F.A.Q's and COVID*

All tattoo projects are subject to either my full day or half day rate. Rates may vary upon location. Often, to fill a last-minute booking, I may offer discounted rates. Be sure to verify I am tattooing at a shop in your area as I tend to travel between Sacramento, Tampa and Chicago.  

Time, complexity of design and placement will each play a role on the total of your finished tattoo design. Please bear in mind that for most larger-scale projects, much of your first session will include professional consultation towards design and planning. A half-day appointment is not recommended for first day sessions on large scale projects. Your non-refundable deposit left at time of booking will come off your grand total.

I refuse to tattoo genitals or relatively near them under any circumstances. Anywhere else on the body is a free game. I will not tattoo over heavy keloid scars or varicose veins for general safety but I encourage you to still consult with me to determine how well we can work with your skin.

For those with patchy skin textures and severe acne or sensitivity, I would recommend first getting the 'ok' from your doctor before meeting with me. This way I can properly work on your project without risking your health.

I will not copy another artist's flash (original tattoo art) nor a previous tattoo. I will gladly use it as inspiration and change accordingly but never replicate. This is a professional courtesy

Honestly, that is my only exception. 

Drawings will not be sent out ahead of time but are subject to edits the day of your tattoo. During initial full day sessions as well as half days, tattoo design and placement take up the first 1-2 hour(s). Half day sessions are not recommended for first day sessions on larger projects. 

I am much more efficient when I have room to roam with my art while accomplishing my intended goal. All you need at a minimum are a couple of general ideas you love. I'll do the rest.

Then I will approach it from a different perspective. This scenario allows me to learn from experience to create a new concept; even if it's from the same source. 

Face, neck, and hand tattoos are some of the ballsiest tattoos in the culture. Because of this, I will always talk through these requests with you. Most work environments are indeed less judgmental over heavily tattooed people. However, this is not completely true yet. Be prepared to potentially change your tattoo placement.