• Welcome to Bright Lantern Tattoo ———————————

    ⚔️ Inland Empire • Riverside • Los Angeles ⚔️—————————————————————————————————I’m Steve Rowes, a custom tattoo artist with 26 years of experience specializing in color and black-and-gray realism, neo-traditional, anime and large-scale tattooing.
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    Welcome to Bright Lantern Tattoo! I’m Steve Rowes, a custom tattoo artist with 26 years of experience specializing in color and black-and-gray realism, neo-traditional, anime and large-scale tattooing.

  • Custom Tattooing——————————————————

    My name is Steve Rowes and I’ve been tattooing in the inland empire for 26 years. Tattooing isn’t just what I do for a living, it’s something I’ve genuinely loved for most of my life. —————————————————————————————--✨I still get excited about creating new designs and helping people bring their ideas to life. I opened Bright Lantern Tattoo to create a more personal experience for my clients. As a private studio, you’re not dealing with a busy walk-in shop or multiple artists working around you. It’s just me, my client and a comfortable space where we can focus on creating the best tattoo possible. —————————————————————————————— ✨I specialize in custom tattooing, including Black and Grey Realism, Color Realism, Neo-Traditional, Anime and large-scale tattoo projects. Whether it’s your first tattoo or you’re adding to an ongoing collection, I take the time to design something that fits you and will look great for years to come. —————————————————————————————— ✨Thanks for taking the time to check out my work. I truly appreciate everyone who trusts me with their tattoo, and I look forward to creating something amazing for you.

  • BRIGHT LANTERN TATTOO—————————————

    Bright Lantern Tattoo is a private, appointment-only studio located in North Fontana, California. I book one client per day to provide a comfortable, personalized tattoo experience.
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    • DEPOSIT AND PRICING 💰 

    • Deposit Pricing ——————————————————————

      DEPOSITS- A $100-$200 deposit is required to book appointments. ——————————————————————————————— For larger multi-session projects such as sleeves, full back pieces, and other large-scale work, a $400 deposit is required to begin the project. ———————————————————————————————— Deposits are non-refundable and secure your appointment dates. Deposits are applied toward the final cost of the tattoo. Unless stated otherwise.

    • Tattoo Pricing ——————————————————————

      ✨MEDIUM TATTOO SESSION — $600 on up ——————————————————————————————— Approximately 2–4 hours. Best for small-to-medium sized tattoos. ➡️ Please note: This option is Available Wednesday and Thursday only. Weekend appointments are reserved for larger projects. ————————————————————————————— ✨STANDARD TATTOO SESSION — $1,200 —————————————————————————————— Includes 5-6 hours of tattooing. Best for medium-to-large tattoos that can be completed within this timeframe. ———————————————————————————————-✨FULL DAY TATTOO SESSION — $1,600 ———————————————————————————————-Approximately 6–8 hours. Best for large-to-Xtra large tattoo projects. Highly detailed tattoos and ongoing projects.

    • LARGE PROJECTS & FULL SLEEVES———————————————————————————————-—-Some designs require multiple appointments depending on the size, placement, color, detail and coverage. Full sleeves typically require 6–10 sessions. ————————————————————————————————-COVER-UPS —————————————————————————————————. I’m not accepting tattoo cover-ups. I may be able to improve or add to an existing tattoo, but the original tattoo must remain visible.————————————————————————————————- 👉 Color tattoos may require more time than black-and-grey tattoos. Your final price and estimated number of sessions will be provided after reviewing your request.———————————————————————————————

    • Tattoo Pricing ——————————————————————

      MEDIUM TATTOO SESSION — $600 on up ——————————————————————————————— Approximately 2–4 hours. Best for medium-sized tattoos. ➡️ Please note: This option is Available Wednesday and Thursday only. Weekend appointments are reserved for larger projects. ————————————————————————————— STANDARD TATTOO SESSION — $1,200 —————————————————————————————— Includes approximately 4–5 hours of tattooing. Best for medium-to-large tattoos that can be completed within this timeframe. ———————————————————————————————-FULL DAY TATTOO SESSION — $1,600 ———————————————————————————————-Approximately 6–7 hours. Best for large, highly detailed tattoos and ongoing projects. ————————————————————————————————-LARGE PROJECTS & FULL SLEEVES————————————————————————————————-Some designs require multiple appointments depending on the size, placement, color, detail and coverage. Full sleeves typically require 6–10 sessions. ————————————————————————————————-COVER-UPS ————————————————————————————————- I’m not accepting tattoo cover-ups. I may be able to improve or add to an existing tattoo, but the original tattoo must remain visible.————————————————————————————————- 👉 Color tattoos may require more time than black-and-grey tattoos. Your final price and estimated number of sessions will be provided after reviewing your request.———————————————————————————————

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    • Deposit & Pricing ——————————————————————

