Tattoos are powerful expressions of personal style and taste that can hold deep meanings for the wearer; they are also expensive. It is absolutely necessary to take prices and budgets into account when considering new ink, especially for these large and intricate sleeves.
While there are a number of different factors that go into calculating the cost of a potential tattoo, a good starting point is the United States national average cost of 0 per hour. With a full sleeve taking a minimum of 10 to 15 hours a full color sleeve will cost about 00 USD.
Remember, this is an average. Other, more experienced artists will charge more, and a sleeve from a Japanese master like Horiyoshi III could cost upwards of ten thousand dollars.
Despite the price tag, the completed designs are breath taking and these unique tattoos truly are priceless.