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Panton Hill · Melbourne · Est. 2005

Tattoos by
Greg Hoskins

InkUp Tattoo & Body Piercing is a Melbourne studio owned and operated by award-winning portrait tattoo artist Greg Hoskins — working with clients on custom, one-of-a-kind pieces since 2005.

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The Studio

Welcome to InkUp

InkUp has been established since 2005, and has grown into a creative hub for tattoo artists working across local and international styles.

We cater to all walks of life, so every client feels welcome, comfortable, and excited to talk through their ideas and see them become pieces they're proud to wear.

InkUp is owned and operated by Greg Hoskins — well known throughout the industry for his award-winning portrait tattoo work.

"Tattoos are unique and hold great meaning to us in different ways — we take the time to talk through your ideas and work with you to develop them into pieces you'll be happy to wear for life."
05
Year the studio was established
10+
Years as a fixture of Melbourne's tattoo scene
What To Expect

The InkUp experience

Built around one goal: a design you'll still be glad to wear in fifteen years' time.

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Talk it through

We work with your ideas from the ground up, refining the design together until it's exactly right.

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Built to last

Tattoos and skin both age — we help you choose scale and placement so your piece stays sharp for the long run.

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A comfortable studio

Work is carried out in a relaxed, welcoming environment, matched with the right artist for your design.

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Get in touch

Reach us by phone or email, or come in for a consultation to talk through your next piece in person.

Our Artist

Greg Hoskins

Greg Hoskins, tattoo artist at InkUp
35 Years In The Craft

Portrait & custom work

Greg Hoskins has been a well-known name in Australian tattooing for 35 years, starting his career on the West Coast in Perth before returning to his roots in Melbourne.

Over the years Greg expanded from traditional styles into more intricate portraiture — the genre that's earned him multiple awards and a reputation across the industry.

Whatever stage you're at, Greg and the InkUp team are here to offer honest advice and help you land on a design you'll love.

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Good To Know

Frequently asked questions

Do a bit of research first — find an artist whose style appeals to you, and make sure the studio follows proper sterilisation and contamination controls. Bring in reference pictures, sketches or cuttings so we've got a starting point to work from; we also keep a large selection of designs on hand. When you book, come in with your design so we can size the appointment correctly — a deposit is required at booking.
Smaller isn't always better. Tattoos age along with your skin, so a design that looks crisp today can lose detail over time. Larger, simpler designs tend to hold up best — worth keeping in mind if you want your tattoo looking sharp 15+ years from now.
Yes — how much depends on the individual and where on the body the tattoo is placed. Some areas are more sensitive than others.
It depends on size, placement and level of detail. We can give you a proper time estimate once your design and sizing are finalised.
Cost comes down to size, detail and placement, so we can't quote over the phone. Once we've sized your design we can give you an accurate estimate — larger continuous pieces are charged per hour.
Come in relaxed, hydrated and well fed. We won't tattoo anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and please don't come in sunburnt. We'll shave the area ourselves, so there's no need to pre-shave. For larger pieces done in stages, the previously worked area needs to be fully healed before we continue.
All sterilisation is carried out on site using autoclave sterilisers, disposable equipment and physical barriers, with single-use application throughout. InkUp adheres to the Skin Penetration Standards and receives an annual inspection from the Health Department covering equipment and procedures.
Your tattoo will be covered after the session — leave the dressing on for about an hour, then wash gently with warm soapy water and pat dry. Apply a thin layer of Bepanthen three times a day for about a week, washing your hands before each application. Itching between days 3–5 and some tissue shedding is normal healing, so try not to scratch. Initial healing usually takes 7–10 days, with any dryness or shine settling down over 3–4 weeks.
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Call, email, or come in and see us — we're happy to chat through your ideas before you commit to anything.

Contact details

StudioInkUp Tattoo Studio, Panton Hill, Melbourne
Phone0418 588 889
Emailinfo@inkup.com.au
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Trading hours

By appointment only.

Appointments outside standard hours can be arranged by prior agreement — get in touch to check availability.