Liberty Tattoo Seattle

Thank you Jake for these wonderful tattoos! He was very communicative over email, fit the tattoos to my anatomy and my vision, and checked in on my several times during the tattoo. I will definitely be back. Peony is fresh, cat is 10 months healed.

I recently was inked at Liberty Tattoo. Rocky did my work. He was suburb at design sizing and body area placement. He worked with me to achieve my vision. His needlework was so expert, that if I hadn't been talking with him, I would have been meditating. Thank you Rocky for your kindness and professionalism. I saw a varied amount of work being done from many artists in this shop while there. Every tattooer is definitely an ink craftsman. You will be satisfied by getting work done at this shop. The prices are fair for the time and care given. 100% solid.

Trevor only lays down crispy ink. I have been going to Trevor and Liberty for almost 10 years now, always impressed with the quality!

Excellent shop, best in Seattle. Jimmy Shy has the touch of an angel and the speed of demon. Great flash options, great price, great experience. Will definitely return when I’m back in the city.

I’ve gotten a tattoo from both Vinse and Jake — they both crushed it. Super helpful and honest about placement and what works. Definitely recommend and looking forward to the next one.

you’ve found it. 25 years in business. literally one of the top shops in the world. stop reading these reviews and go see Trevor, Jake, Vinse- anyone in there and you’ll get what you need 🇺🇸

Jimmy does excellent work! His color is one of a kind. Will be back for more. He’s also very nice and respectful

Great shop and a solid group of tattooers. Jake did an amazing job on this iron giant piece for the lower half of my arm, which is all movie themed. The shop itself is so cool.. so much to look at. Everything from the original China Sea tattoo sign on the back wall, to the original Rollo Banks production flash on the walls. This is exactly how a tattoo shop should look like. Definitely recommend Liberty Tattoo that’s interested in getting a traditional style tattoo.

This shop is the place to go in Seattle if you're looking for that classic American traditional tattoo.

I've been tattooed here a few times. I was in here recently and this weirdo came in off the street wanting to be apprenticed. He didn't understand how anything works and then seemed really offended that he wasn't granted a free ride by the shop.

Me and my wife went in to ask about tattooing and the shop. The place was empty and the guy we talked to was a total A-hole. Bad vibes and tats. The guy told us to not tattoo and was a complete A-hole when I asked about the shop. I thought we were going to fight. I can see why this place is empty.

Have been to liberty a couple times to get work done by artists visiting from out of town. Javier de Luna did a couple pieces in back to back days for me and the shop is clean, professional and has a very friendly vibe. I got to see other artists taking walk ins and giving customers great tattoos and great service. Would recommend to anyone looking for quality work and a good experience!

I've been getting tattooed here for the past 2 years and am continuing on large scale works. I wouldn't have undergone this project if I didn't trust the shop to the full extent. I look forward to all of my visits and I recommend the shop for professionalism, cleanliness, and quality. There's a lot of classic traditional American flash and antiques line the walls so there's a lot to look at, and all of the artists are super knowledgeable and friendly.

I've gotten multiple tattoos here and the staff is very pleasant and does great work. I recommend this shop to all my friends and acquaintances. Best tattoo shop out there.

Best shop in Seattle. I've been tattooed by a bunch of their guys. Every time has been a great experience and I leave happy. Not sure what you want? Get an eagle.

If you're looking for the best work out there, look no further. Liberty has the best artists out here in all of the PNW and would recommend no other shop to get the best traditional tattoo. I always have a fantastic experience coming in here and every time have my expectations exceeded. It's a cool looking shop with the best music and the most hardworking, honest, experienced, talented artists. If you haven't gotten a tattoo here yet, you're missin out

Best shop in seattle! Amazing artists and would highly recommend to anyone! Got a dragon done by Jake and it turned out spectacular

Trevor freaking delivered. Incredible work and will return anytime I'm up here. Awesome shop and great vibe.

