faq
what is a hand poked tattoo?
a hand poked tattoo is a tattoo that’s made without using a machine. i use all the same equipment as a machine artist, but the tattoo is made dot by dot with a tattoo needle.
how far in advance do you book?
i book one month in advance.
how do i contact you?
you may use the contact form on my page to ask any questions you may have, but you can only book an appointment with me through my booking form when i am taking appointments.
how do your deposits work?
deposits are used to hold your appointment date and time. although your deposit will go toward the final cost of your (flash) tattoo, i keep it as payment for the day if you cancel or need to reschedule your appointment. deposits are non refundable and non transferrable.
what happens if i need to cancel my appointment?
as this is my only source of income, cancelations are hard on me financially. please let me know ASAP if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment for any reason. if i am able to reschedule you within the same month, i will let you know. if not, you may submit a new form once my books are open and i will give you priority.
how long will the appointment take?
my tattoos take anywhere between 2 to 6 hours, with the average being around 3. please do not make time sensitive plans for after your appointment as i'm not able to give you an exact estimate of how long your tattoo will take, and cannot guarantee we will be done on time. please do your best to not make me feel rushed during our appointment.
how much will my tattoo cost?
my minimum is 250.
my average (palm to hand sized tattoos) is around 250-600.
full day sessions (4+ hours or large scale tattoos) are 600-1200. what you can afford for the day will determine how much time our session will be. i will always work with you on this.
if you want a tattoo by me but are worried about the cost, you can always reach out and we can discuss your budget and how to go from there.
can i get a discount if i want a tiny tattoo?
no, sorry - small tattoos are typically more difficult to do, even if they end up taking less time (though sometimes they take more time!) i do offer a handful of pre drawn designs that have been pre sized by me at 75 dollars less than my minimum. you can find those under my "mini flash"!
what forms of payments do you accept?
i prefer cash, but i also accept zelle, venmo, paypal (in that order).
do you do custom designs?
i prefer flash! i am very picky about custom work (size and design), but feel free to submit a custom request and i will get back to you either way.
will my tattoo be one of a kind?
if you are getting a flash design, it will not be one of a kind. my flash designs are repeatable. custom work, on the other hand, is only done once.
do you do cover ups?
almost never. the only type of coverup i am willing to do is a small tattoo that can be covered completely by black fill.
how much do touch ups cost and how can i schedule one?
touchups are free with the exception of hands and fingers. if you need a touchup in that area, i will let you know in advance how much it will cost. you can book a touch up by emailing me directly, regardless of if my books are open or not.