Key facts
- Style
- Realism
- Size
- Large20–30 cm
- Colour
- Black and grey
What’s in it from tags · not scanned yet
About this tattoo
Realism style tattoo of a deity figure on the shoulder, done in black & grey. By Tony Fentress at Slave to the Needle Wallingford.
Details
The work
- Style
- Realism
- Subject
- Deity Figure
- Palette
- Black and grey
Placement and size
- Placement
- Shoulder
- Size
- Large
Time and cost
- Estimated time
- 6–10 h, 1–2 sessions — Estimated from what the photo shows: the size class (the piece is not measured in this photo), a typical width for that class, how much of it is inked, and the detail — not from the studio. The artist quotes the real time.
- Price
- ≈$1,200–2,000 · ≈6–10 h at $200/h (studio’s published rate) · Large (20-30cm), not measured · dense shading
Pain and healing
- Pain
- Mild, 2 of 5 — thick deltoid muscle and a flat surface
- Healing
- Easy
- Visibility
- Easy to cover
- More
- Tattoo pain map · Pain by placement
All tags and facts
- Style
- 🖼️ Realism
- Subject
- 🛐 Deity Figure
- Placement
- 🤷 Shoulder
- Colour
- 🩶 Black & Grey
- Size
- Large
- Time
- 6–10 h · 1–2 sessions
- Pain
- 2/5 · mild
- Healing
- Easy
- Visibility
- Easy to cover
Source and scan
- Work ID
- 9982
- Published on
- slavetotheneedle.com
- On TatSeek since
- 2026-09-29
- Scan
- Tags only (to be re-scanned)
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Questions and answers
What can a deity figure tattoo mean?
Deity Figure — gods and deities from many traditions — learn the meaning first and treat it with respect. Meanings change with culture and person — what it means to you matters most. Understanding tattoo meanings →
How much would a tattoo like this cost?
TatSeek estimates $1,200–2,000 at Slave to the Needle Wallingford’s rates. What moves it most is your final size, how much detail the design has and how many sessions it takes. It is a planning range — only the studio’s own quote is an offer. How we estimate →
Where was this tattoo done?
Tony Fentress made it at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, 403 NE 45th Street, Seattle. 12 min walk from U District station. You book with the studio directly; TatSeek takes no fee. View on the map →
How painful is a shoulder tattoo, and how does it heal?
Shoulder: mild, 2 of 5 — thick deltoid muscle and a flat surface. Long sessions, stress and no sleep make it feel worse. The surface looks healed in 2–4 weeks and the skin settles over a few months; here healing is easy and the spot is easy to cover. Pain map →
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, where you want it and how big, colour or black and grey, your budget and dates. The “Message template” button next to the price gives you a ready text to edit and copy. How to message a tattoo artist →
