More Than Just a Tattoo
Tattooartist / Austin, Tx
DÅNIIL NARÅEV
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THE EMOTIONAL TRUTH MOST CLIENTS FEEL
Before people reach out to me, they usually carry quiet fears:
“What if my idea isn’t good enough?”
“What if I can’t explain the story correctly?”
“What if the artist doesn’t understand me?”
“What if this turns into something I regret?”
“What if I pick the wrong person for such a big decision?”
Almost every client thinks this way. It’s normal. It’s human. And it’s why my process exists in the first place.
“What if my idea isn’t good enough?”
“What if I can’t explain the story correctly?”
“What if the artist doesn’t understand me?”
“What if this turns into something I regret?”
“What if I pick the wrong person for such a big decision?”
Almost every client thinks this way. It’s normal. It’s human. And it’s why my process exists in the first place.
THE MOMENT FEAR TURNS INTO TRUST
Something powerful happens during the first conversation. One client said they were terrified that their idea was unclear — “I was worried I didn’t explain my concept well enough.”
But as soon as we talked, the fear left because: I asked about meaning, not just images. I focused on your story, not your Pinterest board. I used my experience to find the truth behind the idea.
Another client brought an AI reference that mixed wrong cultures. They expected the same confused result. But I broke it down piece by piece, rebuilt it using real Aztec references, and instantly, trust replaced uncertainty.
These moments matter — because tattoos are emotional decisions, not technical ones.
But as soon as we talked, the fear left because: I asked about meaning, not just images. I focused on your story, not your Pinterest board. I used my experience to find the truth behind the idea.
Another client brought an AI reference that mixed wrong cultures. They expected the same confused result. But I broke it down piece by piece, rebuilt it using real Aztec references, and instantly, trust replaced uncertainty.
These moments matter — because tattoos are emotional decisions, not technical ones.
ABOUT
My relationship with art started before I understood the world. I was drawing at two years old — on paper, walls, anything. It wasn’t a phase. It was who I was.
That path took me into:
• academic drawing
• art schools
• competitions
• exhibitions
• collaborations
• mixed-media work
• studying light, anatomy, flow
• eventually — tattooing
Tattooing wasn’t something I picked. It was the natural evolution of everything I already was. I was preparing for it my whole life.
That path took me into:
• academic drawing
• art schools
• competitions
• exhibitions
• collaborations
• mixed-media work
• studying light, anatomy, flow
• eventually — tattooing
Tattooing wasn’t something I picked. It was the natural evolution of everything I already was. I was preparing for it my whole life.
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Not sure what to get?
A lot of clients ask Daniil to create a piece of art work in his style, Usually its general
direction like lady faces, roses, or mix of styles. Normally those pieces win the most
awards, and become a one of a kind in the portfolio.
A lot of clients ask Daniil to create a piece of art work in his style, Usually its general
direction like lady faces, roses, or mix of styles. Normally those pieces win the most
awards, and become a one of a kind in the portfolio.
Wheather you know exactly what you want, have
an idea but struggle to describe it or afraid it
might not live up to your expectations, fill out the
form and we will walk you through the process
and give you upmost confidence in your choice
an idea but struggle to describe it or afraid it
might not live up to your expectations, fill out the
form and we will walk you through the process
and give you upmost confidence in your choice
Inquire with Dåniil
FAQ
Thank you for finding interest in my work and possibly wanting to get tattooed by me.
Please read following information throughly before sending an inquiry
It will help you understand tattoo process and help you get booked.
Best regards,
Dåniil.
Please read following information throughly before sending an inquiry
It will help you understand tattoo process and help you get booked.
Best regards,
Dåniil.
-To leave an inquiry with Daniil follow the link in the bottom of this page.
-Tattoo idea: You can describe what you want to get tattooed (like portrait, rose, animal etc) or what you want to depict in the tattoo ( ex. battle of nature and technocracy, seasons of the year, your love for music etc.) Leaving that area empty or vague will cause a delay in response.
-Please send an adequate picture of placement. It should be a picture of your body part where you wish to get tattooed. We recommend you ask someone else to take it while you standing still and camera facing parallel to the canvas. When pictures are at extreme angle and twisted it’s hard for Daniil to see what kind of room there is for a tattoo.
-Tattoo idea reference: You can send either pictures of what you want to get tattooed (like specific photographs of a statues, roses, portraits etc) or anything that you liked from Daniil’s previous work. It’s okay to send someone else’s work for your idea as soon as you understand it will not be copied and sometimes styles are too different to be a relevant reference for idea. Also most tattoos you find on Pinterest, Google or other search engines are most likely overdone/overused concepts, so we will do everything to avoid doing those ideas.
We want to give you unique and interesting tattoo!
