hand that says 'BOOK NOW'. The design includes a smaller woman in a vintage outfit emerging from the hand, with floral elements connecting the tattoos.
Illustration of various plants, fish, and decorative Elements with prices in USD, alongside a woman in a patterned outfit holding a basket of flowers. The illustration includes a branch, two fish, flowers in vases, a dragon, and a seahorse, with hand
A black and white illustration featuring a woman dressed in intricate, fantasy-style clothing with decorative beads and fish scale patterns, surrounded by various detailed botanical and mythical elements. These include flowering plants, bees, a lion,
A tattoo design featuring three women intertwined with floral and decorative elements. The tattoo includes the words "LOOK" and "NOW" on the palms.
Black and white illustration featuring mythical and historical objects: a dragon with a price tag of $150, a shield with a flower plant priced at $300, a fish priced at $130, a plant priced at $180, ornate vases and jars ranging from $150 to $550, a
A black and white illustration of a woman's back with intricate floral and ornamental patterns, combined with a photograph of a woman with hand tattoos, whose head is partially obscured by her hands resting on her head.
A collection of black and white tattoo designs including floral patterns, a dragon, a mythological creature, a bird, a woman with floral designs, a lion, and a fish, with sizes and prices labeled.
Black and white illustration of two women with flowers and plants, with a shell, a hen, and ornate decorative elements.
Tattoo flash sheet featuring floral sleeve concept, inspired by 19th century 'Diane' illustration, with a woman and dog, a winged lion, ornate floral designs, and a hand outline for tattoo placement.
Tattoo sleeve ideas featuring black and white illustrations of women intertwined with flowers, leaves, and birds. Text at the top reads 'Tattoo Sleeve Ideas' and 'Booking illustrative tattoos in Meanjin.' Additional text at the bottom reads 'DM to bo
Illustration showing how to combine decorative flourishes to create a sleeve design with a young woman sitting on a chair in traditional clothing at the bottom right corner.
Vintage tattoo catalog cover featuring illustrations of fantasy characters, including a regal fairy and a muse with snake and mirror, with decorative ornamental designs, candles, and a central title 'Tattoo Catalogue'.
A sheet of temporary tattoo designs featuring intricate line-work floral patterns, mythical creatures, and decorative elements. The designs include winged horses, dragons, floral motifs, and ornamental scrolls. The sheet is labeled with a limited off
Illustration of two arms with elaborate tattoo designs, with a note to combine flash designs to create a sleeve tattoo.
A vintage black-and-white photograph of a woman holding a bouquet of flowers, overlaid with a black-and-white illustrated character of a woman in historical clothing, holding a stick with leaves.

I specialise in intricate, fine-line tattooing in an illustrative style. My body of work comprises of original designs and historical pieces (all available in the public domain) featuring fantastical, ornamental and botanical motifs. I have curated illustrations from artists such as Nicholas Noël Boutet, Alphonse Mucha, Arthur Rackham and John William Waterhouse across my flash sheets.

I take pride in my ability to create expressive pieces with balanced compositions and clean lines. Your tattoo will be crafted with care and precision. I will collaborate with you every step of the way to ensure that your piece is as unique as you!

At the moment I’m prioritising flash designs but welcome custom concepts too. The process for booking custom work is a bit different to flash (which you are welcome to book yourself here) and is a collaborative process. Before booking a custom piece please get in contact with me via my enquiry form so we have a quick chat about your design and ensure I’m the right person for the job. If the piece is better suited to another artist I should be able to guide you in the right direction!

Appointments can be booked within three tier ranges. If you’re not sure which one is best suited to your piece please don’t hesitate to shoot me a message.

  • Tier 1| Less than 10cm ($150-$380)

  • Tier 2| 10-14cm ($380-$680)

  • Tier 3| 14-18cm ($680-$900)

  • Tier 4| Day Sit (18cm+ $900)

  • Gap Fillers $180

  • VISIT MY SHOP

    Visit my shop

    I have a small shop at Vend Marketplace (Annerley) that is full of prints, cards and other trinkets! I’ve taken care to only use really high quality materials and each design is hand-signed and embossed. Most products are within the $15-30 price range.

