What are your rates?
I charge by the hour at $200. My minimum appointment length is 1 hour, so all appointments will start at $200, regardless if the tattoo takes only 10 minutes. If you are getting a very small tattoo, I recommend getting multiple small tattoos to fill the hour to make it more worth the cost for you. I will gladly do this for you but please discuss this with me before booking!
You may not split the minimum appointment with another person. Each person will pay the minimum/hourly fee for their appointment. This cost goes towards all of my supplies for each person, sanitation, drawing time, booth rent, etc.
How can I prepare for my tattoo?
Avoid drinking/partying the night before your tattoo and get a good nights sleep.
Shower in the morning before your tattoo, exfoliate the skin in the area you are wanting tattooed, and moisturize.
Eat a full meal and drink lots of water. This will help your pain tolerance as well as your body to not go into any form of shock during the tattoo process.
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and taking anything that may thin your blood ie. Ibuprofen, Advil, etc.
If you are worried about the pain, you may take Tylenol before your appointment.
Bring snacks! Salty and sweet snacks are definitely helpful during long appointments. The shop does provide some drinks and snacks, but its always nice to have your favorites!
Will you copy this art I found?
If it is a Master copy, then I would be more than happy to do so. This means a piece of art by lets say, Salvador Dali or Van Gogh, for example. I have done this, and would absolutely LOVE to do any Master copies.
Aside from that, I do not copy other artists work. I tattoo because I love drawing and seeing my own art come to life. Copying others work is not fulfilling to me, nor do I feel comfortable doing so. I am willing to design something similar based off the design you are interested in if it aligns with what I like to create.
The only time I would copy something is if the artist is not a tattooer, I align with the design, you have spoken to the original artist about having me tattoo it on you, you paid them for their design, and discussed all of this with me beforehand.
Please respect this!
How far out do you book?
I usually only like to book out 2-3 months in advance. Although, if you are interested in booking further out, please talk to me about it and we can possibly work something out!
Can I see my design before my appointment?
I do not send out my artwork before our appointment because I have had my art stolen and taken to other artists. There will be plenty of time during the beginning of our appointment for us to make any necessary changes to the design.
If you are getting a piece such as a sleeve, whole back, leg sleeve, etc. and really want/need to see the design beforehand for whatever reason, please contact me and we can possibly arrange a time where you can come to the studio to see it in person. I will not allow you to take pictures to send to friends/family etc. This tattoo is for you, please know what you want and trust yourself! If you are unsure of anything, please let me know. I want you to absolutely love the tattoos you will carry with you forever!
Do you mind if I read/watch a show/put my headphones in/don’t talk to you?
I am all for having conversations and getting to know you, but I totally understand the need/desire to zone out while getting tattooed.
Please don’t ever feel like you HAVE to talk to me the entire time, or at all when you’re getting tattooed. I know not everyone wants to talk, especially while dealing with something painful. Whatever helps you get through it, I am totally okay with. And if I am ever talking too much and you aren’t feeling it, don’t be afraid to tell me that you don’t feel like conversation and I will understand completely! You can even tell me in the booking process that you would rather not talk, if you feel more comfortable informing me that way instead of in person.
I love to listen to podcasts or books and zone out as well, so I do not mind at all. (:
What do you like to drink or snack on?
I love hot spiced Chai Lattes with coconut milk (or oat milk), or hot coconut/oat milk lattes with honey and cinnamon (but please nothing from Starbucks, gross.)! Yes, I drink hot drinks in the summer, I am a weirdo, but I do enjoy a nice iced Matcha with coconut/oat milk every now and again (:
As for snacks, I love a little sweet treat from the coffee shop if they’re made in house. Chocolate croissants are my shiiiiit. I am super crunchy and cautious about what I put in my body, so unless you are hyper aware of ingredient lists then don’t worry about bringing me snacks. You could bring me organic fruit or something hahahah but I love you, regardless of what you bring or don’t bring me <3