Dear [Artist's Name],
I'm writing to you because I deeply admire your work and unique style. I understand that my request might be a bit simpler than your usual portfolio pieces, but I'm hoping you might still be interested in taking it on.
Could you please let me know your availability for a small tattoo in the coming weeks/months, and provide an estimated price range for a design of this nature? I'm flexible with scheduling.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.