Tattoo by:Daniel SasPublished on:westseattletattoo.comⓘWhere the studio or artist published this photo. TatSeek shows it with credit and a link back — the work belongs to the artist. How we know →
Chicano Girl with Sugar Skull Upper Arm
A black & grey chicano tattoo featuring a female figure, placed on the upper arm. By Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo.
Style:🎭 ChicanoTechnique:ⓘHow the ink is put in — dotwork is built from dots, whip shading from soft strokes. It’s separate from the style; tap one to see more like it. How we know →🌫️ Whip Shading
Size:🖐️ Large (20-30cm)Complexity:ⓘHow detailed the piece is, separate from its size. More detail means more hours, so it moves the price as much as size does. How we know →😥 ComplexPlacement:🦾 Upper ArmColor:🩶 Black & Grey⬛ SquarePainⓘHow much this part of the body usually hurts (1–5) and how it heals, from the TatSeek pain map. Everyone feels it differently. How we know →⚡ Mild (2/5) · healing: easy🔬 Tags only (not scanned yet)ⓘHow this photo was described. TatSeek Vision Scan v4: every element with its share of the piece, plus mood, a size measured against the body, any readable text, the ink colours and how detailed the work is. Scan v3: elements and shares only. Tags only: an older upload, not scanned yet. How we know →📍 Seattle, United States
Estimated time: 7–12 hours, 2–3 sessionsⓘA planning range for a piece of this size and detail — from the studio’s published prices, or our estimate if it hasn’t confirmed them. The artist sets the final time and price after a consultation. How we know →
Estimated price for this size & complexity: $1200–$1600
A black & grey chicano tattoo featuring a female figure, placed on the upper arm. By Daniel Sas at West Seattle Tattoo.
Where was this tattoo done?
This tattoo was done at West Seattle Tattoo, 4517 California Ave SW, Suite G2, Seattle, WA 98116. View on Google Maps →
How much would a tattoo like this cost?
A piece like this is estimated at $1200-$1600. This is based on pricing confirmed by the studio, but still not a quote — message the studio for an exact price.
How painful is a upper arm tattoo?
Upper Arm: Mild on our 5-step pain scale — mostly muscle, easy to keep still. 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 upper arm healing is easy, and it is easy to cover. When can I swim, work out, tan? →
How will a tattoo like this age?
Bold outlines and solid black are the styles that age best — the design stays readable even as lines soften slightly over decades. Sunscreen keeps the colour from fading. 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
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Known for West Seattle Tattoo: Deposit: $100–200 depending on art prep; non-refundable, non-transferable · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — ask to confirm.
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