Alchemy in Ink Inquiry

The Village Witch: Alchemy in Ink

Alchemy in Ink is a unique offering involving a blend of my support work as a peer counselor, witch, and tattoo artist. Here's how it happens: I'll book a one-hour Zoom call with you where we'll dive into where you're at in your life and I'll perform a tarot reading to help guide us in the creation of your custom tattoo design. From there, we'll choose a date for you to come in for your alchemical piece of art, and I'll begin designing this piece especially for you. At your appointment, I'll show you the design concept and there will be time to incorporate any possible feedback you may have about alterations.
Good to know: My tattoo studio is a masks-required, shared space called Hey You which is operated with two other artists and occasional guests. We are a queer-owned and run studio that prioritizes safety, consent, and care.

Your session will be at one of three stations in our studio, and there will likely be other artists and clients in the space with us. As we have a limited amount of space, we cannot accommodate additional people other than clients.
About Me:

I’m Callie Little, a licensed, self and community-taught tattoo artist working out of a cozy Ballard, Seattle studio since January 2022.
Please be aware that you are required to be vaccinated to come to the Hey You studio. We are home to immunocompromised artists and cannot allow unvaccinated clients at this time.

We appreciate you understanding this requirement. We also require that all clients wear a quality mask and self-test for COVID within 24 hours before the appointment time to help reduce infection rates.
I CONFIRM THAT I AM FULLY VACCINATED AND THAT I MUST WEAR A QUALITY MASK + CANNOT BRING A GUEST WITH ME TO THE TATTOO SESSION. Please initial here:

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We occasionally have a small dog in our studio. If you would prefer no dog to be present for your tattoo, please simply let me know ahead of our session! This is in no way a burden and we are happy to oblige.
The Basics
Legal Name (If you have a preferred name, please put it in quotations beside your legal name. Example: Janet “Jane” Doe)*

First NameLast Name
What pronouns do you use? (i.e. she/he/they/ze/etc.)
Current Age*
Email * I may email occasionally about updates to my practice or work, but I’ll never send spam or share your email address *
example@example.com
Mobile Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Is it okay to text and/or call you about your appointment?*

Yes, you can call and/or text mePlease do not use my phone number except in case of emergency
A CLEAR photo of your government issued ID (state, passport, etc.)*

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Alchemy in Ink

Let's discuss some of the basics of your this session so everything is clear. Please take your time and read this information fully.
Deposits

If I accept your proposal, you will be given the opportunity to choose a session from my calendar. Upon choosing your slot, you will need to send a completely non-refundable $200 deposit to @goshcallie on Venmo.

$100 of this deposit is applied to your hour-long Zoom session, and $100 is applied toward the end cost of your tattoo. For example, if your tattoo's total cost is $400, you will have a remaining balance of $300 at the end of our appointment.

If you need to reschedule either your Zoom or studio appointment with me, your deposit may be moved as long as I have more than 7 days' notice. Reschedules made within 7 days of your appointment require a new $100 deposit. ❤️ NO EXCEPTIONS ❤️
Payment

As of January 2023, I accept *CASH ONLY* at your appointment. Please bring this with you as we do not have an ATM nearby. Upon accepting your proposal, I will request a deposit via Venmo or PayPal, but otherwise you must bring payment in cash.
Please confirm you understand: What payment form do I accept?*

Cash only, after deposit
Pricing

Please read this carefully.

I use a sliding scale pricing system and generally work within the budget you provide in your inquiry form. I will typically offer you a range of pricing at the end of your tattoo session. Please feel free to let me know your preferred budget as well as your maximum.

My sliding scale breaks down as follows:

Tier 1 is reserved for those with very little expendable income.

Tier 2 is for those who don't have a necessarily large income but can afford small luxuries such as eating out twice each week.

Tier 3 is for those who are financially stable and expendable income.

I ask that higher earners add additional compensation as makes sense for their level of income. As a disabled artist, those who are able to pay more are an enormous blessing in my life.

My minimum for custom pieces is $275 for minimal detail. *Most* customs from me fall within a $400-800 range.

In general, smaller pieces (up to 3"x3") containing very minimal detail will fall in the $250-350 range.

For more medium-sized pieces (4"-6") with mid level details, pricing would likely range from $400-850.

For large pieces (7"-10") with high levels of detail, pricing would likely be in the $600-1,200 range but can go higher depending on the complexity of the project.

*** Clients with considerable income are encouraged to pay more than quoted on this page.
Are there specific tattoo elements you know you want involved in this design? Please be aware I do NOT accept requests for artwork other than my own, and this includes artwork clients have created themselves, logos, drawings by friends, or work based on franchises.*
Please confirm that you understand I will not tattoo art by anyone other than myself, including logos, franchises, and art created by clients. This includes requests for work "strongly based on/inspired by" art by others, without exception.*

I understand Callie does not tattoo art by anyone else, whatsoever, and my request is for an original piece of art by her.
If you have a size in mind, what size are you thinking *in inches*? Keep in mind I do not do any work smalled than 2". (Please actually measure— most people are surprised when they see what two inches, eight inches, etc. really look like) *
If you're looking for a specific location, where on your body are you thinking for placement? (multiple options are okay and we can move location day-of) Please be aware I am not tattooing ribs (including on the back) at this time and some tricky placements such as neck and hands are reserved for return clients*
What is your TOTAL budget for your Alchemy in Ink experience? Please be honest about the range that works for you, while maintaining awareness that my minimum for simplistic, small tattoos is $275 and larger and/or highly details pieces will require a larger budget, and the consultation and tarot portion of this process is $100, resulting in a minimum of $375.*
Any reference images? Remember I DO NOT reproduce other artists' work and will only tattoo original art created by my own hand. Requests that go against this term will not be responded to.

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Is there a specific topic you'd like to focus on in our personal + tarot guidance session? Do you have any questions?

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Thank you!

I so appreciate you taking the time to reach out about an Alchemy in Ink session. I try to respond to as many inquiries as possible, though this may take a matter of weeks, so please be patient as I sort through email and other work. I’ll let you know how we can move forward or, in the case that I’m not the right artist, may try to provide references to other artists I think might be better suited. I truly appreciate your interest in working together and send blessings and gratitude your way.
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The Village Witch: Alchemy in Ink

Good to know: My tattoo studio is a masks-required, shared space called Hey You which is operated with two other artists and occasional guests. We are a queer-owned and run studio that prioritizes safety, consent, and care.

About Me:

Please be aware that you are required to be vaccinated to come to the Hey You studio. We are home to immunocompromised artists and cannot allow unvaccinated clients at this time.

Alchemy in Ink

Payment

Thank you!