A improvement software has been lodged with the Tweed Shire Council for a brand new tattoo studio within the township of Burringbar.
The artist behind the potential studio, Ben Milliken, mentioned he plans to make the store extra centered on the artwork than the tattooing, in addition to assist change the stigma round tattooists.
“The tattoo business is rather a lot completely different than what it was once,” Mr Milliken mentioned.
“Everybody requires a licence, there are thorough background and legal checks.
“It’s extra concerning the artwork moderately than the angle.”
Tattoo art work by Ben Milliken.
It’s what he plans to deliver to Burringbar if the event and lease on the constructing are accredited.
“It’s going to be extra of a gallery and an artwork gallery than a tattoo studio,” he mentioned.
“Not a lot your common tattoo studio – one thing a bit classier.”
Artwork piece by Ben Milliken.
The selection of Burringbar was not for the dimensions of the city, however for it’s location between many different cities together with Byron Bay, Pottsville and Tweed Heads.
Mr Milliken at the moment operates on a non-public and by appointment with some walk-ins which is how he plans to proceed to function.
Ben Milliken tattoos in each type.
His art work covers each type moderately than specialising in a single and has even attracted some massive names – nevertheless he saved tight lipped about who.
“I don’t actually care who it’s, everybody will get handled the identical,” he mentioned.
“To the primary timer to the individual utterly lined.
“All of them get handled with respect.
Tattoo art work by Ben Milliken.
“It’s an enormous deal – they’re redefining themselves once they get tattoo, you’ve obtained to respect the explanations.”
He mentioned he wasn’t aiming for this to be an enormous fashionable, modern studio.
“I simply need a spot I can do my artwork and folks can come and be comfy,” he mentioned.
Ben Milliken hopes to open a studio centered on artwork.
If the lease and DA are accredited the studio will likely be positioned on the Broadway Outlets in Burringbar.
The applying is on show till April 21 for residents to have their say on the Tweed Shire Council web site.
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