The best there is. Professional, stylish and love their craft. The best in the business no doubt about it

I had this idea rattling around in my head for years. Just could not get it all together. Jake listened patiently and we set something up 2 weeks later. The sketch was perfect and 2 hours later it turned it better that I deserve. Major props to Jake. He is efficient, meticulous and at a good value (and a brilliant conversationalist). Liberty Tattoo is my only source for old school Americana tattoos!

hands down best tattoo shop in seattle. everyone is super talented, you won't be disappointed. bring cash and don't forget to tip :)

I had gone in to do a consult but wasn't able to be seen that day. No biggie Asher called me 2 days later and had me set up for that Wednesday. Now mind you I was a tattoo virgin and I hate pain. Asher was awesome, kept me calm and was able to tattoo my foot quickly. Now it did hurt and I squirmed a lot, but after the outline I finally calmed down and I LOVE the work! Reasonable price and great atmosphere. I will totally be going back when I decide on another tattoo. Apparently this didn't post when I originally wrote it years ago, but the review still stands!

Got my first tattoo from Vinse. It was easy to schedule, so much faster than I would have expected, and the tattoo is absolutely perfect. This shop and Vinse were absolutely perfect.

Liberty Tattoo is, hands down, my favorite tattoo shop in Seattle. On both occasions that I have visited, I have been able to get prompt, walk-in service with amazing, talented artists that are friendly, affordable, and professional. I have never felt that the quality of work is lacking, and it's definitely budget friendly. The first time I visited, I had a visiting tattoo artist that tattooed my wrist and retouched an arm tattoo for $100. The second time I visited, Emily tattooed an awesome Alice in Wonderland scene from the Lewis Carroll books. I was a super happy and satisfied customer during both visits, and I will definitely return for any work that I have in the future. I visited the old location in the University District, but I am stoked to visit the new Queen Anne location. Nevertheless, I have always found the location to be clean, hygienic, and welcoming. If you're a tattoo junkie who doesn't prepare (such as myself) and appreciates the openness of walk-ins, visit Liberty and ask for Emily. You won't be disappointed!

I initially came in with a friend to get small matching tattoos for her birthday. I had no issues with anything up until now. I believe Trevor was my artist. I had extreme bruising after this tattoo (about 3 inches or so dark brown around the tattoo) but I read bruising on inner arm tattoos is common and I do bruise easily so I didn't think much of it. It's been at least a month and there is black around the tail end of the bird and I can feel scarring and it looks like it is blown out. I called the shop Saturday July 14th and talked to a manager named Brandon about this and described what it looked like. He first asked me my aftercare routine which i told him and he interrupted after I said I use bacatracin saying "Well you should never use ointments that's probably why it looks like that" He proceeded to continuously tell me how it is probably my fault and they have nothing but talented skilled artists. Even talented people can still make a MISTAKE He even told me to calm down and there was no reason to be this upset. I'm sorry but there IS. YOUR shop made a mistake, I bring it up and then you blame ME. After ten minutes of this he finally says I can come in and they can look at it and see what they can do , which I initially agreed to but was so shook up after getting off the phone I decided against it. I do not feel safe going into a shop where someone blamed me, took zero accountability and the worst customer service of my life. I'd also like to note I have multiple tattoos a few of which are big peices and have used the SAME aftercare routine for every tattoo and NEVER had a problem at all. They've healed perfectly, except for this one. I will never come here again or recommend anyone which is a shame because I'm sure they do have great skilled artists but the way this was handled was so appalling. There are so many other shops with great artists AND treat their customers like customers not liar's and idiots.

I went in on a whim without doing research about the artists and their reputation- I thought it would be ok because my tattoo is quite small and simple, just a little anchor on my wrist. Unfortunately, I was left with some scarring and the ink has somehow completely disappeared in places. I'm now in the very expensive and time consuming process of getting it removed through laser tattoo removal. Lesson learned. Update: I was contacted via private message by someone from Liberty Tattoo (Yelp name is BB), accusing me of "slandering this reputable business". Let me clear something up publicly, and not behind a private message. Yelp is an online forum to express your experience at various businesses. I did not slander this business, nor did I say anything untrue. I did not go back to the place that messed up my tattoo because if they can't get the first one right- how will they fix it? I am left with scarring- it is the only tattoo I have from Liberty and the only tattoo I have that scarred and had ink disappear. I have been tattoo'd over 10 times by several artists- I know how to take care of myself afterwards. My opinion of this place has only gotten worse, because clearly the employees who have access to Yelp are over emotional and defensive- instead of accepting the fact that one of their employees did bad work, I receive a dramatic message in the middle of the night that woke me up from someone who is clearly very upset and seemingly unstable. I attached the private message I received as well as the tattoo. My advice to you: don't go here. Another lesson learned ;)

Wonderful shop in Seattle. Chris is a treasure sent by the gods... his refined methods and fastidious drawing skills are what keep me coming back. I've gotten a total of 8 pieces from him in the last decade. He's an excellent conversationalist and truly taps into his clients' needs. The shop itself is so charming, and everyone there is warm and welcoming. I always admire the collection of vintage flash and taxidermy that adorn the walls. I can't imagine how anyone could have a negative experience here though I'd assume they either 1) didn't know what they wanted 2) didn't understand what they were getting 3) have never been tattooed before 4) have unrealistic expectations for their vision(s).

