--- title: "D-Artist — Tattoo Artist on TattMe" description: "Tattoo artist in Norfolk, Virginia, specializing in Black & Grey, Realism, Color, Illustrative" source: https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist site: TattMe --- # D-Artist Tattoo artist in Norfolk, Virginia, specializing in Black & Grey, Realism, Color, Illustrative. Profile on TattMe: https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist ## Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Location | Norfolk, Virginia | | Studio | TBG BODYART & STUDIO | | Styles | Black & Grey, Realism, Color, Illustrative, Anime | | Price range | $200–$1600 | | Portfolio pieces | 83 | | Identity verified | Yes (Stripe identity verification) | | Accepting bookings on TattMe | Yes | ## About Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Dominick Taylor has been creating art since the age of five. Recieving his bachelors in illustration design at Maryland institute, designing graphic art for clothing brands, and design companies. With over 17 years of professional tattooing experience, he began his career through an 18-month apprenticeship before becoming a licensed tattoo artist in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dominick spent five years honing his craft at Virginia Beach Ink before relocating to Southern California, where he continued to evolve as both a fine artist and tattoo artist. Over the next decade, he tattooed throughout San Diego and Los Angeles, working with respected studios including Love Letters Tattoo in Downtown Los Angeles, Nitti’s Tattoo, and Broken Heart Tattoo in San Diego. His dedication to the craft has earned him sponsorships and recognition from industry-leading brands, including Bishop Rotary as a Pro Team Artist and Sullen Art Collective. Throughout his career, Dominick has traveled extensively, tattooing clients across the United States and internationally while continually expanding his artistic reach. Today, Dominick is based in the historic Ghent District of Norfolk, Virginia, where he is the owner of TBG (The Beautiful Grind) Bodyart & Studio. He specializes in black and grey, color realism, anime, and illustrative tattooing, creating custom work that reflects both technical precision and artistic vision. Beyond tattooing, Dominick is an accomplished multidisciplinary artist whose work includes murals, paintings, and medium- to large-scale drawings. His artwork has been exhibited in galleries throughout New York, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Los Angeles, and San Diego, reflecting a lifelong commitment to creativity across multiple artistic disciplines. ## Studio - Studio: TBG BODYART & STUDIO - Address: 639 West 24th Street, Suite 308, Norfolk, Virginia, 23517 ## Services and pricing | Service | Price | Deposit | Billed as | Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Tattoo Sessions | $200 | $200 | fixed price | A standard tattoo session for small to medium pieces. Includes consultation, custom design, and application. | | Full Day Session | $1600 | $200 | full day | A full day of 8-9 Hrs reserved exclusively for you. Ideal for large-scale pieces, sleeves, or back work that requires extended time. | | Half Day Session | $800 | $200 | half day | Half a day of 4-5 hrs dedicated to your piece. Great for medium to large tattoos or multi-session projects. | ## Portfolio | Work | Styles | Placement | Page | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Black & Grey + Illustrative eye of horus tattoo on Forearm | Black & Grey, Illustrative, Realism | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/25a1075f-d399-4066-863d-6b8dbe44e8eb | | Black & Grey + Realism woman tattoo on Forearm | Black & Grey, Realism, Floral, Portrait | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/8f530cf7-7ef8-4b60-b216-f27affd96367 | | Black & Grey + Illustrative woman tattoo on Neck (Side) | Black & Grey, Illustrative, Portrait, Neo-Traditional, Sculptural | Neck (Side) | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/5351640b-6bc9-4fd2-9c2f-7b19f3a9422c | | Black & Grey + Anime majin buu tattoo on Calf | Black & Grey, Anime, Illustrative, Pop Culture, Realism | Calf | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/4c642c49-57dc-4222-a30b-9c24fa1579f0 | | Realism + Black & Grey man tattoo on Forearm | Realism, Black & Grey, Portrait, Pop Culture, Lettering | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/2169a96a-fbdb-406a-9de7-460f7703631e | | Black & Grey + Realism black panther tattoo on Full Sleeve | Black & Grey, Realism, Illustrative, Pop Culture, Tribal | Full Sleeve | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/7f4627d2-c74e-4569-8aa9-53c1ddafb956 | | Realism + Color puerto rican flag tattoo on Thigh | Realism, Color, Illustrative | Thigh | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/f3fedfdc-f7f3-4408-9a0a-dc8dd5b7a501 | | Black & Grey + Realism malcolm x tattoo on Calf | Black & Grey, Realism, Illustrative | Calf | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/a0d5c225-cad6-4e78-9fdd-4148ab6a5af1 | | Realism + Black & Grey woman