The Australian International Tattoo Expo is almost upon us, and we’ve been catching up with some of the exhibitors ahead of the big weekend. Our latest guests have a unique approach to tattooing and aftercare…
Who are you?
We are Venomous Ink, AKA V-Ink, and we have created our own uniquely Australian, all natural tattoo aftercare that actually works, called LadyV’s Miracle Mist Tattoo Aftercare.
What’s your story?
We have two tattoo artists – LadyVenom* AKA iLana-Jane Vandaliza, and wHootaGirl* AKA Liz Slattery, as well as a silent partner who takes care of most of the business end of our company. Venomous Ink opened her doors for the first time in 2012 in an industrial estate in Alexandria as a private custom studio. Today we are located in Chippendale Art Precinct opposite Mortuary Station on the fringe of Central Park. Venomous Ink is now thriving and we have a fantastic clientele of wonderfully deep and passionate people wearing our art with pride.
Does V-Ink have a particular speciality?
At V-Ink we specialise in interpreting your dismally vague and unclear ideas of what you think you want! LadyVenom* enjoys black and grey style tattooing with a little colour, focusing mostly on re-drawing Oriental designs from ancient taboo artworks, and particularly likes to follow the lines of modern Mongolian art of Zaya, as well as motorcycle trash flash including grim reapers, sexy ladies and demon beasts by Boris Vallejo, plus realistic flowers, animals and human portraits. wHootaGirl* has a real talent for solid colour, animate and comic graphic tattooing and enjoys re-interpreting old-school favourite cartoons into modern tattoo flash art.
How will you be representing at the upcoming Expo?
We will be at this year’s Expo representing as we have done at all the Australian Tattoo & Body Art Expos since it begun. Both Liz & iLana-Jane will be tattooing clients, taking walk-ins and doing free consultations during the three days as well as selling LadyV’s Miracle Mist Tattoo Aftercare to everyone who is serious about looking after and preserving their tattoos with an Australian made product using only sustainable, all natural, quality ingredients found here in Australia.
This product is 100 per cent Australian made and contains five natural ingredients: emu oil, manuka honey, calendula oil, vitamin E oil, and chamomile oil. These five active ingredients have been carefully selected and blended to create an aftercare product, which is soothing for the skin and also reduces the redness. Our unique hands-free application method allows the body heat to disperse the product. It absorbs quickly, leaving a thin protective layer of wax that prevents dust and sweat invading the tattoo. For more information on how to and where to purchase this amazing innovative Australian tattoo aftercare, please check out our website, ladyvsmiraclemist.com.au.
Where can we find you outside the Expo?
V-Ink is located at 77 Regent Street, Chippendale. Our website is venomous-ink.com.
The Australian International Tattoo Expo takes place at the Royal Hall Of Industries, Friday March 11 – Sunday March 13.
