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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 Black Atlas: Deposit: not listed · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 847-269-1288 to confirm.
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TJ Brown is a Chicago tattoo artist known for bold anime and realism tattoos, with a strong focus on tattooing melanated skin. His work combines vibrant detail and precision.
Speaks:🇬🇧 English
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Get to know TJ Brown
Specializes in:🎌 Anime / Manga (5)🖼️ Realism (3)ⓘ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. One-off tags are left out, so this shows where the real depth is.
Estimated hourly rate: $250/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
$150–300
Medium (Typical tattoo)More detailed custom design with shading — roughly 10–20 cm, about 2–3 hours
$400–700
Large & ComplexLarger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions
$900–1900
Very Large / SleeveHalf sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions
TJ Brown specializes in Realism and Anime / Manga.
How many tattoos has TJ Brown done?
TJ Brown has 9 tattoos in their portfolio on TatSeek, tagged by style, subject and placement.
How do I book with TJ Brown?
TJ Brown works through Black Atlas — send a booking request to book.
What does TJ Brown charge?
TJ Brown follows Black Atlas’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 TJ Brown’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 TJ Brown 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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