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 The FALL: Deposit: not listed · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 604-676-3066 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
🎨 18 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 →
Rick Dobran has tattooed since 2008 and has been on The FALL team since 2017. He works in many styles, but his favorite is traditional and old school, for its bold solid line work and shading that holds up over time.
Speaks:🇬🇧 English
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Specializes in:⚓ Old School (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:🌿 Nature & Plants (5)🐾 Animals (3)ⓘ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: CA$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 thefalltattooing.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
CA$150–250
Medium (Typical tattoo)More detailed custom design with shading — roughly 10–20 cm, about 2–3 hours
CA$300–550
Large & ComplexLarger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions
CA$700–1500
Very Large / SleeveHalf sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions
None of Rick Dobran’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 Rick Dobran 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 →