Working Within A Budget
I know times are tough, and the world is a bit crazy right now. Which is why I am absolutely willing to work within a reasonable budget. Everything listed below is what I would do under normal circumstances. However, if you think you have a unique and awesome idea, send in an inquiry and lets see what we can do. At the end of the day, I just want to tattoo cool stuff on cool people and I'd hate it if a few hundred dollars prevented that from happening.
ARM
UPPER ARM
INNER OR OUTER
Upper arms are one of the largest projects that we can comfortably complete in one session. Usually runs from the top of the shoulder down to just below the elbow. It's a very long day, but you'll leave with something epic. The inner part of the upper arm is a lot wider than you think, it takes up roughly the space that an upper arm covers, just in a different aspect ratio.
10 - 14 Hours (usually)
One Session
LEG
UPPER LEG
FRONT/BACK/OUTER/INNER
With how large these pieces end up being, there are three options do each of the 4 upper leg areas .
Option one is that we can knock it all out in one session, but be warned, its not for the faint of heart. It sucks for you, but can be done. And a few days later, (after you stop hating your life) you'll be glad you did it all in one shot.
13- 16 Hours Total (usually)
One Session
Option two is setting up a back to back set of day sessions one after the other. First day, get as much as we can done, then, the next day we finish up! It'll cost a little more, as we are adding an extra day in the schedule to complete it. But having it back to back at least allows for a break in between to rest up and tackle the last bit.
13 - 16 Hours Total (usually)
Done Over Two Sessions (Back to Back)
Option three is setting up two different sessions. Roughly 5 to 8 weeks apart. This options would essentially count as two full days in the schedule, but they will be discounted a bit since it's planned ahead. (as long as you show up for that final day!)
13 - 16 Hours Total (usually)
Done Over Two Sessions (5 - 8 Weeks Apart)
LOWER LEG
INNER OR OUTER
This is my favorite spot to tattoo on the body as well. It's one big session. Running from roughly the middle of the knee between the knee cap and the knee ditch, and then down to the ankle. An easy day for me though the session can get a bit long, and you get an awesome leg piece to take home with you!
9 - 12 Hours Total (usually)
One Session
LARGE PROJECTS
These are designs that I never really promoted before. However with the move, I am really just focusing on wanting to do cool stuff for people and maybe try working on some larger projects. So I am adding these two options at a pretty big discount. Check them out below and let's make it happen!
* HUGE DISCOUNTS ON THESE PROJECTS *
CHEST
I usually only do asymmetrical (not the same on both sides), full chest designs because being perfectly symmetrical (same on both sides) isn't my cup of tea. So it can be a design that sort of flows across your chest from one side to the other, or a front facing, centered design one with elements around it that make is asymmetrical. Also, doing a design on one side of the best is fun too! Here are the options on how to get it done!
Option one is that we can knock it all out in one shot, but be warned, its not for the faint of heart. It sucks for you, but can be done. And a few days later, (after you stop hating your life) you'll be glad you did it all in one shot.
12- 16 Hours (usually)
One Session
Option two is setting up a back to back set of day sessions one after the other. First day, get as much as we can done, then, the next day we finish up! It'll cost a little more, as we are adding an extra day in the schedule to complete it. But having it back to back at least allows for a break in between to rest up and tackle the last bit.
12 - 16 Hours (usually)
Done Over Two Sessions (Back to Back)
Option three is setting up two different sessions. Roughly 4 to 5 weeks apart. This options would essentially count as two full days in the schedule, but they will be discounted a bit since it's planned ahead. (as long as you show up for that final day!)
12 - 16 Hours (usually)
Done Over Two Sessions (Roughly 5 - 8 Weeks Apart)
BACK
One big design. One epic back piece. One hell of an adventure. I'd love to make these happen! Im offering insane deals for these as well. Now with that, there are a couple of options to get it done.
Option one is the quickest way to make it happen, It's also the least expensive. We book 2 back to back sessions. (4 days total). This is ambitious for us both. super long days. Lot's of moments where you tell me you hate me. But come the end of those 4 days, we should have one hell of a piece done. (sometimes an extra sessions might be needed, it all kinda depends on a case by case basis)
50ish Hours
Four Sessions (maybe 5)
Option two is a more normal approach to a cohesive back piece. There is a solid discount on this approach as well. You basically schedule an appointment every 4 to 5 weeks until its done. A larger deposit is put down before we start, and then it is forwarded to the next appointment until we get to the final session. We then use that deposit and the final session is covered.
50ish Hours
Four to Six Sessions (usually)
PANELS
* HUGE DISCOUNTS ON THESE PROJECTS *
PANELS
ARMS
I've been wanting to work on some large projects recently, and I think wanna try something like this. A mash up of 2 characters on the outer panel of an arm. One big cohesively designed piece. I'm offering pretty awesome deals to get these panels done as long as we can stick to these 2 steps.
Step 1: The Lower Part ( Part B )
We start with the first session to tackle the lower part of the panel. It sets up the rest of the piece and allows a bit more time for mapping and making sure it all fits well.
