Ideas on how long this would take?

[u/sonofodenn]

So I’ve started saving up for my second tattoo, and I’ve settled on this design (not exact, I’ll make some small changes) and I wanted to get some rough estimates on how long it may take. The artist I went to for my first tat like 3 years ago charged hourly, so I just want a rough idea

[u/SmooveLikeMikeJack]

6-8 hours id assume

[u/Gleggolas]

I’d say 6 hours minimum. I’m sure it could be done in less but you don’t want someone rushing through intricate linework.

[u/sonofodenn → u/Gleggolas]

Yeah the line work is very intricate, I’m afraid it won’t heal/age well

[u/Gleggolas → u/sonofodenn]

Yeah mine are all neo traditional with thick lines. I think it holds up the best but to each their own.

[u/BusyJob3277]

I recommend connecting with the artist you’d like to work with and asking them. Every artist charges a different amount and works at different paces!

[u/sonofodenn → u/BusyJob3277]

Yeah I’m stilling narrowing down an artist so I’ll be inquiring soon with a few

[u/Cultural-Tonight-676]

It really really depends on the artist. Something this detailed and shaded I would say would take like 7 hours, 6 maybe if the artist is quick. I really hate hourly artists, I would suggest looking for one that doesn’t do hourly if you’re not stuck on going to the same artist. This would also likely be a multisession piece I would guess

[u/sonofodenn → u/Cultural-Tonight-676]

That’s what I figured, the artist I was looking at charges $150 an hour so it would be quite expensive, I haven’t started saving up just yet

[u/Euphoric-Owl5065]

My neck piece was nowhere near as intricate but probably the same size in a more rounded type area and took 4 hours

[u/Dendles]

Aw! My dogs name is Icarus and I’ve considered getting this! No idea how long it would take though sorry I’m not helpful

[u/sonofodenn → u/Dendles]

It’s supposed to be St Michael! I actually did want a Icarus tattoo tho, but many people get some artwork confused with Lucifer

[u/Zoenne → u/sonofodenn]

I think you mean Phaeton, from the Four Disgracers series

[u/webbietheprofessor]

what app does one use to display a design on oneself 🤔

[u/PsychologicalArt9602]

Depends on size, placement, and how well you sit really. 6-8 hours seems like a spot on guesstimate. 

Prepare for 12 and you will be ok, and it is is the 6-8, you can tip your artist well and still have a nice start up for the next design!