Nun and Sugar Skull Realism Full Sleeve

A realism tattoo of nun with praying hands with sugar skull, plus smaller details: roses, praying hands, placed on the full sleeve. Done in black and grey. By Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo.

Composition:🧩 Led by Nun with praying hands, with Sugar skullⓘSubject:🧍 People🚺 Female Figure 🤲 Hands 🌿 Nature & Plants🌹 Rose 🔱 Symbols & Objects💀 Skull

Style:🖼️ Realism

Size:💪 Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)Complexity:ⓘ 😥 ComplexPlacement:👕 Full SleeveColor:🩶 Black & Grey↔️ HorizontalDefined byⓘ subject 80% · style 20%Painⓘ ⚡ Noticeable (3/5) · healing: moderate (large area)🔬 TatSeek scan v3ⓘ📍 Richmond, United States

Estimated time: 18–31 hours, 4–7 sessionsⓘ

Estimated price for this size & complexity: $3000–$4000

This estimate is narrowed from Jen Bean's price range using this tattoo's complexity — not a quote. For an exact quote, send us a message or call +1 804-342-1981

Questions & answers

What is this tattoo?

A realism tattoo of nun with praying hands with sugar skull, plus smaller details: roses, praying hands, placed on the full sleeve. Done in black and grey. By Jen Bean at Loose Screw Tattoo.

Where was this tattoo done?

This tattoo was done at Loose Screw Tattoo, 3313A W Cary St. View on Google Maps →

How much would a tattoo like this cost?

A piece like this is estimated at $3000-$4000. 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 full sleeve tattoo?

Full Sleeve: Noticeable on our 5-step pain scale — most of the arm is mild, but the inner elbow and wrist are sharp. 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 full sleeve healing is moderate (large area), and it is visible in short sleeves. 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 →