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Tattoo Pricing Guide

Booking Deposit
$200​
Applied to final cost
Session Length
4-6 Hrs​
One client per day
Custom Artwork
100%​
Tailor-made for you
Sessions can typically last anywhere between 4-6 hours and hourly pricing is calculated at the end of each day = time spent tattooing x $200 hourly rate.

Booking fees are factored into the total cost of a tattoo and come off the cost of the tattoo at the final session. For more information on how booking fees work, please see our policies page.

Factors that determine how long a tattoo takes include:
  • size
  • complexity
  • placement

Factors that tend to increase tattoo time:
  • color or black-fill
  • fine-line and delicate detail
  • delicate skin (scars, stretch marks, etc.)

Factors that are difficult to account for that may increase time estimate:
  • changes to initial design or placement
  • pain tolerance and ability to sit still
SINGLE SESSION PROJECTS
​Perfect for small standalone pieces or starting your collection​
​(4-6 hours: $800-$1,200)
Fine line pig tattoo with flowers tattoo on calf, illustrative style with floral elements
Signature Dotwork
Starting at: $800
​

Small to medium botanicals, single moths, small animals

​Common placements: Forearm, wrist, lower bicep, inner bicep, ankle, lower calf
Realistic color lizard tattoo on arm with flowers, naturalistic style
Combo + Color
Starting at: $1000
​

Similar sizes and subject matter, with slightly longer sessions depending on saturation

​May require second session or touch up
MULTI-SESSION PIECES
Medium to large scale pieces completed over multiple sessions
​(12-20 hours: $2,400 - $4,000)
Fine line tattoo of a chickadee bird on arm, minimalist style with botanical elements
Signature Dotwork
Starting at: $2,400 • 12-18 hrs​
​
Complex floral compositions, birds with full wing spans

Common placements: Half sleeves, large shoulder + thigh pieces, chest pieces, ribs, full calf/shin
Colorful bat and floral tattoo on upper arm with flowers, fruit and leaves
Combo + Color
Starting at: $2,800 • 15-20 hrs​

Includes similar scale projects

​Combination of dotwork and strategically placed color or rich color layering/full color saturation on smaller pieces
EVOLVING PROJECTS
Larger scale work that develops over time
​(20+ hours: Starting at $4,000)
Black and grey lion head tattoo with ram skull on chest
Signature Dotwork
Starting at: $4,000 • 20+ hrs​
​
Portraits, detailed scenes
​
Common placements: Full back, full torso, full arm/leg sleeve, connected multi-area pieces
Large sunflower tattoo with vibrant yellow petals and green foliage tattoo on leg
Combo + Color
Starting at: $4,200 • 22+ hrs

Includes similar scale projects

​Combination of dotwork and strategically placed color or rich color layering/full color saturation

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Tattoo Journey?

Let's create something unique together​!
I’M READY!
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​STUDIO LOCATION
Black Thorne Tattoo
419 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

CONTACT INFORMATION
contact@therubygore.com

(503) 908-5188

To enquire about an appointment, please submit an application
STUDIO HOURS
​By Appointment Only
​

Monday  12–8 PM
Tuesday  Closed
Wednesday  Closed
Thursday  12–8 PM
Friday  12–8 PM
Saturday  12–8 PM
Sunday  12–8 PM
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