    Stop by the cafe and have a look at all of the wonderful displays by local vendors.

    Visit VEND Marketplace
  • Black and gray fish tattoo on person's forearm, with open mouth and scales, in front of a room with art on the wall, plants, and a decorative brass stand.

    Custom tattoo projects

    I have a limited capacity to take on custom projects at the moment-but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to hear your idea! Custom pieces work a little differently to flash designs and are a more collaborative process where we workshop the design together. This can be a really rewarding exchange of ideas where we can integrate personal details into your piece.

    Custom tattoos are one of a kind and won’t be available as a repeatable design to other clients.

    Submit a custom request
  • A woman with short brown hair, tattoos on her arms and legs, sitting cross-legged on the tile floor, smiling at a large brown dog sitting next to her by a glass sliding door in a dimly lit room.

    About me

    I started my business, Sarah Elliott Tattoo & Fine Art, in response to what I perceived as a gap in the tattoo industry for richly illustrative work grounded in traditional drawing and narrative imagery. I am drawn to illustrative styles because they echo storybook and historical illustration, which foster strong emotional and symbolic connections with viewers. Visual influences include the atmospheric narrative illustration of Arthur Rackham, surreal style of Remedios Varo, the decorative and mythic stylisation of Kay Nielsen, and the ornamental style of Alphonse Mucha.

    Book Now
  • Black and white illustration of three women in elaborate, vintage-style dresses with intricate patterns and accessories, standing together.

    My style

    I specialise in intricate, fine-line tattooing in an illustrative style. My body of work comprises of original designs and historical pieces (all available in the public domain) featuring fantastical, ornamental and botanical motifs. I have curated illustrations from artists such as Nicholas Noël Boutet, Alphonse Mucha, Arthur Rackham and John William Waterhouse across my flash sheets.

    Much contemporary tattoo and visual art has trended toward highly polished, digitally influenced “clean” aesthetics. The work that resonates most deeply with me are those that retain visible process, irregularity, and imperfection. I see imprecision and imperfection as being intrinsic to the human condition and essential to conveying it. With the rise of digital tools, visual culture increasingly favours uniform refinement, whereas my practice intentionally operates in a space of hand-driven imperfection. Establishing my own business allowed me to prioritise this illustrative, research-led, and materially grounded approach across tattooing, painting, and drawing, and to offer clients work that emphasises atmosphere, narrative, and emotional depth.

  • Black and white illustration featuring a woman with long curly hair, wearing an ornate dress, with a cat labeled 'Tier 3' at her feet, surrounded by various tattoo design sketches of swords, floral motifs, and decorative elements, with the text 'Sarah Elliott Tattoo, Booking illustrative tattoos in Meanjin'.

    flash designs

    I have hundreds of flash designs for you to look through! . Many are original illustrations and others are historical sketches sourced through museum or art gallery websites that are available in the public domain. These are available as inspiration and can be adjusted as much or as little as you desire. Sometimes we might need to make some minor adjustments to suit your desired placement, size or existing tattoos.

    Flash Designs
  • Black and white photo of a woman with short hair and tattoos, holding a snack and looking at a tattooed person's leg.

    guest spots in Australia and overseas

    I’m so fortunate to work with clients who’ve travelled from all over the world. I really appreciate how much effort everybody puts in to get to their appointment, whether you’re travelling twenty minutes on foot or 20 hours on a plane.

    In 2026, I’m hoping to do more guest work at studios across Australia and overseas (maybe). If this is something you’re interested in, please join my waitlist so that you’re automatically notified when I’m travelling to your city. The waitlist will help me determine where to travel next!

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  • Vintage illustration titled 'Illustrative Tattoo Concepts' by Sarah Elliott, featuring a detailed ink drawing of a woman holding a book, surrounded by floral and decorative tattoo designs, with a background resembling aged parchment paper.

    Integrating scar tissue into your design

    I have extensive experience working with scar tissue-in fact, these are some of my favourite tattoo projects to collaborate on. I have personal experience getting scars integrated into different designs and understand that everybody has a different intention when they book in these pieces. Personally, I have always opted to integrate them into the design-using the natural textures and form of what’s there to embellish and characterise whatever we layer atop it. Sometimes, the intention isn’t to obscure it completely, just to change what you immediately see.

