where are you located?
855 w. university dr. #4 Mesa, arizona 85201
HOw do I book an apPOINTMENT/consultation?
TO START THE BOOK PROCESS, SUBMIT A FORM THROUGH THE BOOKING PAGE. plEASE INCLUDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF YOUR TATTOO IDEA, PLACEMENT, APROXIMATE SIZE, AND ANY REFERENCE IMAGES YOU MAY HAVE.
what is the current wait time?
kenneth typically books approXIMATELY one year in adVANCE avaILABLty can vary throughout the year.
How much is the deposit?
deposit CAN RANGE FROM $400-$1000 DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH DRAWING IS REQURIED FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT AND HOW MANY APPOINTMENTS ARE BOOKED. DEPOSITS will go towards the cost of the tattoo split between the sessions.
Are deposits refundable?
THERE IS A $100 CANCELLATION FEE. IF AN APPOINTMENT IS CANCELLED BEFORE KENNETH BEGINS THE DESIGN/DRAWING PROCESS, THE REMAINING BALANCE MAY BE REFUNDED.
oNCE THE DESIGN/ DRAWING PROCESS HAS STARTED DEPOSITS BECOME NON REFUNDABLE.
will i see my design before my appointment?
DESIGNS ARE TYPICALLY SHOWN AT THE FIRST APPOINTMENT.
KENNETH SPENDS TIME LEADING UP TO THE APPOINTMENT CREATING AND REFINING THE ARTWORK RATHER THAN SENDING DRAFTS BACK AND FORTH.
do you create custom artwork?
YES. EVERY TATTOO IS CUSTOM DESIGNED specifically for the client and project. kENNETH ONLY DOES DEISGN FOR TATTOOS HE IS GOING TO DO HIMSELF.
do you copy other artists' artwork?
NO. REFERENCE IMAGES ARE WELCOME, BUT KENNETH does not duplicate another artist's artwork or tattoos. reference images are used as inspiration to create a custom tattoo unique to each client.
how much artistic freedom do i need to give kenneth?
KENNETH WORKS BEST WITH SIGNIFICANT ARTIST FREEDOM. reference images are used to establish direction and subject matter, but design may be modified to improve flow, compostion, readability, and longevity.
how many sessions will my tattoo take?
EVERY PROJECT IS DIFFERENT. FACTORS SUCH AS SIZE, PLACEMENT, DETAIL, BODY FLOW. SKIN TYPE, AND HEALING ALL AFFECT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SESSIONS REQUIRED.
Here are some rough estimates
Arm
Full arm sleeve 6-10 sessions
Outer of full arm 3-6 sessions
Upper outer arm 1-3 sessions
Inner bicep 1-2 sessions
Outer or inner forearm 1-2 sessions
Leg
Full leg sleeve 10-15 sessions
Outer full leg 3-6 sessions
Outer or inner upper thigh 1-3 sessions
Outer, inner, or back of calf 1-2 sessions
Full back or Torso 5-10 sessions
do you do cover ups?
YES, MANY COVER UP PROJECTS CAN BE SUCCESSFULLY REWORKED INTO A COMPLETELY NEW TATTOOS, PHOTOS ARE REQUIRED TO DETERMINE WHAT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE.
dO YOU TRAVEL FOR GUEST SPOTS OR CONVENTIONS?
NO. Kenneth does not currently travel for guest spots, tattoo tours, or conventions. ALL TATTOO APPOINTMENTS ARE COMPLETED AT nEXT WAVE TATTOOS IN MESA, ARIZONA.
CAN I USE NUMBING CREAM?
nO NUMBING CREAM CAN AFFECT THE TATTOO PROCRESS AND HEALING. IF YOU COME WITH NUMBING CREAM ON YOU WILL BE ASKED TO RESCHEDULE.
WHAT ARE kENNETH'S OFFICiAL SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS?
INSTAGRAM kennethshawtattoo
tiktok kennethshawtattoos
facebook kennethshawtattoos
beware of fake accounts!
kenneth will never contact you first through social media asking for deposits or payment. all appointments must be requested through the booking page on this website. if you recieve a suspicious message requesting payment, through social media, please verify it through the website first. only follow and commUNICATE through Kenneth's official social media accounts listed above.