Please watch the video & complete the project submission form below
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Jose specializes in black and grey custom freehand tattoo designs in collaboration with clients.
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A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required to schedule sessions and must be kept on file for future bookings.
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Projects with Jose require multiple sessions, with scheduling up to four months in advance.
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A pre-session Zoom Meeting is necessary for new projects.
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Clients must be open to Jose's artistic freedom and allow him to choose the proper reference images.
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Rate information will be provided after project approval.
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Jose does not use color ink, tattoo script or lettering, or accept certain themes.
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Any theme that suggests prejudice of any kind will not be accepted.
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Quality imagery is required for portraits to be replicated accurately.
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Jose will not recreate other artists' work - you must be open to original, custom work that has not been done before.
session options
Rate information will be provided to you after project approval.
Keep in mind, freehand projects that are completely open to Jose's artistic freedom will be given priority.
custom freehand session information
Jose has artistic control of clients’ chosen subject matter/elements/theme. This is a way to receive a true one-of-a-kind Jose Perez Jr. tattoo. Your design may include stenciled subject matter, with custom freehand background design or a fully custom one of a kind free hand drawing.
Clients choose the following options for projects with JPJ:
- ​Black & Grey Realism -or-
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Color Realism (select projects only)
1. Size of Project (ex: half sleeve, sleeve, back piece, chest, etc.)
- Informing your artist of the overall size of your project will allow him to design / map out the one of a kind custom freehand piece you are looking to achieve.
2. Placement (ex: right arm; inner/outer bicep, right inner/outer forearm, chest, etc.)
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Where on your body would you like your project?
3. Subject matter & Theme (ex. skull, flower, bird, etc) (ex: dark, edgy, soft, wildlife, etc.)
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By choosing your subject matter/element(s) to include in your project you will provide Jose with a guideline for him to design/complete your project.
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Please keep in mind that Jose is open to completing a collaborative piece with his clientele, but overall will recommend best photo references, placement and size of elements to ensure detail and subject matter can be seen.
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Projects Require Multiple Sessions to complete. Schedule follow up sessions to give your piece an opportunity to heal. Typically, follow up sessions are the perfect opportunity to add dark tones / white highlights and details throughout to complete your project to his design standards. These sessions are necessary to do as a follow up to ensure the piece heals completely and pigments can be saturated to darkest tones / brightest whites.
cover-ups
Submission based only.​
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See example below.
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Cover Ups do Require Multiple Sessions to complete projects. Schedule follow up sessions to give your piece an opportunity to heal. Typically, follow up sessions are the perfect opportunity to add dark tones / white highlights and details throughout to complete your project to his design standards. These sessions are necessary to do as a follow up to ensure the piece heals completely and pigments can be saturated to darkest tones / brightest whites.
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Cover Ups and Scars: Provide body part photo(s) to allow Jose to complete and prepare properly for both your tattoo consultation/session date(s). Providing photos of your existing work will allow Jose to make the best creative decisions based on your existing piece and cover up options.
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Whites / Lightening Session(s) - vary by submission / Project Basis (number of cover up can vary on number of sessions to complete depending on size & darkness of existing piece)
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Client must be open to Jose’s expertise in properly executing the coverup project as each is unique to complete. Please remember that COVER UP design choices may be limited due to existing piece size / darkness.
Priority Booking
Jose offers priority booking for clients looking to start a project as soon as possible. Estimated booking time within 2 - 4 weeks, rather than 6 -9 months.
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