-Tattoo idea: You can describe what you want to get tattooed (like portrait, rose, animal etc) or what you want to depict in the tattoo ( ex. battle of nature and technocracy, seasons of the year, your love for music etc.) Leaving that area empty or vague will cause a delay in response.
-Please send an adequate picture of placement. It should be a picture of your body part where you wish to get tattooed. We recommend you ask someone else to take it while you standing still and camera facing parallel to the canvas. When pictures are at extreme angle and twisted it’s hard for Daniil to see what kind of room there is for a tattoo.
-Tattoo idea reference: You can send either pictures of what you want to get tattooed (like specific photographs of a statues, roses, portraits etc) or anything that you liked from Daniil’s previous work. It’s okay to send someone else’s work for your idea as soon as you understand it will not be copied and sometimes styles are too different to be a relevant reference for idea. Also most tattoos you find on Pinterest, Google or other search engines are most likely overdone/overused concepts, so we will do everything to avoid doing those ideas.
We want to give you unique and interesting tattoo!
Hand size tattoo : about one session~ 6hrs
Full forearm (wrist to bicep) 11 inch (one side side) + inner bicep: ~ 10 hrs
Upper half sleeve (elbow-shoulder): at least 2 sessions. (12hrs +)
Full arm sleeve: 6-8 sessions (~36-48 hrs)
Backs, leg sleeves: 10+ sessions (~60+ hrs)
Full forearm (wrist to bicep) 11 inch (one side side) + inner bicep: ~ 10 hrs
Upper half sleeve (elbow-shoulder): at least 2 sessions. (12hrs +)
Full arm sleeve: 6-8 sessions (~36-48 hrs)
Backs, leg sleeves: 10+ sessions (~60+ hrs)
Creating a cohesive design is important part of a tattoo that’s why we offer 3 different options to best suit your needs.
1st option:
You and Daniil discuss your tattoo idea sometime prior to your session.
Daniil will work on your design on his own and you see final result on the day of appointment. This option is free, however if you’d like to make any changes to the design it will run into session time and price.
2nd option:
You and Daniil will talk about your idea sometime prior to your session, then Daniil will work on the design and show you a rough draft sometime prior to your session. Once you see the rough draft of the design you can have your input to make any changes or ask any questions. After which Daniil will finish the design and you see final version at the day of the appointment. The price for this option will be equal to your deposit price. However if you’d like to make any changes to the design after the finalized version at the day of appointment it will run into session time and price.
3rd option:
Is what most our clients choose who want a sleeve project and also want to take part in designing their piece.
You and Daniil will have a design session together sometime prior to your appointment. You will get a chance to contribute and collaborate on designing your tattoo with Daniil directly. During this session you will have a chance to work on your design, help choosing a reference and ask Daniil any questions.
Price for this option is $300/ hr and it usually could last 1-3 hrs, depending on size of the piece and on the clients certainty on what he/she wants.
We recommend at least 1 design session if you are working on a larger piece like sleeve or back/front piece.
1st option:
You and Daniil discuss your tattoo idea sometime prior to your session.
Daniil will work on your design on his own and you see final result on the day of appointment. This option is free, however if you’d like to make any changes to the design it will run into session time and price.
2nd option:
You and Daniil will talk about your idea sometime prior to your session, then Daniil will work on the design and show you a rough draft sometime prior to your session. Once you see the rough draft of the design you can have your input to make any changes or ask any questions. After which Daniil will finish the design and you see final version at the day of the appointment. The price for this option will be equal to your deposit price. However if you’d like to make any changes to the design after the finalized version at the day of appointment it will run into session time and price.
3rd option:
Is what most our clients choose who want a sleeve project and also want to take part in designing their piece.
You and Daniil will have a design session together sometime prior to your appointment. You will get a chance to contribute and collaborate on designing your tattoo with Daniil directly. During this session you will have a chance to work on your design, help choosing a reference and ask Daniil any questions.
Price for this option is $300/ hr and it usually could last 1-3 hrs, depending on size of the piece and on the clients certainty on what he/she wants.
We recommend at least 1 design session if you are working on a larger piece like sleeve or back/front piece.
To give you a date we would have to collect deposit first. Amount of deposit will be determined by amount of days you have booked with Daniil.
-Once deposit received we will give you set of available dates you can choose from.
-Usually Daniil books out 3 month at a time so the dates most likely will be within that period.
For sleeves we like to schedule you at least for first 6 sessions, and it could look something like this:
First set of sessions is 3 days in a row, working on design on first day then tattoo 2 days, second set is 2 days in a row and then one more single day. More dates scheduled later in a process if needed.
-Once deposit received we will give you set of available dates you can choose from.
-Usually Daniil books out 3 month at a time so the dates most likely will be within that period.
