TATTOO REQUEST FORM FOR MONICA

Thanks for your interest!

I work at Hot Damn Tattoo in Portland, OR, a co-op shop that I am a part-owner of.

Due to the volume of requests I get, I am not able to accept all projects that come my way. To ensure your project is selected, please read this thoroughly.

Currently, I am prioritizing projects that are within my art style. This includes the following:

Pop Culture portraits or references
Pet Portraits
Full color designs
Illustrative plants, animals, flowers, fruit, bugs, food, creatures, mermaids, fantasy, etc. - anything that requires me to flex my drawing muscles
Horror movie references
Lady heads, pin-ups, hands holding things
Traditional/Neo-traditional
Mothmen
Cosmic Spaghetti melty gap filler weirdness
Any other wacky ideas you may have, I'm always open to silly stuff

Some tips for floral requests: too many different types of flowers make for an odd and discombobulated-looking design. Choose one larger flower and 1-2 smaller ones if you want a variety. Flowers that grow in stalks aren't my favorite to work with, unless they are used as an accent, like lavender, snapdragons, or wildflowers. When all the flowers are sticks, it doesn't make for a good composition. Additionally, I don't do big round flowers that look more like geometric or abstract designs nowadays; instead, I prefer things like succulents, dahlias, baby's breath, and hydrangea. They don't work well with the way I like to draw - I keep my designs very fluid and wild, and those flowers have a lot of structure that I have a hard time reconciling with. If you're having a hard time narrowing your request down, include everything in the form, and I'll help you figure out a way to edit it so it makes a good tattoo.

Things I'm not currently interested in:

Soft black and gray (with rare exceptions made)
Pocket watches/compasses/maps
Mandala/Polynesian/Tribal/Geometric work
Tree Silhouettes
Flags
Watercolor
Minimalism
Color Realism (no outlines)
Sugar Skulls
Portraits of family members
Replicating other people's drawings or tattoos

If you are unsure if your idea is right for me, feel free to fill out the form anyway; I'm always happy to chat.

I am willing to do cover-ups and/or reworks if I can execute them well. All skin tones welcome; I have extensive experience with melanin-rich skin.

Preferred Name*

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Pronouns

Email*

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Phone number*

We need this for appointment reminders and in case we need to reschedule.

Instagram handle

In case you DM me anything, it’s helpful so I can find it!

What city do you want to book for? (My home base is in Portland, OR)*

I will add guest spots to this as they’re available. I won’t be accepting any appointments anywhere if it’s not in this list.

Placement*

(forearm, calf, left side or right side, etc. Be specific.)

Is this a cover-up*

YesNo

Placement Location

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If there is a cover-up involved, please take a well-lit photo of the tattoo or scar that you would like covered as well as some area around it. Also please note how old the tattoo/scar is in the description box. If I am to be working around other tattoos, please include a photo of the area you want filled.

Tattoo Size*

Your best guess in inches. Pro-tip, the average distance from your pinky to your thumb when you do this 🤙 is 8 inches. “Hand-sized” or “palm-sized” is also cool, or “full sleeve”, “half sleeve”, etc.

Color or black and gray?*

I rarely accept black and gray work, however I know some projects call for it.

What are you hoping to spend?

Most of my pieces or sessions (for multi-session projects) fall in the $400-800 range. I’m happy to work with a budget.

Description*

Please describe your idea as thoroughly as possible.

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INQUIRIES & ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

PREFERRED DAYS (I don’t usually accept appointments outside of these days)*

Are you traveling from outside of the Portland Metro area?

Feel free to let me know where you are, just in case my schedule changes and I need to reschedule you. This lets me know how much of a pain in the butt that will be. 😁

HAVE YOU BEEN TATTOOED BY ME BEFORE?

YesNo

IS THIS YOUR FIRST TATTOO?

YesNo

Once your information is received, a reply email will be sent by my Booking Manager, Rachel, within a few days. If your project is accepted, you will receive instructions on how to book an appointment with me.

Thank you so much for your interest, and I can't wait to tattoo you!

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