What tattoos are your favorites to do?

I love to create realistic tattoos that have an emotional resonance to them. Intensity, contrast, and pieces with icons at the center are my favorite.

On this website, I include my own traditional art, as well as my tattoo work; generally anything that falls within those lines are also what I love to do.

What is a Deposit for?

I require deposits for first time bookings and appointments that are much further in advance. The deposit is nonrefundable, but it does go towards securing your spot and your final amount. If you need to reschedule, please provide at least 72 hours’ notice, and your deposit can be transferred to a new appointment date.

Cancellations made within less than 72 hours’ notice will result in a forfeited deposit, and a new one will be required to book again.

Rescheduling the same appointment 3 times in a row, “no call - no shows'“, and same day cancellations may result in future booking requests being declined.

Do you work on other tattoos you didn’t make, or can you finish other people’s tattoo’s?

The short answer to this is no, I do not.

While there are certain exceptions, such as in cover up work or in adding fillers, I do not finish other work done by other tattooers. Everyone has a distinct style, and I cannot replicate another person’s style and guarantee that the piece will look attractive. We can certainly work together to rework or cover up preexisting tattoos, however.

I found a design/ tattoo I love online. Can you do it for me?

Being a tattoo artist with integrity, I cannot copy other artist’s work for several reasons.

I work best when following my own style and technique, but also, other artists and myself work hard to create designs custom tailored to individual clients. It is uncouth to copy their work for someone it wasn’t intended for, and besides, you wouldn’t want to have a matching tattoo with a stranger, right?

Copyright and culture also come into play with certain designs that I do not want to infringe upon. This being said, you are still absolutely welcome to present to me a mood board of other pieces for inspiration and reference; Although I will not copy directly, using references can help me understand the vibe and message you wish to convey in your own piece.

Are there any requests you decline?

I consider myself to be extremely flexible and adaptive. However, there are times in which I may decline requests.

For instance, wanting a tattoo on a body part such as the face and hands (Unless you already are very heavily tattooed or in an occupation/lifestyle that won’t be jeopardized by a tattoo on those locations.)

I do NOT accept requests that portray artwork or subject matter that includes racial terms, hate speech/imagery, or the like.

Furthermore, I do my best to work on pieces I am confident I can do for my clients, but if your request involves a style I am not overly familiar with or do not specialize in, I will politely decline and perhaps recommend another artist.

Do you allow the use of numbing cream or medications?

No; Numbing creams are incredibly dangerous to the health of the client and detrimental to the healing process of the tattoo, and rarely work in giving a proper numbing effect.

If you come in with numbing cream on, I may have to reschedule your appointment and forfeit your deposit if one was placed. This is to prioritize your safety, and the efficiency of the tattooing process.

I do offer a very weak and safe antiseptic/calming spray towards the end of the tattoo, but that is all.

I cannot tattoo any minors under the age of 18, pregnant or breastfeeding people, or anyone with a skin or medical condition that would be harmed by getting tattooed.