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Core_Models
Columbus
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Posted 1 year ago # -
Chris Sherman
East Franklinton
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Core I have heard that a great way to approach a tattoo project is to do it in time segments. Alot of my friends have saved money by doing sessions by the hour with the artist. Hell find me an old cassette Walkman and guitar string and were in bussines. I can't promise you won't get hepatitis though so bring your own ink....
Posted 1 year ago # -
AmyD
Columbus, Ohio
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I would call Fate Tattoo and talk to Jack. He's really nice and is willing to take time to explain the whole project and really listen to your ideas. Besides the fact that his work is incredible, i really like that he doesn't try to make me feel a dork when I'm in there. You know?
Posted 1 year ago # -
Core_Models
Columbus
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Thanks AmyD!
And Sherm, you're taking me back brother!
Posted 1 year ago # -
Chance
Clintonville
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A full sleeve is a helluva commitment (yah yah, I'm sure you know but I'm reiterating). Do you have much other work? It isn't something to dive into lightly.
That said, I am what many would consider, "heavily tattooed" and can make artist recommendations based on what type/style of tattoos that you want.
Posted 1 year ago # -
racheltb
clintonville
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Cost depends on complication of the tattoo, how big your arm is, and how much art will cover the arm. Any artist should be able to give you an estimate, usually giving a price per session and guess at how many sessions it will take. I most recently paid $200 per session and required 3 sessions for a large highly colored tattoo on the side of my calf.
Posted 1 year ago # -
KSquared
Literally Hell
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AmyD wrote >>
ouch! heh. yeah, sometimes I am a little too honest. sorry. oh god, i felt like such an asshole. KSquared 's awesome kid wanted a tattoo that i thought was dumb, so i resorted to shaming her out of it.I ower you at least a beer or two for doing the service! Teenagers don't really know what they want yet anyway :)
Posted 1 year ago # -
jbrettprince
Short North
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Hello! This is my first post on CU, so I'll briefly introduce myself. My name is J.Brett, I am the owner and an artist at Short North Tattoo. I have been tattooing since 2003, and opened SNT in March 2009. We are a custom shop and focus mainly on large scale pieces such as the one you are speaking of. The truth is, no one can give you an estimate of price without a proper consultation. There are several parameters involved in a large tattoo including: subject, intricacy, style of rendering, client physique, color, etc. Someone mentioned $100 an hour being the standard, which is true. Time will determine the price and the time is dictated by the aforementioned parameters. In my opinion, a sleeve isn't a bad idea for a tattoo. I wish I would have had the foresight to approach my sleeves as a unified image, however I wasn't aware of the possibilities opened by approaching it in this manner. If you know you want a sleeve, it's beneficial. You can use elements to tie everything together, giving the piece continuity, flow, interaction, etc. Color theory is unified, composition is solid, subjects move with each other... There are many advantages. If time or money is a factor, outline it at once, and fill it in as is possible. The first session will be lengthy in order to commit the important information, but the following appointments can be a comfortable 2-3 hours. I have found that most sleeves take me about 25 hours, give or take a few. I move rather fast. Speed isn't an indication of skill. Each artist has their own hand speed and tattoo accordingly. A slower tattoo artist may be just as talented as a faster artist. A faster tattoo artist can be just as solid and thorough. A competent artist uses the proper equipment for their own style. There is no indication of talent when speed is concerned. I recommend basing your decision on an artists style, exhibited through portfolios. The final look of your tattoo us what will be important in the end. Time, money, and other factors will disappear, however your tattoo will be with you for life.
Whew!!!! Sorry about the long post! Hope it helps. Good luck with your tattoo, have fun with it!!! If you would like to stop in and speak in person, please do! You can see my work and find everything you need at http://www.shortnorthtattoo.com
Regards!Posted 1 year ago # -
Columbus Music Co-op
Columbus
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i would highly recommend j.brett - he is doing AMAZING work on my brother and sister-in-law and has been super patient walking me through the process for my first tattoo too!
also, his shop is super lovely and comfortable!
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Columbus Music Co-op
Columbus
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i had my work done last night and it turned out amazing. i really cannot recommend brett enough!!
now i'm already thinking about when can i get another!
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