DO I NEED TO SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION?

I highly recommend scheduling a consultation for larger projects, or if you are new to being tattooed. The consultation can help us get on the same page and create a great sense of comfort on both ends. We can discuss and decide on different avenues to take with design and placement and get you the absolute best tattoo possible. It also helps to accurately measure and map the area of the body your tattoo will be going on so that it flows properly.

DO YOU DO COVERUPS?/WILL YOU REWORK MY EXISTING TATTOO?

I get asked this one a lot and it can be difficult to answer. When it comes to reworking an existing tattoo or adding on to another artist’s work I have nearly always said no. I feel that unless the original drawing is my own, I am unable to always promise a client that their rework will truly look like my work when we are done with it. With coverups what I take on really depends on two factors. First, how light the tattoo is and my ability to cover it as freedom with subject matter can make a huge difference. Second, it depends greatly on how much bigger the client will allow me to go. If it is light enough and I am given freedom, and we also go big enough, then the coverup will be more achievable. It doesn’t hurt to ask if I am willing to cover existing work. Please be sure to include pics of any existing tattoos when submitting requests for this type of work.

DO YOU HAVE NUMBING PRODUCTS?

I have numbing products available for before the tattoo as well as for during the tattoo procedure. Ask me about them at the time of your appointment and I am happy to discuss them with you. Regardless, please prepare for the pain that a normal tattoo would have as the effectiveness of these products can vary from person to person.

HOW MUCH SHOULD I TIP? DO I NEED TO TIP?

I have been asked this many times and it can be awkward on both ends. Like other services, 20% is the standard, but there is wiggle room. For larger transactions, it is acceptable to tip 10-15%. Overall tipping is a great way to show your appreciation for excellent service (it happens). Tipping is most certainly not required or expected, but it is definitely valued!

HOW CAN I BEST PREPARE FOR MY TATTOO APPOINTMENT?

To ensure your skin is in the best possible condition for tattooing, please avoid heavy sunlight and especially sunburn for 3 days prior to your tattoo appointment. Please do not come in intoxicated for your tattoo appointment. Make sure to get a full nights rest prior to your appointment and be sure to stay hydrated as well. Wear comfortable clothing you aren’t afraid to get dirty (it happens). Bring any snacks and drinks needed to get you through, but also be aware that we can always stop for breaks and lunch as I charge flat rates for tattoos and try to be workable for the client’s comfort. Be sure to shower prior to your appointment. Also feel free to bring headphones or a movie to watch (with your headphones) as long as you doing so does not affect me getting to the area I will be tattooing. Please do not bring any extra people with you to get tattooed.

IS THE STUDIO/EQUIPMENT SAFE?

All tattooing is completed at the highest standard of safety and cleanliness in accordance with the health department. All equipment is single-use and disposable, and a new ‘set-up’ is used for each client. My tattoo station is disinfected daily and cleaned between each client appointment.