About
Hi, I'm Mariya
Tattoo artist, fine artist and your friendly creative guide.
“My journey into tattooing has been a colourful one - and I wouldn't change a thing.”
I came to tattooing through art - years of costume design, graphic design, and fine art practice. That background gave me an obsessive eye for detail and a deep respect for the creative process.
Today I work from God Made Ink Studio in Black Rock, Melbourne Bayside, where I specialise in fine line, script, florals, and micro-realism. I love making custom pieces - designed with you, for you.
The Story
A little more about me
The Journey
From stage to skin
Before I picked up a tattoo machine, I graduated as a theatrical costume designer, spent years as a graphic designer, and worked as a full-time fine artist. Each of those chapters shaped my eye for detail and my deep love for the creative process - and I carry all of them into every piece I tattoo today.
The Craft
Delicate, detailed, precise
I specialise in fine line work - especially script, florals and micro realism. Whether it's a intricate portrait, elegant botanical lines, or a meaningful word in a beautifully chosen typeface, I love the patience and precision this craft demands. Every needle stroke is intentional.
My Inspiration
My Rocketgirl
When I'm not in the studio, I'm a mum to my beautiful and endlessly curious daughter - my Rocketgirl. She reminds me every single day to stay wonderstruck by the world. She's the reason behind the name, and behind a lot of the joy I bring to work.
The Community
Your stories matter
Most of my clients are women, and I'm proud to create a space where everyone feels genuinely comfortable and heard. I've had the honour of tattooing an 80-years-young client for her very first piece - a memory I'll always treasure. My clients often become my friends, and I truly love hearing all your life updates. Your ink is more than art - it's a piece of your story.
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Come say hi
I live and work in the beautiful Bayside area of Melbourne. If you've been thinking about getting a tattoo for a while - come and say hi.
I'd love to welcome you to our stunning studio in Black Rock and create something meaningful together.
God Made Ink Studio · 594 Balcombe Rd, Black Rock VIC 3193