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Jim Down

Studio City, United States

Jim came to Los Angeles thirteen years ago from Manchester, England. From a young age he was always holding a pencil, a guitar or a record; these days it is a tattoo machine. His preference is for colour and black-and-grey realism — portraits, wildlife and film.

Speaks: 🇬🇧 English

Specializes in: 🖼️ Realism🖤 Blackwork


Estimated hourly rate: $200/hour

Estimated Price Range

✅ Verified Sep 2026 — from studiocitytattoo.com
Small & Simple Small symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour
$120–250
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+

$120 shop minimum. $200/hour; day rate (6 hrs) $1000. Non-refundable deposit is applied to the total cost. Free touch-ups for the first six months. 48-hour reschedule notice.

These are estimated ranges — for an exact quote, message us on Instagram or call 818-769-4049.

Studio Q&A

Do you have a shop minimum?
Yes — our shop minimum is $120 for any tattoo, regardless of size.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes, we welcome walk-ins when an artist is available. For a specific artist or a larger custom piece, we recommend booking ahead.
What's your minimum age?
You must be 18 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID. We do not tattoo minors, with or without parental consent.

About Jim Down

What styles does Jim Down specialize in?
Jim Down specializes in Realism and Blackwork.
How many tattoos has Jim Down published on TatSeek?
Jim Down has 11 published, tagged photos in the catalog, browsable by style, subject and placement.
How do I book with Jim Down?
Jim Down works through Studio City Tattoo — message us on Instagram to book.
Is Jim Down currently taking new clients?
Yes — Studio City Tattoo lists itself as accepting new clients.
What does Jim Down charge?
Jim Down follows Studio City Tattoo’s studio price range — see the Estimated Price Range above for tiers by size. This is confirmed by the studio.
Where does Jim Down work?
Jim Down works at Studio City Tattoo in Studio City, United States.

black & grey realism tattoo of dog on the thigh
English Bulldog Portrait Thigh
Realism · Dog · Thigh
black & grey realism tattoo of flower on the forearm
Roses Forearm Sleeve
Realism · Flower · Forearm
black & grey realism tattoo on the ribs & side
Elephant and Stag Ribs
Realism · Ribs & Side
black & grey blackwork and realism tattoo on the spine
Xenomorph Down the Spine
Blackwork · Spine
black & grey realism tattoo of eye on the upper arm
Realistic Eye Inner Arm
Realism · Eye · Upper Arm
black & grey realism tattoo of rose on the upper arm
Tiger and Roses Upper Arm
Realism · Rose · Upper Arm
black & grey realism tattoo of portrait on the shoulder
Gangsta Yoda Shoulder
Realism · Portrait · Shoulder
black & grey realism tattoo of male figure on the upper arm
Masked Man with a Cigar Bicep
Realism · Male Figure · Upper Arm
black & grey blackwork and realism tattoo of male figure on the calf
Horned Norse Warrior Calf
Blackwork · Male Figure · Calf
black & grey realism tattoo of portrait on the upper arm
Bates Motel Portrait Collage Upper Arm
Realism · Portrait · Upper Arm
black & grey blackwork and realism tattoo of lion on the stomach
Lion Portrait Stomach
Blackwork · Lion · Stomach

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