Discussions About Being Bald > Tattoos and Piercings
Tattoo help/ pricing help
Mikekoz13:
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--- Quote from: BaldBen on January 28, 2008, 09:59:09 AM ---(the good artists rarely do walk-ins in my experience).
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This is a very important point..... so much so that my artist ($125 per hour) made this exact point to me. her logic was this... If they don't have people on a waiting list for a tattoo would you really want them inking you? If they can do a walk in they most likely are not good because they have no clientel.
Mike 8)
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Marz:
As the others have said a good tattoo artist will charge 100-200 per hour.
Depending on the complexity and size it can take 10+ hours for a big piece but it is rarely done in one sitting.
I had to go for a series of 2-3 hour appointments (one every month or 3 weeks). Your work has to heal between appointments so its not like you walk in with 800 bucks and walk out with a big tatt.
What I would advise is;
1. Find an artist. Ask people that have nice tatt work where they go or surf the net for recomendations. Make an appointment for a consultation and talk to the guy and see samples etc.
2. save up enough for your initial appointment (the outline).
3. Schedule the next appointment as you leave and know that wou will need X ammount of cash before that time.
Getting a big piece dont is a commitment of time and money so be sure you are prepared to take this on.
If you are looking for a good artist in the LA area, I know of a guy that is very good. I interviewed him as a follow up to an article I wrote. He has traveled the world studying tattoing and has done all kinds of celebs (Montel Williams, Christina Agulara, Deborah Wilson from Mad TV). His name is Zulu and is easily as good as anyone on L.A. Ink.
He can be found here - http://www.zulutattoo.com/
His partner Lantz is very good as well.
X The Hierophant:
--- Quote from: BALDANDRE on January 28, 2008, 10:54:12 AM ---
--- Quote from: X The Hierophant on January 28, 2008, 10:20:03 AM ---Hey BaldBen. Touché ...
I have been buried at work and had to put my forum activities on hold for a couple months. Hopefully, the worst is over and I can resume my forum reading and posting. ;D
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Nice to see your bald mug again X! O0
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Thanks man. Glad to be back O0
X The Hierophant:
--- Quote from: Marz on January 28, 2008, 11:29:22 AM ---As the others have said a good tattoo artist will charge 100-200 per hour.
Depending on the complexity and size it can take 10+ hours for a big piece but it is rarely done in one sitting.
I had to go for a series of 2-3 hour appointments (one every month or 3 weeks). Your work has to heal between appointments so its not like you walk in with 800 bucks and walk out with a big tatt.
What I would advise is;
1. Find an artist. Ask people that have nice tatt work where they go or surf the net for recomendations. Make an appointment for a consultation and talk to the guy and see samples etc.
2. save up enough for your initial appointment (the outline).
3. Schedule the next appointment as you leave and know that wou will need X ammount of cash before that time.
Getting a big piece dont is a commitment of time and money so be sure you are prepared to take this on.
If you are looking for a good artist in the LA area, I know of a guy that is very good. I interviewed him as a follow up to an article I wrote. He has traveled the world studying tattoing and has done all kinds of celebs (Montel Williams, Christina Agulara, Deborah Wilson from Mad TV). His name is Zulu and is easily as good as anyone on L.A. Ink.
He can be found here - http://www.zulutattoo.com/
His partner Lantz is very good as well.
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All good points. I also have a 10+ hour piece and it was done over 3 sittings as well. The only exception are large backpieces where the art covers large areas of the body. You could go 8-10 hours on something like that if the body area is big enough to warrant it. The one this guy seems to be going for doesn't look too intricate and looks somewhat tribal-like and large. That may be able to be done in one long sitting... Depends a lot on the artist really.
Speaking of LA, my tattoo artist is setting up shop in LA this summer, so I've got to find me a new one since I don't plan to travel cross country ever time I want a session. :'(
Tucker-54:
Thanks soooo much guys, it really helps to have my chrome dome friends giving support, and im glad you like my idea......but you guys keep saying a BIG piece, all im wanting is on the arm and out on the chest, on one side......is that considered big???? If you have any suggestions for artists on the west coast, give em to me, cuz some of my friends just did walkins for their tats, and they came out like crap.....also, i have a teacher that is in a punk band, and is fully tatted where people can't see (to remain professional), i think I'll ask him.....I'll look up this Zulu guy as well, Thanks!
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