A close, high-contrast portrait of a finished black-and-grey tattoo on skin.

Est. 2016 · Berwick, VIC

A private custom studio

Tattoos, with
intention.

01 — The studio

An independently owned private studio in Melbourne's south-east, dedicated to considered, custom tattooing.

Black Sparrow Tattoo was established in Camberwell in 2016 by proprietor and artist Christian Bulos. The studio now sits in Berwick — quiet, private, and built for focused work.

We offer custom tattoos, flash designs and cover-ups. Every piece is approached with care for craft and respect for the traditions of tattooing. Safe, clean, and fully compliant with local council and health regulations.

02 — Selected work

From the floor.

Koi sleeve
Koi sleevejapanese
Tiger & peonies
Tiger & peoniesillustrative
Snake & peony
Snake & peonyfine-line
Lavender & line portrait
Lavender & line portraitfine-line
Butterfly & blossoms
Butterfly & blossomsblack-grey
DNA, protea & music
DNA, protea & musicillustrative

03 — What we do

Custom, flash, cover-ups.

Diverse, high-quality work across styles — passionate about art, culturally respectful of tradition.

  • 01

    Custom

  • 02

    Black & Grey

  • 03

    Fine Line

  • 04

    Illustrative

  • 05

    Japanese

  • 06

    Cover-up

Portrait of Christian Bulos

04 — The artist

Christian Bulos.

Black & Grey · Fine Line · Japanese

Christian is the proprietor and resident artist at Black Sparrow Tattoo. He opened the studio in Camberwell in 2016 and now works from a private room in Berwick.

His work spans black and grey, fine line, illustrative and Japanese — custom designs developed in close collaboration with each client.

— Henri Matisse

"Creativity takes courage."

06 — Enquire

Have an idea?
Tell us about it.

Consultations are free. Share reference, size, placement and the story behind the piece — we'll match you with the right artist and a realistic timeline.