Commission Custom Tattoo Art That Tells Your Story
Most tattoo art I see online feels interchangeable. The same shapes, the same poses, the same templated symbols copied from one flash sheet to the next. There’s nothing wrong with a quick, spontaneous design, but when the artwork is meant to carry something heavier — a memory, a name, a chapter of your life — that sameness falls short. Choosing to get a tattoo is a deeply personal experience, and it deserves art that was made for you and no one else.
If you want something that genuinely captures your essence and tells your story, a Tattoo Art Commission is the path I’d point you toward. On this page I’ll walk you through how I work as a tattoo artist and designer — I’m Kenal Louis — including my process, my packages, and everything worth knowing before we begin.
A tattoo is a permanent decision. It can be a form of self-expression, a way to honor a special event or person, or simply a celebration of art itself. If you’re searching for meaningful tattoos that are truly symbolic of who you are, a commission tattoo design from me is exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Why Meaningful Tattoos Beat Spontaneous Designs
Personalized, Original Tattoo Artworks
I create custom, original tattoo artworks with a strong focus on personal meaning and symbolism. Before a single line is drawn, I take the time to know each client and understand the vision behind the idea. What you end up with is an original piece made specifically for you — not something pulled off a wall in a tattoo shop.
This approach makes sure your body art is not only beautiful but deeply personal and genuinely one-of-a-kind. Every piece I draw is built around your story, your imagery, and your intention. The goal is simple: something you’ll be proud to carry on your skin for the rest of your life.
What Sets My Tattoo Art Commission Service Apart
What separates my work is a real passion for symbolic, meaningful tattoos, paired with honesty about tattoo commission prices that reflect my distinctive line work — and that passion shows up in every commission I take on. I work primarily in black pen and ink, a medium I’ve spent over 20 years mastering. My lines are deliberate, expressive, and entirely my own. I won’t copy another artist’s style, but I can absolutely take your references and translate them through my own artistic lens into something fresh and personal.
Every Tattoo Should Have a Story
I believe every tattoo should have a story, and I pour that belief into everything I create. Tattoos are more than pictures — they’re declarations of who you are, what you’ve lived through, and what matters most to you. I’d be honored to take your tattoo ideas and inspirations and turn them into something that’s truly yours. If you want body art that rises above a spur-of-the-moment choice, you’ve found the right artist.
Tattoo Design Services and Pricing
I offer a few different design services for clients who want custom, original tattoo drawings. My work centers entirely on the artwork creation — I do not apply tattoos to skin. Once your design is finished, you’ll bring the completed artwork to a quality local tattoo studio for the actual session. Quotes for commissioned tattoo drawings start at $1,500, with the final price based on the complexity of the design and the level of detail involved.
Custom Tattoo Commission Packages
Here are the custom commission packages I offer for one-of-a-kind, original tattoo drawings:
PACKAGE 1 Tattoo Line Art Drawing
Tattoo Artwork Price
$
1,000.00
Booking a tattoo consultation is free. Schedule a 30-minute Zoom meeting online. What’s included in the price for the custom tattoo artwork:
Style: Line Artwork
- Design tattoo and determine best placement with artist.
- 2–3 art direction options
- Up to 4 revisions digitally once the concept is agreed on ($150 per revision after 4 revisions)
- Physical mailed original version or versions of the tattoo artwork chosen
- Digital file of the final tattoo art chosen for your tattoo session
- File delivery in (PDF, JPG, PNG) High Resolution
PACKAGE 2 Tattoo Shaded Art Drawing
Tattoo Artwork Price
$
1,400.00
Booking a tattoo consultation is free. Schedule a 30-minute Zoom meeting online. What’s included in the price for the custom tattoo artwork:
Style: Line & Shaded Artwork
- Design tattoo and determine best placement with artist.
