Fremantle · Western Australia — Black & Grey Realism
Tattoo artist. Over 25 years and 18 countries of black & grey realism — now resident at Elysian Tattoo Co in Fremantle. All styles welcome.
Booking: @krisbarnastattoo · sorry.mama.fremantle@gmail.com
Black & grey realism — lion shoulder piece
The artist
Kris Barnas is a Perth-based tattoo artist specialising in black & grey realism — a craft he has refined over more than 25 years across 18 countries. He is a resident artist at Elysian Tattoo Co in Fremantle.
In 2015, Kris set the Guinness World Record for the longest tattoo session, tattooing for 56 hours and 30 minutes straight at Modern Ink, Fremantle — completing 11 tattoos and raising money for charity CanTeen along the way.
“Over 25 years and 18 countries of black and grey realism.”
His book is open to all styles of tattooing — from large-scale realism sleeves to smaller custom pieces. Appointments are by DM or email.
Kris at work in the studio
Selected work
A few recent works — from large realism to custom blackwork. For the full portfolio, see @krisbarnastattoo on Instagram.






Work shown from the artist's public portfolio. Pieces vary — bring your own idea for a custom design.
Booking
Two ways in. Send your idea, rough size and placement — Kris will take it from there.
Message Kris directly on Instagram with your tattoo idea.
Prefer email? Send your idea, size and placement here.
Bookings are by appointment — the studio works one client at a time, so reach out ahead to lock in your session.
Visit
Kris Barnas Tattoo
Unit 40/27 William St
Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
Resident artist at Elysian Tattoo Co
| Monday | 10:30am – 7pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30am – 7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am – 7pm |
| Thursday | 10:30am – 7pm |
| Friday | 10:30am – 7pm |
| Saturday | 10:30am – 7pm |
| Sunday | 10:30am – 7pm |
Hours via aussietattooshops directory.