How many tattoos has Crystal Thorns done?

Crystal Thorns has 7 tattoos in their portfolio on TatSeek, tagged by style, subject and placement.

How do I book with Crystal Thorns?

Crystal Thorns works through Black Atlas — send a booking request to book.

What does Crystal Thorns charge?

Crystal Thorns follows Black Atlas’s studio price range — see the Estimated Price Range above for tiers by size. This is an estimate, not yet confirmed by the studio.

Where does Crystal Thorns work?

Crystal Thorns works at Black Atlas, 953 W 18th Street.

Can I see healed work by Crystal Thorns?

None of Crystal Thorns’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.

What should I send Crystal Thorns 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.

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What the artist needs from you

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Dates you’re free; OK with more than one session? more →
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Deposit — how much, does it come off the price, what if I reschedule? more →
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How long is the wait for an appointment? more →
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Crystal Thorns

📍Chicago 🇺🇸 United States

🎨 6 years of experienceⓘ

Crystal Thorns has a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and has tattooed since 2020. She specializes in illustrative blackwork, fine line, blackout work and dotwork, with nature-inspired botanical pieces, and also takes neo-traditional and ornamental projects.

Speaks: 🇬🇧 English

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Specializes in: 🖼️ Realism (4)ⓘWorked out from the tagged tattoos in this profile — the styles that keep coming back, with how many pieces. Not a self-description, so it shows what they really do most.

Top subject groups: 🐾 Animals (5)🌿 Nature & Plants (3)🔱 Symbols & Objects (2)ⓘWhat they tattoo most often — animals, people, flowers… — counted from the tagged tattoos in this profile, with how many pieces. Not a self-description, so it shows what they really tattoo most. One-off tags are left out, so this shows where the real depth is.

Estimated hourly rate: $250/hourⓘ

Estimated Price Range

⏳ Estimate — awaiting studio confirmationⓘ

Small & Simple Small symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour: $150–300
Medium (Typical tattoo) More detailed custom design with shading — roughly 10–20 cm, about 2–3 hours: $400–700
Large & Complex Larger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions: $900–1900
Very Large / Sleeve Half sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions: $2000–4500+

These are estimated ranges — for an exact quote, send a booking request or call +1 847-269-1288.

About Crystal Thorns

What styles does Crystal Thorns specialize in?: Crystal Thorns specializes in Realism.
How many tattoos has Crystal Thorns done?: Crystal Thorns has 7 tattoos in their portfolio on TatSeek, tagged by style, subject and placement.
How do I book with Crystal Thorns?: Crystal Thorns works through Black Atlas — send a booking request to book.
What does Crystal Thorns charge?: Crystal Thorns follows Black Atlas’s studio price range — see the Estimated Price Range above for tiers by size. This is an estimate, not yet confirmed by the studio.
Where does Crystal Thorns work?: Crystal Thorns works at Black Atlas, 953 W 18th Street. View on Google Maps →
Can I see healed work by Crystal Thorns?: None of Crystal Thorns’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 Crystal Thorns 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 →