Hey, I’m Dave. I am passionate about old school tattooing. My approach to tattooing is heavily inspired by classic traditional imagery and vintage flash, and I prefer to stay rooted in that. I always have a large selection of flash, line drawings, and vintage reference material to choose from at Top Mark Tattoo. I strongly encourage clients to pick something out at their appointment.
I release 1-2 months of new availability at a time, so keep an eye out on my instagram or reach out for more info.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I charge by the piece, and prices vary depending on detail, size, and placement. Typically palm-sized tattoos cost between $250-$350, and hand-sized tattoos cost $400-$500+. Large-scale tattoos are typically $200/hour. I have a $200 minimum.
Please pay with cash at your appointment.
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I require a $100 non-refundable deposit for every appointment. This will hold your spot and go toward the cost of your tattoo(s). When you book an appointment, you will receive info on how to pay that deposit in an email. You will lose your deposit if you cancel your appointment within 48 hours of the time slot you booked or if you reschedule multiple times.
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Yes, as long as it is outside of 48 hours before your appointment. When you book an appointment through Schedulista, you will receive a confirmation email. There are options to cancel/reschedule at the bottom of that confirmation email.
Multiple reschedules will lead to a lost deposit.
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I am most prompt with responses on Instagram, but you can also email me at davelurks@gmail.com. Please allow time for me to reply, as I am either tattooing or wrangling my three children at home.
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Yes, I make custom, unique tattoos all the time. Although there are certain things that do not translate into traditional tattoos as good as others. If you have an idea, send me a message and we can chat about it. If I think it will make a good tattoo in my style then we can make it happen.
At the end of the day, I always prefer to work from traditional imagery and vintage tattoo flash, both of which I have a lot to choose from.
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I typically book out 1-2 months in advance. If youre hoping to get tattooed, keep an eye out on my schedule so you don’t miss your chance.
If you’re traveling from out of state and know your travel dates, feel free to reach out to me ahead of time. There’s a good chance I can book you in advance.
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No, I prefer to post my last-minute openings on my Instagram story.
Insta: davelurks
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No, I do not. I am always adding fresh drawing and reference material to my books at Top Mark. I encourage people to pick something out at their appointment. You are always welcome to swing by the shop to look through the good stuff.