I’m not always confident estimating how long a tattoo will take, and pricing by the piece alleviates the pressure to get things done fast. You can expect an estimate range from me before your appointment, and I won’t charge more than the upper end of that range - except in cases where we go much larger than expected, or change the placement (for example, from a thigh placement to a rib placement).

Most likely, you were requesting something outside of my abilities. In these cases I’ll do my best to suggest other artists who I believe can do your idea justice!

Sometimes there’s a mismatch between budget and concept, and in those cases I’ll touch base and see if we can work something out.

Finally, I tend to reject custom requests that require me to pull from cultural backgrounds that are neither mine nor the clients (i.e. you want a sugar skull but you don’t have Hispanic heritage)

Tipping is optional but definitely appreciated!

While tattooers set their own rates and don’t depend on tips to make a living like other service providers may, the overhead costs for tattooing are high. Monetary tips help offset my shop cut (40%), as well as supplies.

Yes! I love non-monetary tips :) I’d be delighted to receive:

• little treats (no dietary restrictions)

• books (especially if you read it and it touched you!)

• earrings or chainmail

• art that you made

• flowers

• food from your garden

• art that you made (or that you like)

• recreational substances (no IPAS though hehe)