'Anything that is precious, requires time and thought.'

Studio Palermo specializes in custom tattoo designs: we work by appointment only and take the time for in-depth consultations to ensure each project receives the care and attention it deserves.

We take time to understand your ideas, offering creative input and artistic guidance to ensure that the final result reflects your vision—while also being technically sound for long-term wear.

This means that we do not offer walk-inservice.

How To Make An Appointment:

Is this your first tattoo at Studio Palermo?

YES

NEWCOMERS

If you want to set up an appointment for a consultation, please send your idea in by post.

We will call you when we receive it (so don't forget your telephone number)

We make it a priority to read and respond to every letter we receive.

☞ WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE IN THE LETTER?

Contact details: telephone number, name, address, email address.
Size: What is the size of the tattoo (i.e. the height in cm)?
Placement: Indicate where you want the tattoo placed (i.e. Upper arm? Wrist? Ankle?).
Description: Provide us a clear description of your idea.
References: Include pictures, inspiration, and theme.
Style: Indicate the style you prefer (i.e. lines, shading, realistic, geometric, combination of different styles, etc.). TIP: check out Sven’s portfolio online and tell us which style you find appealing.
For portrait tattoos: include a high quality copy of the photograph (please do not send the original pictures!) and preferably several of different photos for us to choose the best from!
If you live abroad, please let us know when you are travelling to Antwerp. We are proud to be servicing customers from all over the world. Please note since there is a waiting list, you need to contact us at least 4 months ahead.

☞ Send your idea in a letter or package to our postal address below:

Studio Palermo

Lange Nieuwstraat 63

2000 Antwerp

Belgium

If you have QUESTIONS or require more information, after reading the appointment information or FAQ, then you may give us a ring.

☞ Call times:

Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 till 16:00
+32 (0) 34 30 66 55

Please note during this telephone call we do not make appointments for getting a tattoo. We have set aside this time to answer questions that you might have, because we want to devote real time to your query. During the other times, we are happily engaged with our customers who are getting their tattoos done.

☞ IN-TAKE PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS

→You send in your idea via post.
→We open your letter and review your idea.
→We call you to set-up a consultation meeting at the studio.
→Consultation day! We finally meet you in person. Together we work through the concept, develop and refine your idea, figure out composition, proportion, and measurements. Please come prepared for an in-dept conversation. Bring your pictures (if you didn’t send them allready) and your sources of inspiration. Let us know if anything has changed since you sent in your package.
→We set-up a date for your tattoo appointment. Bring your agenda along and let’s look for the perfect day.
→Sven creates and customizes the design. You chill, we work.
→Tattoo day! You see your design. Hurrah! Next, we adjust it to your body, check proportions and make any necessary modifications. We take all the time that is needed to get everything just right. Then it is time to tattoo. Let`s get it done.

RETURNING CUSTOMERS
If you are a returning customer, please note that you do not have to send in a letter with your idea. You can contact us directly during the set call times for a consultation appointment.

At Studio Palermo, we do custom tattoo designs, so each one requires our evaluation from start to finish. This means that we do not offer walk-in service.

Returning customers

If you are a returning customer, please note that you do not have to send in a letter with your idea. You can contact us directly during the set call times for a consultation appointment.

Please, do not send us a Dropbox or WeTransfer link that might expire.

CALL TIMES:

Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 till 16:00
+32 (0) 34 30 66 55