

Custom Backpiece Planning
A starting point for a detailed backpiece or other large-scale tattoo project.
A More Personal Way to Build Your Tattoo
We begin by discussing the ideas, references, symbolism, and visual direction you want the piece to carry. I assess the placement and overall scale so the design can follow the natural shape of your body and remain cohesive from top to bottom. The consultation gives us room to establish a clear creative direction before the tattooing begins. This can all be done via E-mail which allows me to do all the prep work for people traveling in from other countries and cities before they arrive so we can hit the ground running. Providing a photo of your back is extremely helpful in these cases.
As the project develops, I guide you through the practical details of a multi-session process. We can talk through composition, pacing, session planning, and how individual elements will connect across the finished work. Each appointment is part of a larger plan, while still allowing the design to be refined thoughtfully as we move forward.
Ideal For
Detailed backpieces and full-scale concepts
Clients with a large tattoo idea
Multi-session projects requiring careful planning
Designs that need strong body flow and composition
How It Works
Share Your Concept: We discuss your ideas, references, placement, and overall direction.
Shape The Plan: I develop the composition and design and outline a practical multi-session approach.
Begin The Work: We move into scheduled tattoo sessions with the larger design guiding each stage.







About
My name is Mike Mendes. I've been tattooing all over the world for the last 20 years, and have recently settled in Vancouver, Canada. From flash designs to large-scale projects, I work with people who want something distinctive and timeless. I enjoy exploring different styles, and approaches while keeping with traditional tattoo principals. I tend to lean more towards black & grey work but am always up for working with color. Whether you arrive with a clear concept or want to build an idea together, I bring an open mind and a hands-on artistic approach to every tattoo. Just let me know what you'd like to have done and we can go from there!

About
My name is Mike Mendes. I've been tattooing all over the world for the last 20 years, and have recently settled in Vancouver, Canada. From flash designs to large-scale projects, I work with people who want something distinctive and timeless. I enjoy exploring different styles, and approaches while keeping with traditional tattoo principals. I tend to lean more towards black & grey work but am always up for working with color. Whether you arrive with a clear concept or want to build an idea together, I bring an open mind and a hands-on artistic approach to every tattoo. Just let me know what you'd like to have done and we can go from there!
Services
01
Custom Tattoo Design
I create original tattoos from your ideas, big or small.
02
Flash Tattoos
I offer ready-to-tattoo flash designs from my current books.
03
Tattoo Touchups
I refresh and refine healed tattoos with considered touchups.
Services
01
Custom Tattoo Design
I create original tattoos from your ideas, big or small.
02
Flash Tattoos
I offer ready-to-tattoo flash designs from my current books.
03
Tattoo Touchups
I refresh and refine healed tattoos with considered touchups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
Send me your idea and I will be in touch about booking.
Contact
Send me your idea and I will be in touch about booking.