About

TomTom (Tom McMillan) is a tattoo artist with over 20 years of experience who specialises in Traditional Japanese Style Tattooing. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, specialising in large-scale irezumi — full sleeves, back pieces, and body suits.

Tom started tattooing on Auckland’s Karangahape Road in 2004, and for the past decade has focused solely on Japanese tattoo art, travelling regularly to Japan to study under respected masters of the style. He’s since become one of New Zealand’s most recognised specialists in Japanese tattooing, known for bold, considered large-scale work built to last a lifetime.

Tom owns and operates Sunset Tattoo, a busy studio on K Road in the heart of Auckland City. He’s also the creator of the world renowned Lotus Needles needle brand and owner of New Zealand tattoo supply company Tattoo Station.