    Tattoo Portfolio
Tattoo of a fish on a person's forearm in an indoor setting with artwork and plants in the background.
Tattoo of a unicorn with a horn, mane, and tail, with a flower and swirling decorative elements.
Tattoo of a dragon and a fish intertwined on person's upper arm
Tattoo of a stylized leafless branch with curling leaves on a person's shoulder.
Tattoo of a spoon on the left arm and a fork on the right arm.
A close-up of a person's upper chest and shoulder with a black outline tattoo of an intricate, decorative floral design.
Tattoo of a couple kissing, with one person having long hair and tattoos, the other with short hair and an arm around him, in a black and white line art style.
Tattoo of a trailing ivy vine on the upper arm and shoulder of a person.
A tattoo of a vine with multiple leaves on a person's arm.
A tattoo of a woman with long hair, floral accessories, and fairy wings, wearing high heels and a dress made of flowers, standing with a confident pose.
A black ink tattoo of a landscape with a large tree and a circular door, with a quote written below.
Tattoo of a person with curly hair, wearing a coat and shoes, holding a smoking cigarette, with a confident stance.
Tattoo of a unicorn with a dragon body on a person's upper arm.
Black and gray line tattoo of a tree with detailed foliage and a bird perched on a branch on a person's arm.
Black and gray tattoo of a tree on a person's forearm with branches and leaves detailed with line work.
Tattoo of a flowering plant on a person's lower leg, shown next to the ankle and on the front side of the calf.
Tattoo of a lion's head integrated with decorative swirling floral elements.
Tattoo of an hourglass with flowers surrounding it on a person's forearm.
Tattoo of a detailed black and gray rose on a person's leg.
Tattoo of a vine with roses on a person's leg
Black ink tattoo of a rose branch with multiple roses and leaves on a person's leg.
Female tattoo artist Brisbane. Queer friendly studio
Tattoo of a cartoon fish with duck bill, arms raised, on a person's upper arm.
Black and gray tattoo of multiple butterflies and flowers on a person's arm.
A black ink tattoo on a person's upper arm depicting a traditional bow with arrows, a quiver, and a snake entwined around the bow, with leaves and branches surrounding the design.
Tattoo of a tree with black branches and leaves on a person's upper arm.
Black and gray tattoo of a butterfly on a person's forearm, with a small fern leaf on its head, and another tattoo of cursive text above it.
Tattoo of a mermaid on a person's forearm, with her top off and fish scales on her tail.
Tattoo of three small fish on person's forearm, outlined in black ink with minimal shading.
Tattoo of a dragon and floral design on a person's chest.
Tattoo of a face in profile and a building on a person's chest, with decorative floral designs on each shoulder.
A person's upper arm with multiple tattoos, including a black skull with a hat, a pinkish dragon, and a black landscape with trees.
A tattoo of a stylized tree with a face, on a person's inner forearm, depicted in black ink with branches resembling antlers.
Tattoo of a hummingbird moth on person's upper arm, with a sketch of a woman with flowers on her head in the background.
Tattoo of a bee on the person's upper arm.
Tattoo of two groups of black silhouettes of rabbits flying or jumping on the person's upper thighs.
A black ink outline tattoo of a flowering vine with leaves and a hummingbird on a person's thigh.
Outline tattoo of a flower on a person's thigh.
Tattoo of a small black bird on person's leg near knee.
Tattoo of a black dog in a crouching position, next to an ornate, swirling design and a woman's face with long hair on a person's forearm.
Tattoo of a witch with a hat riding a horse-drawn cart, smoking a pipe, in black ink on person's thigh.
Tattoo of a pulled-back open soda can with four fish caught inside, depicted in a black outline style.
A small tattoo of a ladybug on the skin of a person's leg.
Tattoo of a butterfly with black spots on the wings on skin.
Black outline tattoo of a goldfish on skin
Tattoo of a black widow spider on a person's forearm.
Black and gray tattoo of a frog on a person's skin.
Tattoo of a key with a heart-shaped bow on a person's forearm.
A small snail tattoo on a person's inner arm with a spiral shell and elongated body, near a white shirt with partial text, in a room with a white water heater and a doorway in the background.
A person's lower leg with a small, black line-drawn floral tattoo.
Tattoo of a floral branch with blossoms on the shoulder and arm of a person.
Close-up of a person's upper arm showing a tattoo of a four-leaf clover with a long stem. The person is wearing a dark striped shirt and a denim jacket with colorful stitching and patterns.
Tattoo of a young person with curly hair smoking a cigarette, wearing a long coat and baggy pants, with bare feet.
Tattoo of a woman with long, dark hair, wearing a costume with fishnet stockings and a tutu, standing above a fish, on a person's arm.
Tattoo of three outlined flowers on the lower leg near the ankle.
Black and gray tattoo of flowers on a person's lower leg, with hair and part of colorful pajama pants visible.
Tattoo of a hand holding a snake inside a vintage mirror frame on a person's leg.
Tattoo of a daisy flower with a stem and leaves on a person's upper arm.
Black ink outline tattoo of dandelion flowers on a person's arm.
A tattoo of a fern leaf on a person's forearm.
Tattoo of a broken chair on a person's upper arm.
Tattoo of a spotted orchid flower on a person's leg.
Black and gray tattoo of an ornate mechanical or industrial structure, possibly a clock or gate, with intricate details and shading on a person's arm.
Line art tattoo of hanging vines with leaves on a person's upper arm and shoulder.
A tattoo of a sword with a detailed dragon head at the top on a person's lower leg.
A person with multiple earrings, a tattoo of blackberry branches on their shoulder and arm, reaching towards a black reflective surface, with colorful lights reflected in the background.
A person's upper arm with a black ink tattoo of a blackberry branch with leaves and berries, and a bee near the bottom of the tattoo.
Black outline tattoo of a bouquet of flowers including roses and lavender on person's forearm.
Tattoo of a pull-tab soda can with fingers inside, giving the appearance of the can being a creature with fingers.
A person with several tattoos on their shoulder and upper chest, including a large tattoo of a fox, butterflies, and some text.
Tattoo of a winding vine with leaves on a person's shoulder and upper arm.

