Where was this tattoo done?

This tattoo was done at Loose Screw Tattoo, 3313A W Cary St.

How painful is a back tattoo?

Back: Mild on our 5-step pain scale — broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades. Pain is personal, and long sessions, stress and bleeding make it feel worse.

How long does it take to heal, and will people see it?

The surface usually looks healed in 2–4 weeks; the skin keeps settling for a few months. On the back healing is moderate (hard to reach yourself), and it is easy to cover.

How will a tattoo like this age?

All tattoos soften slightly over the years as the skin renews itself and the sun breaks pigment down. Size, placement and sun protection matter more than the style name.

Can I get this exact design?

Use it as a reference. Most artists adapt a design to your body and their own style rather than copy another person’s tattoo line for line — and if you want this artist’s look, the best option is to book this artist.

How do I book something like this?

Message the studio with this photo, your placement and size, colour or black & grey, budget and dates. The “What to include in your first message” box below has a ready-to-copy template.

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New school tattoo of boy figure in a pointed hat with red creature on the back

Tattoo by:

Jesse SmithPublished on:

loosescrewtattoo.comⓘ

Boy and Red Creature Back Suit New School Back

A new school tattoo of boy figure in a pointed hat with red creature, placed on the back. Done in full colour. By Jesse Smith at Loose Screw Tattoo.

Composition:🧩 Mainly Boy figure in a pointed hat, with Red creatureⓘ

Style:💥 New School

Complexity:ⓘ 😥 ComplexPlacement:🔙 BackColor:🌈 Color↔️ HorizontalDefined byⓘ subject 50% · colour 35% · style 15%🔬 TatSeek scan v3ⓘ📍 Richmond, United States

Tattoo by Jesse Smith

Questions & answers

What is this tattoo?: A new school tattoo of boy figure in a pointed hat with red creature, placed on the back. Done in full colour. By Jesse Smith at Loose Screw Tattoo.
Where was this tattoo done?: This tattoo was done at Loose Screw Tattoo, 3313A W Cary St. View on Google Maps →
How painful is a back tattoo?: Back: Mild on our 5-step pain scale — broad and well-muscled, sharper over the spine and shoulder blades. Pain is personal, and long sessions, stress and bleeding make it feel worse. Pain map →
How long does it take to heal, and will people see it?: The surface usually looks healed in 2–4 weeks; the skin keeps settling for a few months. On the back healing is moderate (hard to reach yourself), and it is easy to cover. When can I swim, work out, tan? →
How will a tattoo like this age?: All tattoos soften slightly over the years as the skin renews itself and the sun breaks pigment down. Size, placement and sun protection matter more than the style name. How tattoos age →
Can I get this exact design?: Use it as a reference. Most artists adapt a design to your body and their own style rather than copy another person’s tattoo line for line — and if you want this artist’s look, the best option is to book this artist. Copying, references and AI designs →
How do I book something like this?: Message the studio with this photo, your placement and size, colour or black & grey, budget and dates. The “What to include in your first message” box below has a ready-to-copy template. How to message a tattoo artist →

What to include in your first message

What the artist needs from you

Your idea in one line + 2–3 references (this photo is already in the template below) more →
Placement and rough size in centimetres more →
Colour or black & grey more →
Your budget range more →
Dates you’re free; OK with more than one session? more →
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 Loose Screw Tattoo: Deposit: About 25% of the tattoo cost · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 804-342-1981 to confirm.

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