      🚨👇👇 PLEASE READ THIS 👇👇 🚨——————————————————————————————-— 🚫 NO COVER-UPS, REWORKS, OR FIX-UPS 🚫——————————————————————————————-— ✨DEPOSITS A $100-$200 deposit is required to book appointments. ——————————————————————————————— 👉For larger multi-session projects such as sleeves, full back pieces, and other large-scale work, a $400 deposit is required to begin the project. Deposits are non-refundable and secure your appointment dates. Deposits are applied toward the final cost of your tattoo. *unless stated otherwise.———————————————————————————————- ✨1/4 DAY TATTOO SESSION $400-$700 ———————————————————————————————-✨My starting minimum is $400, which is ideal for small to medium-sized tattoos. Most pieces in this range take approximately 1 1/2–3 1/2 hours to complete. ***Please note: 👉 This option is available Wednesday & Thursday only and is- NOT AVAILABLE for Saturdays, or Sundays. ————————————————————————————— ✨HALF DAY TATTOO SESSION — $800-$1,200 ——————————————————————————————✨Perfect for medium to large tattoos and projects that can be completed in a half-day session. Most tattoos can be completed in a single session, while more detailed or complex designs may require additional sessions to achieve the best possible result.———————————————————————————————-✨FULL DAY TATTOO SESSION — $1300-$1,600 ————————————————————————————————🔅Ideal for larger tattoos including- forearms, upper arms, thighs, lower legs, cover-ups, sleeves, and custom multi-session work. ———————————————————————————————- ☀️Most tattoos can be completed in a single session. However, larger or more detailed pieces with lots of elements- may require multiple sessions depending on the size, placement, style and overall complexity of the design. ————————————————————————————————-💥Full sleeves typically require 6–10 sessions depending on the design and overall coverage.💡 ———————————————————————————————- 👉Please Note: Color tattoos typically require more time than black & grey tattoos and may require additional sessions depending on the size and complexity of the design. ——————————————————————————————— ✍️ Every project is evaluated based on the design, size, placement, level of detail, and overall scope of the tattoo.
    • ✨AFFORDABLE PAYMENT OPTIONS ✅ 

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      💳 Affordable Payment Options Available ——————————————————————————————-(Some restrictions do Apply) —————————————————————————————-✨Before using KLARNA, AFTERPAY, or AFFIRM, you must first complete the consultation form so we can agree on your tattoo design, size, pricing and overall project. ——————————————————————————————-✨Once we’ve finalized everything and discussed this option, you can apply with Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm, or any combination of them to see if you’re approved. ——————————————————————————————— ✅ It takes only a few minutes to get approved ✅——————————————————————————————— ✨If approved, we’ll move forward with the deposit process & book your appointment to lock in your tattoo session. ——————————————————————————————— *Approval and payment terms are determined solely by the financing provider your approved by. —————————————————————————————-—-
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    • TATTOO PORTFOLIO 🖼️  

    • • Neo-Traditional •Realism • ———————————

      I work in a realistic Neo-Traditional & Anime style, focusing on smooth blends, strong contrast and bold color that feels real.
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    • • Black & Grey Realism •—————————————

      This is my approach to black and grey tattooing, smooth shading, strong contrast, and realistic depth, focused on sleeves and large-scale custom work.
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    • Full sleeves

      Full sleeves

    • PRE-MADE DESIGN’S  

    • PRE-MAID SLEEVE DESIGN’S

      ✨Discounted rate of $700-$900 per tattoo design or per tattoo session until it’s complete! A deposit of $100-$200 is required to book an appointment.————————————————————————————————- No design changes- Must have a completely Blank arm or Leg to receive the discount. ————————————————————————————————-No design Changes or Modifications. No coverups or work arounds. ————————————————————————————————- ✅ If interested please select the pre-maid sleeve designs tab on the consultation form below.
    • ✨ CLIENT REVIEWS ⭐️  
    • ✨ ARE YOU LICENSED? 🪪 

    • Bright Lantern Tattoo

      Steve Rowes
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    • ✨I’m Licensed by the San Bernardino County Health Department and Blood Borne Pathogen Certified by a State/County approved testing facility- Required yearly with a facility inspection done by the San Bernardino County Health Department. 2026’ 🧬🔬🥼🇺🇸
    • REQUEST A TATTOO ✍️ 

    • Online Tattoo Consultation ————————————————————

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      Online Tattoo Consultation ————————————————————
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    • 📍 Tattoo Placement & Size

      ✨THIS HELPS ME UNDERSTAND THE SPACE YOU HAVE AVAILABLE SO I CAN DESIGN ACCORDINGLY AND GIVE YOU AN ACCURATE PRICE ESTIMATE. ⬇️
    • 📸 Upload one clear, straight-on photo showing the entire area you want tattooed. If possible, circle or outline the desired area. ———————————————————————————————🚨 Please upload only a photo of your body placement here— not tattoo references. *
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    • PICK ANY 2 or 3 DAYS THAT WOULD WORK BEST FOR YOU TO GET TATTOOED. —————————————————————— * (Monday’s are off Tuesday’s and Friday’s are reserved for my designing, drawing and preparing for my upcoming appointments to ensure every tattoo receives the time and attention it deserves)*

