Welcome
Hello and thanks for visiting! White Buffalo Tattoo is committed to providing high quality fine body art, in a private, uplifting, and clean environment. Our portfolio, studio info, FAQs, and contact form are all below...so scroll away and feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule your new piece! We look forward to working with you :)
Caleb Knobel
Born and raised in Colorado, trained in California, back to Colorado, and now settled in the Black Hills, I have over 12 years of tattoo industry experience. After owning and operating a full studio in Colorado for 10 years, I felt the pull and desire to pursue a simpler way of living. Nature, family, and art. Those desires led me right here, to the Heart of the Black Hills. I feel blessed to be here, to be a professional artist, and to meet and work with people just like you!
The Studio
White Buffalo Studio strives to be a place worthy of your trust. We work hard to make sure your tattoo appointment is private, comfortable, friendly, and clean. Getting a tattoo is not simply a transaction, it is an experience that will be eternally tied to your new body art...and our goal is to make sure it's a positive one
.In order to keep our studio a sacred space, all tattoo work is done by appointment only. So book your next session today!
Tattoos
I like to describe my tattoo style as "illustrative realism". It's a style that I have developed over the years to walk the line between fine detail realism and the lasting power of black ink illustration. Like the style and have an idea for your next piece? I'm looking forward to working with you :)
The Legend
Why White Buffalo?We feel very blessed to be in the Black Hills and want to pay respects to those that have been here before us and embrace our time here in the present.For the Lakota tribe, The White Buffalo is said to be a sign of prayers heard, a turning point in creation, a warning to reassess our paths, and a beacon of hope and rejuvenation.This studio, in my life, has been an answer to prayer, a turning point after reassessing my life's path, and my intention is that it be a beacon of hope and inspiration to all who walk through the door.
FAQs
- How do I get an appointment? -
Fill out a contact form and we will be in touch!- How old do I have to be to get a tattoo? -
We only tattoo clients who are 18 years or better.- Do you take any and all appointment requests? -
No. We firmly believe in "quality over quantity", so we will make sure the requested tattoo design is within our wheelhouse of work and subject matter. We want to work in our strength and give it our best!- How much do you charge? -
I used to charge by the hour...but have since refined to a session price or price by the piece. A long session (for bigger or multi session projects) is $800 for up to 4 hours of tattoo time. A short session for medium sized tattoo projects is $400 for up to 2 hours of tattoo time. Smaller tattoos, family tattoos, etc will be priced individually.- Can I bring a guest? -
Yes indeed :) That said, in order to keep the shop peaceful and focused, please only bring one guest who is 15 years old or older.