Professional Tattoo Artist Since 2002

The cost of your tattoo is up to you. If you see a tattoo on Instagram, or some other site, and use that as reference in asking "how much for this" keep in mind that many of us artists ALSO follow those world famous artists... so we know that its common for customers to bring in a picture of a $10,000 tattoo done by a world famous artist... and then we as artists are often told "you're taxing" when we tell the customer.... "that's probably about a $5000 tattoo or so" because even at non famous, regular hourly rates, it takes a long time to create HIGH QUALITY... but ANYONE with couple years of experience who cares can handle the current linework trends... the difference  between a quality artist and someone who doesn't care, is that a quality artist will explain the benefits of shading or color over time opposed to leaving your tattoo as just linework.... which no matter how clean that is today... in 10 years they ALL look like "prison-tatts"

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But it is not my job to judge or discriminate against anyone or their tattoo preferences. My job is only to do a great job at whatever it is YOU want to live with forever. So even when it comes to the current linework trends that I know can look better with shading in time, I still work with what the customer wants on them... and put 100% even into the trends that many other artists refuse... I will however attempt to educate you on your decision so you know what to expect, and how to "fix" it later as time works against tattoo trends. 

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AVERAGE TIMEFRAMES

CURRENT STARTING PRICES (this price list is for current rates in shops, convention rates may be higher due to traveling expenses)

STARTING PRICE/MINIMUM

$100

The shop does have a $100 minimum for tattoos on the arms or legs.

My personal minimum for hands/feet/chest/back is $120

Ribs/Stomach/Neck/Face minimum is $150

Ass or private area minimum is $200

 

below are the average starting prices for larger designs.

 

FULL SLEEVES/BACKS

$2000+

Probably the #1 question we get, but sleeve prices depend on the detail and color in them, so that's up to you. The most basic blackout sleeves still usually take at least 2 full days work, the best ones take several. Most full color sleeves take me a minimum of 4 full day sessions, and that is with little to no actual detail in design, just blending colors. The more time we spend in a tattoo, the better it can become. But I like for people to realistically assume that a sleeve will cost roughly a minimum of $2000 for even just a single solid color basic sleeve... same goes for a full back. If you want  ANY details and cool designs, expect your sleeve to start more around $3500... if you want something that people look at and go "OH MY GOD, that's the coolest fucking sleeve I have ever seen, who did that?" I would expect a minimum starting range of $5000. Again... the cost of your tattoo is ALWAYS up to you. Just like everything else in life. If you want someone to spend more time working on the art, to make it look as cool as possible, then you alone restrict how cool your tattoo can be by how much you are willing to invest in it. 

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PORTRAITS

$400+ (micro portraits start at $250)

Black and grey portraits are usually done in one session, and start at $400. The smallest I do a portrait still usually takes me about 2.5 hrs. Color portraits tend to take at least 2 half day sessions or one full day, sometimes more depending on size and detail. With color portraits swelling can become a factor in certain areas and customers, making 2 sessions a better option than one longer session. Its not about you being tough, your skin doesn't give a shit about your ego.

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HALF DAY SESSIONS

$500*-$600

Whenever I am tattooing I charge hourly, for EVERYTHING.... BUT, if you are getting something *pop culture* and give me creative freedom I will give you a $100 break on each half day session... This usually works out to save hundreds of dollars sometimes in the long run. I get quite a bit done in a half a day and advise starting large scale pieces with a half day before attempting a full day. Long sittings can be difficult to sit through, so I always prefer a half day session with new clients before attempting a full day.

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FULL DAY SITTINGS

$1000*-$1200

Not everyone can sit for a whole day... but for those who can, you save the most. if you are getting some pop culture. This is not a "tap out session" and is only for working on large scale pieces with multiple sessions. Non pop culture pieces will be the regular hourly rate listed above.

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DEPOSITS

$100+

The shop does have a $100 standard deposit, however on full sleeves or full backs I tend do a $250 deposit if we are fully drawing the whole sleeve in advance, which comes off the last session of the tattoo. If we are piecing it together without a full sleeve drawing in advance, I stick to a standard deposit for each session.