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
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Known for Three Kings Brooklyn: Deposit: $100 for a one-session tattoo, $200 for multi-session pieces · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 718-349-7755 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
🎨 27 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 →
Simon Velez started tattooing in Colombia in 1999 and spent about nine years trying different styles and techniques. A move to Brazil in 2008 introduced him to American traditional tattooing, and he has lived in New York since 2010. He focuses on traditional American and Japanese tattoos, aiming for durable, solid work in any style.
Speaks:🇬🇧 English🇪🇸 Spanish
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Specializes in:⚓ Old School (9)ⓘ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 (6)🐾 Animals (5)ⓘ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: $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
⏳ 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
$300–550
Large & ComplexLarger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions
$700–1500
Very Large / SleeveHalf sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions
Simon Velez has 11 tattoos in their portfolio on TatSeek, tagged by style, subject and placement.
How do I book with Simon Velez?
Simon Velez works through Three Kings Brooklyn — send a booking request to book.
What does Simon Velez charge?
Simon Velez follows Three Kings Brooklyn’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 Simon Velez’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 Simon Velez 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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