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 De La Ink: Deposit: not listed · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 720-328-0545 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
🎨 17 years of experienceⓘFrom the artist’s own bio or the studio’s website. Experience doesn’t guarantee a style — the portfolio below is the better guide. How we know →
Matt Garner was born and raised in Colorado and has about 17 years of tattooing experience. He is known for vibrant colour work and cover-ups, across traditional, neo-traditional, illustrative, geometric, watercolour, Japanese, comic-inspired and anime styles.
Estimated hourly rate: $180/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
⏳ Estimate — awaiting studio confirmationⓘCalculated by TatSeek from the hourly rate or local averages — not confirmed by the studio. The artist sets the final price after a consultation. How we know →
Small & SimpleSmall symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour
$100–250
Medium (Typical tattoo)More detailed custom design with shading — roughly 10–20 cm, about 2–3 hours
$250–500
Large & ComplexLarger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions
$650–1350
Very Large / SleeveHalf sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions
Matt Garner specializes in New School, Realism, Neo-Traditional and Lettering.
How many tattoos has Matt Garner done?
Matt Garner has 15 tattoos in their portfolio on TatSeek, tagged by style, subject and placement.
How do I book with Matt Garner?
Matt Garner works through De La Ink — send a booking request to book.
What does Matt Garner charge?
Matt Garner follows De La Ink’s studio price range — see the Estimated Price Range above for tiers by size. This is an estimate, not yet confirmed by the studio.
None of Matt Garner’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 Matt Garner 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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