Claimed
Twin Fang Dagger
Split blade dagger with graphic banner. Drawn once, tattooed once.
This piece has been claimed.
Original Designs
Available Designs
Original tattoo designs by Brian Lai, ready to claim. Each piece is drawn once and tattooed once. When it is claimed, it is gone.
Can I Claim an Original Tattoo Design?
One-off illustrated concepts drawn by Brian Lai, available to claim and tattoo once. Request the piece and Brian will size and place it for you. Pricing is quoted based on size and placement.
Crown of Thorns Moth
One-off moth concept with radiating linework. Sized to order for forearm or calf.
What Flash Designs Are Available to Book?
Priced flash pieces by Brian Lai at Khroma Tattoo in Austin, Texas. What you see is what it costs. First come, first tattooed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when a design is marked Claimed?
A claimed design has been reserved by another guest. Every design at Khroma Tattoo is tattooed exactly once, so once a piece is claimed it is retired and will not be repeated.
Can an available design be resized or adjusted for me?
Yes. When you request a piece, Brian sizes and places it for your body, and small adjustments are part of the process. The core design stays true to the original illustration.
How is flash priced differently from custom designs?
Flash pieces have a set price shown on the piece. Available custom designs are quoted individually based on size and placement after you send a request.
Does Brian Lai draw every tattoo design himself?
Yes. Every custom piece and every original design in the Designs section is drawn by Brian. Nothing comes from a stock sheet or a template. That is part of what a custom request at Khroma Tattoo means.
Can I request a tattoo based on a photo or reference image?
Yes. Reference images are a helpful starting point. Upload them with your booking form or reply with them after receiving the confirmation email. Brian uses references to understand direction and mood, not to copy an existing image directly.
What is the difference between an available design and flash at Khroma Tattoo?
An available design is a one-of-a-kind illustrated concept that is tattooed once and retired when claimed. Flash is a repeatable priced design where the price is fixed and shown on the listing. Both are drawn by Brian and available to request through the Designs page.