PRICING SNAPSHOT

Every tattoo I create is custom-made and designed around your ideas. My goal is to make the booking process simple and transparent so you know exactly what to expect — from pricing to preparation.

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from £400

Half-Day Session

Up to 4 hours

from £750

Full-Day Session

5–7 hours

from £200

Small Tattoos

Minimal pieces

Custom Quote

Large Projects

Sleeves, back, torso (multiple sessions)

See the at the end of the page a more detailed pricing.

What Affects Tattoo Pricing

Size & Placement 

Larger areas naturally take more time.

Realism and surrealism require detailed planning and execution.

Design Complexity 

Every tattoo is one-of-a-kind; I don’t use pre-made stencils.

Custom Artwork 

Designing, sketching, stencil placement, and setup are included in your session.

Technical Preparation 

How to Book Your Tattoo

Booking a tattoo is simple. Please read this section fully before contacting me so we can handle your request efficiently.

    1. Send me an email at info@roudolfdimovart.com with:

      • The area you’d like tattooed (attach clear daylight photos of the placement, taken by someone else if possible).

      • A theme or concept (e.g., mythology, nature, nautical, Japanese, religion, surrealism).

      • Reference images of my work that inspire you (3 or more is helpful).

      • Any elements you’d like included (portraits, animals, hands, skulls, etc.) or excluded (nudity, religious imagery, etc.).

      • If you’re unsure, just tell me which body part you want tattooed, and I can suggest designs.

  • Once we’ve agreed on your project, a £200 deposit per session is required to secure your appointment. Deposits go toward the final cost of your tattoo. See the full [Deposit Policy] (link).

  • After reviewing your idea, I’ll provide an estimate and session plan so you know exactly what your project involves before confirming.

Cover-Up Tattoos

Roudolf Dimov tattooing a client in London, creating a black and grey realism design with precision and detail.

Cover-up tattoos in black and grey realism are possible, but they come with unique challenges. This style relies heavily on shading and open skin, so design options are sometimes limited compared to working on clear skin.

If your existing tattoo is small and not very bold, I’ll do my best to include your ideas and create a design that works for you. Please keep in mind that while I’ll try to use as many of your requested elements as possible, the final design may look different from what you first imagined.

If your existing tattoo is dark, large, or very bold, I can still create a cover-up, but I will need full design freedom. This allows me to build a piece that not only hides the old tattoo but also looks strong as a new design.

Here’s how it works:

  • The day before your appointment, I’ll send you one or two design options.

  • If you decide not to proceed with those designs, you don’t have to get tattooed — but please note your deposit will be lost due to the time and work invested in creating the artwork.

Important: Please keep an open mind when requesting a cover-up tattoo. If you want a very specific design that must look exactly how you imagine, I recommend choosing a new placement on clear skin. With cover-ups, there’s often a choice:

  • Get your dream tattoo on a new area of skin, or

  • Successfully cover your old tattoo with a design that may differ from your original vision.

To start the process, please attach clear daylight photos of the tattoo you’d like covered. That way I can advise you on what’s realistically possible.

What to Expect

Once your appointment is booked:

  • I’ll prepare a draft and send it to you the day before your session.

  • If changes are needed, we’ll refine the design before the session starts.

  • On the day, I’ll size the design perfectly for your body before tattooing.

  • Small adjustments can be made on the day, but please note this counts as tattoo time and may extend your project.

Roudolf Dimov tattooing a client in London, specialising in black and grey realism tattoos with precision and detail.

Ready to Get Started?

Fill out the contact form or email info@roudolfdimovart.com to request your free consultation and quote.

Let’s create a piece of art designed to last a lifetime.

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saber tooth tiger forearm tattoo black and grey realism by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Forearm (Single Side) 1-1.5 sessions

£ 750- 1150

Mimir Norse mythology forearm tattoo black and grey realism extended design by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Forearm (extended)  2-2.5 sessions

£ 1500 - 1900

Leopard inner bicep tattoo black and grey realism by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Inner Bicep 1-2 sessions

£ 750 - 1500

Japanese samurai warrior upper arm tattoo black and grey realism by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Upper arm 2-3 sessions

£ 1500 - 2250

Outer arm tattoo black and grey realism with woman, Hannya mask, snake and rose by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Outer Arm (Single Side) 3-4 sessions

£ 2250 - 3000

Full sleeve tattoo with Odin, ravens and wolves in Norse mythology theme, black and grey realism by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Full Sleeve (Full Wrap) 6 - 7 sessions

£ 4500 - 5250

Wolf tattoo on front thigh with geometric and realistic elements, black and grey realism by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Thigh (Front) 1 - 2 sessions

£ 750 - 1500

Native American woman thigh tattoo with wolf and tiger, black and grey realism style by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Thigh (Side) 2-3 sessions

£ 1500 - 2250

Mac Miller portrait calf tattoo with surreal design, black and grey realism style by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Calf (Single Side) 2 sessions

£ 1500

Hades Greek mythology leg sleeve tattoo on outer leg, black and grey realism style by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Leg (Outer part) 4 - 5 sessions

£ 3000 - 3750

Cerberus and Charon Greek mythology full leg sleeve tattoo, black and grey realism style by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Leg ( Full wrap) 8 - 12 sessions

£ 6000 - 9000

Tiger eye chest tattoo in black and grey realism with blue color detail by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Chest (single panel) 1 -2 sessions

£ 750 - 1500

Lion and dragon chest tattoo with lightning in black and grey realism style, created by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Full chest 3-4 sessions

£ 2250 - 3000

Compass and nautical map shoulder blade tattoo in black and grey realism style, created by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Shoulder Blade 2 sessions

£ 1500

Lion full back tattoo in black and grey realism style, created by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Full back 6 - 9 sessions

£ 4500 - 6750

Samurai warrior rib tattoo in Japanese black and grey realism style by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Ribs 2 - 3 sessions

£ 1500 - 2250

Angel praying hands tattoo on hand in black and grey realism style by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Hand 1 session

£ 600 - 750

Skull tattoo on foot in black and grey realism style by London tattoo artist Roudolf Dimov

Foot 1 session

£ 750

If you’re ready to bring your tattoo vision to life, I’d love to hear your ideas. Book a consultation with me, and together we’ll design a black and grey realism piece that’s personal, detailed, and truly yours.

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