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Each tattoo is entirely custom and unique. Fábio does not copy other tattoos, repeat previous designs or work with pre-made concepts.

Every piece is crafted from scratch so it flows with the client’s body and enhances the original idea in the strongest possible way.

Fábio works best with full artistic freedom over composition, contrast, detail and placement. The client’s idea is always respected, but it is transformed into a tailored artwork rather than a direct copy of a reference.

If a request does not fit Fábio’s style, he may recommend another artist from the studio who is better suited for that specific idea.

The design process is the foundation of every tattoo and is treated with the same seriousness as the execution. Fábio dedicates separate time to research, references and composition instead of rushing a design under pressure.

Once the appointment is booked, Fábio prepares the project by selecting and refining references, structuring the composition and making sure the tattoo flows naturally on the client’s body.

Fábio will always maintain the theme requested by the client, but with his own interpretation. In most cases, he searches for and chooses the references used in the project.

The design is shown digitally in person at the first scheduled session. Clients are expected to trust Fábio’s decisions regarding placement, references, contrast, details, suggestions and advice.

Fábio’s base price is $3000 per session. When a project requires more sessions, Fábio respects the long-term relationship with the client and adjusts the session price to make large projects more accessible.

Fábio’s prices are based on the following options:

• Fábio Freedom Designs: $1200 per session for selected designs created with full artistic freedom in Fábio’s dark realism style.
• Large-scale custom tattoos: $2000 per session for projects that require more than 3 sessions, based on any theme suggested by the client.
• Medium piece: $2500 per session for pieces that take more than one session, but are not large enough to be considered large-scale.
• Single pieces: $3000 per session for tattoos completed in one studio visit, without large-scale planning.

All other projects are treated normally. The special price is only for selected dark realism opportunities because these projects are used for tattoo school recordings and educational content. These sessions include extensive filming, so the discounted rate helps Fábio expand his portfolio and create premium educational material.

• A $500 deposit by Zelle is required for each scheduled day.
• The deposit is not refundable under any circumstance.
• The deposit is deducted from the final value after each day session.
• Payments are made per session. No payment is requested in advance besides the deposit.

After an appointment request is submitted, the exact category and estimated number of sessions are confirmed by email.

A one day session includes 5-6 hours of tattooing. Sessions start at 9:30am and usually last until 3-4pm, with a 15 minute lunch break.

There may be exceptions where Fábio takes a little longer if more time is needed to finish the work planned for that day. He does not charge extra for that.

Unlike many artists, Fábio does not take breaks unless the client asks for one.

Everything is prepared before the client arrives: tattoo equipment, hygiene procedures, project, material and stencil. Fábio is ready to start tattooing by 9:30am.

Before the client arrives, 5-6 hours of work have already been completed: theme research, reference selection, image creation, design, stencil preparation, equipment setup and hygiene preparation. This allows the client to arrive and spend the day focused on being tattooed, without losing unnecessary hours in the studio.

Many clients travel to work with Fábio, often from outside Houston, other states or other countries. The session structure is planned to make each trip productive and efficient.

For tattoos that need fewer than 3 sessions, the client can often complete everything in 3 consecutive days without needing to return for the final stage, unlike the structure recommended for large-scale projects.

This structure supports better healing, color retention and long-term durability while helping traveling clients use their time efficiently.

Fábio uses a specialized multi-phase technique designed for superior detail, longevity and healing quality. The goal is for the tattoo to heal with strong contrast, depth and consistency over time.

• Less trauma to the skin and smoother healing
• Less painful experience because the second phase builds over a structured foundation
• Better color and contrast retention, with less risk of patchy saturation
• A more efficient large-scale process with fewer total hours than rushed single-pass work

Smaller tattoos are handled differently. When the piece does not require the full mapping method, Fábio can complete it in one pass so the client can leave with a finished tattoo in only one or two studio visits.

The focus is not only on how the tattoo looks fresh, but how bold, deep and detailed it remains after healing.

The final number of sessions depends on the client’s body dimensions, tolerance to discomfort, the complexity of the design and the skin’s reaction during tattooing, including bleeding, skin texture and skin tags.

The estimated number of sessions is confirmed by email after the project is reviewed. If a project ever exceeds the maximum number of sessions estimated by email, Fábio takes responsibility and offers the remaining sessions needed to complete the tattoo properly.

This rarely happens, but when it does, the priority is finishing the design with maximum quality instead of rushing only to match an estimate.

Fábio’s personal manager pays close attention to every appointment request. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to the masterpiece that comes with it.