Getting a tattoo in the future a good or bad thing?

[Vasiliki]

Does anyone know around how much something would cost like this?:

I know that it depends on the artist, but, just by size, any estimated?

I would like to get something similar to that, just modified a bit.

Thousands. Thousands and thousands.

If we were focusing just on the back (not the arms, as seen in the photos), I would guess this would take at least 25 hours of work. My shoulder tattoo, well shaded, no color was done in a single 5 hour sitting.

For that back piece, you are looking at numerous sittings. Outlines would be done first, with perhaps some initial shading. Then you'd leave and it would have to heal. Then come back and get more shading done. Again, depends on how fast the artist can work and how cleanly. You don't want to rush an artist, and most can't do more than a few hours at time, depending on how busy they are. And how much you can take. Shading and coloring are equally time-consuming. Both require finnese for larger, softer shaded pieces like the one you are showing. You can't rush it, you have to build it up. You can use larger needles, but it's still a 'building' process.

If we were going at 25 hours at roughly $200 an hour, you're looking at $5,000.

Honestly, I'd say it could run higher, depending on your artist. For a back piece like that, you'll want to get the best you can possibly afford. Do not go by an artist's price. Artists in Quebec Canada charge less than those here in Alberta Canada. But, my artist (Quebec) has MUCH better work for a cheaper price than ones here. He charged me $800 for 5 hours of work. And it's phenominal work.

So plan, be prepared, shop around, and most importantly: Visit tattoo conventions!! Your BEST tool for finding what you want is seeing people's work in person. Talking to artists. Seeing multiple multiple portfolios. Asking questions. Seeing people tattoo. I went to two conventions before finding my artist. I ended up getting mine done during the convention a year later.

Best choice I've ever made for finding my artist. The more work you see, the more you realize what you like and what you don't like.