Booking
Day rate and sessions
Pricing, deposits and what to expect from a full day in the chair.
The day rate
Realism is built over long sessions, so Dylan charges by the full or half day rather than by the piece.
- Full day: $2,000 AUD, 7 to 8 hours
- Half day: $1,450 AUD, 4 to 6 hours
- Smaller pieces: anything shorter than a half day is quoted when you apply
Once he’s seen your idea, size and placement, he’ll tell you roughly how many sessions it will take.
Deposits
A deposit of $300 per day booked is paid by card once you’re approved. It comes off the cost of your final session. Deposits aren’t refundable, but they move with you to a new date if you give eight weeks’ notice.
What a full day looks like
A full day is 7 to 8 hours in the chair, with breaks. A half day is 4 to 6 hours.
How many days?
Here is a rough guide to how long projects take, so you can book enough appointments. Every body and design is different, so treat these as a starting point. Dylan confirms the number of sessions when he quotes your piece.
| Piece | Black and grey | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Full sleeve | 4–6 full days | 4–6 full days |
| Leg sleeve | 6–8 full days | 5–8 full days |
| Back piece | 3–7 full days | 6–8 full days |
| Calf sock (knee down) | 3–4 full days | 4–5 full days |
| Chest piece | 2–3 full days | 2–3 full days |
| Piece | Time |
|---|---|
| Whole throat | 2–3 full days |
| Half sleeve, outside (elbow to shoulder) | 2 full days |
| Outer thigh, hip to knee | 2 full days |
| Outside calf | 1–2 full days |
| Inside calf | 1–2 full days |
| Rib piece | 1–2 full days |
| Inner forearm, full | 1 full day |
| Outer forearm, full | 1 full day |
| Hand piece | About 6 hours |
| Foot piece | About 6 hours |
Large pieces are booked as separate days a few weeks apart, so each section can heal before the next. If you’re travelling, Dylan can sometimes book back-to-back days on different areas. Ask in your application.
Payment on the day
[Payment methods accepted on the day, for example card, cash or bank transfer.]
Have a piece in mind?
Books open a few times a year. The waitlist hears first.