Questions before you book

Dylan charges by the session: $2,000 AUD for a full day (7 to 8 hours) or $1,450 AUD for a half day (4 to 6 hours). Pieces shorter than a half day are quoted when you apply. A $300 deposit secures each day booked. See day rate and sessions.

As a rough guide: a full black and grey sleeve takes 4 to 6 full days, a leg sleeve 6 to 8, a back piece 3 to 7 (6 to 8 in colour), a chest piece 2 to 3, and a full forearm 1 day. Hands and feet take about 6 hours. See the full guide; Dylan confirms the number of sessions when he quotes.

Yes, with eight weeks’ notice your deposit moves to a new date. Deposits aren’t refundable.

A full day is 7 to 8 hours in the chair, with breaks. A half day is 4 to 6 hours.

[Photo ID, food and water, comfortable clothes for the placement, anything else Dylan asks for.]

Yes. Tattooing anyone under 18 is illegal in NSW, even with a parent’s consent. Bring photo ID to every session.

[Dylan’s approach: for example, the design is finalised with you on the day so it fits your body exactly.]

Yes. Anything shorter than a half day is quoted when you apply. A half day is $1,450 AUD for 4 to 6 hours, which covers pieces like a hand or foot (about 6 hours).

Sometimes. Send clear photos of the existing tattoo in your application and Dylan will tell you honestly what is possible.

[Studio policy on guests.]

Yes, plenty of clients do. See the travel pages for getting here and where to stay, and mention it in your application so dates can be planned around your trip.

You’ll get aftercare by email on the day. The full guide is on the aftercare page.

Yes. NSW tattooists must hold a licence under the Tattoo Parlours Act 2012. [Licence details.]