Where was this tattoo done?

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

How much would a tattoo like this cost?

A piece like this is estimated at $350-$400. This is an estimate, not a quote — message the studio for an exact price.

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.

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Neo-traditional tattoo of camper van on the thigh

Tattoo by:Katie DavisPublished on:

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Van and Sunset Neo-Traditional Thigh

A neo-traditional tattoo of camper van, plus smaller details: waves and beach, palm trees, sunset, plumeria flowers, placed on the thigh. Done in full colour. By Katie Davis at Salvation Tattoo Gallery.

Composition:🧩 Led by Camper vanⓘSubject:🔱 Symbols & Objects🚗 Car 🌿 Nature & Plants🌸 Flower 🌊 Ocean & Waves 🌳 Tree ✨ Celestial☀️ Sun

Style:🌹 Neo-Traditional

Size:✋ Medium (10-20cm)Complexity:ⓘ 😥 ComplexPlacement:🦵 ThighColor:🌈 Color↕️ Vertical🔬 TatSeek scan v3ⓘ📍 Richmond, United States

Estimated time: 2–3 hours, 1 sessionⓘ

Estimated price for this size & complexity: $350–$400

This estimate is narrowed from Katie Davis's price range using this tattoo's complexity — not a quote. For an exact quote, email us or call +1 804-643-3779

Tattoo by Katie Davis

Questions & answers

What is this tattoo?: A neo-traditional tattoo of camper van, plus smaller details: waves and beach, palm trees, sunset, plumeria flowers, placed on the thigh. Done in full colour. By Katie Davis 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 much would a tattoo like this cost?: A piece like this is estimated at $350-$400. This is an estimate, not a quote — message the studio for an exact price.
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.

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