The Art of Ben Bickley · Geelong studio

Tattoo artist for Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast

Ben Bickley creates custom colour and black-and-grey realism tattoos at his private Geelong studio. Clients from across Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast, including Torquay, are welcome by appointment.

Your idea, Ben’s craft

Choose a direction from real tattoo work.

Ben creates custom tattoos and fine art, including colour realism and black-and-grey work. The published examples below show real tattoos from his portfolio, so you can explore detail, shading and composition before describing your own idea.

You do not need a finished design to enquire. A subject, the story behind it, preferred placement and approximate size give Ben a useful starting point. Reference photographs help explain the direction you like.

Cover-ups and redesigns

Start with a clear photograph of the existing tattoo.

For a cover-up or redesign, send a well-lit photograph of the existing work through the private enquiry form. Add the elements you would like to keep or change, along with your preferred subject and style.

Ben needs to assess the existing tattoo before confirming what could work. A concept image can help explain an idea, but it does not guarantee a particular cover-up result or replace Ben’s design assessment.

Consultations and planning

Talk through the piece before booking tattoo time.

Lina can help arrange a 30-minute consultation with Ben using the studio calendar. Consultations do not require a deposit. Tattoo sessions and custom work need Ben’s approval and a confirmed duration.

The baseline rate is $200 an hour. A full day is $1,000 for black ink or $1,100 for colour. These rates do not establish how long your particular tattoo will take. Ben confirms the scope and quote after reviewing the work.

Visiting the studio

The studio is in Geelong.

The Art of Ben Bickley is at 20 - 22 Rodney Road, North Geelong, VIC 3215. Visits are by appointment. If you’re travelling from Torquay or elsewhere on the Surf Coast, arrange your consultation before making the trip.

Send your idea before visiting so Ben can review it and discuss the next step. Submitting an enquiry does not reserve a tattoo appointment. If you are ready for a consultation, ask Lina about current availability.