You book directly with the studio · no TatSeek feeⓘOpens the studio’s own booking channel — website form, WhatsApp, Instagram or email. You book directly with the studio; TatSeek takes no fee and doesn’t see what you send. How we know →
What to include in your first message
What the artist needs from you
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Known for Black Atlas: Deposit: not listed · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 847-269-1288 to confirm.
ⓘCopies a ready message with what artists ask first — idea, size, placement, budget, dates. Paste it into the studio’s DM or email and fill in the gaps.Copied — paste it into your message
★★★★★4.8(153)ⓘFrom the studio’s Google Business Profile, verified Oct 2026. It reflects service and experience; judge the art itself by the portfolio. How we know →
Black Atlas Studios is a tattoo and body piercing studio at 953 W 18th Street in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, founded by tattooer Angel Antonio, who has more than 16 years of experience in black and grey and color realism.
The team covers a wide range of styles: realism in black and grey and in color, portraits, anime and pop culture, surrealism, geometric and ornamental work, illustrative blackwork and fine line. The studio's own style pages also list Japanese tattoos and animal tattoos.
Bookings start with an appointment request through the studio's website. The studio is open daily, with longer hours Monday to Saturday.
Speaks:🇬🇧 English
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly♿ Wheelchair accessibleⓘAs stated by the studio on Google or its own website — TatSeek doesn’t certify these. How we know →
See the studio before you visit
Take a look at our space, tattoo setup, and team to get a feel for the environment where your tattoo will be created.
An artist at work on the main floor of Black Atlas Studios
Specializes in:🖼️ Realism (35)ⓘWorked out from the tagged tattoos in this profile — the styles that keep coming back, with how many pieces. Not a self-description, so it shows what they really do most.
Estimated hourly rate: $250/hourⓘThe hourly rate, as published by the studio or estimated from its price list. Most pieces take 1–8 hours; small ones often have a shop minimum instead. How we know →
Estimated Price Range
⏳ Estimate — awaiting studio confirmationⓘCalculated by TatSeek from the hourly rate or local averages — not confirmed by the studio. The artist sets the final price after a consultation. How we know →
Small & SimpleSmall symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour
$150–300
Medium (Typical tattoo)More detailed custom design with shading — roughly 10–20 cm, about 2–3 hours
$400–700
Large & ComplexLarger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions
$900–1900
Very Large / SleeveHalf sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions
Before you bookⓘDeposit, rescheduling and touch-up rules as the studio publishes them — the source and date are shown below. If something isn’t listed, ask before you pay a deposit. How we know →
Black Atlas hasn’t shared its booking rules on TatSeek yet. Worth asking before you pay a deposit:
deposit and whether it comes off the price · rescheduling and cancellation · when you see the design · touch-ups · typical wait · licence and hygiene
What happens to my deposit if I reschedule, cancel or I’m late?
Most studios keep the deposit if you cancel or don’t show up, but let you move it to a new date if you reschedule with enough notice (often 48–72 hours); arriving very late can count as a cancellation. Black Atlas hasn’t published its own rules on TatSeek yet — call +1 847-269-1288 or message them to confirm before you pay. How deposits usually work →
Is the consultation free?
Many studios offer a free consultation, in person or by message; some charge a fee that comes off the tattoo. Ask when you first get in touch. What happens at a consultation →
When will I see my design, and can I change it?
It varies: some artists send the design a few days before, many show it on the day and adjust it with you before the stencil goes on. You can always ask for changes before anything touches your skin. Design, flash and revisions →
Is a touch-up included?
Many studios touch up small healing gaps for free within a few months; after that, or for sun-faded work, touch-ups are usually paid. Ask before booking. Touch-ups explained →
Is the studio licensed, and how do they keep things sterile?
Black Atlas hasn’t listed licence or hygiene details on TatSeek. That doesn’t mean anything is wrong — ask about their licence, single-use needles and sterilisation; a good studio answers happily. What a clean studio looks like →
Do I need ID? What is the minimum age?
Expect to show a photo ID proving you are 18 or older. In the US some states allow 16–17-year-olds with a parent’s consent, others don’t allow it at all, and many studios only tattoo adults either way. Age and ID →
How do I pay, and should I tip?
Ask whether they take cards or cash only. Where tipping is customary (as in the US), 15–20% is typical; elsewhere it’s optional. Tipping and etiquette →
