
Professional Tattoo Artist Since 2002
I am new to the Austin Texas area, I just moved from Central PA. I currently work at
Platinum Ink Tattoo and Body Piercing on S I-35 Frontage Rd Austin TX 78741
512-806-1095
Please EMAIL for future appointments but PLEASE call the shop for walk ins day of, I cannot always check email throughout the day, emails are responded to within 48hrs.
OR
you can visit Platinumink.net and book directly through the Booked-in link through the shop if its for something small or you already know how long you would like to book and sit for your session.
I APPRECIATE EVERYONE WHO TRUSTS ME WITH THEIR TATTOOS.
I know there are a lot of quality artists out there, and I am always thankful for every customer I get to work with. Your tattoo is forever, and it is my job to do what I can to make sure it will look good forever. Thank you for even considering me as your artist, I know there are lots of quality artists out there to pick from.
The cost of your tattoo is up to you... If you pick a Ferrari, it will cost Ferrari prices, which is cool if that's what you want... but if you are surprised by a price tag, we can always talk about Ford's, and other options if saving for the Ferrari isn't an option for you.... I get it, we all want ferraris, but i cant afford one either, hahahaha.
AVERAGE TIMEFRAMES
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, around the eyes, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Although I would love to do large scale work all the time, I know that is not what everyone is looking for. I take small walk ins almost every day if I have time between larger appointments. Feel stop by the shop any day its open to see if I am taking walk ins, or call the shop to check on availability.









