You book directly with the studio · no TatSeek feeⓘOpens the studio’s own booking channel — website form, WhatsApp, Instagram or email. You book directly with the studio; TatSeek takes no fee and doesn’t see what you send. How we know →
What to include in your first message
What the artist needs from you
Your idea in one line + 2–3 reference images more →
Known for Loose Screw Tattoo: Deposit: About 25% of the tattoo cost · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 804-342-1981 to confirm.
ⓘCopies a ready message with what artists ask first — idea, size, placement, budget, dates. Paste it into the studio’s DM or email and fill in the gaps.Copied — paste it into your message
Jesse Smith is the owner and founder of Loose Screw Tattoo. He studied fine arts at Virginia Commonwealth University and is known for large, colourful new school work and full-body suits. He has appeared on seasons 2 and 7 of Ink Master.
Speaks:🇬🇧 English
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Get to know Jesse Smith
Specializes in:💥 New School (13)ⓘ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)ⓘ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.
Estimated hourly rate: $200/hourⓘThe hourly rate, as published by the studio or estimated from its price list. Most pieces take 1–8 hours; small ones often have a shop minimum instead. How we know →
Estimated Price Range
✅ Verified Oct 2026 — from loosescrewtattoo.comⓘPublished or confirmed by the studio (Oct 2026). Still a range, not a quote — the final price depends on your design, size and placement. How we know →
Small & SimpleSmall symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour
$200–250
Medium (Typical tattoo)More detailed custom design with shading — roughly 10–20 cm, about 2–3 hours
$300–550
Large & ComplexLarger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions
$700–1500
Very Large / SleeveHalf sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions
None of Jesse Smith’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 Jesse Smith 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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