ART OVER
EVERYTHING.
Custom tattoos shaped by a fine-art perspective. Black & grey realism, portraiture and one-of-a-kind work by Jake Bebout.
Made to be worn.
Built to be remembered.
Explore original tattoo photography from Jake's portfolio. Every image is displayed as provided, without filters or retouching.
Jake Bebout.
Owner. Artist. Marine Corps veteran.
Jake's artistic training began in high school and continued throughout his life. Following four years in the United States Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, Jake graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a degree in Studio Art.
He apprenticed at two North Carolina tattoo studios, developing experience across styles before concentrating on his artistic roots: realism and portraiture. At Snafu Tattoo Studio, your tattoo is the focus of his day.
Book with Jake ↗Intentional art.
Personal work.
Black & grey realism
Dimension, depth and tonal detail across portraits, wildlife, cinematic imagery and custom compositions.
Portrait tattoos
Meaningful subjects translated into detailed, custom tattoo designs with an artist's attention to expression.
Custom tattoos & cover-ups
Unique artwork developed around your ideas, placement and existing tattoos. Cover-up feasibility is assessed individually.
Wear the art.
Live the lifestyle.
Custom apparel and streetwear for men & women. Original designs inspired by tattoo culture.
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Before you book.
How do I book a tattoo appointment?
Use our Goldie booking page to view available services, appointment options and booking policies.
Who will be tattooing me?
Jake Bebout is Snafu Tattoo Studio's owner and sole tattoo artist.
Does Jake do custom tattoo designs?
Yes. Jake's work focuses on custom tattoo artistry, including black and grey realism and portraits. Discuss your design and placement with the studio before booking the appropriate service.
Can I book a cover-up?
Cover-ups depend on the existing tattoo, its size, saturation and the proposed design. Contact the studio to discuss whether your idea is feasible.
Studio Policies & Pricing
Snafu Tattoo Studio Policies
Updated January 14, 2024.
At Snafu Tattoo Studio, we pride ourselves on the quality of work provided for each and every client. Due to issues in regards to payment, work completion, and other areas of discontent, please review this disclosure forum before reaching out to book with our team. Thank you!
Jake's Rates
Sleeve Work (Full Sleeves & Half Sleeves)
Full sleeve deposit: $500
Half sleeve deposit: $250
Single piece: Varies
Prices
Our shop hourly rate is $200/hour
Full day rates start at $1,000 (8+ hours)
Shop minimum is $350
As a standard rule, Jake is not currently accepting script or fine line projects. However, for clients who have received large scale work in the past, Jake is open to your smaller ideas.
Deposit information (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Upon booking, the client is required to pay the requested deposit amount. This amount will reserve EACH appointment that is initially booked, and appointments thereafter that may be needed.
One half of the deposit goes towards the design fee, and the other half of the deposit goes towards the final cost of the tattoo. The deposit is to be applied to the last session upon FULL completion of the tattoo. If the tattoo is not completed at the studio, the client forfeits the right to receive any other deposit.
Intellectual & Creative Property Protection
Designs are shared with each client prior to the appointment.
The Copyright Act of 1976 provides grounds for a lawsuit for artists that can prove:
- their creation is the type of work that is protectable under the Act,
- the creation is an original and creative work, and
- the creation is affixed to a tangible medium for expression.
If we have found reason to believe that the client has shared this design with another artist and that the artists has used the design - Snafu Tattoo Studio has the grounds to take legal action again the client.
Photos & Videos
The client will consent for the artist to take photos and videos of the work in question to be shared publicly across all social media and websites.
The client can opt to not have their face showing in these photos.
Your next tattoo
starts here.
Discover custom tattoo artistry at Snafu Tattoo Studio in Wilmington, North Carolina. Browse Jake's original work and book directly through Goldie.
Wilmington, NC 28405Get directions ↗