After years of convincing me, my sister and I finally got sister tattoos (my first tattoo!) I live in California and we don't get to see each other often, so this was a cute way of thinking about each other. She got a tattoo here previously and was telling me how great this place was. We knew what we wanted but was unsure of where to get it or how big/small. The worker was very patient with us and changed the spacing and sizing about 3 times to make sure we were getting what we wanted. The overall experience was very quick and they were very helpful when explaining how to take care of the tattoos. I was really nervous but I'm glad I came here for my first tattoo!

I researched shops in the Tacoma area to find a place that specializes in American Traditional. Liberty Tattoo in Seattle is where it's at. I looked through their artists and chose Jake Whitson. I contacted him by email, he responded the same day. I was able to communicate my ideas and reference work and make an appointment for the next day. The shop called me to confirm the appointment. When I showed up I was welcomed and treated friendly. His artwork was perfect, his placement was perfect. Totally chill dude and he let me know where he was at in the process. Took the time to walk me through his aftercare process and made sure I was comfortable with everything. This was my first tattoo for my 30th birthday and Jake knocked it out of the park!

When I first walked in, the person I talked to seemed a bit condescending which didn't make me want to go back (I was told it would be about an hour before someone was available) but I did. The place was clean and the rest of the staff were nice. I had Tom (who was awesome) as my artist :) I asked him to use a picture I found on the internet and he made his own rendition that looked 10x better! They don't have a paper of aftercare but I did tell Tom that I knew how to take care of it as I already have tattoos so if you don't know what to do then just ask. I had quite a long wait but overall I'm happy with my tattoo. I was a walk-in so it wasn't their fault in the least. I paid a little over $100 for the tattoo with tax. My only actual complaint was the music. It was horrible offensive rap, once you get started on the tattoo though, you don't notice it :)

I am truest impressed with Tomas. I walked in and was taken back quickly. Tomas was great and the rest of the staff was as well. Every time I come to Seattle I get tattooed and I think I found my place!

Aron is the ultimate and supreme tattoo artist in my book. He is patient as he is jovial. Also he had ranch dressing for my salad which is above and beyond customer service in my book.

Made a trip here with my husband during our trip to Seattle after visiting the Pacific Science Center. We just wanted the letter "H" in simple calligraphy on our inner forearm. We were walk-ins and they took us immediately. Everyone was super nice and cool. Chris tattooed my arm and Jake tattooed my husband. Chris was very friendly and we had a nice conversation during the session so the pain didn't seem too bad, although it did hurt more than what I remembered. Price was a little steep for what we got but that's what I expected. It was an experience of a lifetime since it was my husband's first tattoo and he said it didn't even hurt that bad. What a trooper. I would definitely recommend Liberty Tattoo.

BEST TATTOO SHOP IN SEATTLE! They offer a free shave with every tattoo! Best deal in town. My favorite thing about this shop is that nobody is ever TOO TIRED to tattoo. "Naps are for pussies, who wants a tattoo?" Is all I hear when I walk into Liberty. Get turned away from the other shops because they were all sleepy wungins? NOT AT LIBERTY! Ask for Trevor, he specializes in sexy man butt tattoos. Walk in, pick something off the wall, and get your butt out!

They do great work, customer service blows. Called around 5pm on New Years to see if a)they were open b) taking walkins. Yes to both, they would be open until 10pm. Got there within the hour, 4 people sitting around - none would do tattoos. The one artist who would talk to me told me he was "too tired" and to come back the next day around 4, but I'd need to leave a deposit. They only take cash. In the amount of time that they sat hemming and hawing with me, they could've tatted me up and sent me on my way. I've gotten 3 tats done with them, all really great, but this is the first time I had to deal with pretentious attitudes because Liberty is now main stream and not a little back alley shop like back in the day. If you want to deal with crappy attitudes - go here. Or go up to Laughing Buddha or Dark Age for a better experience.

