Tattoo - Barber - Laser Tattoo Removal
164 Wood St, Mackay
Katie Fox
Tattoo Artist & Owner of Gold Empire Tattoo Barber
REALISM - DARK REALISM - PORTAITS
-CHICANO - COLOUR REALISM - SCRIPT
Katie Fox is the first female to open a Tattoo Studio in Mackay with the added title of opening the first Tattoo shop that also houses a Barber Shop, located in the very unique one stop shop.
Katie specialises in black & grey realism tattoos and portraits but loves a challenge in any form. Katie can also do colour in all forms. She also loves do custom script.
An award winning tattoo artist, she has been involved in the tattoo industry for over a decade. It all began with her apprenticeship in early 2007 and was cemented with its successful completion at the beginning of 2011.
Katie has gone on to become the only tattoo artist in the Mackay region to master the art of colour portraits, a self taught ability she worked hard to achieve. Katie is also a tattoo artist capable of complex cover up's, freehand work and all tattoo styles.
Katie is very grateful to everyone who has helped and supported her over the past decade, so if you aren't already apart of it come and join the Gold Empire Tattoo Barber family now!
Licnece no. 3947842
Tyrone 'TYPAN' Sutton
Senior Tattoo Artist
'Katies Second In Charge'
- ALL STYLES -
But Focusing on Colour Realism , Realism, Anime
or any style your heart desires he can nail.
Tyrone completed his apprenticeship under Katie and has been tattooing for just over 4yrs. He's now taken over as the shop 2IC.
He's a born and bred Mackay man who loves taking on a challenge from anything artwork to renovating his house or building his Landcruiser.
Come challenge him with your ideas and get some ink off this talented young lad.
Giorgia Mae
Senior Tattoo Artist
NEO JAPANESE - NEO TRADITIONAL
Also Capable of All Styles
Giorgia has had quite the adventurous career. She has featured in tattoo TV shows in Australia and America and traveled the world tattooing. With over 10yrs experience in the industry she has the knowledge and skill to get you the best result possible on your tattoo journey.
She fell in love with Our Gold Empire and decided to move here to work full time. Come meet her and book in if you want beautiful tattoos and lots of laughs !
Matt Comben
Senior Tattoo Artist
NEO TRADITIONAL - JAPANESE - SCRIPT
Also capable of all styles
Matt has been tattooing for just over 4 yrs. Born and raised on the Gold Coast. Matt is a happy go lucky good dude who love riding motorcycles and the outdoors.
Moving up with his partner Giorgia he's ready to meet you and mark you.
PABZ
Senior Tattoo Artist
- FINE LINE LORD -
ALSO CAPABLE IN ALL STYLES
PABZ is our resident FIFO tattooer, working 2 weeks on 2 weeks off . Flying in from the beautiful Cairns.
Pabz has over 6 yrs experience in the tattoo industry and lives quite the worldly life. Beginning his apprenticeship in Europe and growing up travelling the world...the man has some stories !
He specialises in fine line but also does beautiful realism and script.
Valter
Senior Tattoo Artist
PIERCER
- ALL STYLES -
Valter has been tattooing fro 23 years! He's a Brazilian who moved to Australia many yrs ago. Then has lived a pretty cool life. A Band he was in back in Europe were once the supporting act for Sepultura at a live show!
So as you can tell he loves music, beer and BBQ.
Valter enjoys tattooing black work , trad and practically everything.
Come say hi and get some ink off Pappa Gorilla!
VALT
Sarah Schofield
Apprentice Tattooer
LEARNING ALL STYLES
Sarah has been with us for a bit over 2 yrs. Her favourite thing to tattoo is colour pieces especially NEO Trad, fine line and basically anything. She over half way through her apprenticeship but is already pumping out beautiful little pieces that match or bypass a lot of tradies!
Sarah is a super sweet beautiful girl who loves the outdoors and gym. If your a super nervous person she's the perfect artist for you with her soft kind nature.
