How do I book a tattoo with you?
I only accept booking inquires via my online appointment request form. This form is only online when my books are open and I am accepting new inquiries.
when submitting your ideas, please include the following information:
name and contact information
a concise description of your tattoo idea. Please be as descriptive as you feel NECESSARY, however please avoid excessive biographical details.
size, ideally in inches/cm. (For projects such as sleeves/half sleeves, exact sizing is not necessary.)
placement on the body. Please indicate if there are existing tattoos that may affect design/siZe.
pleaSe indicate if you have Specific insPiration photos you would like me to Take a look at.
budget if you have one. This may affect the amount of detail or sizE of the final piece.
Please note my appointment request form is only online for a limited time. Instagram is the best way to keep up-to-date with my availability and it is the first place I make announcements regarding bookings!
once you have submitted your request, you will receive an email within 1-4 weeks if your Submission has been chosen. (Please note appointment requests are not taken on a first-come-first-served basis. I sElect the projects that most sUit my style and interest. Due to the amount of inquIries i receive, i am not able to respond to every request i receive.) a nonrefundable $100 deposit is required to book an appointment.
When are you booking for?
Please visit the booking page of my website or My instagram bio for this info! I Am currently booking Roughly 1-3 months ahead.
Why didn’t you accept my request? / why haven’t I heard back from you?
appointments are not booked on a first-come-first-served basis. I choose projects that resonate with me and most suit my style and interest - if I know I will struggle creatively with a particular piece, I consider it a disservice to my potential client to take on their project. due to the amount of inquiries I receive, It may take 1-4 weeks to receive a respoNse. Unfortunately, I am not able to take on all requests I receive.
Please note I do not respond to inQuiries while my books are closed.
Your books are closed - can i still book an appointment?
No. When my books are closed, I am not accepting new inquiries! Any inquiries sent while my books are closed will be ignored.
Deposit policies
A $100 deposit is required to book an appointment. If you have not left a deposit, you do not have an appointment! Deposits are taken off the total cost of the tattoo (if you are booked for multiple sittings, the deposit will be taken off the cost of the final session).
Please note all deposits are nonrefundable.
Deposits are forfeit in the case of cancellation, no-show, or rescheduling within one week of your appointment. If you need to reschedule with more than one week’s notice, your deposit will be transferred to your new appointment. Deposits can only be transferred once and are nontransferable between individuals. If you make major design changes within one week of your appointment/changes I cannot accommodate, your deposit will be forfeit. Deposits are only valid for one year. If no appointment has been booked within a year of paying your deposit, it is considered forfeit (this includes cancellations due to pregnancy).
Do you recommend other artists?
Researching your tattoo artist is an important part of the process, and it is homework I cannot do for you! You will know best when you have found the right artist for your tattoo. Fortunately, most tattoo artists have portfolios easily accessible via social media and the internet.
Can I see my design before the appointment?
No, unfortunately not. If you have concerns regarding design, I am always open to discussing details with my clients! However, the tattooing process involves trust. It is my hope that my clients have done their research thoroughly enough to be confident that my style and body of work compliments their vision, and that they have communicated their desires to me clearly. Please note small modifications can be performed at the beginning of your appointment prior to tattooing, however major re-designing may be subject to rescheduling and forfeiture of your deposit.
What if I have last minute design changes?
If you have major changes to your design, please give me at least one week’s notice. I am not always able to accommodate design changes; changes I can not accommodate/changes made within one week of your appointment will result in your appointment being cancelled at your expense. Small modifications can be performed at the beginning of your appointment prior to tattooing.
Can I change the placement of my tattoo?
Please give me as much notice as possible if you are considering changing the placement of your tattoo. Often, this affects how I design your tattoo. Some places (such as ribs) take longer to tattoo, which may affect pricing and scheduling.
How much will my tattoo cost?
My minimum charge is $185. I charge by the hour and my rate is $185. (All prices plus tax.)
You will have received an estimate of how long your appointment will take during the booking process, however this is a rough estimate only and one that is given before I have drawn anything. Last minute modifications, adding details, changing size or placement, and how well you sit are all factors that impact how long your tattoo will take.
you will be billed At my current Hourly rate staRting at your scheduled appointment time for all tattoo and tattoo-related services, such as:
time used to edit or resize the design if needed
time used to apply the stencil to the body
time used to assemble equiPment, open sanitary supplies, and replenish supplies as needed throughout thE session
all breaks requested by The client
lateness of 1-20 minutes for any reason
Punctuality
Please arrive no more than 5 minutes early to your appointment. My studio is appointment-only, so to avoid overlapping appointments and ensure privacy for all of my clients, my doors will be locked until 5 minutes before your scheduled time.
If you are 20 minutes late, you will be considered a no-show and your deposit forfeit.
Do you do coverups?
No, coverups, fix-ups, or additions to other artists’ work are not usually projects i take on.
Do you have a waitlist?
No. When my books are closed, I am not accepting new bookings and I do not keep a waitlist.
Do you do colour?
No, I tattoo exclusively in black and grey.
How do you accept payment?
I accept Cash, credit, and debit.
If you plan to pay cash, bring extra in case your appointment runs long (there is no ATM on site). Please be aware that all prices are plus tax.
Touch Ups
a touchup can be done up to 3 months after completing your tattoo. Any touch ups within this timeframe are subject to a $40 setup fee. Touch ups after 3 months are subject to my regular hourly rate.
Please be advised that aftercare is one of the most important steps in the tattooing process. Should you require touch ups because you failed to follow the proper aftercare instructions, your touchup is subject to my full hourly rate.