Please read this entire page thoroughly, it is in no way meant to deter or encourage your decision. This page is meant to inform you as well as possible about getting a tattoo from me and all of the details that go into the process.

DESIGNING

The reference photos you send me are a huge factor in ensuring you get the tattoo you want. The more photos and higher image quality of the photo, the better. I prefer to design tattoos myself and not take designs straight off the internet. I know it is possible for designs to be very straight forward such as lettering and symbols however illustrative designs will be drawn out by myself to ensure you get a unique tattoo.

I will not send your design to you and you will not see it until the day of your appointment in person. I understand you may feel anxious, however I will not tattoo you until you absolutely love the design laid out for you. If the design needs altered we can do so. If need be, we can always just reschedule your appointment so I can better design your tattoo. The process of getting tattooed is nothing to rush and it’s best to take the time to make sure your tattoo is nothing less than perfection for you.

RESCHEDULING

We will consult about what day and time your appointment will take place. I am more than happy to work with your schedule and am very flexible when it comes to potential appointment times. Once we schedule, you will receive a confirmation text from me.

I allow up to 1 reschedule. I understand things come up and life happens. You don’t need to tell me why you can’t make it, as long as I am notified at least 24 hours before our appointment. If you are unable to let me know 24 hours before our appointment, a new deposit will be required to rebook.

Deposit

Please note that once a deposit is placed, it is final and absolutely NON-refundable. Ensure as best as you can that the date we set to tattoo you, is the most convenient time for you. Appointment date will not be confirmed until a deposit is made.

Deposits are made via Venmo, cash, or Apple Pay only. The remaining balance is cash only.

Laws have recently passed that costs self employed persons to pay when receiving money through third parties. Please come prepared with cash to your appointment.

NO CALL NO SHOW / Cancelation

I allow a 20 minute grace period for you to arrive to your appointment. If I have not heard from you once the 20 minutes pass, your appointment will be automatically be canceled. No call no showing will result in absolutely all rights to be a client as well as a forfeit of your deposit. If you cancel our appointment without rescheduling, your deposit will not carry over to a future appointment.

Remember, rescheduling at least 24 hours in advance is no problem, anything less than a full days notice is a forfeit of your deposit. Please respect my time.

Pricing

I start right at $150 for smaller tattoos with minimal detail. Other than my minimum, my pricing is broken into 3 tiers:

Minimum/small session: $150-$300

Half day sessions: Roughly 4 hours - $400-$600.

Full day sessions: Roughly 8 hours - $800-$1,000.

If you’re interested in booking multiple days, pricing is discounted for large scale projects such as sleeves, back pieces, ect.

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Pricing photos

here are 3 photos to help determine the session type that works best for the design you’re wanting. If you’re unsure still, when a form is submitted, we can consult after I see your reference photos and I will be able to determine the session type needed for your design ideas.

Minimum session - $150 +sales Tax

Minimum sessions will be small designs, linework, lettering with minimal shading.

half day session - $400-$600 +sales Tax

half day sessions are typically medium sized tattoos and have a moderate level of detail/shading.

Full day session - $800-$1,000 +sales Tax

Full day sessions take up all if not the majority of a body part. Sometimes a design can be smaller than the design pictured but call for a high level of detail such as designs with aspects of realism.

Please note that These are estimates to help determine the pricing necessary for the design you’re wanting. Every tattoo is different.

Until I see your reference photos, see the location, sizing, and detail level, pricing is a variable until we consult further about your ideas specifically.

If you have questions about pricing or would like a price quote, email me with photos or stop in the shop with a rough idea. Again, these price quotes are rough estimates and without a set design, final pricing varies.

TOUCH-UP

After at least 1 full month of applying your tattoo, send me an updated healed photo of your tattoo under natural sunlight. I would love to see it. If your tattoo needs a touch up, no problem! Still send a photo and point out the concerned area(s). You have 6 months to redeem a free touch up from me. Typically, if a tattoo needs a touch up, typically one more pass is all you need. After 1 touch up, a set-up fee of $50-$100 is required.

That being said, if you do anything to cause the tattoo to heal poorly, sunburns, swimming, scratching, excessive exposure to bacteria, ect. reworking the tattoo will result in a session with normal rates.

Thank you for taking the time to read my booking guidelines.

It is a privilege to have the opportunity to work with you and create a piece of art that you will carry with you forever.
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Creating a tattoo is a collaborative effort, and I want to thank you for trusting me with your vision. It is my goal to bring your ideas to life and exceed your expectations. I understand that getting a tattoo is a personal and sometimes emotional experience, and I promise to treat you and your tattoo with the utmost care and respect.
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Again, thank you for choosing me as your tattoo artist. I look forward to working with you and creating a tattoo that you will cherish for a lifetime.
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Sincerely,

j. thomas