S.Yinkspire is a one-chair custom tattoo studio in Hallam, South East Melbourne, built around realism. Every piece starts with a conversation about what it means to you, then it is drawn for you, not pulled off a flash sheet. Realism and portrait work is the speciality and the bulk of what the studio does, with a genuine supporting range across fine line, Japanese, script, traditional and cover-up work when your idea calls for it.







4.9/5 on 21 Google reviews

Single-use needles, autoclave sterilised

Hallam, serving Casey and Greater Dandenong

Most studios run on volume: a pre-drawn sheet on the wall and an artist who is one of six. S.Yinkspire is built the other way around. You work with Shavali from the first message to the final aftercare check. Your brief is listened to carefully, the design is refined until it feels right, and the whole session is kept calm and professional. That focus is why the reviews read the way they do.


Realism is the flagship and the main event: lifelike, story-led portraits and pieces built to age well, where most of Shavali’s time and best work goes. When your idea genuinely calls for a different look, the studio also works across fine line, Japanese, script, traditional and cover-up work, so one artist still sees the whole piece through.
Single-use needles and hospital-grade autoclave sterilisation are the baseline, not a feature. Pricing starts from $150 and is shaped by the size, style, placement, detail and time your piece needs, always made clear up front. Hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, 7 days a week, and every step is explained before it happens: quote, deposit, design preview, day of, aftercare. You always know what is next.






The studio is at 52 Spring Square, Hallam, an easy drive from Narre Warren, Berwick, Dandenong, Endeavour Hills and Cranbourne. Walk-ins are welcome when the chair is free for small pieces, and larger custom work is booked in.


4.9/5 on Google
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anakin bautistaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Very good service. Very gentle and the quality is amazing, very friendly service and all over a good experience.Posted on Google![]()
EMJMTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The 'S.Yinkspire' space is clean & calm, and I highly recommend Shavali's great service. He was patient whilst collaborating on the design with me, had great artistic suggestions, and as a result my new ink is better than I had envisaged. I already went back and got a second new piece done, with his & my plans to upgrade & enhance an old one in the works. This artist clearly takes pride in his work.Posted on Google![]()
GABRIEL ANDREWSTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Got my first tattoo done here and I'm absolutely amazed it was a Chicano style tattoo and it was a great experience would definitely recommend to anyone that wants a tattoo but are to scared to trust🙏🏼Posted on Google![]()
Janine MulvaneyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great experience, clean, friendly and great tattoo, will be back, thanksPosted on Google![]()
Barb WoodfieldTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Shavali is a wonderful artist and made my first ink a relaxing and positive experience. Definitely recommendPosted on Google![]()
Angie MirraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Beautiful tattoos. Couldn’t be happier. Definitely recommend and be backPosted on Google![]()
Pierre FouretTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Really fast and the result is amazing if you have a tatoo to do in Melbourne go for it here !!Posted on Google![]()
Karanveer SinghTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Excellent work, great attention to detail, and a very professional attitude. Thank you for the fantastic experience!”Posted on Google![]()
Connor BairdTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Shavali is a great artist and a great likening general. I would highly recommend him to anyone. His work is top notch.
S.Yinkspire is at 52 Spring Square, Hallam VIC 3803, in South East Melbourne. The studio serves Hallam, Narre Warren, Berwick, Dandenong, Endeavour Hills and Cranbourne.