Walked in while in town one weekend. No one greeted me and the place seemed deserted. After a minute or two a young man about 18 or 19 years old wandered out. I asked some questions about walk in availability and shop minimum. The kid didn't seem like he really knew what he was talking about, but he was the only person in the place so I inquired about getting a simple piece of flash and what it might run me. I've got easily 150+ hours of tattoo work under my belt but this kid blew me away. 250 "plus tax" for a tattoo significantly smaller and less detailed than what 250 has gotten me in multiple other major cities. Ok. So it's over priced and the shop hand is kind of a dick. Whatever. But then I realize, this kid is the one who would be tattooing me. Seriously? There were a ton of artists with portfolios out but this shop boy is gonna go to work? Where are all the artists? What I'm getting at here is that any tattoo shop worth their salt should be able to bust out some solid traditional flash off the wall. Walked out and never looked back.

Got a tattoo done here by Tyler a few days ago & It's definitely the best tattoo I have on my body and he also fixed up a messed up tattoo on my finger. So happy with going here

I've been to Liberty Tattoo for a few different pieces since I moved to Seattle in January 2016. Wicked nice shop and all around good folks working there. It was hard to pick an artist, especially for American traditional tattoos, because each artist at Liberty does a kickass job. I've been going back to Chris Ayalin for all my pieces. The shop is cash only, and for all you tattoo shop browsers, remember you pay for quality so don't choose a shop/artist based on anything other than that. At Liberty you will find both quality work and artists.

My friend and I wanted matching tattoos and I wanted one other. We called a bunch of places to compare minimum costs. For a tiny anchor, we want something less than $80 min. Instead, these guys have a $60 min. They allow walk ins or appointments, however if you walk in, expect to wait 30+ mins or come back a little later, depending on time of day and how complicated your design is. This wait time allows you enough time to grab some cash (yes, it's cash only). They really worked with us on size and cost. Seriously some really nice and talented people. Emily is efficient and skilled - it took us like 30 mins for my two and my friend's one (granted they were basic designs). Some other people were ahead of us and they were in and out in a flash. She's awesome. All in all, I'm super happy with my mini tattoos as is my friend. Definitely recommend this place!

I've always had the most positive experiences here. Had 3 tats done at Liberty (I live around the corner) and all 3 guys were great. Trevor, vinse1 & I can't remember the 1st, but all so so good. I straight up HATE yelp, but just thought I'd throw some positive juju out there for the people who work hard for their living

Aron is a talented artist and a super cool guy. My boyfriend and I came in for back to back tattoos. Aron is laid back and doesn't have an ego. His work is excellent and exactly what we both wanted. Both of our tattoos were completely different in style. I appreciate that Aron has his own traditional style, but is very diverse in technique and can accommodate any client's needs. I asked for a thinner line work piece with grey toned shading and he nailed it. I will definitely come back for more work, thanks for then session!

I had a really great experience with Liberty. Their artists are extremely skilled and the service was great. I don't normally write reviews but I feel like this place is noteworthy. Highly recommend, especially for traditional tattoos!

As a walk-in customer, I expected to be greeted at the front desk right away. Instead, a gal was tucked away in the back office working on a sketch, while hubby and I waited. . and waited. Ten minutes later she came out to the front and said hello. I explained that Deep Roots was booked (even though they told me on the phone they had space.. grrrr..) and they recommended I patron Liberty instead. I had a small dove I wanted tattooed on my inner forearm. She told me that she was alone in the shop and wasn't sure when anyone would be available. I was surprised, considering it was a Friday night and the sign out front said 'Walk-ins Welcome.' Thankfully, three more artists showed up within a half hour and one was able to squeeze me in. Vinse One was my guy and he did a lovely job. My husband and another friend joined me, and Vinse was very focused, professional and patient with our big personalities. He mixed the perfect colors as accents on the bird's body and the olive branch in its mouth. A tiny picture of peace. Even though the start to this branding was disjointed, the end result was magic.

Nestled on my forearm, amidst gracefully floating cherry blossoms, perches my bird of prey. His gaze is intense, his purpose quite clear, his resolve is unquestioned. This masterful work was done with utmost precision and skill by Matt Arriola. A relaxed, unpretentious, environment with excellent music, Liberty Tattoo is the perfect environment for the practice of this ancient art. The staff even collaborated on the positioning of my tattoo, a team approach I've yet to experience in a tattoo shop. A master getting advice from other masters...what more could you ask for? I couldn't be more pleased.

