FAQ
How far out are you booked?
Wait time can really vary. Please submit your tattoo request and we can let you know what the soonest availability is at that moment. Sometimes appointment slots become available do to reschedules and you may be able to get in a lot sooner than you might think.
What kind of tattoos do you do?
In order for me to take on a custom tattoo idea, it must be something that lends itself to being executed in my style. I give priority to classic traditional subject matter that plays to my strengths, such as: lady heads, animals, roses, birds, daggers, butterflies, skulls, etc.
Aside from custom, one-off tattoos I'm always happy to tattoo flash! If you want something off of the wall here at the shop, I'm happy to do that for you!
Please take a look at my tattoo portfolio pages to get a feel for my traditional/illustrative style and what I like to draw.
*I'm currently not accepting requests for face, hands, fingers, or necks without a consultation and will address these on a case-by-case basis.
Regarding Madonna Inn goblet tattoos...
One of my favorite tattoos to do!
Being that they are one of my flash designs, they do not require any draw time on my end. Which allows me to fit them in my schedule sooner than custom tattoos.
Goblets are $250 each. They measure roughly 3" in height. (However I can shrink them if need be)
I'm willing to do them in almost any color, granted that it's a color of ink that I have.
Do you accept credit/debit cards?
Please bring cash to your appointment for payment.
How are tattoos priced?
Single-session tattoos are priced by the piece.
A palm-sized tattoo is $300 and a hand-sized tattoo is $500.
For reference, my hand is about 7"x4". (Placement can affect price)
For larger tattoos, I charge an hourly rate of $250/hr.
What Is your minimum?
$250
How long is my tattoo going to take?
There are several factors that will affect the amount of time a tattoo will take to complete, including size, placement, skin type, color vs. black and grey, how still you sit, etc. For example, a tattoo placed on a ribcage could take twice as long as that same tattoo placed on a calf, due to the variation in skin elasticity and workability.
Since some of these factors won't be known until the tattooing process has begun, it's difficult to give an exact estimate.
I will mention that I am a very efficient tattooer and can get a lot done in a short amount of time.
What if I need to reschedule my appointment?
From time to time, things come up that may require an appointment to be rescheduled. As long as notice is given ONE WEEK in advance, your deposit will remain valid and will count toward the new booking. Less notice will result in a forfeiture of the deposit and another one will be required to set a new date.
Can you send me the drawing ahead of time?
Unfortunately, no. I draw for each days appointments that same morning. Artwork can not be sent via email. However, if you arrive at your appointment and feel you'd like changes to be made to the drawing, I'm happy to address them at that time and can make alterations.
Can I bring friends/family with me?
Ideally, I prefer that clients come alone to their appointment to minimize distractions. However, if you want someone to be with you, please limit it to one guest. No children please.
Do you do cover-ups?
Cover-up tattoos are done on a case by case basis. Cover-up designs need to be drawn specifically for covering your existing tattoo. In order to successfully cover an existing tattoo, it may require a session(s) of laser treatment in order to broaden the options you have for the new tattoo.
I recommend Open Canvas Laser (www.opencanvaslaser.com), here in SLO for any treatments that may be needed. They specialize in this type of lightening/removal and we consult with each other during the process. You may not even need the tattoo covered, if you wish to continue with laser treatments and have the tattoo completely removed.