The work begins
before the needle.
A structured custom tattoo commission — from concept to original design to execution — built for permanence and built around you.
How a commission
works.
Every piece moves through four stages. Each one exists for a reason — to ensure what ends up on your skin was worth putting there.
your vision.
Fill out the consultation form with your concept, placement, and what you’re hoping to create. I read every application personally before responding — typically within 48 hours.
conversation.
Before any design work begins, we talk through your concept in full — its meaning, your placement, and what long-term success looks like for this piece. The design brief is built here.
built for you.
You’ll see your design before your appointment. No stock imagery, no flash repurposed. The artwork is created exclusively around your brief and reviewed with you before execution begins.
holds.
The tattoo itself — executed with precision and intention. Every technical decision is made with long-term value as the standard. What you wear in thirty years was considered on day one.
“He pulled and created exactly what I was imagining and wanting out of my head as if he imagined it himself. The healing process was easy and it turned out phenomenal — color is bright and well applied, line work and shading is amazing.”
“He not only listened but heard what we said throughout the process and designed two pieces that fit our narrative and personalities. Devin has a gentle touch and bold style. I would highly recommend working with him.”
“Devin was able to take my rough idea and create something meaningful and artistic. When I arrived, he had a few options ready based on what he had created. The final product turned out excellent. I am extremely pleased and my mom loves it.”
“Devin is absolutely amazing. Not only is he an incredible, detailed artist, but he’s also great to work with. He takes the time to listen and really get to know his customers and their vision. I would highly recommend going to Devin for your next tattoo!”
“Devin spent time making sure he understood me and exactly what I was looking for before designing my tattoo. Thorough and highly skilled. Dedicated to craft and artistic integrity. I highly recommend.”
“What stood out most was how intentionally he thinks about placement and movement — ensuring the design flows naturally with your body and feels like it truly belongs to you. I couldn’t be happier. I smile every time I look at my tattoo.”
“He helped me design my first tattoo and sleeve with great attention to detail — weaving different elements that felt greatly personalized and unique. He paid attention to how the sleeve would flow and contour on my arm. His work allows the jellyfish ink to dance.”
“Devin was super talented, listened to exactly what I wanted, and nailed the details perfectly. Clean shop, great vibe, and the healing process has been smooth. Highly recommend if you’re looking for quality work and a professional experience.”
What to expect
to invest.
Custom fine art tattooing is a considered investment. The numbers below are honest — not vague — because clarity upfront respects both of our time.
Smaller custom pieces with strong concept and deliberate execution. Typically completed in a single session.
The majority of commissions. Complex concepts, intentional placement, one to two dedicated sessions.
Sleeves, back pieces, and extended projects developed across multiple sessions over time.
Pricing reflects the complexity, scale, and time required by your specific piece — not a flat hourly rate applied without context. An exact estimate is provided during consultation, after your concept and placement are fully understood.
A dedicated conversation to build the brief before any design work begins.
Artwork created exclusively for your piece — not adapted from stock or prior work.
You review the artwork before your session. Revisions are part of the process, not an add-on.
How the piece sits, flows, and ages on the body is considered from the first conversation.
Clear, specific instructions for protecting the work through the healing process.
High-resolution documentation of the completed work, delivered after your session.
“If price is your primary deciding factor,
this is probably not the right fit.”
Custom fine art tattooing at this level is not the lowest-cost option — and it is not meant to be. If you are evaluating artists based primarily on hourly rate, you deserve a studio that competes on that. What is offered here is original work, a deliberate process, and a result built to last a lifetime. If that is what you are looking for, the application is below.
Begin Your Commission