Most of the tattoo artwork I end up doing is larger, multi-sitting pieces- although I still enjoy doing smaller, single sitting tattoos as well. Most full sleeves end up taking anywhere from 20 to 60 hours, divided up into sittings that can span about 3-12 months, depending on how frequently a client comes in or how long they can sit for at one time (among other things). A full back piece could be even longer than this. Regardless, it all depends on the particular client and their individual project. Ideally, appointments will be scheduled from 1 to 2 weeks apart until the project is completed. Generally speaking, the more time that goes by between sittings or until I get to finish an involved tattoo project, the harder it is for me to maintain the artistic continuity and inspiration needed produce the best possible large-scale work. So please keep this in mind if you’re thinking about starting a larger tattoo project with me. If you think that factors such as money reliability, job, distance, etc. may drastically interfere with your ability to schedule tattoo sittings at fairly regular intervals, then you may want to consider getting a smaller, 1 or 2 session piece. Getting large work done is a commitment on both our parts. I like to thoroughly discuss the client’s ideas and artistic preferences. What I have found is that even when clients are offereing “complete artistic freedom” they still do have some kind of expectations about how the finished piece will look, as well as certain aspects they definitely DON’T want. And although I do enjoy and ask for this artistic freedom, knowing these general do’s and don’ts up front avoids later disappointments. So please try to be thorough and descriptive, even if your confident you’ll like whatever I do. You can also collect whatever visual or written reference material you need to help explain yourself, even if I won’t be referring to it directly in the creative process. This type of discussion helps keep the work I do inspired and ensures that it meets the expectations of both the client and myself. For long distance clients this discussion usually takes place over e-mail or the phone, whenever possible or when the client makes it to town we will schedule a in-person consultation at the tattoo shop. Once I am ready to book someone a Tattooing Appointment,I’ll take a $40.00 TO A $100.00 deposit in order to secure the appts day and time.In the event of a no-show this deposit will be non-refundable.This deposit is taken 2 ways: by money order made out to me (Ryan Karagory) and sent to the tattoo shop, or in person with cash.Normally, the deposit goes towards the cost of the final sitting, unless the art preparation is extensive, in which case I sometimes have it cover that part only but which is very rare. I charge $80 to $150 per hour for tattooing. Cash accepted. Credit if you must. Think though...If you need to put your life long Tattoo on Credit maybe its not the right time for you to be getting Tattooed. Prices for single-sitting tattoos are determined upon completion of the Design and Style of the Tattoo, unless the client tells me a spending limit in advance. It's not all about the money, so I am always working with my clients to get the most out of your Tattoo Time and Your Tattoo Dollar. Prices for large pieces are determined on a sitting-by-sitting basis only. Since I charge hourly,however long a project takes to be a considered as perfect as I can get it is the only criteria I go by. This ensures the quality of the work, and that neither the client nor myself gets locked into predetermined price that is no longer accurate by the end. But For the most part it rounds out at about 100$ an hour. With most bigger pieces usually worked on for 3-5 hours. If for any reason you decide to try looking elsewhere, Look at artists Tattoo Portfolios, Online Presence, Mediums of art , and the fact that you are dealing with a Professional Tattoo Artist. Getting a Tattoo in a Home or Party is putting everyone at risk and is Illegal. Remember "a Good Tattoo ain't Cheap and a Cheap Tattoo ain't Good." Thank you for your interest in my work. I do draw designs either for tattoo designs, Digital Paintings, oils and Acrylics, Custom Tattoo Flash, Tattoo Sketchbooks, t-shirts, posters, logos, etc. Drawings range from $30 to $500.00 dollars depending on size and time put into the design. With t-shirt or poster logos a profit share percent is sometimes required.