Pricing
Example Pricing
Pricing can be difficult to estimate before the appointment as everyone varies in size and shape. The size of a piece will change based on if you are tall, narrow, wider, have more muscle mass etc. One persons arm can be the same size as another’s leg and vice versa. Below are the categories my tattoos tend to fall under. Be aware that the more complex a piece is (aka more detail) the higher the cost will be and if your tattoo is in an area that requires more attention it will also be a higher price point. Ribs, hands, sternum and neck are all placements that take much more care and time to tattoo and so will be charged at a higher rate.
Tiny Tattoos & small script
My minimum charge for custom work is $350. Very small work tends to fall here (under 5cm) If you’re getting several tiny pieces at the same time they will not be charged as $350 per piece, usually it will be $200 for each extra addition.
STICKER TATTOO SESSIONS : Sticker tattoos are 3cm or under simple designs with no shading or tiny script with up to 3 words. You can book a session of 5 stickers or 10 stickers (all stickers must be for the one person only, no splitting)
A 5 sticker session is $750 and a 10 sticker session is $1250
mid -size florals/palm size celestial pieces
The final price will depend on the location of the tattoo and how many details you'd like to include or if you'd like dotwork/etching. These tattoo fall within the 5 - 10cm range . The above design would fall at $500. A similar design on the ribs would cost a minimum of $650. As a general rule, ribs and sternums cost an extra $150 compared to other areas of the body.
5-10cm pieces can be expected to fall within the $500-$750 range.
VINE WRAPS & COMPLEX FLORAL/CELESTIAL PIECES
10cm - 20cm complex celestial designs, smaller florals up to 15cm (think bouquets & wildflowers etc) and a mix of the two start at $650 and go up based on complexity, size and location. You can expect anywhere between $650 - $900 for this style.
Vine wraps are much bigger than you think. The below design is close to 25cm long as it wraps around the arm. These pieces start at $850 and go up from there. If you want a whole arm or leg it will be booked in one or more day sessions.
Larger scale size Florals
The price will vary based on size and location. Expect a similar design to this (20-25cm) on the forearm or hip to be a minimum of $900 and as much as $1500
Large one shot pieces/ Thigh to hip designs
The above tattoo would be quoted in the region of $1500 - $2000. One shot pieces 30cm or larger fall into this category. As a general rule you may need one full day of $1650 per day or a long day rate of $1950, but if you are on the petite side or require less detail it could be $1500
Sleeve work/full back pieces/on going work
A day sitting (6 hrs) or long day sitting (8hrs) is advised for this work. This sleeve/collar bone piece was completed within a long day sitting. Please note that your unique anatomy will determine the length of the tattoo - eg. if you are taller, shorter, hold more/less weight or muscle in certain areas. The larger the area, the longer it will take. Day sessions are priced at $1650. Long Day Sittings are $1950 and all sessions require a $500 deposit.