- 2–3 art direction options
- Up to 4 revisions digitally once the concept is agreed on ($150 per revision after 4 revisions)
- Physical mailed original version or versions of the tattoo artwork chosen
- Digital file of the final tattoo art chosen for your tattoo session
- File delivery in (PDF, JPG, PNG) High Resolution
PACKAGE 3 Premade Tattoo Drawing
Premade Tattoo Designs Price
$
300.00
A high-resolution file of the design will be delivered to you via Dropbox, Google Drive, or email in the following formats.
What type of file do you receive:
- File delivery in (PDF, JPG, PNG) High Resolution
For custom artwork, I ask for a 50% deposit to begin the work, with the remaining 50% balance due upon completion before delivery. Payment can be made through an invoice sent via PayPal, Square, Stripe, or Zelle, with Cash App or Venmo also available.
Premade Tattoo Designs
I also offer premade tattoo drawings for a $400.00 one-time payment. Once payment clears, a high-resolution file of the design (PDF, JPG, PNG) goes straight to your inbox — no waiting, no back-and-forth. It’s a great option if you fall in love with an existing design and simply want to make it yours.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tattoo Design Services
You probably have a few questions about how the process works and how I collaborate with clients. Here are the answers I’m asked most often.
How long does it take to finish the tattoo drawings?
It usually takes 1–3 weeks from the moment we agree on a direction. That window depends on how detailed the artwork is and how smoothly our communication flows during the revision stage.
How do I know if this commission service is right for me?
It’s an excellent fit for anyone who wants a fully customized design, or who wants to collaborate with a professional artist on something genuinely personal. If you care deeply about your body art and want a design that no one else in the world has, this service was made for you. The investment reflects more than the drawing itself — it covers the time, intention, and craft that go into making it uniquely yours.
Do you copy other artists’ styles?
No, I won’t copy another artist’s style. My drawing voice is entirely my own, developed over more than two decades of steady practice. If you’re after a style that isn’t mine, I genuinely encourage you to keep searching until you find the right artist for that vision. What I can do is draw from your references and inspirations to create something aligned with your idea, filtered through my own hand.
Do tattoo artists design the tattoo?
Yes — many tattoo designers and artists create custom designs. My specialty is the original artwork itself. I hand you a finished, high-resolution design that you bring to a local tattoo studio for the actual application. Keeping the design and the application separate means you get the best of both worlds: a thoughtfully crafted original piece, and a skilled local artist to put it on your skin.
Is a consultation call required?
A free consultation call isn’t required, but it’s highly recommended. It’s the best chance for us to talk through how to commission a tattoo design online, your inspirations, and the right placement for the piece. You can book a free 30-minute Zoom meeting any time. I work primarily in black pen and ink, and that first conversation is where the real magic starts — it’s the moment your idea begins to take shape.
Art sits at the center of my life. When I’m not working on personal pieces, I’m drawing commissioned tattoos for clients who trust me with something permanent and meaningful. Years of refining my craft have given me a style that is expressive and distinctly mine. My line work ranges from intimate and delicate — like the tender bond captured in Father and Son Art Print – A Star’s Father Line Art — to fluid and introspective, as in Abstract Wave of Thoughts No. 1 and Wave of Thoughts No. 2 and No. 3, where flowing lines give shape to inner emotion. Pieces like Melancholic Mind and Afrocentric Art Print Mirage No. 1 show how I lean on bold, confident strokes to explore identity, mood, and the human experience. That’s the range and depth I carry into every commission.
If you’re booking this for someone you love — a partner marking a milestone, a best friend honoring a memory, a family member carrying a name forward — know that you’re giving them far more than a drawing. You’re handing them years of dedication, craft, and genuine artistic passion, set down line by line. Every stroke I make for you carries that weight. Book your free consultation call today and let’s start bringing your Tattoo Art Commission vision to life. I’d love to hear your story and begin creating something extraordinary together.
Your Tattoo Art Commission Artist: Kenal Louis
Let’s create something extraordinary together.
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