Good service and good work! I had family in from out of town and most of us wanted to go get tattoos together. These guys did a great job accommodating our group, even though we didn't have appointments. The one missing star is that they're cash only. We didn't know that ahead of time so it was kind of a hassle to scramble and get enough cash together.

I read and heard a lot of good things about Liberty Tattoo, so I walked it with hopes of leaving with a tattoo. Well I did, but I feel like I was cheated from the great experience everyone else has had! Although Emily was helpful and patient while I tried to decide EXACTLY what I wanted, she seemed distant. A little after we got started, one of her friends came in and sat right down by us and just kept talking. I found this kind of odd. They didn't even ask if I minded, and it seemed to distance her more. I am happy with what I got, but not with my experience.

I got all my tats here. When i first came in, i was a little nervous. Ash(?) coaxed me to relax and did my momento morii for me. Then i went a little crazy and thanks to Emily, i started to get tattoos up and down my arms and my chest and back for the rest of the year afterwards. it's been awhile since my last tat (more than 6 months) and i'm feeling the urge for the 'zone' - the pure moment of the sublime - when you no longer feel like your skin is no your own and your CNS is flooded with adrenalin. Damn, time to get another, methinks.

First thing to know is this is a cash only! I am a sailor in the United States Navy and recently got stationed about an hour and a half north of Seattle.I had been wanting to get an eagle tattooed on my chest for a long time and had planned on doing it while in San Francisco on leave but time just didn't permit it, so once I got here I immediately was on the hunt for a great traditional artist. A quick search brought me to liberty. I Planned on checking out Seattle one random weekend and was just going to pop into the shop to check it out and maybe make an appointment. Upon first walking in the shop I just couldn't help but notice how awesome and clean it was. I was immediately helped by an artist at the front desk and basically told him what I wanted to do and was pleasantly surprised when he asked if I had time and wanted to get it done that day. My artist was Trevor who owns the shop and was nothing short of awesome. Was pretty quick to draw it up for me and shave my Sasquatchesque chest like a champ! He finished my tattoo in 2 1/2 - 3 hours and it turned out amazing. A couple months later I called right when they opened to see if Trevor had room for walk ins that day which was I believe a Saturday and was told he was available, so I made the hr and a half trip to get another pretty big tattoo done and again it came out amazing. ( I manscape a head of time to save him from going through that again )Trevor is an amazing artist and took exactly what I was imagining in my head and gave me exactly what I wanted. By far one of the most rad dudes I have ever met. I will only get tattooed here while I live in Washington and recommend this place to everyone I meet. Every artist here is great!

This is a great shop. Coming from a guy who is pretty heavily tattooed, I can say I've been in a lot. I've been getting a back piece done by Asher as of recent, and I've been tattooed by Emily as well. Asher doesn't have a heavy hand, which is really nice when you're getting your back tattooed. Not an easy spot, but he has made it really comfortable. This shop puts out consistently quality work, so rest assured that you're in good hands with any of the artists here.

YES. i am loving this place. i got my first tattoo on my 18th birthday here yesterday, done by asher who has also done my friend's foot tattoos. i was pretty particular about the size but he accommodated my needz well. he was also a trooper and didnt mind me having 2 friends to watch. also, he said he's touch it up for free! i didnt have any cash to tip so i gave him cupcakes. no joke. i luv this place.

Lets face it, There's a lot of good shops to go to in Seattle. Liberty, hands down, is one of the best ones. I don't like to go into a tattoo shop and feel awkward of unwelcome. That is something I never feel when I walk into Liberty. The ENTIRE staff at Liberty Tattoo is amazingly talented and SO nice. Jamie King is the artist I primarily go to at this shop. He understands what I want and always gets it perfectly. I would recommend this shop to anyone and everyone.... in fact, I do, all the time! Great shop, great people, awesome vibe.

