Booking Process
Session Scheduling
Appointments are typically scheduled 3-5 weeks ahead and updates on any cancellations or rescheduled appointments are announced via my instagram broadcast channel, stories and my twitter. Any Flash days or events will also be mentioned via social media.
I encourage you to follow and sign up online to any of my platforms in order to receive faster updates on scheduling a session. You can also gather more information on my process via the Q & A page.
I encourage you to follow and sign up online to any of my platforms in order to receive faster updates on scheduling a session. You can also gather more information on my process via the Q & A page.
Tattoo Designs
Custom Tattoos - Drawn designs are designed with you present on the day of the tattoo appointment due to the intensity of my schedule. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions that can be made to this at this time!
Flash Designs - design change requests can be asked for most of my flash art. You may request prior or during your session.
Cover Ups - They will only be accepted if I feel confident that the cover up can be executed. It depends on what you currently have and what you want to cover it up with. Please email directly for approvals.
Flash Designs - design change requests can be asked for most of my flash art. You may request prior or during your session.
Cover Ups - They will only be accepted if I feel confident that the cover up can be executed. It depends on what you currently have and what you want to cover it up with. Please email directly for approvals.
Pricing
Hourly Rate: averages $250 CAD + HST since 2020*
Flat Rate: I typically flat rate all my sessions depending on the size and placement you want! That way you are informed about the overall cost and can be prepared for the final payment(s) the day of a session.
Deposits: I charge between $50- $200 CAD to secure a session via e-transfer or paypal
Flat Rate: I typically flat rate all my sessions depending on the size and placement you want! That way you are informed about the overall cost and can be prepared for the final payment(s) the day of a session.
Deposits: I charge between $50- $200 CAD to secure a session via e-transfer or paypal
- The time starts from the moment the design discussion begins and includes drawing time and tattooing.
- Final payments must be made in-person and on the same day of the tattoo session.
- If you would still like to tip I ask that you tip via cash! Tips are dependent on the individual receiving the service (15-20% is accepted).
Concepts of Interest
- Egyptian Lotus Adornment
- Illustrative floral and foliage
- Adornment, ornamentalism
- Plants from the Caribbean and Africa
- Black out designs for cover ups or full body abstract
- BIPOC icons (some I’ve done before; Erykah Badu, Billie Holliday, Nefertiti)
- Adinkra symbols, West African patterns
- Human Portraits, usually face only
- Animals, Insects, Taxidermy (skulls/bones/animal anatomy)
- Abstract, minimal linework
- Mandalas, symmetry
- Script (minimal words, calligraphy, large/bold text )
Design Exclusions
- No palmar skin (the side of the finger and palms), ears or directly on genitalia
- No typewriter, text, or block fonts - cursive/script tattoos only, minimal words
- No watercolour tattoos
- No copied artwork unless you have the artist’s permission!
- Although i prefer to work in black ink, colour can be requested prior or the day of your session but is not always guaranteed!
At this time, I am not taking on any of the following concepts:
sunflowers, feathers with birds coming out of it, elephants, lions, anchors, compasses, musical notes, infinity symbols, Nefertiti, Billie Holiday , crosses, rosaries, hand/finger prints or pet prints!
Cancellation Policy
Any cancellations or appointment changes must be done 48 hours before the date of the session in order to keep your deposit. All deposits are non-refundable.
If you request to reschedule last minute, you may be required to send an additional deposit.
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late to the appointment, you will lose the deposit toward the tattoo.
If you are more than 30 minutes late, your session will be cancelled.
If you request to reschedule last minute, you may be required to send an additional deposit.
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late to the appointment, you will lose the deposit toward the tattoo.
If you are more than 30 minutes late, your session will be cancelled.
Additional Info
Please try to wear minimal colours in terms of clothing - black, grey, dark green/blue, denim etc. if possible!
Eat well and drink a lot of water for tattoo sessions, try to avoid alcohol, caffeine or blood thinning medications prior to your session.
Please email in advance to get permission to use numbing creams or sprays on the area being tattooed. I only allow this on painful areas such as full back, ribcage, joints, head/skull tattoos ankles or feet. The majority of other placements are manageable without numbing.
Eat well and drink a lot of water for tattoo sessions, try to avoid alcohol, caffeine or blood thinning medications prior to your session.
Please email in advance to get permission to use numbing creams or sprays on the area being tattooed. I only allow this on painful areas such as full back, ribcage, joints, head/skull tattoos ankles or feet. The majority of other placements are manageable without numbing.