RATES & PAYMENT
My rate is $250/hour and the final price depends on the size/complexity of your tattoo.
All designs are charged hourly unless otherwise noted. Occasionally, pre-drawns and flash will have a flat rate.
Please let me know if you have a budget.
Price is something you can always discuss with me and I encourage you to ask about it! Usually, it’s best to save up for the tattoo you really want so that your design won’t need to be compromised, but if your idea surpasses your budget, we’ll talk about potential ways your design can be scaled back. This typically involves making it smaller or less detailed. I'm able to provide a general range of time/cost, but keep in mind that it's impossible for me to give you an exact cost until your tattoo is finished; especially for large scale work such as sleeves. Because of this, there may be times where the final cost of your tattoo exceeds the quote I gave you. This is generally rare since I tend to over-quote, but remember that it is a possibility.
I keep a $350 minimum for custom work.
I prefer to work on projects that are at least palm or hand-sized. If there’s a really small tattoo you want, feel free to inquire about adding it onto a longer session so I can let you know if it’s doable and give you an estimate!
I can accept credit cards, but as with any small business, cash is preferred and very much appreciated!
I accept card and cash as forms of payment. Please note that there is a processing fee for card payments (add 4% for deposits taken remotely online and 3% for card payments processed in person upon completion of your tattoo). Tips are never mandatory, but tipping your tattooer is customary as in restaurants, hair salons, or nail salons. Most people tip anywhere between 15-25%, but really anything is deeply appreciated!
DEPOSITS, CANCELLATIONS & RESCHEDULES
All tattoo appointments require a non-refundable $200 deposit.
This isn't an additional charge, but will be subtracted from the total tattoo cost. For multiple session pieces, your deposit will be rolled to your last appointment. Please note that if you’re leaving a deposit online with your card, it will be $200 + an $8 card processing fee; the $8 fee does not go towards your tattoo.
Your deposit is forfeit if you miss your appointment, are more than 20 minutes late, reschedule under the minimum notice, or if you choose to not get tattooed.
I require a minimum of 72 hours notice if you need to reschedule, so just let me know as soon as possible; the sooner the better! In this instance, your deposit will carry over to your new appointment. If you no call no show, your deposit is forfeit and we won’t be able to work together in the future.
Reschedules without 72 hours notice, or rescheduling more than two times for the same appointment (regardless of how much notice given) will cause you to lose your deposit as a cancellation fee, and you must leave an additional deposit to rebook.
If your deposit is forfeit, that means it’s gone towards my time and labor. For instance, if you ended up losing a $200 deposit and you leave an additional $200 deposit to rebook, it unfortunately does not mean you now have a $400 deposit down; consider it starting over and that it’s a new $200 deposit. Just remember this is not designed to be a punishment; it’s just protection for myself to mitigate lost income when I can’t fill a spot on short notice. I totally understand that things happen and sometimes you need to reschedule your appointment last minute; so even if I need to take your deposit, it doesn’t mean I’m upset. If you’re doing me the courtesy of letting me know and it’s not a recurring pattern, I want to make your tattoo happen!
Deposits are non-transferrable.
Your deposit is for the design we’ve mutually agreed upon and cannot be transferred to a different design, separate appointment, or another person.
If rescheduling becomes a continually recurring pattern over the course of time working with each other, your deposit will be forfeit regardless of notice to compensate me for my time spent rearranging my schedule.
DRAWINGS
I don't show drawings or drafts ahead of time.
I spend a lot of time researching/preparing every single drawing- and I usually have multiple drawings to make each week- so my schedule simply doesn’t allow it. If you like my portfolio, have clearly communicated what you want, and trust me to do my thing, you should feel confident that I'll make a design you'll like. If you're feeling really unsure or that you need to see the design beforehand, I’m either not the right artist for you, or you may be better suited to sticking with pre-drawn designs.
All drawings will be ready the day of your appointment, which you'll see when you come in for your tattoo.
I leave cushion time in appointments for minor adjustments to be made and I encourage you to speak up if there’s something you want to tweak! I promise I won’t be offended; it’s much more important to me for you to get a tattoo you’ll be happy with. If you've changed your mind completely or want to add something that wasn’t previously discussed, please let me know at least a week before your appointment so I have enough time to properly research and modify your design.
A total change in design on short notice or extensive redraws on the day of your appointment may result in a reschedule so that nothing is rushed.
This may also require an additional deposit to cover the added drawing time. I will never pressure you to get a tattoo you don’t want or are unsure of. In the grand scheme of things, I think it’s way better to lose your deposit instead of having a tattoo that you’re unhappy with! I will note that this is quite a rare occurrence, as I always try to ensure I have a good idea of what my client is looking for, and that we’re on the same page before booking an appointment.
