Ian Shafer — tattoo artist at Pure Ink, New York

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Ian Shafer is a tattoo artist at Pure Ink, New York, with 10 published tattoos on TatSeek; mostly realism.

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Tattoos

  1. Eye on the Hand Black and Grey — Small black & grey Realism eye tattoo on the hand; ≈$250–$300; ≈1–2 h, 1 session.
  2. Horror Portrait Forearm — Large black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the forearm; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
  3. Skull and Biomechanical Black and Grey — Medium black & grey Biomechanical skull tattoo on the calf; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
  4. Screaming Gorilla Black and Grey — Medium black & grey Realism ape & monkey tattoo on the forearm; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
  5. Octopus and Anchor Black and Grey Chest — Large black & grey Realism octopus & squid tattoo on the chest; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
  6. Pirate Ship Black and Grey — Medium black & grey Realism ship tattoo on the forearm; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
  7. Skull and Tentacles Black and Grey — Large black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the upper arm; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
  8. Screaming Dragon Black and Grey Back Piece — Large black & grey Realism dragon tattoo on the back; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
  9. Owl and All-Seeing Eye Realism — Large Realism owl tattoo on the forearm; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
  10. Screaming Figure and Skulls Black and Grey Sleeve — Sleeve-size black & grey Realism portrait tattoo on the full sleeve; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.

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