Key facts
- Style
- Realismthe whole piece
- Colour
- Full colour
What it shows estimated from the photo
About this tattoo
A monarch butterfly. It is done in the realism style, in full colour. It sits on the calf.
The tattoo was made by David DaVinci at Apollo Tattoo Studio in Santa Monica, Los Angeles.
Details
The work
- Style
- Realism
- Subject
- Monarch butterfly 100%
- Palette
- Full colour
Placement and size
- Placement
- Calf
Time and cost
- Price
- No estimate for this piece: this older photo has no size yet; it gets one when it is re-scanned. Studio’s rate ≈$200/h (TatSeek estimate from local rates, not confirmed by the studio).
Pain and healing
- Pain
- Mild, 2 of 5 — good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle
- Healing
- Easy
- Visibility
- Visible in shorts
- More
- Tattoo pain map · Pain by placement
All tags and facts
- Style
- 🖼️ Realism
- Subject
- 🦋 Butterfly
- Placement
- 🦿 Calf
- Colour
- 🌈 Color
- Pain
- 2/5 · mild
- Healing
- Easy
- Visibility
- Visible in shorts
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Questions and answers
What can a butterfly tattoo mean?
Butterfly — often change and freedom. Meanings change with culture and person — what it means to you matters most. Understanding tattoo meanings →
Where was this tattoo done?
David DaVinci made it at Apollo Tattoo Studio, 2625 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405, Los Angeles. You book with the studio directly; TatSeek takes no fee. View on the map →
How painful is a calf tattoo, and how does it heal?
Calf: mild, 2 of 5 — good muscle padding, sharper near the shin and ankle. 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 visible in shorts. 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 →
