Artist Spotlight
Trent Valleau
Now Booking Japanese-Inspired Projects
Large-scale dragons, koi, Hannya and samurai work — drawn for your body and tattooed over as many sessions as it takes.
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14+ yrs
Tattooing
500+
Projects completed
5.0
Average rating
Austin
Private studio
I take on a small number of Japanese-inspired projects at a time so each one gets the drawing time it deserves. Sleeves, back pieces and leg work are where this style lives — bold, readable and built to age well.
Ideal projects
- Dragons
- Koi and waves
- Hannya masks
- Samurai
- Foo dogs
- Temples
- Full sleeves
- Back pieces
Example work
Available designs
Ready-to-tattoo designs — claim one in your request.
How booking works
- 1
Submit your idea
Takes two minutes. Tell me the subject, size and budget.
- 2
I review it personally
Every project is reviewed by me, not an assistant.
- 3
We talk it through
A short consult to lock the concept, placement and sessions.
- 4
Reserve with a deposit
Your deposit holds the dates and comes off your final total.
- 5
We tattoo
Drawn for your body, executed over as many sessions as it needs.
Client reviews
“Trent mapped my whole sleeve before a single needle touched me. Three sessions in and it already reads perfectly from across the room.”
“I was nervous booking something this big with someone I found online. The consult and the deposit process made it feel completely professional.”
“Best line work I've had. He pushed back on my idea in the right places and the result is better than what I came in with.”
“Back piece over four sessions. Clean studio, on time every appointment, healed beautifully.”
“Worth the wait and every dollar. He treats it like a project, not an appointment.”
Investment
Small project (baseball size) flash etc = $400-600 Single project (paper size or smaller) — around $1,800. Larger single piece (Outer Sleeve or Outer Leg) — $3,000–$5,000. Full sleeve or full leg — $6,000–$8,000 Projects are quoted as a whole, not by the hour. A deposit reserves your dates and comes off your final total.
- Licensed private studio
- Single-use sterile equipment
- Deposit applied to your tattoo
- Custom drawn — never flash
FAQ
How do I book?
Submit a tattoo request. I review every project personally and follow up with next steps, usually within 48 hours.
How does pricing work?
I book by session: half day, full day or two-day projects. You'll get an estimate after I review your idea.
Is a deposit required?
Yes. A deposit reserves your date and is applied to your final session.
When do I see the design?
Designs are presented at your appointment. Adjustments are made together before we start.
What should I do before my appointment?
Eat a full meal, hydrate, wear comfortable clothing and avoid alcohol for 24 hours.
How do I care for a new tattoo?
Keep it clean, moisturized and out of direct sun. Full aftercare instructions are sent after your session.
Tattoo inquiry
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Six quick questions. I read every submission personally.