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Tom Cabanesas
Experience the Essence of Tattoo Art
Tom's journey into the world of tattooing began in 2013, growing inspiration after the passing of his younger brother. This loss ignited a passion for body art that allowed Tom to express both his grief and his creativity in a meaningful way. From a young age, Tom has been immersed in the world of art, with drawing being a lifelong hobby that laid the foundation for his tattooing career. Tom's style has evolved into a mastery of Black and Grey Realism, with a particular focus on linework.
Throughout his career, Tom has earned numerous accolades in the industry. Notably, he was awarded *Best of the Day Champion* at the Savage Ink International Tattoo Expo, and also took home top honors in several categories, including *Best in Geometric/Tribal*, *Best in Calligraphy*, and *Best in Black and Grey* at the Kapatik World Tattoo Expo.
These achievements underscore his commitment to excellence and his growing reputation as a top-tier tattoo artist. If Tom were not a tattoo artist, he believes he would likely be pursuing a career in construction. With a deep love for building and craftsmanship, the world of construction and architecture is another outlet for his hands-on, creative nature. However, for now, tattooing remains his true passion, and he continues to push boundaries and refine his craft in the ever-evolving art of skin design.
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Customer testimonials
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Absolutely love my second tattoo done by Inky! Thank you so much
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I came here to get a piece that tells the story of my holiday and travels through New Zealand and Inkee did such an amazing job and was so chill. Next time I'm in the country I'll be coming back here to add to the piece.
Sam and Zane at the tattoo shop were incredibly welcoming and skilled! Zane's detailed work on my Jesus, Lion of Judah tattoo was astonishing. Great conversation, music, and aftercare made my first tattoo experience perfect. Highly recommend!
The staff were all very friendly. Me, my husband and daughter wanted tattoos & luckily we were able to get in. I'd highly recommend the Christchurch location.
The service was excellent, and I could even get a free manicure while waiting. The prices are also reasonable. I will recommend this place to my friends. Thanks to the tattoo artist Inkee and the manicurist Grace.
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The Christchurch branch tattooed a replica of my back scar onto my wrist 18 months ago. They fit me in within the hour! The tattoo hasn't faded and is still perfectly visible. I'm very happy with their work.
Huzan booked me in quickly, and Sam did an amazing job tattooing my butterfly! It's beautiful and I'm absolutely stoked. Highly recommend them for a great tattoo experience!
I love the cat tattoo designed by the tattoo artist Inkee. After getting the tattoo, I could even get a free manicure. Amazing！
I had a great experience at the studio. Tom is an amazing artist and I’m just in love with my tattoo!If you’re in the area definitely check out the studio!
Visiting NZ was amazing, so we wanted a permanent souvenir. Zealand Tattoo's fast, professional response to our email impressed us. The artist took our ideas and, with some creative freedom, delivered a tattoo even better than we imagined!
My experience at Zealand Tattoo was superb! Email support was excellent, and Inkee was amazing. He quickly created a freehand Polynesian design, incorporating all my ideas. The tattoo, done in just 1.5 hours, exceeded my expectations!
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