Do I need a consult?
Yes. Everyone must first come in for a consult, unless you are a regular customer who has a deposit held from a previous session. If you email asking for a price quote or availability, I may not reply, coming in for a consult shows you're serious.
Will coming in for a consult guarantee an appointment?
No. I think it's important for the artist and the client to be on the same page, if I'm not excited about your tattoo, feel a creative block with you, or think that our personalities may not mesh - I will not book you. Please don't be offended, this means there is another artist out there who is better suited for you. We don't need to hold hands and sing Kumbaya, but since we'll be stuck in a room together for several hours and it's more enjoyable if we're cool with each other, right?
How long will I have to wait after my consult to get inked?
Current wait time is 2-3 months. Clients always need to move appointments, so if you have something I'm excited to work on you will be first in line for any cancelations!
Will you show me a completed drawing before my appointment?
No, I did years ago when I had oodles of time in between clients, but it began feeling too much like homework and my art was suffering from it. I do my best work on the fly, and it's where a lot of my creativity comes from. I may sketch something on paper at the start of your appointment, as some things require stencils - but I find my best ideas come flowing in right before I'm about to ink that client, therefore I don't design tattoos ahead of time.
If you already know that you require a very structured session with every tiny detail figured out before your appointment, then I'm likely not the right artist for you.
If you already know that you require a very structured session with every tiny detail figured out before your appointment, then I'm likely not the right artist for you.
You told me you will freehand part of my tattoo. What does that mean?
Tattooing freehand doesn't mean that I run wild and surprise you (Wtf, I didn't ask for a pink bunny rabbit!!) it means that I skip the middle man, and go straight to drawing the tattoo on your body during your appointment instead of on a flat piece of paper. You will see the rough shape, and this is where your input is encouraged and things can be tweaked to your liking - but since you can't see inside my brain to the finished product, it does require a lot of trust on your part. I tend to book clients who are comfortable with 'going with the flow' for this reason.
Will I offend you if I don't like your ideas?
No. My ideas can be pretty cool, but if you're picturing something different you need to be honest about it. My goal is to have every customer 100% happy with their tattoo. I only have to look at it once, you will be looking at it for the rest of your life so speak up if you see something you don't like before I make it permanent.
Ok, I've booked with you - What do I need to know before my tattoo appointment?
-Please do not wear perfume or cologne-
I am very sensitive to it and can get a pretty bad headache. So unless you come in smelling like bacon, please just be clean and perfume free! (yes, deodorant is ok).
-Please leave The Posse at home-
I prefer that you leave your friends, children, and spouses at home when you come for your tattoo session as it's way easier for me to concentrate. Bring someone with you for the consultation if you like. Fact: The Buddy System saves lives.
-Please be punctual-
If you show up either super late or super early, it is equally inconvenient for me. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your appointment to fill out paperwork. I will do another consultation with you before starting your tattoo, especially if it has been a while since your initial consult.
-Please give several days notice for rescheduling-
If you cancel last minute, this will result in you losing your deposit if I cannot fill the spot with someone else. I do not check my email on my days off, so the more notice you can give, the better (a couple weeks if possible). I absolutely cannot tattoo you if you are sick - so please reschedule rather than come in.
-Check your email-
I do NOT send out confirmation emails/calls, and will only contact you if I need to change the date/time. I will try to give as much notice as possible, but check your email the day of, just in case. If AMC calls me to be on the show Ride With Norman Reedus I will be cancelling all appointments last minute, sorry.
I am very sensitive to it and can get a pretty bad headache. So unless you come in smelling like bacon, please just be clean and perfume free! (yes, deodorant is ok).
-Please leave The Posse at home-
I prefer that you leave your friends, children, and spouses at home when you come for your tattoo session as it's way easier for me to concentrate. Bring someone with you for the consultation if you like. Fact: The Buddy System saves lives.
-Please be punctual-
If you show up either super late or super early, it is equally inconvenient for me. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your appointment to fill out paperwork. I will do another consultation with you before starting your tattoo, especially if it has been a while since your initial consult.
-Please give several days notice for rescheduling-
If you cancel last minute, this will result in you losing your deposit if I cannot fill the spot with someone else. I do not check my email on my days off, so the more notice you can give, the better (a couple weeks if possible). I absolutely cannot tattoo you if you are sick - so please reschedule rather than come in.
-Check your email-
I do NOT send out confirmation emails/calls, and will only contact you if I need to change the date/time. I will try to give as much notice as possible, but check your email the day of, just in case. If AMC calls me to be on the show Ride With Norman Reedus I will be cancelling all appointments last minute, sorry.
