The cost of a sleeve tattoo varies based on the artist's experience, location, and design complexity. On average, full sleeves can cost $1,500 to $6,000 or more , with colourful, detailed designs ...

'It seems like every two or three days we are doing a koi (carp) half-sleeve or a dragon tattoo. People in the States are going nuts for Japanese. It's really blown up over the last two years ...