What styles does Mario Desa specialize in?

Mario Desa specializes in Old School.

How many tattoos has Mario Desa done?

Mario Desa has 14 tattoos in their portfolio on TatSeek, tagged by style, subject and placement.

How do I book with Mario Desa?

Mario Desa works through Great Lakes Tattoo — message us on Instagram to book.

What does Mario Desa charge?

Mario Desa follows Great Lakes Tattoo’s studio price range — see the Estimated Price Range above for tiers by size. This is confirmed by the studio.

Where does Mario Desa work?

Mario Desa works at Great Lakes Tattoo, 1148 W Grand Ave.

Can I see healed work by Mario Desa?

None of Mario Desa’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 Mario Desa 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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Placement and rough size in centimetres more →
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Dates you’re free; OK with more than one session? more →
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What to ask them

Deposit — how much, does it come off the price, what if I reschedule? more →
When will I see the design, and can I ask for changes? more →
How long is the wait for an appointment? more →
Is a touch-up included? more →

Known for Great Lakes Tattoo: Deposit: Required to book; amount confirmed by the artist. · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 312-870-0458 to confirm.

Mario Desa

📍Chicago 🇺🇸 United States

Speaks: 🇬🇧 English

Specializes in: ⚓ Old School (14)ⓘBased on recurring characteristics across tattoos in this profile. These are portfolio-derived insights, not self-reported specialties.

Top subject groups: 🔱 Symbols & Objects (9)🐾 Animals (8)ⓘBased on the subjects tagged across tattoos in this profile. Narrowed to the subjects with real depth behind them — occasional one-off tags are left out so this reflects what they truly tattoo most, not everything ever tried once.

Estimated hourly rate: $250/hour

Estimated Price Range

✅ Verified Sep 2026 — from greatlakestattoo.com

Small & Simple Small symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour: $100–300
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, message us on Instagram or call +1 312-870-0458.

About Mario Desa

What styles does Mario Desa specialize in?: Mario Desa specializes in Old School.
How many tattoos has Mario Desa done?: Mario Desa has 14 tattoos in their portfolio on TatSeek, tagged by style, subject and placement.
How do I book with Mario Desa?: Mario Desa works through Great Lakes Tattoo — message us on Instagram to book.
What does Mario Desa charge?: Mario Desa follows Great Lakes Tattoo’s studio price range — see the Estimated Price Range above for tiers by size. This is confirmed by the studio.
Where does Mario Desa work?: Mario Desa works at Great Lakes Tattoo, 1148 W Grand Ave. View on Google Maps →
Can I see healed work by Mario Desa?: None of Mario Desa’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 Mario Desa 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 →

Mario Desa

Estimated hourly rate: $250/hour

Estimated Price Range

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