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large lace designs / concepts
I’ve always been fascinated by the ornamentation of lace and how its patterns create a delicate yet bold presence on the body. The lines and details are as fine as gossamer, but when zoomed out, they display strong imagery and solid compositions. I relate aging floral tattoos to wearing lace patterning — as tattoos age, they soften, but the imagery remains, without the heaviness of traditional ornamental tattoos. Where some people may see the aging tattoos as a loss, I want that process to be part of the tattoo design.
What I'm offering here are single designs that can be repeated to create compositions for any part of the body.
One of the things I love about lace is that it can be a composition of repetitive patterns. A simple design can be spread out, tessellated, or expanded to create a lush and elegant covering.
This gallery is just a few examples out of a myriad of possibilities.
Completion time and pricing:
These kinds of projects develop and grow in their own ways; therefore, there's no accurate way for me to give exact quotes.I can say that larger projects like sleeves, backs and thighs will start at 4 to 5 full-sessions and go up from there.
Each session is $850/4-hours with additonal hours for that day priced at $220/hour.
These projects are tackled one appointment at a time as I work with my clients to develop a project schedule that works for them. Out-of-town clients must be able to travel to Chicago.
This all sounds like a lot but is pretty typical for large tattoo projects.
How to book large projects:
Send your Inquiries to mvutattoo@gmail.com with the following information included:
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Are you able to begin within the next couple of months?
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A screenshot of the design.
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A photo of the area to be tattooed. Use this placement photo guide.
A $500 deposit is required to confirm your bookings. I accept Zelle and most credit cards.
The information you send will help me decide whether the project is a good fit. I am also very open to creating custom tattoos. Send me your ideas here!
