Chameleon with Beer Mug New School Calf

Questions & answers

What is this tattoo?

A new school tattoo of chameleon with beer mug, plus smaller details: leaves, placed on the calf. Done in full colour. By Gunner Noetzel at Pigment Tattoo.

Where was this tattoo done?

This tattoo was done at Pigment Tattoo, 12233 Ranch Rd 620 N #111a. View on Google Maps →

How painful is a calf tattoo?

Calf: Mild on our 5-step pain scale — good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle. 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 calf healing is easy, and it is visible in shorts. 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 →