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title: "blavkink_dave — Tattoo Artist on TattMe"
description: "Tattoo artist in Carmel, New York, specializing in Black & Grey, Japanese, Fine Line, Realism"
source: https://tattme.app/artists/blavkink_dave
site: TattMe
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# blavkink_dave

Tattoo artist in Carmel, New York, specializing in Black & Grey, Japanese, Fine Line, Realism.

Profile on TattMe: https://tattme.app/artists/blavkink_dave

## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Location | Carmel, New York |
| Studio | BlavkInk_dave |
| Styles | Black & Grey, Japanese, Fine Line, Realism, Minimalist, Lettering |
| Price range | $250–$1600 |
| Hourly rate | $200/hour |
| Years tattooing | 3 |
| Portfolio pieces | 6 |
| Accepting bookings on TattMe | Yes |

## About

- Known for: 🖤 Tattoo Artist \| USA \| Mobile Artist ✨ Custom tattoos & unique designs 🎨 Fine Line • Blackwork • Custom 📍 Based in New York

How they work: LGBTQ+ friendly, Numbing cream available, First-timers welcome, Cover-ups welcome

## Studio

- Studio: BlavkInk_dave
- Location: Carmel, New York (private studio — exact address shared after booking)

## Services and pricing

| Service | Price | Deposit | Billed as | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tattoo Sessions | $400 | $100 | fixed price | A standard tattoo session for small to medium pieces. Includes consultation, custom design, and application. |
| Full Day Session | $1600 | $150 | full day | A full day reserved exclusively for you. Ideal for large-scale pieces, sleeves, or back work that requires extended time. |
| Half Day Session | $800 | $100 | half day | Half a day dedicated to your piece. Great for medium to large tattoos or multi-session projects. |
| Home session | $250 | $100 | fixed price | Home services are charged by the hours |

## Portfolio

| Work | Styles | Placement | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Black & Grey + Floral rose tattoo on Forearm | Black & Grey, Floral, Illustrative | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/blavkink_dave/portfolio/0988170d-4053-4073-870e-820f31a0147a |
| Black & Grey + Fine Line butterfly tattoo on Upper Arm | Black & Grey, Fine Line, Illustrative | Upper Arm | https://tattme.app/artists/blavkink_dave/portfolio/4c4e6921-7aa8-4a99-82a2-d7e676c04aad |
| Script + Lettering script tattoo on Forearm | Script, Lettering, Fine Line, Black-work, Religious, Symbolic | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/blavkink_dave/portfolio/551ba8c1-3fe0-444c-9c3c-b6a3d9bf1e2d |
| Fine Line + Black-work compass tattoo on Forearm | Fine Line, Black-work, Geometric, Dot-work | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/blavkink_dave/portfolio/3207e9cd-c69c-46e6-ae95-7f810a4b9775 |
| Fine Line + Black & Grey butterfly tattoo on Ankle | Fine Line, Black & Grey, Floral, Illustrative | Ankle | https://tattme.app/artists/blavkink_dave/portfolio/0977fbd0-efe9-4a0e-ba86-518617fc930d |
| Black & Grey + Realism lion tattoo on Shoulder | Black & Grey, Realism | Shoulder | https://tattme.app/artists/blavkink_dave/portfolio/00b7b832-f191-4b79-8dfb-79b2694f1caf |

## Policies

- Booking: Send me your idea, placement, and rough size. I confirm requests within a couple of days, and a deposit locks in your appointment.
- Deposit: Your deposit comes off the final price of the tattoo. It covers the drawing time before you ever sit down
- Cancellation: Reschedule at least 48 hours ahead and your deposit moves with you. No-shows and late cancellations forfeit the deposit.
- Health and safety: I use single-use needles, fresh gloves, and sealed pigments for every client. My station is cleaned and sterilized between appointments.

## Booking

Booking with blavkink_dave happens on TattMe. Describe the tattoo idea, add reference photos if you have them, choose the placement, size, timing, and budget, and send a request; no service or date is picked up front. blavkink_dave accepts with a price and deposit, then the client confirms a date and time and pays the deposit through the platform to hold the appointment. The deposit goes to the artist and counts toward the final cost of the tattoo.

- Request an appointment: https://tattme.app/artists/blavkink_dave/book
- Artist profile: https://tattme.app/artists/blavkink_dave

## Frequently asked questions

### Where is blavkink_dave located?

blavkink_dave works at BlavkInk_dave in Carmel, New York. The exact address is shared with the client after a booking is confirmed.

### What styles does blavkink_dave tattoo?

blavkink_dave lists Black & Grey, Japanese, Fine Line, Realism, Minimalist, Lettering.

### How much does a tattoo from blavkink_dave cost?

Published services range $250–$1600. Final pricing depends on size, detail, and placement, and is confirmed by the artist before the appointment.

### Is blavkink_dave verified on TattMe?

blavkink_dave has not completed TattMe's Stripe identity verification, which is required before accepting bookings through the platform.

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