gift vouchers

gift vouchers

A vintage-style tattoo gift voucher featuring a decorative border, ornate flourishes, and an illustration of a woman with flowers in her hair, seated with her legs crossed and holding a rock, surrounded by lily pads.

Do you want to give someone a gift that will last a lifetime? I am now stocking gift-vouchers for your loved ones to put towards their next tattoo appointment! Every contribution helps and the value of your gift card is customisable.

BUY A GIFT VOUCHER

PRINT COLLECTION

I have a range of illustrations available for purchase in my shop. All designs are printed on high-quality archival fine-art paper (Canson Edition Etching) at a local business. Prints can be shipped domestically or internationally at a flat rate.

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Flower Fairy Print
from $30.00

“Flower Fairy” illustration printed on textured Canson edition etching fine art paper (310gsm). Domestic shipping or local collection available to Brisbane/Meanjin clients.

PRE-ORDER OPEN NOW! PRINTS SHIPPED 28TH OF MARCH 2025

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Sleeping Fairy
from $30.00

“Sleeping Fairy” illustration printed on textured Canson edition etching fine art paper (310gsm). Domestic shipping or local collection available to Brisbane/Meanjin clients.

PRE-ORDER OPEN NOW! PRINTS SHIPPED 28TH OF MARCH 2025

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Fairy Band
from $30.00

“Fairy Band” illustration printed on textured Canson edition etching fine art paper (310gsm). Domestic shipping or local collection available to Brisbane/Meanjin clients.

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Two large impressionist landscape paintings on display, one depicting fields with a cloudy sky and the other showing a view of a river with trees. The paintings are propped against a piece of furniture in a room with floral and patterned wallpaper.
Watercolor painting of a sprawling landscape with fields, trees, and hills under a cloudy sky.
A landscape painting depicting rolling hills, trees, and a cloudy sky in impressionist style, with a mix of green, yellow, and purple tones.
Painting of a winter landscape with leafless trees in various colors against a cloudy sky.
A colorful impressionist painting of a flower garden with various blooming flowers and greenery, illuminated by sunlight.
An abstract landscape painting of a coastal scene with a beach, water, and clouds in the sky. Bright, mixed colors with a textured, impressionistic style.

