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title: "graypaint — Tattoo Artist on TattMe"
description: "Tattoo artist in Hampton, Virginia, specializing in American Traditional, Abstract, Anime, Black & Grey, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review"
source: https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint
site: TattMe
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# graypaint

Tattoo artist in Hampton, Virginia, specializing in American Traditional, Abstract, Anime, Black & Grey, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review.

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

## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Location | Hampton, Virginia |
| Studio | Matriarch Gallery |
| Styles | American Traditional, Abstract, Anime, Black & Grey, Black-work, Cartoon, Dot-work, Floral, Horror, Illustrative, Illustrative Realism, Japanese, Minimalist, Line-work, Negative Space, Neo-Traditional, Traditional, Surrealism |
| Price range | $100–$500 |
| Rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review |
| Portfolio pieces | 35 |
| Identity verified | Yes (Stripe identity verification) |
| Accepting bookings on TattMe | Yes |

## About

i am a lifelong multi dimensional artist and a tattooer with 2+ years experience. i specialize in anime, cartoons, and overall illustrative tattoo designs, yet i am expanding to different styles everyday. i prefer to work in black and gray, but i may be willing to add some color depending on the design. i hope to add to your skin soon!

## Studio

- Studio: Matriarch Gallery
- Address: 51 N Mallory St, Hampton, Virginia, 23663

## Services and pricing

| Service | Price | Deposit | Billed as | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| palm size tattoo | $200 | $100 | fixed price | a 4-5” tattoo done with black and gray shading, or only linework |
| quarter sleeve tattoo | $300 | $100 | fixed price | a tattoo covering either the outer or inner forearm, upper arm, or lower leg. linework or black and gray shading |
| small tattoo | $150 | $100 | fixed price | a “small” tattoo ranging from 2-3.5” around (i.e. short phrases, letters, small simple designs with minimal or no shading, etc.). |
| half sleeve tattoo | $500 | $100 | fixed price | a tattoo covering most of the forearm, upper arm, or lower leg. linework or black and gray shading. may require multiple sessions |
| hourly tattoo | $100 | $100 | per hour | for any tattoo not covered in the previous options. examples include extra large back pieces, spinal words, full chest pieces, etc. |