My husband recently went in for his first tattoo at Liberty Tattoo (I'm yelping for him since he doesn't use yelp). We were very impressed from the moment we walked through the door. He had emailed in prior to see about setting up an appointment and they said he could just walk in which is what we did. When we got there it was us and two other groups of people with about 5 of us requesting a tattoo all at the same time. Emily is who helped us initially and she was very friendly and helpful, we arrived first out of the three groups but they asked if we were okay going last since the others were very small pieces compared to what my husband was getting which we were more than fine with. We sat for about thirty minutes but were occupied looking at all their neat art work there, it was a great environment. In the mean time Emily took down his information and then Tomas (Tumbleweed Tomas) came out to discuss the piece. My husband loves traditional style tattoos which is why we chose this shop and Tomas had three sketches of black panthers that he had previously drawn up and was waiting for someone to want. We went in there with some basic references but were hoping for the artist to have their own twist on it which matches perfect with Tomas's design. We ended up his third design which Ry was very excited for and as was he. Then came time for us to head back and Tomas was very friendly to talk to and got it done fairly quickly even for it being a good size tattoo with color. We paid $275 for it and while sitting there I heard a few people coming in and when they got their quote they would complain that it was expensive. How both my husband and I see it is you simply get what you pay for, we had absolutely no issue paying what we did because it will be on his body forever and you're paying for your artists time and skill. If you want to find the cheapest price for a tattoo then I would look else where because the artist here are all very talented and shouldn't have to defend their prices. All together we had a great experience here and will definitely be returning and recommending this place to others, thanks again Liberty Tattoo and Tomas for the great work! :-)

Wish I would have known it was cash only. Also there was no after care info. Yes it wasn't my first tattoo and it was very small, but a pouch of after tat goo or even a word to the wise kinda thing would have been nice. On a positive note it's healed nicely and looks exactly as I wanted!

I was very pleased with this place. I made an appointment, not knowing if I could have my tatt done within the range I was looking for, but after all was said and done, it was worth every penny. This is my 2nd tattoo (one of many more to come) but my first one was over 10 years ago so I was a bit nervous at first until I watched them work and got a feel for the place. Then I was completely fine and ready. Jamie did my tattoo on the back of my neck in 10 minutes, if that. And it was perfect and almost painless. All the guys there were really nice and helpful too. The only bummer is that they only accept cash so I had to go to the ATM at Safeway across the way. I'm not a cash-carrier as I'm sure a lot of people aren't nowadays, so I was a bit surprised. I'd give them 4 1/2 for that, but I have to say that the experience, as a whole, was tremendous. Jamie was top-notch, quick, and precise. And a great deal on the tattoo as well. He was also impressed that I chose them because of the Yelp reviews. Very satisfied, I'd definately go back again!

Went here when all other places were busy for somethin simple. Was quick and easy to get in. Still, it was overpriced (even for a shop minimum) and ended up smaller than I asked for. Ragrets. I've often gone with many people to nearby spots for tattoos in which they enjoyed talking to customers and had interest in their artwork. I always like giving a new spot a chance, but I'll be going to those other places for my bigger piece and have directed others elsewhere tell I witness a better experience here. Communication is key.

I love these guys. I have gotten two tattoos here, and the first one as a part of the "Toys for Tats" event. I loved my piece, and Asher was great. Super fast, and it looks great. My second one I came back because of my great experience here. Asher did it as well (mostly because he did such a fantastic job the first time!), and I'm really happy with it. The shop is clean, the artists super nice and laidback. None of that "I'm a bad ass tattoo artist" attitude. I'll be back soon!

Super nice people and they did a really great job. Super happy with the finished tattoo!

This one goes to Jaimie King :-) Let me just say that Jamie is one talented and detail-minded type of guy. He's very thorough and really cares about what his client wants. He lives up to his reputation as a good artist, no doubt about it. I got a fairly large (okay, medium size, but I'm a small person) piece done by Jamie. At first I was very nervous, I wasn't sure if he could do it because what I wanted was an exact duplicate of a piece of artwork. The drawing itself was very detailed, and would require a person that specialized in portrait tattoos to get it done right. My friends (who are well experienced and knowledgable in tattoos) said that Jaimie wouldn't be able to execute something so difficult (they only said this because his binder of photos had a lot of traditional tats in it). Jamie did my piece in two sessions, one hour for the outline and three to four hours for the shading. He made sure that I wasn't too uncomfortable (my leg fell asleep) and the pricing is....well deserved, if not more. I love my piece. It's so wonderfully detailed and beautiful. It's worth how much i paid for it and so much more. Great prices, great atmosphere, amazing people, great experiences. I loved every moment of it.