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I have found that I prefer have my custom tattoo designs completed and approved by the client before booking them in for their appointment(s). This allows us both a more relaxed experience and we both get to walk into the studio knowing exactly what to expect.
As such, the custom tattoo process can take weeks to months to complete depending on my current workload.
Here's what to expect:
✺ I charge a Custom Drawing Commission Fee (starting at $50) for each custom tattoo design. This amount will not be deducted from your tattoo total.
✺ If I accept your custom it will be added to my drawing queue. Custom clients will receive an approximate date to a expect a draft of their piece.
✺ This draft is usually a half developed sketch to map details and composition based on the area to be tattooed. This is enough to make sure we are on the same page before finalizing the design.
✺ Upon review of this draft, I offer one redraw or ‘tweak’ of the design before I send a final mockup of your tattoo.
✺ Your final mockup will be your finished linework/stencil with details clearly in place. Contrast and shading may be included if required for the design.
✺ If further edits/changes are requested, an additional drawing fee is required.
✺ Once a design is a finalized, a booking link will be sent and the appointment can be booked.
A $50 booking deposit is required for each appointment - This amount will be deducted from the tattoo total upon completion.
To streamline this process, I ask clients to be as thoughtful and thorough as possible in their request.
✺ Include any specific details you would to see in your design, as well as mentioning what you'd like to avoid (EXAMPLE: cherubim/angel figure. Clothed or nude? If clothed: what style of clothing? If nude: should their pose obscure their nudity or display it proudly? Are they holding or interacting with an object? What object(s) wold you like to see/avoid?)
✺ Do make sure to include references from my portfolio to match the style of tattoo you'd like for yourself.
NOTE: I do not copy the work of other tattooers or artists. What I can do is recreate a concept in my own style. I am happy to modify images to tattoo that are based on historical art (must be public domain).
✺ All Deposits and Drawing Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
✺ I encourage all custom clients book either an in-person or zoom consultation to further discuss their design, especially if it is our first time working together.