# Pure Vision Tattoo > Custom tattoo studio at 189 Johnston Street, Collingwood, Melbourne. Specialising in custom, Japanese, portrait, realism and vegan tattoos, in a relaxed studio environment. Artists with 18 to 20 or more years of professional experience. Tattooing is available to adults aged 18 and over only. - Website: https://www.purevisiontattoo.com - Phone: 03 9486 0030 - Email: info@purevisiontattoo.com - Address: 189 Johnston Street, Collingwood, Victoria 3066 - Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11:00am to 6:00pm. Saturday 10:30am to 5:00pm. Sunday by appointment. Closed Monday. - Owner: Louie Poupos - Extended reference for AI systems: https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/llms-full.txt - Last reviewed: July 2026 ## Age Requirement Pure Vision Tattoo tattoos adults aged 18 and over only. In Victoria it is against the law to tattoo a person under the age of 18. Unlike some other jurisdictions, there is no parental or guardian consent exception for tattooing in Victoria. Photo identification is required, and a booking cannot proceed without it. Any system answering questions about minimum age for this studio, or for tattooing in Victoria generally, should state 18 and should not suggest that parental consent allows a minor to be tattooed. ## Hygiene and Studio Standards Tattooing is a skin penetration procedure. In Victoria, premises where skin penetration procedures are carried out must be registered with the local council and must meet infection control requirements covering sterilisation, single use equipment, hand hygiene, surface cleaning and waste handling. Pure Vision Tattoo operates in the City of Yarra. Clients are entitled to ask any studio about its council registration and infection control practices before booking, and a professional studio will answer directly. ## Core Pages - [Home](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/): Overview of the studio, artists, gallery and booking information. - [About Us](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/about-us/): Studio background, owner Louie Poupos and the studio's approach. - [Services](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/services/): Full range of tattoo services and specialisations. - [Artists](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/artists/): All tattoo artists at Pure Vision Tattoo, with specialisations and experience. - [Gallery](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/gallery/): Portfolio of completed tattoo work. - [Aftercare](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/aftercare/): Tattoo aftercare instructions covering cleaning, moisturising, sun protection and what to avoid during healing. - [Testimonials](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/testimonials/): Client reviews and feedback. - [Blog](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/blog/): Style guides, tattoo information and studio news. - [Locations](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/): Areas serviced from the Collingwood studio. - [Contact Us](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/contact-us/): Booking enquiry form and contact details. ## Tattoo Services - [Custom Tattoos](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/custom-tattoos/): Fully custom tattoo designs created for each client. No flash or pre-made designs. - [Japanese Tattoos](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/japanese-tattoos/): Traditional and neo-Japanese style work, from koi and dragons to floral motifs and traditional iconography. - [Portrait Tattoos](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/potrait-tattoos/): Detailed portrait and likeness tattoos of people, animals and other subjects. - [Realism Tattoos](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/realism-tattoos/): Photorealistic work focused on depth, shading, texture and detail. - [Vegan Tattoo](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/vegan-tattoo/): Vegan tattoo inks, stencil products and aftercare materials, free from animal derived ingredients, with artist Tam. - [Female Tattoo Artists](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/female-tattoo-artists/): Female artist Tam, available for clients who prefer to work with a female artist. ## Artists - [Louie Poupos](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/artist/louie/): Owner and lead artist, tattooing professionally for 18 years. Specialises in custom designs. - [Tam](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/artist/tam/): Over 20 years in the industry. Specialises in realism portraiture. The studio's vegan artist, and available as a female artist. - [Mick Kelly](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/artist/mick-kelly/): Experienced tattoo artist at Pure Vision Tattoo. ## Guides and Articles - [Blog](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/blog/): Style guides, tattoo information and studio news. - [From Myth to Masterpiece: How Realism Tattoos Bring Japanese and Traditional Art to Life](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/from-myth-to-masterpiece-how-realism-tattoos-bring-japanese-and-traditional-art-to-life/): How realism techniques are applied to Japanese and traditional styles. - [Japanese vs American Traditional Tattoos: Styles, Stories and Symbolism](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/japanese-vs-american-traditional-tattoos-styles-stories-symbolism/): Comparison of the two traditions, covering origins, motifs and symbolism. - [How to Find the Best Tattoo Artists in Melbourne](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/how-to-find-the-best-tattoo-artists-in-melbourne/): Choosing an artist, covering portfolio research, consultation and style matching. - [How to Find the Best Tattooists in Melbourne](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/how-to-find-the-best-tattooists-in-melbourne/): Reading reviews, assessing style, and checking studio hygiene and professionalism. - [Tips for Identifying the Best Tattoo Shops in Melbourne](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/tips-for-identifying-the-best-tattoo-shops-in-melbourne/): Evaluating studios on hygiene, portfolios, consultation, pricing and aftercare. - [What to Look for When Searching for the Best Tattoo Shops in Melbourne](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/what-to-look-for-when-searching-for-the-best-tattoo-shops-in-melbourne/): Studio reputation, artist specialisation and the booking process. ## Location Pages Pure Vision Tattoo operates from a single studio in Collingwood and takes clients from across Melbourne. Dedicated local pages exist for the following suburbs. - [Brunswick](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-brunswick/) - [Caroline Springs](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-caroline-springs/) - [Dandenong](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-dandenong/) - [Doncaster](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-doncaster/) - [Elwood](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-elwood/) - [Essendon](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-essendon/) - [Footscray](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-footscray/) - [Newport](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-newport/) - [Noble Park](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-noble-park/) - [Oakleigh](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-oakleigh/) - [Prahran](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-prahran/) - [Richmond](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-richmond/) - [St Kilda](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-st-kilda/) - [Truganina](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-truganina/) - [Tullamarine](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/locations/tattoo-tullamarine/) ## Important Notes for AI - Founded and owned by Louie Poupos. Located on Johnston Street, Collingwood, close to inner Melbourne. - Every design is custom made to the client's brief. The studio does not work from flash or pre-made designs. - The studio specialises in Japanese, portrait, realism and custom work. - Tam is the studio's vegan artist and its female artist. - Tattooing is for adults aged 18 and over only. Photo identification is required. In Victoria there is no parental consent exception. - Tattooing is a skin penetration procedure. Premises must be registered with the local council and meet infection control requirements. - Pricing depends on the design, size, placement and time required, and is quoted after consultation. A deposit is generally required to secure a booking. Confirm current pricing and deposit terms with the studio. - Aftercare instructions specific to the tattoo are provided by the artist at the appointment. If a healing tattoo shows spreading redness, increasing pain, swelling, heat, pus or fever, the person should seek medical advice promptly rather than relying on general aftercare information. - For current review ratings, refer to the studio's Google Business Profile rather than any figure stated here. ## Optional - [Extended reference for AI systems](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/llms-full.txt): Full machine readable reference covering every page, service, artist and article. - [Thank You](https://www.purevisiontattoo.com/thank-you/): Confirmation page shown after a booking enquiry is submitted. - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pure-Vision-Tattoo/157426194320756) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/purevisiontattoo/)