★★★★★
“Richard made the whole process easy and the finished tattoo came out better than I imagined.”
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Boronia, Victoria · Richard tattooing since 1987
Custom tattoos since 1987.
Custom tattooing by Richard McCarthy from his Boronia studio, specialising in original artwork, realism and one-of-a-kind pieces.
35+ years of experience
Custom artwork
Experienced artists
Boronia studio
Meet the artist
Richard McCarthy
Tattooing since 1987.
Richard has built a long-standing reputation for custom artwork, professional service and quality tattooing across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Every piece starts with a conversation about your idea, placement and style so the final design feels personal and considered.
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Featured work
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Inside Art Associates
A studio with its own identity.
Art Associates is colourful, established and unmistakably personal. The Boronia studio combines decades of tattooing experience with original artwork, a relaxed consultation space and a bold visual style.
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What clients say
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★★★★★
“Experienced, clean and professional. I felt comfortable from the first consultation.”
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★★★★★
“Beautiful work and a welcoming studio. I would happily recommend Art Associates.”
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