MAVERICK REEVE

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MODERN JAPANESE TATTOOING

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

Hi, I’m Ryan and I started tattooing in Melbourne late 2007. Since relocating in 2013 to Progression Tattoo in Adelaide, I’ve had a strong focus on modern Japanese designs that blend tradition with a bold style.
My love for floral and pattern work turns each tattoo into a unique design, creating custom work for my clients.
I also have a strong background in lettering tattoos and am able to cater to most styles big or small.
If you want to transform your ideas into something special, come and join me for a great tattoo experience.
Let’s work together to make your vision unforgettable!

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View fullsize Some still shots of Damon’s neck and throat. Done at @progressiontattoo Maverickreevetattoo@outlook.com
View fullsize Side finished for Brad after a few small touch ups. 98% healed. Thanks for the trust and your strength mate! Done @progressiontattoo . Books always open. Email, DM, or use my contact form to get in touch.
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View fullsize Completed sleeve for Jasmine. For enquires, get in touch via form, DM or Email. Done at @progressiontattoo
View fullsize —2025– Now taking booking for February onwards. Stoked to be back at work and ready to take on new projects for the year. Please feel free to get in touch with me, via form, email or DM and we can make it happen for you! All sizes welco

client reviews.

  • Absolutely LOVE progression tattoo! I travel to and from Sydney and always look forward to when I get to come back! Complete sleeve and few sessions into my full back piece with Ryan and can say he’s an absolute wizard! All my ideas come to life and always surpass my expectations. Each and every time I’m there, the team are all so welcoming and accommodating. Love the team and love the vibes!

    Tony Dahn

  • Clean, friendly, professional and highly talented. Ryan has been awesome and very accommodating - both re design and booking times. So pleased with my half sleeve and booked in for another. If you want any tat but especially Japanese style, look no further than Progression. Highly recommended!

    Adrian Van Nunen

  • Just finished a very large back/side piece with Ryan that has taken us a few years to get through and I'm in love with it. His work is beautiful and I get so many comments on how well its done. The whole studio is bright and friendly and everyone makes you feel super welcome and comfortable. Love coming here and will definitely be back. Thank you so much!

    Rachel McBryde

  • The team at Progression are so welcoming and fun to work with. Ryan did my first tattoo and was a pleasure to work with, always making sure I was comfortable and happy to chat along the way. The studio is a beautiful space with a great atmosphere and talented artists to boot.

    Gabriela Urban

  • Ryan is an absolutely amazing person, tattoo artist, and makes any experience in the shop one to remember. I travelled from Melbourne just to come and see him! He is kind, sweet and empathetic. AND his artwork is truly incredible. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for a tattoo they are in love with forever.

    Sarah Macdonald

  • I recently visited progression tattoo studio and I was blown away by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. Matt and Ryan are incredibly friendly and took the time to understand my design ideas. Their care and attention to detail made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire tattooing process. I highly recommend this studio to anyone looking for a positive and personalized tattoo experience. I look forward to returning for years to come.

    Sage Krollig

  • This is the most welcoming and inclusive tattoo studio I have ever been to! As a woman I feel completely safe and respected 💖 I get tattooed by Ryan and he's always down for a lovely chat and will go above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable. Aside from that, the quality of the artists' work is really top notch. They'll accommodate both big pieces and smaller work. If it's your first time getting a tattoo and you're a bit nervous this would be the perfect atmosphere to be in.

    Mimi

  • Always a great place to get tattooed! Absolutely love my tattoo, it was the first session (on this tattoo) with Ryan, and he did an amazing job as usual! Can’t wait to get it finished, but as it is, it still looks fab. All the staff are great, hilarious listening to the tattoo banter.

    Karen Smith

  • Have been getting tattooed here since 2016 & again today, I can’t speak highly enough about the studio & all who work there, they go above & beyond in all areas every time, if you want killer ink, this is the crew you want to go with. I recommend them at least a couple of times a week to everyone I know looking for ink & to anyone else who asks me where l have mine done….. PROGRESSION ROCKS! Thanks again Ryan

    Troy Walker

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