There is good money to be made as a tattoo artist. The minimum charge at shops in San Francisco is commonly $60-$85 for a few dots, words, or a basic design that can be done in under an hour. More intricate designs are done at an hourly rate – $150 to $250 an hour is typical – and can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Similarly one may ask, who is the best tattoo artist in California?
10 Best Tattoo Artists in Los Angeles
- Mark Mahoney-Shamrock Social Club. …
- Doctor Woo. …
- Mister Cartoon. …
- Daniel J. …
- Chente Rios-Under The Gun Tattoo Company. …
- Kat Von D-High Voltage Tattoo. …
- Zoey Taylor-The Warren Tattoo Shop. …
- Paul Timman-Sunset Strip Tattoo.
| Artist & Experience | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Famous Artist | $200 – $500 |
Beside this, where can I get a tattoo in San Francisco?
The Best Tattoo Shops in San Francisco
- Black & Blue Tattoo. Shop. Add. Another Happy Customer | © Tony Alter/Flickr. …
- Mission Ink Tattoo & Piercing. Shop. Add. …
- Black Heart Tattoo. Shop. Add. …
- Black Serum Tattoo. Shop. Add. …
- Castro Tattoo. Shop. Add. …
- Seventh Son Tattoo. Shop. Add. …
- Moth and Dagger Tattoo. Shop. Add.
How can I find a tattoo artist?
Where to Find a Good Tattoo Artist
- The easiest way to locate an amazing artist is to start asking around. …
- Word-of-mouth is one of the most honest forms of advertising. …
- Visit every studio within driving distance. …
- Pore over current tattoo magazines and directories. …
- Most talented artists are now online.
How do I start my career as a tattoo artist?
How to Become a Tattoo Artist
- Learn How to Draw. …
- Get an Art Education. …
- Establish Basic Design Skills and Knowledge. …
- Build a Portfolio. …
- Work with an Established Tattoo Artist. …
- Complete an Apprenticeship and Learn the Trade. …
- Obtain Additional Pre-License Certification and Training. …
- Get Licensed.
Who is the most famous tattoo artist?
This is a list of notable tattoo artists.
- Manu Farrarons.
- Don Ed Hardy at the 2nd World Tattoo Convention in Reno Nevada, 1977.
- Dan Henk.
- Manfred Kohrs, 1976.
- Kim Saigh.
- Henk Schiffmacher.
- Tattoo Samy – H.H. Streckenbach.
- Paul Timman.
Who is the best tattoo artist in the US?
Chris Garver is consistently considered one of the best tattoo artists in New York City, and his incredibly detailed Japanese, black and grey, and American traditional work is second to none. His color work is incredible, and people also really love his floral stuff.
Who is the best black and GREY tattoo artist?
It is impossible to list all the terrific black and grey tattoo artists out there, but here are 10 artists worth following!
- Carlos Torres, USA @carlostorresart.
- Jose Lopez, USA @joselopez_lowridertattoo.
- Josh Sara, Australia @josh_sara_
- Manu Badet, France @manubadet.
- Dmitry Troshin, Russia @mistertroshin.
