Where was this tattoo done?

This tattoo was done at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, 819 W. Cary Street.

How painful is a thigh tattoo?

Thigh: Barely there on our 5-step pain scale — thick muscle and fat cushion most of it. 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 thigh healing is easy, and it is easy to cover.

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.

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.

colorful neo-traditional tattoo of dragon on the thigh

Tattoo by:Harmony FurmanPhoto source:

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Dragon Neo-Traditional Thigh

Neo-traditional style tattoo of a dragon on the thigh, done in colorful. By Harmony Furman at Salvation Tattoo Gallery.

Subject:🐉 Mythology & Folklore🐉 Dragon

Style:🌹 Neo-Traditional

Size:🖐️ Large (20-30cm)Complexity:😥 ComplexPlacement:🦵 ThighColor:🌈 Color↕️ Vertical📍 Richmond, United States

Estimated time: 5.5–7.5 hours, 2 sessions

Tattoo by Harmony Furman

Questions & answers

What is this tattoo?: Neo-traditional style tattoo of a dragon on the thigh, done in colorful. By Harmony Furman at Salvation Tattoo Gallery.
Where was this tattoo done?: This tattoo was done at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, 819 W. Cary Street. View on Google Maps →
How painful is a thigh tattoo?: Thigh: Barely there on our 5-step pain scale — thick muscle and fat cushion most of it. 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 thigh 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

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 Salvation Tattoo Gallery: Deposit: not listed · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 804-643-3779 to confirm.