Tattoo Services
Sangme Tattoo Studio
Pricing Guide
Minimalist Script & Symbol Tattoos
Digital Prep & Stencil
- Font Selection: Live digital drafting to select Calligraphy or Typewriter styles, sized specifically for body anatomy.
- Thermal Transfer: High-precision thermal print stencil to guarantee perfect alignment before inking.
Hygiene & Equipment
- Needles: Freshly opened, single-use Round Liner cartridges (3RL or 5RL) for fine, non-spreading text.
- Ink: Premium Dynamic Black pigment aimed at longevity and fade resistance.
- Safety: Full disposable setup including blue nitrile gloves, alcohol skin prep, and machine barrier film.
Aftercare
- Immediate Protocol: Green soap cleansing followed by soothing ointment application.
- Protection: Cling wrap application to seal the fresh tattoo from dust during travel.
Custom Shaded Artworks (Medium Size)
Custom Design Flow
- Freehand Sketching: Direct-on-skin drawing with surgical markers to match designs like bands or tribal art to muscle curvature.
- Composition: Merging multiple elements (Lotus, Moon, Unalome) into one cohesive, medium-sized piece.
Technical Execution
- Needle Work: Combination of Liners for boundaries and Magnum shaders for gradients.
- Shading: Heavy black packing or Grey Wash techniques to achieve depth and 3D contrast.
- Device: Wireless Rotary Tattoo Pen for consistent voltage and reduced skin trauma.
Session Comfort
- Setup: Reclining professional chair with adjustable armrests for long-duration comfort.
- Care: Includes scheduled breaks and a detailed verbal briefing on healing stages and product recommendations.
Hyper-Realistic Portraits
Pre-Session Mapping
- Photo Editing: Contrast enhancement and lighting correction of reference photos for optimal tattoo translation.
- Stencil Mapping: Complex multi-layer stencil creation to map shadows, mid-tones, and highlights accurately.
Realism Techniques
- Gradient Work: Application of varying black ink dilutions (Light, Medium, Dark wash) for photo-realistic smoothness without harsh outlines.
- Micro-Detailing: Use of fine bugpin needles to capture hair strands, skin texture, and eye reflections.
- Highlights: Strategic application of White Ink to enhance contrast in eyes and jewelry.
Long-Session Protocol
- Duration: Intensive 5 to 8-hour session dedicated to a single portrait face.
- Comfort: Usage of numbing agents if skin irritation peaks during extensive shading passes.
Tattoo Corrections & Cover-Ups
Assessment & Strategy
- Ink Analysis: Evaluation of scar tissue and existing ink density to determine cover-up feasibility without laser removal.
- Masking Design: Freehand drawing over the old tattoo to visualize effective concealment before needle work begins.
Concealment Technique
- Dense Packing: Application of solid black, dark blue, or textured shading to fully saturate and hide underlying layers.
- Distraction Elements: Use of complex textures (scales, petals) to draw the eye away from old straight lines.
Sizing & Assurance
- Expansion: New design is scaled 2x to 3x larger than the original to create necessary negative space for a clean finish.
- Follow-Up: Includes a 4-week check-up to ensure old ink remains hidden and apply touch-ups if needed.
About Tattoo Services
Art is woven into my daily life - Nanna jeevanada angavaagiruva chitrakale (art is a part of my life). I see tattoos as more than just ink; they're memories, feelings, or devotion you carry forever. Most of the time, love is behind every tattoo. Aadmi prem ke liye kahin se kahin tak jaa sakta hai (People do anything for love) and I turn that emotion into art.
The Way I Work
You don't need to walk in with a perfect design. Got an idea, a vibe, or even just a reference pic? Bring it. I listen, sketch, and together we shape it till it’s right. I believe taalme annodu weakness alla (patience is strength), so we take our time from stencil to final line.
What I Love to Create
- Realistic portrait tattoo artist: Faces of loved ones, even pets, so they're always close.
- Custom Kannada script tattoos: Names, words, and meaningful lines in English or Kannada, with a personal touch like heartbeats or infinity.
- Minimalist symbolic tattoo designs: Omkara, lotus, moons, and tiny pieces that say a lot.
- I also do tribal, finger, and nature tattoos - snakes, flowers, butterflies.
Cover-Ups & Fresh Starts
Regretting an old tattoo? I do expert tattoo cover-ups, making the old one disappear. Chekke kaanisalla hogide (It's not visible at all now) - that's what clients say after.
Studio Vibe
First tattoo or not, people feel at home here. I walk you through everything so you’re never lost or nervous. Many call it a 'painless' experience. Nimma ondu avakaasha kodi (give me a chance) - let’s create something adbhutavaadantaha (wonderful).
Meet your Expert
Sanjeev Sangme
454 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Nanna hesaru Sanjeev Sangme. Art is my chitrakale maharasa, not just a job. I owe it all to my family - their support, hruthpurvakavaagi, keeps me going. North Karnataka runs in my blood, sajji rotti bhajji memories, jowar field meals... Life is about enjoying what we have, barri, undu tindu chanda iramu. My art - from ISRO projects to blood paintings for lovers - is all about emotion, patience, and connection. Taalme is maha shakti, I believe. Just trying to capture life’s beauty, one moment at a time.
My Work
All kinds of art services - Live caricature for weddings, blood portrait painting, oil portraits, pencil sketches, face & body painting, temporary & permanent tattoos, glitter art, sand art, wall art, metro pillar murals, mug painting, and custom gifts.
Blood Art: Rakta-dalli bareda chitra - I use a few drops of blood to create paintings full of deep emotion, perfect for love, parents, or special apologies.
Fun at events & parties - Live caricature for weddings and birthdays, glitter art on stage, everyone gets a unique memory to take home.
Old & blurry photos? No problem - Even with a blurred photo, nimma art adbhuta aagutte (your art will be wonderful). I turn any photo into a realistic sketch or painting.