Book an appointment

The Studio

ARTIST GUILD is located in a quiet, leafy suburb about 10 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD.

You won’t find our address listed on Google or Apple Maps. Artist Guild is a private studio and its artists are available by appointment only. I will email you the studio address once your booking has been confirmed via email.

Clients are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes prior to their appointment time and are welcome to wait in the lobby. There is plenty of street parking available. We are surrounded by fantastic cafe’s and can offer you 10% off your order at Peach cafe which is nearby.

A wooden decline desk against a gray-paneled wall with a decorative bird statue, a candle, and a small flower arrangement on top.
A small room with a massage table, framed artwork on the wall, and a small window with blue textured glass.

WHAT TO EXPECT

When you arrive at the studio you will see a bell to the left of the main entrance (painted blue doors). Please ring the bell when you arrive so that I can let you in to the studio. Outside you will find some seating where you are welcome to wait if you arrive early. Clients will only be let in to the studio fifteen minutes before their appointment. Please note that we do not have room in the studio for you to bring a guest along to your appointment (even if they are being tattooed in the same session). If you require a carer to join you for your tattoo appointment please let me know beforehand.

My station is located in the main room which is shared by 4 artists (including myself). This room is air-conditioned and quiet. Usually there are only two of us tattooing at the same time. We often have medieval/instrumental music playing in the background and a scented candle lit. Please note that there is limited privacy in this room.

There is a bathroom located downstairs. Please note that the only way to access this is via the staircase. I understand that unfortunately this isn’t accessible to everybody so if you have any concerns please reach out beforehand. The doors to enter the studio are also quite narrow and unfortunately this is the only way inside. If you’d like me to send through measurements please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Tattoo of a unicorn with a lion's head, holding a sword in its mouth, surrounded by floral and decorative elements.

Let’s get started!

    1. Have a look at the “flash design” tab and take screenshots of any designs that you like.

    2. Open the booking form/contact tab and fill in the booking form.

    3. I’ll email you within 5 business days to confirm your booking and might get some follow up info to prepare for your appointment!

    4. Your appointment is not confirmed until I have received a deposit-please be sure to send me a screenshot so you don’t miss out.

  • I TATTOO arms, legs, stomach, sternum, hips, ribs, chest and back in black ink only. I love scar coverups or integrations but do not have experience with cover-up work.

    I DO NOT TATTOO necks, faces, hands, armpits, feet, private parts, ears, mouths, fingers, elbows or knees. I do not tattoo in colour or with white ink. Please do not book a job with any of these ink types or any of these placements as I will not be able to service the job

    1. Moisturise the area you’d like to get tattooed in the weeks leading up to your appointment and avoid sunburn.

    2. Make sure you have a nutritious, filling snack before arriving at the studio!

    3. Wear appropriate clothing to your appointment. Loose, baggy clothing that you don’t mind getting some ink on is perfect! Please wear clothing that leaves the area we are tattooing easily accessible. P.S Button up shirts are a great option for back tattoos!

    4. Don’t forget to bring fidget toys, water, headphones, a book and lollies to your tattoo appointment! You are welcome to bring a blanket or any items you need to make the session comfortable.

    • All bookings require a deposit

    • All deposits are strictly non-refundable unless it is me that needs to cancel, in which case you will have the option to reschedule or receive a refund.

    • No custom design work will start until I receive a deposit.

    • Deposits are payable as a direct transfer to my bank account which I will provide once we’ve finalised a booking date.

  • Shit happens and I totally understand why you might need to reschedule your appointment. If you’re able to give me as much notice as possible I’d appreciate it. I will hold your deposit against a future booking. Unfortunately if you cancel within 48hrs of your appointment your deposit is forfeit.

  • Sometimes your tattoo might require a touch up. This is completely normal and could be due to a variety of factors including exposure to sunlight, health conditions and the general healing process. Everybody is entitled to a free touch up within 3 months of your original booking date provided that you do not get your tattoo wet (showering excepted) or excessively expose your tattoo to sunlight during the healing process.