The Red Baron Ink studio in New York quotes a shop minimum of $100 for small tattoos, a flat rate of $250 to $500 for palm-size pieces, and hourly rates ranging from $200 to $250 per hour—which varies by artist.
Also question is, who is the best tattoo artist in NYC?
6 Best Tattoo Artists in NYC
- Keith “Bang Bang” McCurdy (Bang Bang NYC) Image via Complex Original. …
- Jonathan “Jon Boy” Valena (West 4 Tattoo) Image via Complex Original. …
- Sue Jeiven (East River Tattoo) Image via Complex Original. …
- Tamara Santibanez (Saved Tattoo) …
- Scott Campbell (Saved Tattoo) …
- Becca Genné-Bacon (Hand of Glory)
- Blindreason Tattoo. 1.1 mi. 32 reviews. Tattoo. …
- West 4 Tattoo. 1.9 mi. 165 reviews. …
- Fineline Tattoo. 1.3 mi. 50 reviews. …
- High Hopes Tattoo. 4.2 mi. 4 reviews. …
- Mischief Tattoo. 1.8 mi. 131 reviews. …
- Black Fish Tattoo. 3.0 mi. 186 reviews. …
- Fleur Noire Tattoo Parlour. 2.3 mi. 81 reviews. …
- HighLine Tattoo NYC. 2.8 mi. 10 reviews.
Correspondingly, how much do you tip a tattoo artist?
The general consensus in the tattoo community is that 20 percent is the typical amount to tip — just like at a restaurant or a hair salon. However, consider this number a baseline, as some tattoos require more or less work than others.
How much do you tip on a $1000 tattoo?
Tattoo Tip Chart
Tattoo Price | 15% Tip | 20% Tip |
---|---|---|
$300 | $45 | $60 |
$600 | $90 | $120 |
$1,000 | $150 | $200 |
$1,500 | $225 | $300 |
Who is the highest paid tattoo artist?
Don Ed Hardy