Woman Portrait Ornate Traditional ForearmWoman Mask Traditional ForearmDevil Face Traditional ForearmWoman Hand and Sun Traditional ForearmOwl Traditional ForearmWoman Portrait Traditional ForearmMoth and Flower Traditional ForearmMandala Flower Traditional Thigh

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What the artist needs from you

  1. Your idea in one line + 2–3 reference images more →
  2. Placement and rough size in centimetres more →
  3. Colour or black & grey more →
  4. Your budget range more →
  5. Dates you’re free; OK with more than one session? more →
  6. Cover-up? Add a clear photo of the old tattoo more →

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 Slave to the Needle Ballard: Deposit: $50 for most pieces, $100 for pieces over two hours; non-refundable · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 206-789-2618 to confirm.

Senem Büyükbalci

📍Seattle 🇺🇸 United States

Senem Büyükbalci tattoos American Traditional at the Ballard location — bold color work spanning animals, florals, and figurative pieces.

Speaks: 🇬🇧 English

Specializes in: ⚓ Old School (15)ⓘBased on recurring characteristics across tattoos in this profile. These are portfolio-derived insights, not self-reported specialties.

Top subject groups: 🐾 Animals (6)🧍 People (5)🔱 Symbols & Objects (4)🐉 Mythology & Folklore (4)🌿 Nature & Plants (4)ⓘ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: $200/hour

Estimated Price Range

✅ Verified Sep 2026 — from slavetotheneedle.com
Small & Simple Small symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour
$150–250
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+

These are estimated ranges — for an exact quote, message us on Instagram or call +1 206-789-2618.

About Senem Büyükbalci

What styles does Senem Büyükbalci specialize in?
Senem Büyükbalci specializes in Old School.
How many tattoos has Senem Büyükbalci done?
Senem Büyükbalci has 18 tattoos in their portfolio on TatSeek, tagged by style, subject and placement.
How do I book with Senem Büyükbalci?
Senem Büyükbalci works through Slave to the Needle Ballard — message us on Instagram to book.
What does Senem Büyükbalci charge?
Senem Büyükbalci follows Slave to the Needle Ballard’s studio price range — see the Estimated Price Range above for tiers by size. This is confirmed by the studio.
Where does Senem Büyükbalci work?
Senem Büyükbalci works at Slave to the Needle Ballard, 508 NW 65th Street. View on Google Maps →
Can I see healed work by Senem Büyükbalci?
None of Senem Büyükbalci’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 Senem Büyükbalci 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 →

All Tattoos From Senem Büyükbalci (18)

colorful traditional (old school) tattoo of female figure on the forearm
Woman Portrait Ornate Traditional Forearm →
colorful traditional (old school) tattoo of female figure on the forearm
Woman Mask Traditional Forearm →
colorful traditional (old school) tattoo of demon on the forearm
Devil Face Traditional Forearm →
colorful traditional (old school) tattoo of female figure on the forearm
Woman Hand and Sun Traditional Forearm →
colorful traditional (old school) tattoo of owl on the forearm
Owl Traditional Forearm →
colorful traditional (old school) tattoo of female figure on the forearm
Woman Portrait Traditional Forearm →
colorful traditional (old school) tattoo of butterfly on the forearm
Moth and Flower Traditional Forearm →
colorful traditional (old school) tattoo of flower on the thigh
Mandala Flower Traditional Thigh →
colorful traditional (old school) tattoo of cat on the forearm
Cat Mermaid Traditional Forearm →
black & grey neo-traditional tattoo of bird on the shoulder
Woman and Bird Neo-Traditional Shoulder →
black & grey traditional (old school) tattoo of demon on the upper arm
Winged Demon Traditional Upper Arm →
black & grey blackwork tattoo of mandala on the forearm
Mandala Blackwork Forearm →
black & grey fine line tattoo of symbols & objects on the hand
Star and Key Blackwork Hand →
colorful traditional (old school) tattoo of butterfly on the forearm
Butterfly Traditional Forearm →
colorful traditional (old school) tattoo of dagger & blades on the forearm
Rose and Dagger Traditional Forearm →
colorful traditional (old school) tattoo of butterfly on the chest
Moth and Spiderweb Traditional Chest →
colorful traditional (old school) tattoo of demon on the upper arm
Wolf-Bat Demon Traditional Upper Arm →
colorful traditional (old school) tattoo of rose on the forearm
Rose Traditional Forearm →

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