Slave to the Needle Ballard
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Known for Slave to the Needle Ballard: Deposit: $50 for most pieces, $100 for pieces over two hours; non-refundable · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 206-789-2618 to confirm.
Copied — paste it into your messageAndrea Ottlewski
Andrea started tattooing in the early 1990s in Berlin, later worked in San Francisco, and has been with Slave to the Needle in Seattle since 2003. She works mainly in bold, nature-inspired custom pieces — florals, animals, and illustrative color work — designed to fit and flow with the body.
Speaks: 🇬🇧 English
Specializes in: 🌹 Neo-Traditional (4)💠 Ornamental (2)
Top subject groups: 🌿 Nature & Plants (6)🐾 Animals (3)
Estimated hourly rate: $200/hour
Estimated Price Range
✅ Verified Sep 2026 — from slavetotheneedle.com- Small & Simple Small symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour
- $150–250
- Medium (Typical tattoo) More detailed custom design with shading — roughly 10–20 cm, about 2–3 hours
- $300–550
- Large & Complex Larger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions
- $700–1500
- Very Large / Sleeve Half sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions
- $1600–3600+
These are estimated ranges — for an exact quote, message us on Instagram or call +1 206-789-2618.
About Andrea Ottlewski
- What styles does Andrea Ottlewski specialize in?
- Andrea Ottlewski specializes in Ornamental and Neo-Traditional.
- How many tattoos has Andrea Ottlewski done?
- Andrea Ottlewski has 7 tattoos in their portfolio on TatSeek, tagged by style, subject and placement.
- How do I book with Andrea Ottlewski?
- Andrea Ottlewski works through Slave to the Needle Ballard — message us on Instagram to book.
- What does Andrea Ottlewski charge?
- Andrea Ottlewski follows Slave to the Needle Ballard’s studio price range — see the Estimated Price Range above for tiers by size. This is confirmed by the studio.
- Where does Andrea Ottlewski work?
- Andrea Ottlewski works at Slave to the Needle Ballard, 508 NW 65th Street. View on Google Maps →
- Can I see healed work by Andrea Ottlewski?
- None of Andrea Ottlewski’s photos on TatSeek are marked as healed yet. Ask for healed photos when you message — fresh photos always look crisper than the tattoo will once it settles. How to judge a portfolio →
- What should I send Andrea Ottlewski in my first message?
- Your idea in a line and 2–3 reference images, the placement and rough size in centimetres, colour or black & grey, your budget range and the dates you’re free. For a cover-up, add a clear photo of the old tattoo. First-message guide →
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