Tattoo Prices & Sessions in Sarasota
Tattoo prices in Sarasota don't have to be a guessing game. At Kingdom Ink, every piece fits one of four set sessions, from the $150 shop minimum to a full-day Crown Session at $900 and up. Consultations are free, so you know your number before you book.
How much does a tattoo cost in Sarasota?
At Kingdom Ink the answer starts with four set sessions. Each one is built around size and time, so the price is posted before you ever sit down. Jose Alonso is the only artist here, so every session is with him, one client at a time, in a private suite in University Park near UTC.
Most small and medium pieces fit the first two sessions. Larger black and grey work, sleeves and back pieces move into the half-day and full-day sessions. If you're not sure where your idea lands, that's exactly what the free consultation is for.
- The Mark, $150: the shop minimum. Small, fine line and simple pieces, about 1 to 3 inches, about an hour.
- The Emblem, $250 and up: pieces about 3 to 5 inches, about two hours.
- The Steward Session, $600: a half day, about four hours in the chair.
- The Crown Session, $900 and up: a full day, about six to eight hours, priced by the hours it takes.
What changes the price of a tattoo
Two tattoos the same size can need very different amounts of time. Price follows time, and time follows four things. Jose looks at all of them at your consultation and tells you which session fits, before anything is booked.
Black and grey is where this shows most. Smooth shading is built up slowly, in layers, and that patience is the work you're paying for. A quick outline and a soft, fully shaded piece of the same size are not the same job. If you're covering an old tattoo, expect the new design to be larger and darker than the one it hides.
- Size: a 2-inch symbol and a 5-inch piece sit in different sessions.
- Detail: fine shading, faces and texture take longer than clean linework.
- Placement: ribs, hands and other tricky spots need more care and time.
- Cover-ups: hiding old ink takes planning, size and denser design.
Why Kingdom Ink has a shop minimum
Every appointment, even a tiny one, gets the full setup. Fresh gloves, a wrapped machine, new needles and ink caps, a clean station, and the cleanup afterward. Before that comes the consultation and the drawing. A one-inch heart uses the same setup as a forearm piece.
The $150 minimum covers that work honestly, so small pieces get the same care as big ones, and nobody has to rush a small tattoo to make the time worth it. If you're after small or fine line tattoos, The Mark is where most of them start. Planning a few small pieces? Ask about them together at your consult.
- Reference photos, even rough ones
- Where on your body it's going
- A rough size, in inches if you can
- Any old tattoo you want covered or reworked
Free consultations, no guesswork
Every Kingdom Ink tattoo starts with a free consultation. You talk through the idea, the placement, the size and any references. Jose gives his honest opinion without pushing it, then draws the piece for you. The session comes after, once you know what you're getting and what it costs.
You don't need a finished idea to book a consult. Bring whatever you have, and the conversation will do the rest:
Choosing the right session
Small, meaningful pieces usually fit The Mark or The Emblem. For a detailed forearm piece, a portrait or a large faith piece, the half-day Steward Session gives Jose four focused hours. For sleeves and back pieces, the full-day Crown Session is built for long, steady progress, whether you live in Sarasota or drive in from Lakewood Ranch or Bradenton.
Kingdom Ink is a private, appointment-only studio, so whichever session you book, the room is yours. Bookings run through Square, where you'll find the same four sessions. To start, text (863) 323-1441 or book a free consultation, and Jose will help you choose.
Tattoo price questions
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. Every consultation at Kingdom Ink is free, and there's no obligation to book. You talk through your idea, placement and size, and Jose tells you honestly what it will take and which session fits. Text (863) 323-1441 or use the booking form to set one up.
Do you charge by the hour?
Kingdom Ink prices by session rather than a posted hourly rate. The Mark is $150, The Emblem is $250 and up, the half-day Steward Session is $600, and the full-day Crown Session is $900 and up, depending on the hours. You'll know which one you're booking before you sit down.
Does a cover-up cost more?
Often, yes. A cover-up usually needs a larger, darker design than the tattoo it hides, so it can land in a bigger session than a fresh piece of the same size, and some need more than one sitting. Bring the old tattoo to your free consultation and Jose will tell you straight what's possible.
What if my tattoo needs more than one session?
Large pieces like sleeves and back pieces are usually built over several sittings. Each sitting is booked as its own session, often a half day or a full day, so you always know the price of the next visit. Jose draws the whole design first, so every session moves the same piece forward.
How do I book and pay?
Start with a free consultation. Text (863) 323-1441 or send the form on the contact page, and Jose will get back to you to set a time. Sessions are booked through Square, where the same four sessions are listed. Bring any payment questions to your consult and Jose will answer them.
Plan it once. Wear it for life.
The Kingdom Ink Tattoo Guide walks you through planning a black and grey tattoo in Sarasota: choosing a design, how size and placement change the price, how to prepare, and how to heal in the Florida sun.
- The four sessions and what each one costs
- How to prepare, and what happens on the day
- Florida aftercare for sun, salt water and pools, plus a printable checklist
Free PDF. It opens right here as soon as you send the form.
Keep exploring
Four ways to sit
Every piece is drawn for you, so the final number comes after a free consultation. These are the sessions Jose books.
The shop minimum. Small, fine line and simple pieces, about 1 to 3 inches.
Medium pieces, about 3 to 5 inches, with room for real shading and detail.
A half day in the chair for larger work, or a planned stage of a sleeve.
A full day for sleeves, back and chest pieces. The price follows the hours.