## Portfolio

| Work | Styles | Placement | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Traditional + Black & Grey leopard tattoo on Calf | Traditional, Black & Grey, Color, Illustrative | Calf | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/91065648-1627-4d49-a36b-4eece257750c |
| New School + Black-work ice cream tattoo on Upper Arm | New School, Black-work, Illustrative, Dot-work | Upper Arm | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/adb223bd-0cb9-4ff8-bbfa-67ab5fb5e878 |
| Black & Grey + Realism ram tattoo on Chest | Black & Grey, Realism, Illustrative | Chest | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/3c1b958f-ae89-4cc0-affd-c01c1f987a5a |
| Black & Grey + Illustrative church tattoo on Chest | Black & Grey, Illustrative, Black-work | Chest | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/e2f1ecf1-5b8d-4734-99b2-7add0b8ce70e |
| Anime + Color anime character tattoo on Calf | Anime, Color, Illustrative, Cartoon | Calf | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/035dba6c-82e5-4a9b-9c73-c40c8c1ba89f |
| Anime + Cartoon pochita tattoo on Forearm | Anime, Cartoon, Color, Illustrative | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/0235dfaf-7abd-491a-b211-f6e8d52af5c0 |
| American Traditional + Traditional man tattoo on Upper Arm | American Traditional, Traditional, Color, Pop Culture | Upper Arm | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/8af832eb-5268-4ceb-bd57-a40a0ed3e9b8 |
| New School + Pop Culture mask tattoo on Forearm | New School, Pop Culture, Color | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/626003dd-bd21-40ad-b419-1880ff1cfe45 |
| Anime + Black & Grey girl tattoo on Forearm | Anime, Black & Grey, Color, Illustrative, Line-work, Dot-work | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/4e6858bb-29a6-4466-b556-70ba85eed3bd |
| Japanese + Traditional frog tattoo on Calf | Japanese, Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Black & Grey, Illustrative | Calf | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/478b2902-9fce-45c7-a472-ab0ad77bb7e4 |
| Black & Grey + Illustrative female figure tattoo on Calf | Black & Grey, Illustrative, Dot-work, Pop Culture | Calf | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/b5ee11d3-9a71-483e-a972-2a0c22a81eea |
| Black & Grey + Pop Culture raiders tattoo on Forearm | Black & Grey, Pop Culture, Illustrative | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/fa8822d3-7678-4cb6-973b-d1e8221de467 |
| Black & Grey + Illustrative monster tattoo on Calf | Black & Grey, Illustrative, Gothic | Calf | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/b5fe0d63-3fd5-442b-80bf-5b4df4f94f9a |
| Anime + Pop Culture pokemon tattoo on Ankle | Anime, Pop Culture, Line-work | Ankle | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/6b917ecd-d9c7-4116-a263-848fb684ae13 |
| Black & Grey + Illustrative snakes tattoo on Forearm | Black & Grey, Illustrative, Line-work | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/57eb35d3-59d0-4e62-ace0-f73ca2aacbf5 |
| Japanese + Black & Grey dragon tattoo on Forearm | Japanese, Black & Grey | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/d160f7bc-6793-4f13-9062-26cf237164e4 |
| Black & Grey + Illustrative man tattoo on Upper Arm | Black & Grey, Illustrative, Line-work, Cartoon | Upper Arm | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/d8f69d07-8f7f-4aba-b586-a672ba7a616e |
| Neo-Traditional + Black & Grey knight tattoo on Forearm | Neo-Traditional, Black & Grey, Illustrative | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/cda4f09a-a48e-4e7b-80ee-e1e2e5375ac4 |
| Black & Grey + Lettering angel tattoo on Upper Arm | Black & Grey, Lettering, Religious, Symbolic | Upper Arm | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/82aa5f94-b04e-4739-b3cb-183673577a36 |
| Black & Grey + Floral roses tattoo on Forearm | Black & Grey, Floral, Lettering, Script | Forearm | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/24d32a09-14cf-464a-acfd-55c2bf867636 |
| Anime + Pop Culture anime character tattoo on Thigh | Anime, Pop Culture, Black-work | Thigh | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/4d10d45c-3a90-4cf6-a2a0-bd9562a703c8 |
| Anime + Pop Culture girl tattoo on Upper Arm | Anime, Pop Culture, Black-work, Line-work, Illustrative, Minimalist | Upper Arm | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/9a8ad6aa-4658-4ca4-ac44-a94f0225b3c9 |
| Black & Grey + Floral cross tattoo on Calf | Black & Grey, Floral, Illustrative | Calf | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/32624e70-b122-458a-913e-f254d08a884c |
| Black-work + Dot-work person tattoo on Upper Back | Black-work, Dot-work, Illustrative | Upper Back | https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint/portfolio/02b8e174-5e77-47ac-9548-ffdd71cac84c |

Showing 24 of 35 pieces. The full portfolio is on the profile page.

## Reviews

Overall: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review.

**5/5** — Xavier Ellison (2024-12-13)

> Great quality

## Policies

- Booking: Booking Process: To secure your appointment, a non-refundable deposit is required within 24 hours of your appointment being accepted. Failure to submit the deposit within this timeframe will result in automatic cancellation of the appointment. Submission of your appointment is not a guarantee that it will be accepted. Cancellation Policy: Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE. Late Arrival: I understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, but arriving more than 15 minutes late for your appointment may result in cancellation and forfeiture of your deposit. Please make every effort to arrive on time and communicate to avoid disruption to our schedule. Health and Safety: Please inform me of any medical conditions or allergies before your appointment. Additionally: - Refrain from consuming alcohol before your appointment, as it can affect the tattooing process - Eat a meal beforehand to ensure you're well-nourished and have enough energy for your tattoo session - Limit the number of guests accompanying you to your appointment to ONE PERSON, as our studio space is limited. By booking an appointment, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to the terms outlined in this booking and cancellation policy. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

## Booking

Booking with graypaint happens on TattMe. Pick a service, choose a time, and submit a request with reference photos. graypaint 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/graypaint/book
- Artist profile: https://tattme.app/artists/graypaint

## Frequently asked questions

### Where is graypaint located?

graypaint works at Matriarch Gallery in Hampton, Virginia.

### What styles does graypaint tattoo?

graypaint lists American Traditional, Abstract, Anime, Black & Grey, Black-work, Cartoon, Dot-work, Floral, Horror, Illustrative, Illustrative Realism, Japanese, Minimalist, Line-work, Negative Space, Neo-Traditional, Traditional, Surrealism.

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

Published services range $100–$500. Final pricing depends on size, detail, and placement, and is confirmed by the artist before the appointment.

### Is graypaint verified on TattMe?

Yes. graypaint has completed Stripe identity verification, which every artist must do before accepting bookings on TattMe.

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