Frequently Asked Questions
SCHEDULing
Your appointment time will be confirmed through email only if you put down a deposit through Square. I draw the night before your appointment so please do not ask for the design before coming in. If the day comes and you’d like something changed, Im always happy to tweak it day of, or if major changes are needed, we can always reschedule. (Please be specific when booking to avoid this!)
Rates
I charge a flat rate per piece, not by the hour. The session size you book is based on size/detail, not the time it takes. So while you may book a ‘medium session’ that blocks out 4 hours, it may take less than that to complete. I price my pieces flat rate, not hourly.
DEPOSITS
All bookings require a deposit to secure them. The deposit amount is 40% of the total cost, and will come off the total price of that day's session. Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE, they are transferable if you need to reschedule!
CANCELLATIONS
There is a 48 hour cancellation period. Any cancellations within that 48 hours prior to the appointment, the deposit will be withheld and you will need to pay another deposit to re-book another appointment. Advanced notice is much appreciated as it is much easier for me to schedule someone else in that time slot.
Artistrescheduling
Occasionally, I may need to reschedule an appointment due to illness, emergencies, or circumstances outside of my control. If I need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, your deposit will always remain fully transferable to your new appointment date! I will work with you to find a new date as soon as possible. If you would prefer not to reschedule following an artist-initiated cancellation, your deposit will be refunded.
I do my best to provide as much notice as possible when I need to reschedule, but some circumstances, such as my chronic health issues, are unpredictable. This may result in same day rescheduling. I sincerely appreciate your understanding and patience when this happens, and I will always make sure to get you back in the books as soon as possible.
DESIGNS
It is not unusual for you to not see a design until the day of your appointment. again I can tweak small things on the day, or we can reschedule. Please be very clear with your design requests to prevent this happening. If you are not comfortable with this method, another artist may be better suited to you.
CONSULTATION
Consultations in person generally aren't necessary anymore for most projects, unless I am working around odd spaces between other tattoos, or if there’s a scar or pre-existing tattoo to cover up.
DO YOU TATTOO OVER SCARS?
Yes I tattoo over some scars but I do require a consult in person to see what we’re able to achieve. This is important because without knowing the texture of the skin and density of the scar I am at a loss for how to design a piece to suit your body. However If your scarring is light and flat to the touch It may not require an in person consult.
DO YOU DO COVER UPS?
I will typically only tattoo cover ups with previous laser lightening. This gives me more scope on creating a beautiful piece you actually want rather than being limited.
CAN I BRING A FRIEND?
Please do not bring more than two people for company- I love having friends around, but in order to keep the space neat and less crowded 2 people is the limit. It is important that all the artists and clients are comfortable with enough space to work.
CREATIVE FREEDOM
I ask that my clients give me creative freedom with their ideas, (I.E. panther on my right forearm with berries) So I can create the BEST TATTOO without limitations and restrictions. I understand there are some things that you may really love to include or leave out, and these are always taken into consideration when choosing pieces I take on so if you would like a tattoo from me please include these specifics in your initial inquiry (I.E. I do not prefer XXX and I would like XXX) - that’s ok! This allows me to expand more and become more creative with each piece so they remain unique to you!
Please send me a clear straight on picture of the area to be tattooed, and and many references as possible.
I will place the design’s elements how they fit best with the contour and body, this is something I won’t compromise on as the layout of the tattoo is vital to the end result looking like the work you expect. I put my all into each design which is time consuming to create so please know that everything about your finished design is intentional.