    • Thank you

      ✨I’LL REPLY TO YOUR INQUIRY BY EMAIL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. —————————————————————————————-🚨 If you don’t hear back within 48 hours, 🚨please check your spam or junk folder. Sometimes my replies end up there by mistake. 👈.
    • WHAT I TATTOO & DONT TATTOO  

    • Here are a few things I don’t tattoo:

      • Family portraits• Tiny Tiny writing• Anything on the face• Private parts• Palms• Fingers• Knuckles• Armpits• The bottom of your foot/soul. ——————————————————————— ✨I prefer to leave family portraits (like Mom, Dad, Son, Daughter, Grandma, Grandpa- etc) to artists who specialize exclusively in portrait work.
    • 3. MY TATTOO PORTFOLIO 🖼️  
    • 4. PRE-MADE TATTOO DESIGNS ✍️ 

    • 🔥 $200 OFF per tattoo or per session on any Pre-Made Design! 🔥——————————————————I’m running a special to make it easier for you to get tattooed and for me to keep creating custom art. —————————————————— •All pre-made designs are ready to go (tiny modifications are ok). •Pricing depends on size & placement. •A $200 deposit locks in your spot. The deposit goes towards your tattoo or the last session of your project. —————————————————— ⚡️ Find a design you love? Screenshot it and upload it in the consultation form 👇

      —————————————————————————— ✨ All pre made tattoo designs are priced per tattoo or per tattoo session. A discount of 200 will apply per design or per session. I’ll make sure you save money!
    • 5. MY TATTOO STUDIO 🏠 
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    • 6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 📚 

    • ✨ WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED? —————————————————-— I tattoo out of Bright Lantern Tattoo, my private studio in North Fontana, CA.——————————————————✨ WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I BOOK? —————————————————— Once you’re scheduled, I take all the info we discussed and begin planning your custom tattoo. Your deposit secures your appointment. I design your piece the day before or the morning of, and we finalize everything together in person so the fit, placement, and flow match your body perfectly. —————————————————— ✨ HOW DO DEPOSITS WORK? —————————————————— Deposits range from $100–$200+ depending on your project. They are non-refundable and go toward your final tattoo session. I ask for 48 hours notice to reschedule, and 24 hours is the minimum required. Cancellations inside that window forfeit the deposit. If you’re fair and upfront, I will always work with you. —————————————————— ✨ HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE A RESPONSE? -——————————————————- I usually respond the same day, but never longer than 48 hours. I tattoo long days back-to-back, so I prefer keeping all communication through email to stay organized. —————————————————— ✨ CAN I BRING SOMEONE? —————————————————— You can, but they’ll need to wait in the hallway. My studio is calm and focused, and extra people make it harder to work. Sessions always go smoother when it’s just us. —————————————————— ✨ ARE YOU OK WITH NUMBING CREAM? —————————————————— You’re welcome to use it, but I don’t recommend it since I can’t guarantee how it affects the tattoo or the healing. If you choose to use it, please purchase a reputable one and apply it as directed before arriving. —————————————————— ✨ WHAT IF MY TATTOO NEEDS A TOUCH UP? —————————————————— Everyone heals differently. If your tattoo needs a touch-up, the cost is $100–$200 depending on size and detail. This covers my supplies and setup for a second session. I’ll rework everything clean until it heals the way it should. —————————————————— ✨ HOW DO I GET A PRICE QUOTE? —————————————————— You’ll receive an exact quote through my online consultation form. Clear photos, placement, size, and reference images help me price your tattoo accurately. —————————————————— ✨ DO YOU DO COVER-UPS or FIX-UPS? —————————————————— Yes. Cover-ups and fix-ups require extra planning, so I need several clear photos to understand what will work. I’ll give you honest options that look good now and long-term. —————————————————— ✨ WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM ME BEFORE BOOKING? —————————————————— Clear photos of the area, your idea, the size, the placement, and any references. The more accurate your information, the more accurate your quote. ——————————————————- ✨ WHAT STYLES DO YOU TATTOO? ——————————————————- I specialize in larger custom work designed specifically for your body. This includes Neo-Traditional, Realism, Black and Grey, Color, Anime, Graffiti-inspired work, religious themes, florals, animals, lettering, and detailed multi-element designs. —————————————————— ✨ WHAT DO YOU TATTOO? —————————————————— I prefer to leave family portraits of mom, dad, and kids to artists who specialize in them. I don’t tattoo faces, lips, fingers, palms, genitalia, or the bottom of your soul. If you need a portrait, I have a great artist I can recommend. —————————————————— ✨WHAT KIND OF CLIENTS DO YOU WORK BEST WITH? ——————————————————- I work best with clients who want custom art, trust the process, and value experience, professionalism, and long-lasting work. If you want something thoughtfully designed and built to last, we’ll work great together. —————————————————— ✨ HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY APPOINTMENT? —————————————————— Get a good night’s sleep, eat a solid meal, hydrate, moisturize the area leading up to your session, and come ready to focus. ——————————————————

      I’ve been tattooing for over twenty years and I take the work seriously. Every tattoo is done with care and experience so you end up with something solid that lasts.

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