Frequently asked Questions and Answers 

The total cost of your tattoo will depend on the location you are being tattooed at (Alaska vs NH/MA) and time. We can discuss pricing through the email consultation and plan out sessions if needed. Your retainer is put towards the tattoo, so that will come off of the final price after the tattoo is completed. 

I am taking appointments in Fairbanks, Alaska with more flexibility. Appointments in NH/MA are bi-monthly and limited.

Depending on whether my books are open or not, it may be a few weeks until you receive a response. After we begin discussing your ideas typically it will be about a week before a response, if it has been more than a few weeks with no response reread your request to see if it had all of the information necessary to reach back out about an appointment. 

It is best to reach out asap to reschedule or cancel your appointment as I plan my days outside of the shop around appointments and do drawings ahead of time. If you can give me a couple days notice to reschedule, I can carry your deposit over to the new appointment. If you give me little to no notice, another deposit will be required to book. If you last minute cancel or no call no show to your appointment you lose your deposit and I most likely will not book you an appointment in the future.

For NH/MA clients I will send a design ahead of time after a deposit is received as my time on the east coast is limited and wont allow for reschedules. Other designs are ready the day of the appointment in the studio. We will have plenty of time during the appointment to go over the design and make any changes necessary. Worst case scenario, you don't like the drawing at all, we can discuss this more in person and may have to reschedule. 

Please don't come into your appointment after a few drinks or under the influence of anything and refrain from drinking immediately after your tattoo appointment. After any bleeding has stopped, generally a few hours later, you can resume regular merriment. I mostly recommend arnica supplements to help with pain, bruising, and swelling. Staying hydrating and taking it easy will do wonders for your body during the healing time. 

I would prefer you didn't use any topical numbing on the area before the appointment. If we have discussed this ahead of time and approved a product, that is fine, but if not you may have a reaction to the numbing product and we will not be able to do the tattoo that day. 

I accept cash, venmo, and credit/debit Cards. While I do accept cards, like any small business we appreciate cash transactions.