FAQ

I open my books 1-2 months at a time by posting a submission form for folks to fill out with a description of what they want to get. I read through these submissions & accept projects that align with what I am excited about making and have capacity for!

Folks subscribed to my email newsletter will get early access to booking and new flash!

You will be contacted in the day(s) and week following this period by my booking assistant to let you know whether or not the project is accepted.

Yes!! I travel frequently and as of 2024, I am bi-coastal so you can find me at Thorns in Oakland from January-May and at Estuary Tattoo in NYC from July-November!

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I choose projects based on imagery and themes I’m excited about—this changes but generally falls within the realm of large birds, animals, plants, abstract and some ornamental stuff. I tattoo flash designs only 1-2 times each to sustain the magic. I love making drawn-on work, too!

I do not tattoo other artists designs or subject matter that is racist, homophobic, or disrespectful. I do not tattoo work that is culturally appropriative for me or my client.

Please read carefully as day rates and hourly rates have changed to sliding scale.

My hourly rate is $200-$220/hour sliding scale.

My day rate is a flat $950-$1100/session sliding scale until the design has been outlined. Once I move into the shading stage of your project*, I can switch back into my $200-$220/hr rate and I am happy to accommodate half day sessions at this phase.

The full day rate includes: consultation time, drawing done in advance, 1-4 hours of freehand drawing or stencil placement in the beginning of your appointment and up to 5 hours of tattooing time. If we tattoo beyond 5 hours, I will charge hourly for the extra time. I usually tattoo 4-5 hours per full day session, but the day rate applies whether you sit for 1 hour or 5.

*Appointments that are just shading/rendering of the tattoo and do not include free-hand drawing or extensive stencil application can be charged at my hourly rate. I’m happy to schedule ongoing projects in half day sessions (2-3 hours of tattooing charged hourly) when we have reached the rendering and shading stages and are no longer lining or mapping out the design.

For flash projects without a price listed and charged at the hourly rate, I'm happy to give a time estimate based on the size and placement you choose.

I am happy to provide an estimate beforehand & if you list a budget in the submission form, I will do my best to work within that.

Yes, I do offer a flat day rate (up to 5 hours of tattooing) for $950-$1100, sliding scale.

While I am unable to give estimates on large project like sleeves and back pieces before starting a tattoo, I am happy to break down the cost of a full day session. Factors which determine the amount of sessions are size, placement difficulty, complexity of design and shading.

+ Large projects are an investment of time and money, and want you to feel prepared and supported throughout the time we work together. I ask clients to communicate a pace that feels comfortable so that we know when to reach out for booking.

I do require 20-minute Zoom consultation appointments for medium+ custom work and large-scale flash projects.

Please mention in your submission if you would like to request a consultation before booking.

A non-refundable $200 deposit  is required when booking your appointment & your deposit goes towards the last hour of your tattoo.
Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, so I highly recommend being ready to send as soon as you receive the booking offer email.

If for some reason you need to reschedule our appointment, I require at least 72 hours notice so that I can fill the opening. If you have to cancel within 72 hours, I will ask for a new deposit when we book again. I do not refund deposits for no-shows or if you change your mind about getting the tattoo.  

*If you come down with COVID-19 and need to reschedule last minute, we can accommodate shorter notice.

Drawing Fee

I am dedicated to working with you to make sure you are happy with the design and placement and I often spend hours drawing for your appointment. This is a job necessity that is accounted for in the cost of your tattoo, but if you decide not to get the tattoo at your appointment, you forfeit your initial deposit and an additional $200 drawing fee will be required to partially recoup the lost time.

Bay Area January-May: I work Wednesdays through Saturdays starting at noon at my Bay Area home shop, Thorns Tattoo in Oakland, CA!

NYC July-November: I work Thursdays through Saturdays starting at noon at my East Coast home shop, Estuary Tattoo in Brooklyn, NY!

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Nope! I accept cash-only. I take deposits via PayPal but payment is cash-only on the day of your appointment. Yes, this means literal cash :) Please plan according. I am happy to provide an estimate beforehand and if you have listed a budget in your submission form, I will do my best to work with that. 

No, but I will bring sketches to our session and I am happy to make alterations when we discuss together at your appointment. 

No, sorry. :(

No, sorry. :(

Rarely, but I take them on a case-by-case basis.