For sleeves we like to schedule you at least for first 6 sessions, and it could look something like this:
First set of sessions is 3 days in a row, working on design on first day then tattoo 2 days, second set is 2 days in a row and then one more single day. More dates scheduled later in a process if needed.
Please Read carefully before sending deposit!
Deposit Policy :
-This deposit will reserve all of your booked dates, and goes toward your FINAL tattoo session, when the project is completed. The deposit will be kept if the tattoo is NOT followed through with to completion. Deposit can only be applied towards your tattoo session.
-The deposit will be lost if any date is rescheduled in less than 7 full days before an appointment. We require a FULL 7 days to realistically book someone else for that opening. Anything past the 7 day mark will result in loosing your deposit. Should that occur, another deposit would be required to rebook any new dates.
As an example If your actual tattoo date is on the 9th of any month we would need to be notified on the 1st before midnight of cancellation, to NOT loose your deposit, notification at any time on the 2nd would be a loss of the deposit. We need 7 FULL 24hr days NOT INCLUDING the actual appointment date to realistically re book the date.
-Once deposit sent it is non refundable, no matter what the reason or the time of cancelation.
-We understand, sometimes life happens, and if for some reason you can’t get tattooed at expected time, you will have your deposit as a credit with Daniil or any of Daniil’s work for any time in the future. (If notified in advanced, 7 full days prior to first session)
-If there is a medical emergency, such as COVID, please contact us immediately. We ask that you send us your positive Covid test if it’s within 7 days of your session or note from a doctor that you were sick or unable to attend your appointment. Home test kits doesn’t count for a proof of medical emergency, only official CVS/Wallgreens/etc PCR tests are accounted for.
-In any other unseen circumstances please contact us as you can.
Deposit Policy :
-This deposit will reserve all of your booked dates, and goes toward your FINAL tattoo session, when the project is completed. The deposit will be kept if the tattoo is NOT followed through with to completion. Deposit can only be applied towards your tattoo session.
-The deposit will be lost if any date is rescheduled in less than 7 full days before an appointment. We require a FULL 7 days to realistically book someone else for that opening. Anything past the 7 day mark will result in loosing your deposit. Should that occur, another deposit would be required to rebook any new dates.
As an example If your actual tattoo date is on the 9th of any month we would need to be notified on the 1st before midnight of cancellation, to NOT loose your deposit, notification at any time on the 2nd would be a loss of the deposit. We need 7 FULL 24hr days NOT INCLUDING the actual appointment date to realistically re book the date.
-Once deposit sent it is non refundable, no matter what the reason or the time of cancelation.
-We understand, sometimes life happens, and if for some reason you can’t get tattooed at expected time, you will have your deposit as a credit with Daniil or any of Daniil’s work for any time in the future. (If notified in advanced, 7 full days prior to first session)
-If there is a medical emergency, such as COVID, please contact us immediately. We ask that you send us your positive Covid test if it’s within 7 days of your session or note from a doctor that you were sick or unable to attend your appointment. Home test kits doesn’t count for a proof of medical emergency, only official CVS/Wallgreens/etc PCR tests are accounted for.
-In any other unseen circumstances please contact us as you can.
Your tattoo session will start at 12 (noon) unless agreed otherwise.
-Please come prepared to be in a chair all day. Usually we leave around 8-9pm, sometimes later.
-Eat well before coming in for tattoo session to make sure your blood sugar is at good level and you won’t faint during the tattoo.
-Please bring lunch, snacks and drinks with you. There is a refrigerator, microwave, forks, napkins etc at the studio. We recommend sugary snacks to keep your blood sugar up.
-We encourage you to bring ear phones if you’d want to watch a movie or listen to your music.
-DO NOT Drink the day off or day before your tattoo session. Alcohol will thin your blood and you wont be able to get tattooed. If you using any kind of medication that thins your blood please let us know before booking your session.
-Also let us know if you have any allergies, specifically on Latex and/or Adhesive, as some of bandages have those.
-Please come prepared to be in a chair all day. Usually we leave around 8-9pm, sometimes later.
-Eat well before coming in for tattoo session to make sure your blood sugar is at good level and you won’t faint during the tattoo.
-Please bring lunch, snacks and drinks with you. There is a refrigerator, microwave, forks, napkins etc at the studio. We recommend sugary snacks to keep your blood sugar up.
-We encourage you to bring ear phones if you’d want to watch a movie or listen to your music.
-DO NOT Drink the day off or day before your tattoo session. Alcohol will thin your blood and you wont be able to get tattooed. If you using any kind of medication that thins your blood please let us know before booking your session.
-Also let us know if you have any allergies, specifically on Latex and/or Adhesive, as some of bandages have those.
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