Does getting a tattoo hurt?

Yes, some — but most people handle it better than they expect. The sensation varies by placement. The worst part is usually the anticipation.

How much does a tattoo cost at Burned Hearts?

Small tattoos start at $80-$500. Medium tattoos are $350+. Large tattoos are $600+. All-day sessions range $1,000-$3,000. Consultations are free.

We operate by appointment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays. Call or text 614-547-3892 or visit BurnedHearts.com.

How do I book a tattoo appointment?

Contact us at BurnedHearts.com or call 614-547-3892. Tell us your idea, style, placement, and reference photos. We'll match you with the right artist and schedule a free consultation.

What should I do to prepare for my tattoo?

Drink plenty of water, eat a solid meal 1-2 hours before, shower beforehand, and wear loose clothing. Avoid alcohol. Bring a valid ID and reference images.

Is Burned Hearts a safe and clean studio?

Yes. Burned Hearts is a woman-owned, family-friendly studio in Columbus, Ohio with licensed artists, sterile environments, and a client-first approach since 2019.

Rodger "Dacorian" Craft

Rodger's been in the game for over two decades, and it shows. Realism is his home base — portraits that actually look alive, wildlife pieces with real texture and depth, custom black & gray work that blurs the line between tattoo and fine art. He's not chasing trends; he's chasing the feeling behind a piece — the story a client's trying to tell on their skin. If you want something that looks like it could hang in a gallery, he's your guy.

Rodger is a tattoo artist at Burned Hearts Tattoo & Art Company in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in black and gray realism, portraiture, and wildlife tattoos. With over 20 years of experience, Rodger brings technical precision and emotional depth to large-scale custom pieces. Ideal for clients seeking a master-level realism tattoo artist in Columbus.

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Small floral branch tattoo on the upper chest/collarbone

Inner tarot card forearm tattoo shown on a standing person

Forearm tattoo on a person wearing a yellow graphic t-shirt

Tattoo artist working on a client's arm tattoo

Script inner arm tattoo on a person facing forward

Minimalist fine-line starburst compass tattoo on an inner forearm

Back-of-neck script tattoo viewed from behind.

Tattoo artist tattooing a client at a shop workstation.

Detailed forearm chess pieces tattoo close-up

Inner arm fineline tattoo on a person wearing a purple shirt

Tattoo artist working on a client at a studio workstation.

Forearms side-by-side displaying matching humming bird tattoos

Small floral tattoo design on a person's upper chest

Tattoo artist in black gloves tattooing a client's upper arm.

Script and eyes forearm tattoo displayed vertically

Detailed bird forearm tattoo on a person wearing a dark graphic t-shirt

Close-up of artist tattooing a client's forearm area

Delicate fine-line floral tattoo running vertically along the side of a person's torso and ribcage.

Tattoo artist working on a client's torso in a studio

Tattoo artist working on a client's arm in a studio.

Black and grey feather tattoo on person's upper arm

Forearm tattoo shown in a studio setting.

Fineline arm tattoo shown next to its paper stencil outline

Black and gray illustrative tattoo on an arm.

Woman in a dark top displaying a side forearm tattoo.

Black and gray arm sleeve tattoos including a tree of life inside a crescent moon on the shoulder, a pentagram over an eye above the elbow, a "DEATH" tarot card with a skull and sunflower on the forearm, and a small kanji character on the wrist

Two people standing in a studio displaying their tattoos

Black and gray tattoo of a gnarled tree of life with its roots interlaced inside a crescent moon shape, placed on a woman's upper arm.

Tattoo artist wearing an apron taking a photo with his smartphone of a client standing inside a studio

Alt Text: Small minimalist tattoo of a black cat silhouette sitting inside a decorative crescent moon with small star accents, located on the back of a person's upper arm

Delicate fine-line tattoo of a lily of the valley flower stem set inside a subtle circular frame with a small starburst accent, located on the lower leg

Alt Text: A fine-line black and gray tattoo on an inner forearm featuring a detailed poppy flower blossom beside the cursive handwritten text "Love You More"

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