For appointment inquiries, please submit an Appointment Request Form below.
or text us at +1 (916) 917-5589 and our Booking Manager will get back to you with options as soon as possible!
*BOOKING HOURS: Monday - Friday from 10AM to 6PM Pacific Time (In-person bookings available Tues - Fri from 10AM - 5PM)
or text us at +1 (916) 917-5589 and our Booking Manager will get back to you with options as soon as possible!
*BOOKING HOURS: Monday - Friday from 10AM to 6PM Pacific Time (In-person bookings available Tues - Fri from 10AM - 5PM)
APPOINTMENT REQUEST FORM
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION: *MUST READ!
*IMPORTANT: READ ALL INFORMTION BELOW BEFORE BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT!
HOW MUCH WILL MY TATTOO COST?
Please check the pricing tab above for a basic breakdown. Understand, these are basic estimates. The price will be determined by how much time your artist spends on the piece. This Studio does not charge hourly, we offer full days with flat rates, and focus on large pieces that usually take multiple days such as sleeves and back-pieces. Please continue to fill out the form for smaller tattoos as well . . . we do have artists that offer half-day sessions.
TATTOO APPROVAL
We generally do not do cover ups, touch-ups or work around other Artists' work, unless approved by the Artist.
Having a Blank Canvas and allowing Artist Creativity will always be approved first!
IN PERSON CONSULTATIONS GO A LONG WAY ;) STOP BY, INSTEAD OF EMAILING IF POSSIBLE!
HOW LONG IS A FULL DAY SESSION?
Approximately 8 hours. Sessions include a consultation with your Artist, initial rough draft design and approval, final design stencil and tattooing. Designs often take up to half a day, so don't worry, it's not 8 hours of pain! We specialize in large, multi-day projects. Full arm sleeves and full back pieces can take anywhere from 4-6 full day sessions on average. Full leg sleeves can often take 6-8 full day sessions. Portraits take just one day. We do have several artists that do smaller half-day tattoos as well!
THE DESIGN PROCESS.
All tattoos are designed the day of your appointment. With over 60 combined years of experience, we have learned that working with the client the morning of the tattoo is the best way to create something special for our clients. We recommend choosing an artist you trust based on their portfolios, and then allowing them to put their artistic input on your idea. Everything you see in our Artist's portfolios was custom made for the client the day of the tattoo. The more freedom you give the artist, generally the better the piece will be. Unfortunately, we are unable to pre-design your tattoo before your appointment. Your design concept will be pre-approved by our Booking Manager, who works directly with the artist. The day of your tattoo, you will describe your tattoo design ideas to your artist, and they will create something custom for you! You do not have to bring references to your appointment; the artist prefers to help you find images that will translate into quality tattoos. Simply showing the artist a few things on your phone, or just giving them a verbal run down is perfect!
DOES MY DEPOSIT GO TOWARDS THE TATTOO COST?
Yes, your deposit is what secures your appointment with your artist. This Full amount will be applied towards the cost of your session. The remaining balance will be paid to the Artist the day of the tattoo
If you do not leave a deposit, you do not have an appointment. Deposits are non-refundable and you must provide 72 hours notice for reschedules.
WHY WOULDN'T MY IDEA GET APPROVED?
Almost All Black and Gray photo realism tattoos will be approved if it's a blank canvas! Cover-ups, touch-ups, working around other artists tattoos, copying someone's design and choosing a style we do not specialize in are some of the most common reasons we reject tattoos; however, we're always open to taking a look! Never hesitate to check with us! Some Artists have more people wanting to get tattooed by them then they will ever be able to handle, so unfortunately even some really good ideas will get rejected by an artist. If this happens, we usually have another artist interested in working with you!
OTHER
Due to California regulations, no pets or children under the age of 18 are permitted at The Skull Museum at any time.
***California law requires that a person be at least 18 years of age in order legally to get a tattoo.***
Please check the pricing tab above for a basic breakdown. Understand, these are basic estimates. The price will be determined by how much time your artist spends on the piece. This Studio does not charge hourly, we offer full days with flat rates, and focus on large pieces that usually take multiple days such as sleeves and back-pieces. Please continue to fill out the form for smaller tattoos as well . . . we do have artists that offer half-day sessions.
TATTOO APPROVAL
We generally do not do cover ups, touch-ups or work around other Artists' work, unless approved by the Artist.
Having a Blank Canvas and allowing Artist Creativity will always be approved first!
IN PERSON CONSULTATIONS GO A LONG WAY ;) STOP BY, INSTEAD OF EMAILING IF POSSIBLE!
HOW LONG IS A FULL DAY SESSION?
Approximately 8 hours. Sessions include a consultation with your Artist, initial rough draft design and approval, final design stencil and tattooing. Designs often take up to half a day, so don't worry, it's not 8 hours of pain! We specialize in large, multi-day projects. Full arm sleeves and full back pieces can take anywhere from 4-6 full day sessions on average. Full leg sleeves can often take 6-8 full day sessions. Portraits take just one day. We do have several artists that do smaller half-day tattoos as well!
THE DESIGN PROCESS.
All tattoos are designed the day of your appointment. With over 60 combined years of experience, we have learned that working with the client the morning of the tattoo is the best way to create something special for our clients. We recommend choosing an artist you trust based on their portfolios, and then allowing them to put their artistic input on your idea. Everything you see in our Artist's portfolios was custom made for the client the day of the tattoo. The more freedom you give the artist, generally the better the piece will be. Unfortunately, we are unable to pre-design your tattoo before your appointment. Your design concept will be pre-approved by our Booking Manager, who works directly with the artist. The day of your tattoo, you will describe your tattoo design ideas to your artist, and they will create something custom for you! You do not have to bring references to your appointment; the artist prefers to help you find images that will translate into quality tattoos. Simply showing the artist a few things on your phone, or just giving them a verbal run down is perfect!
DOES MY DEPOSIT GO TOWARDS THE TATTOO COST?
Yes, your deposit is what secures your appointment with your artist. This Full amount will be applied towards the cost of your session. The remaining balance will be paid to the Artist the day of the tattoo
If you do not leave a deposit, you do not have an appointment. Deposits are non-refundable and you must provide 72 hours notice for reschedules.
WHY WOULDN'T MY IDEA GET APPROVED?
Almost All Black and Gray photo realism tattoos will be approved if it's a blank canvas! Cover-ups, touch-ups, working around other artists tattoos, copying someone's design and choosing a style we do not specialize in are some of the most common reasons we reject tattoos; however, we're always open to taking a look! Never hesitate to check with us! Some Artists have more people wanting to get tattooed by them then they will ever be able to handle, so unfortunately even some really good ideas will get rejected by an artist. If this happens, we usually have another artist interested in working with you!
OTHER
Due to California regulations, no pets or children under the age of 18 are permitted at The Skull Museum at any time.
***California law requires that a person be at least 18 years of age in order legally to get a tattoo.***