The Illustrated Man

Libby designed the most amazing piece for me that was so special and personal to me in such a difficult time in my life. The compassion, empathy and all over kindness she had for me whilst performing her craft will forever be what I think of when I look at my tattoo. I highly recommend Libby if you're looking for not only a perfect tattoo but a perfect experience too.

Libby is the tattoo kween. The best artist in Sydney when I met her and having multiple prior tatttoos I knew I had found the one chick to do the rest. Great chat, no stress and killer dress style you will be in the right hands with Libby. I Have her booked In for regular tattoos on a fortnightly basis. she’s best and being in a creative field with super high expectations i leave happy every time and book in more. She has become my mate and part time therapist. Haha couldn’t recommend this artistic legend more… all the team in the illustrated man are super happy and friendly with great banter it’s a great place. Benny

Chuck designed my very first tattoo, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The design came out exactly like the reference—precise, detailed, and beautifully done. What impressed me even more was how gentle he was throughout the process; the pain was minimal, which made the whole experience much more comfortable. He is truly a professional, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for high-quality work.

One of the worst tattoo experiences I’ve ever had. The photos speak for themselves. What I asked for and what I received are completely different. There was a serious lack of attention to detail, poor line work, and no care taken to match the reference image I provided. The ants were meant to be clean, sharp, and realistic…. instead they came out blurry, uneven, poorly shaped, and inconsistent, with proportions that are completely off. It honestly looks rushed and amateur. This is a permanent tattoo, not a sketch, and the quality I received is nowhere near what you’d expect from a professional studio, especially one in the Sydney CBD. No proper checking, no refinement, no pride in the work. What a waste of my time and my energy… & now i have to fix this… how money hungry do you think this place is? I think thats all they want. I’m genuinely disappointed and disgusted with the outcome. I now have to live with this or pay to fix it elsewhere. I would not recommend this place to anyone who cares about detail or quality. Good luck with their business, they deserve nothing

Great experience from start to finish. Libby’s work is incredible - she really listened to my ideas and brought them to life with amazing detail. Clean studio, professional service and the final tattoo looks amazing. Highly recommend!!

I visited 'The Illustrated Man' today with my daughter for her first tattoo with Juanito. He was extremely professional and respectful towards my daughter and I. Juanito and the other shop staff helped ease her nerves of a first tattoo shop experience and back piece. My ink has always been done by Juanito and it was a condition that if she was getting a tattoo she must see the only person I trust to do a clean, crisp job. It was a pleasure to be able to bring my daughter in to see him. We'll definitely be back for another one my other child for his first tattoo. Highly recommend!!!!

I was lucky to have Libby as a tattoo artist. I asked for 5 tats to be done and she smashed them all out with no issues. The skill behind each one was amazing. She’s so polite and patient and listened to everything I said. Highly recommend getting tatted by this baddie, you won’t regret!