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What to include in your first message

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 Wallingford: 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 +1 206-545-3685 to confirm.

Tony Fentress tattoos black and grey realism at the Wallingford location, in an illustrative, engraving-influenced style spanning portraiture, classical, and figurative subjects.

Speaks: 🇬🇧 English

Specializes in: 🖼️ Realism (6)ⓘBased on recurring characteristics across tattoos in this profile. These are portfolio-derived insights, not self-reported specialties.

Top subject groups: 🧍 People (3)🔱 Symbols & Objects (2)ⓘ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 +1 206-545-3685.

About Tony Fentress

What styles does Tony Fentress specialize in?
Tony Fentress specializes in Realism.
How many tattoos has Tony Fentress done?
Tony Fentress has 6 tattoos in their portfolio on TatSeek, tagged by style, subject and placement.
How do I book with Tony Fentress?
Tony Fentress works through Slave to the Needle Wallingford — message us on Instagram to book.
What does Tony Fentress charge?
Tony Fentress follows Slave to the Needle Wallingford’s studio price range — see the Estimated Price Range above for tiers by size. This is confirmed by the studio.
Where does Tony Fentress work?
Tony Fentress works at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, 403 NE 45th Street. View on Google Maps →
Can I see healed work by Tony Fentress?
None of Tony Fentress’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 Tony Fentress 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 Tony Fentress (6)

black & grey realism tattoo of insect on the stomach
Skull and Moth Realism Stomach →
black & grey realism tattoo on the forearm
Vintage Robot Realism Forearm →
black & grey realism tattoo of male figure on the forearm
Jester Figure Realism Forearm →
black & grey realism tattoo of male figure on the forearm
Jazz Trumpet Player Realism Forearm →
black & grey realism tattoo of male figure on the upper arm
Man Portrait Realism Upper Arm →
black & grey realism tattoo of deity figure on the shoulder
Classical God Figure Realism Shoulder →

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