While every single client and tattoo is unique, I approach each and every tattoo with the same process. This provides my clients with a smooth experience from our first conversation, to you walking away with a new tattoo. My process is broken up into four steps: Email, Consult, Scheduling, and finally, Tattoo. See below for a detailed explanation of each step.
Email me with any tattoo inquiries you may have. Please include the following:
- A brief description of the tattoo you're interested in, we will get more in-depth during the consultation.
- The approximate size of the tattoo with dimensions in inches, as well as where you would like it to be placed.
- The date you want to have the tattoo done, keep in mind that some pieces can be squeezed into the schedule, but larger work generally has a wait time of approximately 3 months.
- I recommend in-person consultations, but if you're not from the area, I can do a consult over the phone. Please specify in the email which works best for you.
- Please add any other information about your tattoo you feel is relevant.
The consultation gives us an opportunity to sit down and discuss your tattoo in detail. I will also be able to answer any questions you may have. During this time we will go over colors, composition, subject matter, etc. If the consult is done in person I will likely take photos of the area to be tattooed. If it is done over the phone I may need you to send me photos of the area to be tattooed.
After we have talked about the design for a bit and I feel like I've got all the info I need, we can then discuss pricing and scheduling.
When scheduling your tattoo please be prepared to wait approximately 3 months before I would be able to get you in. For smaller pieces, I can sometimes squeeze you into the schedule sooner. That all being said, I sometimes have gaps in the schedule due to cancellations or reschedules. So wait times can vary.
The day of the tattoo has finally arrived. This is when you will see the design I have created for you. I am unable to send designs out prior to the appointment day. This is because designing a tattoo is very time consuming. Life happens and sometimes clients need to reschedule or cancel. I cannot spend time on a design for an appointment booked a month out and risk the possibility of that client no longer being able to get the tattoo. For this reason, all designs are done a night or two before they are scheduled to be tattooed. Once you have arrived and I've shown you the design we can make any minor changes or alterations that you feel necessary.
Now that we have agreed on the final design we will get it properly sized and apply the stencil to your skin. Then I start making a brand new tattoo for you. After we are done with that days session I will give you a rundown of the aftercare instructions and then take payment. I accept cash and credit cards.
Yup, but it's nothing you can't handle.
Keep it clean, and don't mess with it.
I guarantee all of my work and will do nearly all touch-up work for free if the original work is mine.
It depends. Tattoo pricing takes a lot into consideration. Size, placement, style, and level of detail all contribute to determining the price of a tattoo.
Email. Direct Messages through social media apps are unreliable and too difficult to sort and keep track of.