Step 2: The Upper Part ( Part A )
At around 5 - 8 weeks from the completion of the first step, we do the next session. This is the bigger part. But you should (hopefully) be done by the end of it!
It's really important to keep the sessions at around 5 -8 weeks apart so it all heals into itself at the same brightness levels. This is the main requirement for the deal.
Initial Deposit = $600
(The larger deposit allows us to book multiple days at once in the schedule)
*The deals on these large scale pieces come from them being more of a passion project for me. If we cannot stick to this arrangement of scheduling, then it will have to be treated and priced as normal sessions.
PANELS
LEGS
I've been wanting to work on some large projects recently, and I think wanna try something like this. A mash up with 2 to 3 Characters on the entire outer leg panel. One big cohesively designed piece. This approach to a leg takes a lot of mental fortitude to get through and this deal and isn't for those who don't sit well for tattoo sessions, but gosh darn does it look cool when you're done. I'm offering pretty awesome deals as well to get these panels done as long as we can stick to these 2 steps.
Step 1: The Lower Part ( Part B )
We start with the first session to tackle the lower part of the panel. It sets up the rest of the piece and allows a bit more time for mapping and making sure it all fits well. Its a very long day. 12 to 15hrs of tattoo time.
Step 2: The Upper Part ( Part A )
At around 5 - 8 weeks from the completion of the first step, we do the next set of back to back sessions. This part is substantially longer, which is why we book a set of back to back days to knock out the 20ish hours it takes to do the upper thigh. It's not a fun time, but gosh darn it looks good when youre done. We can also discuss splitting these two days up in the schedule as well, just be sure to ask!
*Part C and adding other characters to the leg will be included in either Step 1 or Step 2 depending on the design and when it makes sense to do within the process.
It's really important to keep the sessions at around 5 -8 weeks apart so it all heals into itself at the same brightness levels. This is the main requirement for the deal.
Initial Deposit = $600
(The larger deposit allows us to book multiple days at once in the schedule)
*The deals on these large scale pieces come from them being more of a passion project for me. If we cannot stick to this arrangement of scheduling, then it will have to be treated and priced as normal sessions.
SLEEVES
ARM AND LEG
A full sleeve (arm or leg) is a goal for a lot of people. They look incredible and can be genuinely life-changing pieces. But they also take a significant amount of time, so the cost can feel overwhelming at first. Here’s a bit of context to explain why they might seem so expensive.
Location Matters
Arms and legs differ greatly in size. As you see in the example photo (which is a wrapping of my own arm and leg), the leg is roughly twice the surface area of the arm, and sometimes more. Which makes it up to double the price for an ENTIRE sleeve.
The Three Different Sleeve Approaches
The Divide And Conquer Plan
This route is what I would say is the most common way. You divide the arm into 4 to 5 pieces and the leg into 7 or 8 pieces and then you approach each piece as a separate piece. This method works well if you want pieces from different artists. Each artist should be able to collage and blend into any existing piece you might have, and when its done, it looks awesome having a ton of styles and artists to look at. A lot of the time, you're already part of the way through this approach, so it would just be a continuation of this route!
The Panel Plan
This route involves nerves of steel and quite the pain tolerance, but can save you a ton of time and money. You divide the arm into two panels, and the leg into three panels and you approach the sleeve that way. You just read past the panel section above this one so check it out if you wanna approach it this way! Big panels coming together to make it awesome and more coherent with it being the same artist for each panel. It's the 'cheaper' way to make it happen.
The One Piece Plan
This is an approach for someone who knows what they want and have the funds ready to make it happen. You'll put down a large deposit to design and draw the entire sleeve upfront with one large cohesive design. Then you book a session roughly once a month to knock it out consistently and you are done with it in around 6 to 8 months. This process is rarely asked for, but I want to put this out there so people know its a possibility. It's basically a multi-panel approach. An arm sleeve can be done in two panels. Legs, given they are twice the size, are usually done in three panels.
PRICING
Pricing Varies
Quoting the price of an entire sleeve (arm or leg) is kind of like quoting the price of a house. It has many variables. For example, Where is the house located? How much land? How many bedrooms? How many stories? Does it have a garage? A pool? How much do you love the area? Can you haggle the price to be within a budget? See how tough that can be to nail down an answer? This is why we don't usually like giving out pricing too early in the process. Because it really can vary greatly. But a really vague estimate puts the average full color arm sleeve for me around 35+ hours and the average full color leg sleeve can easily hit 70+ hours of tattoo time.
General Pricing For Sleeves
I don’t like to lock in an exact number upfront since every sleeve is different, but I typically aim to average around $150/hour by the end of the larger projects, if you remain consistent with appointments that is. Otherwise its approach one piece at a time and is priced for each session.
Let's Make It Happen
If this is something you’re interested in, select sleeve on your inquiry and let’s talk to figure out a plan that works for best you!
Full Sleeves
