Where was this tattoo done?

This tattoo was done at Monolith Studio, 77 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205.

How painful is a shoulder tattoo?

Shoulder: Mild on our 5-step pain scale — thick deltoid muscle and a flat surface. 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 shoulder healing is easy, and it is easy to cover.

How will a tattoo like this age?

Fine detail softens gradually over the years, but at a sensible size it stays readable for a long time. Sun protection matters most; a touch-up after some years is normal.

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.

fine line and ornamental tattoo of bird on the shoulder

Tattoo by:Oscar Akermo

Swallows and Compass Shoulder

This shoulder piece combines fine line and ornamental style with a bird design. By Oscar Akermo at Monolith Studio.

Subject:🐾 Animals🐦 Bird

Style:🪡 Fine Line 💠 Ornamental

Placement:🤷 Shoulder↔️ Horizontal📍 New York City, United States

Tattoo by Oscar Akermo

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Questions & answers

What is this tattoo?: This shoulder piece combines fine line and ornamental style with a bird design. By Oscar Akermo at Monolith Studio.
Where was this tattoo done?: This tattoo was done at Monolith Studio, 77 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205. View on Google Maps →
How painful is a shoulder tattoo?: Shoulder: Mild on our 5-step pain scale — thick deltoid muscle and a flat surface. 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 shoulder healing is easy, and it is easy to cover. When can I swim, work out, tan? →
How will a tattoo like this age?: Fine detail softens gradually over the years, but at a sensible size it stays readable for a long time. Sun protection matters most; a touch-up after some years is normal. 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 Monolith Studio: Deposit: not listed · Touch-up: not listed · Design: On the day, adjusted with you · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — ask to confirm.