Lee Gutzewitz Lee Gutzewitz

Moved to Queenstown

After three years of working in Christchurch, I was ready to say goodbye to Otautahi tattoo and venture out on my own. I am so grateful for everything I learned at OT, Brad gave me a chance and I hit the ground running. He and the crew have always been so supportive in my growth not only in tattooing but as a person as well. I can’t even start to express my gratitude and they will forever be my tattoo family.

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Queenstown has always been my home. I was born in the heart of Queenstown and raised on the property my family settled on in 1911. From a young age my brother and I were always taught to cherish what we had, and growing up I had always seen and wanted to share the beauty I saw around me - which of course led me to a love of art.

I had the opportunity to guest spot a couple of times previously at Blackleaf Tattoo in Country Lane, Frankton. It is a sweet, quiet little place that is very private, and yet still surrounded by bustling small businesses - most of which dabble in artistic products or classes.

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I am happy to announce that I will be working at Blackleaf tattoo from March 2025! Feel free to message me or even pop in for a chat 10am-4pm (most days).

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