tattoo on Thigh | Realism, Black & Grey, Portrait | Thigh | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/e7c63bf3-d9df-4d52-aecb-79643bd68fac | | Black & Grey + Realism man tattoo on Knee | Black & Grey, Realism, Portrait, Photo Realism, Portrait Realism | Knee | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/bff629f1-238b-4fd1-96f2-e21795e2484e | | Black & Grey + Realism statue tattoo on Calf | Black & Grey, Realism, Illustrative, 3D | Calf | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/2bcaf169-fb3d-4487-8f58-7da1f2042d0e | | Black & Grey + Illustrative hands tattoo on Stomach | Black & Grey, Illustrative, Lettering, Script, Realism | Stomach | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/d7cbb521-2b91-4610-a685-b7c88d5efd5e | | Black & Grey + Realism warrior tattoo on Full Sleeve | Black & Grey, Realism, Illustrative | Full Sleeve | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/f3b06263-f15e-4703-ad90-e70094f6cf39 | | Realism + Black & Grey man tattoo on Chest | Realism, Black & Grey, Portrait | Chest | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/ef523dc8-ff6f-432b-aa43-67e46d7d509e | | Anime + Pop Culture vegeta tattoo on Calf | Anime, Pop Culture, Illustrative, Color | Calf | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/e70ab872-63a2-4ba3-98c6-83ddc76ade29 | | Black & Grey + Realism samurai tattoo on Chest | Black & Grey, Realism, Japanese | Chest | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/e82c049e-7297-4c0d-b039-38a1c9ee676a | | Realism + Color roses tattoo on Upper Back | Realism, Color, Floral, Illustrative | Upper Back | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/9578ef67-5300-45dc-8e09-5693a0b726c1 | | Realism + Black & Grey woman tattoo on Forearm | Realism, Black & Grey, Portrait, Illustrative | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/996e6764-a1fd-4263-b700-b4b03addd501 | | Black & Grey + Illustrative playboy bunny tattoo on Ribs | Black & Grey, Illustrative, Black-work | Ribs | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/08f9f523-3b72-4dc4-9142-fc9bd5e7e7d9 | | Black & Grey + Realism figure tattoo on Forearm | Black & Grey, Realism, Geometric, Script, Fine Line, Illustrative | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/8773ad6e-8a9a-4116-95cd-6b5520d10104 | | Realism + Black & Grey identification card tattoo on Shoulder | Realism, Black & Grey, Portrait Realism | Shoulder | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/796f607b-c098-4e8f-b93f-096ae5e5bc07 | | Realism + Black & Grey woman tattoo on Forearm | Realism, Black & Grey, Portrait, Illustrative | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/b1153c55-c5b3-4e76-8fd6-e2aa2ceb780b | | Black & Grey + Realism woody tattoo on Forearm | Black & Grey, Realism, Illustrative, Pop Culture, Photo Realism | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/e6ceb290-0fd0-4414-aa20-7f85d9fb6573 | | Color + Illustrative sugar skull tattoo on Forearm | Color, Illustrative, Neo-Traditional | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/portfolio/7001e050-fe92-465a-84b6-0356834446b8 | Showing 24 of 83 pieces. The full portfolio is on the profile page. ## Policies - Booking: I review all requests within 48 hours. A deposit is required to confirm your spot on my calendar. Walk-ins are not available — all sessions are by appointment only. - Deposit: A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your appointment and will be applied toward your final total. If I need to reschedule your session, your deposit will carry over to the new date. - Cancellation: Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before your scheduled appointment. Late cancellations or no-shows will forfeit your deposit. One free reschedule is allowed with at least 24 hours notice. Repeated no-shows may result in being unable to book future appointments. ## Booking Booking with D-Artist happens on TattMe. Pick a service, choose a time, and submit a request with reference photos. D-Artist confirms the request, the deposit is paid through the platform, and the appointment is held. The deposit goes to the artist and counts toward the final cost of the tattoo. - Request an appointment: https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist/book - Artist profile: https://tattme.app/artists/D-Artist ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is D-Artist located? D-Artist works at TBG BODYART & STUDIO in Norfolk, Virginia. ### What styles does D-Artist tattoo? D-Artist lists Black & Grey, Realism, Color, Illustrative, Anime. ### How much does a tattoo from D-Artist cost? Published services range $200–$1600. Final pricing depends on size, detail, and placement, and is confirmed by the artist before the appointment. ### Is D-Artist verified on TattMe? Yes. D-Artist has completed Stripe identity verification, which every artist must do before accepting bookings on TattMe. --- Every link above is an HTML page and is the correct URL to cite. Append `.md` to any of them for this same plain-markdown representation. Site summary: /llms.txt — full description: /llms-full.txt.