Tattoos / Illustration / Art
Shepherd Tattoos
About
Hey, I'm Scarf!
I'm a 24 year old tattoo artist based out of north Georgia with a passion for bringing furry to the world of tattoos. I've been drawing since 5th grade, and ever since then the art of anthropomorphics has become my obsession. Starting with commission work in 2014, I have been involved in the furry fandom since middle school, and am now lucky enough to call art my career.I began my tattooing journey in 2020 by accident. I had no intentions of becoming a tattooist, but just so happened to meet some incredible artists at a local shop, and soon found myself hosting Dungeons and Dragons there every Friday night. Roughly a year later, I was sitting down to do my very first tattoo.As furries, we have a tendency to connect with anthropomorphic characters in a way unseen by any other fandoms. For many, sonas are not just an illustration, but a representation of the best parts of ourselves. It wasn't long into my apprenticeship that I noticed a lack of accessibility for furries in the world of ink, and now it has become my greatest passion.The best feeling is seeing someone shy away from the mirror at the beginning of an appointment, only to stare at themselves after a tattoo is done. Bringing that connection we have to our deepest passions into the physical world has become my goal, and I am so humbled to help so many on their own journies of self expression!
Gallery
Custom & Flash
These are just a few examples! To see up-to-date pieces, follow me on Instagram, or join my Telegram art channel!
COntact
Let's bring your ideas to life!
All tattoos are priced and booked on an individual basis, and must be discussed in full before a quote can be given! Please reach out via one of the following with the full details regarding your piece. Details such as size, placement, colors, and overall concept greatly help me out! Also, feel free to send along any visual examples (work by me, work by others, character references, illustrations, etc...) as they help me get a better idea of what you are looking for visually!Appointments and consultations are typically booked 1-2 months in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Things folks ask me often
Q: Where are you located?
I am based out of a private studio in Cartersville, Georgia!Q: How old do I have to be to get tattooed by you?
Georgia state law requires that anyone receiving tattoos must be at least 18 years of age.Q: How much will my tattoo cost?
The price of a tattoo greatly depends on several variables, and there is no one-fits-all answer! In order to get a quote on your exact piece, please contact me in order to discuss or set up a consultation.I charge on a piece-by-piece basis, meaning I do not have an hourly rate. I find that this is more relaxing for both myself and you, as there is no worry if something takes longer than once thought!My studio has a shop minimum of $80 USD, however, looking at large-scale pieces can range from a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars. I am always happy to work with you if you have a particular budget in mind, and tattoos may be broken up into multiple sessions in order to do so!Q: Will my tattoo hurt?
Again, there is no singular answer to this question. However, all tattoos are expected to contain some level of discomfort. The level in which this discomfort can be will vary from person-to-person. But in short, yes, expect some level of pain or discomfort. Softer areas (such as the inner thigh, elbow/knee ditch, feet, etc...) will generally be more painful.
Q: Will you tattoo (insert idea here)?
I tattoo a large variety of people, places, and things, however the best way to get an exact answer is to DM me directly! As long as it fits within my style range, I'm more than happy to discuss!In general, I specialize in furry, sketchy, and watercolor style tattoos!Q: Will you be tattooing at (insert furry convention here)?
Currently I do not offer tattoos at any of the cons I'll be attending, however I am hoping to get together a traveling setup in the near future!Q: How long will my tattoo take?
In general, please clear out the rest of your day from the set appointment time in order to make sure we have enough time allocated! The majority of my palm-sized pieces that you'll see will take between 2-3 hours, however size, detail, colors, and placements will all have a drastic effect on this! Some tattoos will need to be broken into multiple sessions in order to accommodate their size, and others might be finished in as little as a few hours. If you are under a time constraint, please let me know prior to booking so I can do my best to accommodate!