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Ornament calf piece done by Sam, This was completed over a day session on a very tough client who also ran the marathon ...
14/08/2026

Ornament calf piece done by Sam,

This was completed over a day session on a very tough client who also ran the marathon the day before!!! Legend 💕💕
We love how nicely this fits the shape of her leg! 😍

Sam is taking bookings from November onwards, tonnes of pre drawn artwork ready to be tattooed or custom work always welcome!!

Let’s do something cool for summer đŸ”„đŸ”„

https://www.instagram.com/elvardotattoo.carter?igsh=YnJ1YXdmemlhdXJs&igsi=YnJ1YXdmemlhdXJs

Skull and lantern piece by Zac! Completed over 2 days 🙂!Zacs really enjoying working on the darker, heavier realism piec...
10/08/2026

Skull and lantern piece by Zac!
Completed over 2 days 🙂!

Zacs really enjoying working on the darker, heavier realism pieces at moment. And has some great ideas for pieces he would like to do! â€ïžâ€đŸ”„â€ïžâ€đŸ”„

Custom work, flash, pre drawn work! We’re happy doing it all.

https://www.instagram.com/bridgyism?igsh=MzhxZHFjOWdyeXcy

A few snaps of everyone doing what we love. đŸ€ŽTattooing has always been a privilege, and it’s something we never take for...
30/07/2026

A few snaps of everyone doing what we love. đŸ€Ž

Tattooing has always been a privilege, and it’s something we never take for granted.

For most people, tattoos are a luxury. When life gets busy and the cost of living keeps climbing, they’re often one of the first things pushed down the priority list.
We know so many people are simply doing their best right now, and the fact that so many of you still choose to invest in artwork that you’ll wear for life means more to us than you’ll ever know.

We see the effort behind every appointment.
The money you’ve carefully put aside, the annual leave you’ve booked, the babysitters you’ve organised, the early school pick-ups, the Marketplace hustles, cheeky sick days, the little sacrifices made so you can continue collecting tattoos and supporting artists.

It’s never “just a tattoo.”

Every consultation, every booking, every email, every message, every like, share and comment helps keep our little studio doing what we love. Every bit of support allows us to continue creating, and that’s something we’re incredibly grateful for.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for continuing to choose us. Thank you for trusting us with your stories, your ideas and your skin. Thank you for making us part of your journey.

We genuinely appreciate every single one of you, and we hope you know that none of it ever goes unnoticed. ❀

Some super delicate pieces by brae. Braedan does a lot of fine work as well as his signature bold  traditional style. Be...
29/07/2026

Some super delicate pieces by brae.
Braedan does a lot of fine work as well as his signature bold traditional style.

Being able to adapt across various styles is something we enjoy doing at the studio,
Keeps our days interesting, plus our clients are extra cool! 💕💕

Braedan has bookings available now,
Walk in’s always welcome, late nights on request .

https://www.instagram.com/__braedan?igsh=NjhybTBudjc5MGcx

🌾 Florals
 they’re popular for a reason.Honestly, we don’t think they’ll ever go out of style.Every artist here at El Va...
24/07/2026

🌾 Florals
 they’re popular for a reason.

Honestly, we don’t think they’ll ever go out of style.

Every artist here at El Vardo loves tattooing flowers. They’re one of those rare subjects that can be completely transformed to suit both the artist’s style of drawing and tattooing, and the client’s vision.

Want something bold and solid? Easy.
Soft black and grey? Love it.
Fine line? Absolutely.
Illustrative? Realism? Traditional? Bring it on đŸ”„

The possibilities are pretty much endless.

Florals are also the unsung heroes of tattooing. They’re amazing for cover-ups, perfect for filling awkward gaps, and because they’re organic, they flow beautifully with the body instead of fighting against it.

Here’s a few floral pieces by our talented artist Zac. 🌿

https://www.instagram.com/bridgyism?igsh=MXRwMTMwbm83aTNicA==

So if you’ve been collecting Pinterest boards for the last three years, have screenshots hidden in your camera roll, or you’ve just been waiting for the right artist
 this is your sign.

If you’re into florals, we’ve got you covered. đŸŒŒ

Reminder! 📣Our good mate Ethan is back with us one week every month, and we couldn’t be happier to have him.When he’s no...
23/07/2026

Reminder! 📣

Our good mate Ethan is back with us one week every month, and we couldn’t be happier to have him.

When he’s not at El Vardo, Ethan runs his own studio in Auckland, where he’s consistently booked well in advance. As well as traveling back and forth from Shanghai and Japan.
We’re incredibly lucky that he makes the trip to Hawke’s Bay each month to tattoo our local clients, as well as people who travel from all over the lower North Island to get tattooed by him.

Over the past year, Ethan has completed some incredible work here, from full sleeves and leg projects to large back pieces. His traditional style is timeless, bold, and built to last.

Thinking of something smaller? Ethan also has an awesome collection of traditional flash ready to go, making him a great option whether you’re planning a major project or just adding another quality tattoo to your collection.

If you’ve been looking for classic traditional tattooing that will look just as good decades from now, Ethan is your guy.

Get in touch to secure a spot during his next Hawke’s Bay visit!

https://www.instagram.com/jztattoo_ethan?igsh=YTQ1eHR2ajdlcTY3

Every tattoo artist dreams of getting that email
“Hey, I’ve got an idea for a full backpiece. Here’s an awesome referenc...
20/07/2026

Every tattoo artist dreams of getting that email


“Hey, I’ve got an idea for a full backpiece. Here’s an awesome reference. I trust your artistic vision completely.”

Honestly
 we were half convinced Logan was an AI bot sent to prank us. 😂 It just sounded too perfect.

Turns out he was very real.

He committed to the project, showed up ready for the long sessions, sat like a champ, and trusted Tread to bring it all to life. The result? An absolutely beautiful backpiece that we all love!

Huge thanks, Logan. Clients like you make projects like this possible, and we appreciate the trust you placed in Tread from day one. An absolute legend!!

If you’ve been dreaming about a large-scale projects, a backpiece, bodysuit possibly, Tread would love to create it with you. Big and small ideas are always welcome.

https://www.instagram.com/__treadwell?igsh=MXNxMG5scHZ6cDNhdw==

Our other amazing guest artist! Rios! 💕 So lucky to have 2 amazing artists next week Here just for 2 days 14th 15th
10/07/2026

Our other amazing guest artist! Rios! 💕
So lucky to have 2 amazing artists next week

Here just for 2 days 14th 15th

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8a Husheer Place Onekawa
Onekawa
4110

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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