✦ Design Time

When you arrive, I’ll have artwork ready for you to proof based on the ideas and references you submitted. From there, we’ll collaborate on any adjustments to layout, sizing, or final details to make sure everything feels right before we start. This part of the process is collaborative and making sure we’re aligned before anything goes on skin.

✦ Placement & Sizing

Once we finalize the design, I’ll prep a custom stencil so you can preview the placement on your body. I may also draw freehand elements directly on the skin to make sure the design flows naturally with your anatomy and sits well on the area we’re tattooing.

✦ Tattoo Time

Each session has a flat rate based on the general tattoo time we’re aiming for (approximately 1–2 hours for a short session, and approximately 3 hours for a regular session). You’re not billed hourly, but I do run a tattoo timer to help pace the session and make sure we’re getting the most out of our time together.

Keep in mind that major changes or full reworks the day of can cut into actual tattooing time. If anything unexpected comes up, I’ll walk you through the options, we’ll still make the most of the session and make sure you leave happy with the result.

✦ Aftercare & Touch Ups

I’ll go over aftercare instructions with you verbally at your appointment, and you’ll leave with written guidelines to take home. I’m always happy to answer any healing questions, no matter what stage of the process you’re in.

In the rare case your tattoo needs a touch up after it’s fully healed, I offer one complimentary session within 6 months. There’s no charge for my time, I just ask that you cover a small supply fee to offset materials. Please note: this offer doesn’t apply to excessive fading in high-wear areas or touch ups needed due to neglect.