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Revelstoke’s Boutique Studio for Custom Handpoke & Machine Tattoos
Where are you located and where do I park?
Address: 710 Fourth St. E.
Access: The entrance is in the rear of the house up the steps of the patio.
Only those with appointments are invited onto the property or into the studio.
Parking: There is street parking available out front the house.
What are your rates or piece prices?
My rates are subject to change.
I charge $150/hr with a $150 minimum in Revelstoke.
Out of town I charge $175/hr with a $150 minimum.
I'm pretty good at giving estimates for your custom piece, but will usually charge by the hour.
I do by the piece for my flash and can tell you it's price when you request the piece.
For larger pieces I offer full day rates of $1300 and, on occasion, can give a quote for the entire piece.
What forms of payment do you accept?
I accept cash, e-transfers, and online payments via my purchase page on my website.
I do not accept PayPal or Venmo.
Cash is preferred.
How much is the deposit?
To book an appointment with me I require a retainer. The retainer is applied to your completed tattoo.
For complete retainer details, please visit my policy page
Revelstoke Studio: $100
After 1st Forfeit: $150 ($50 will be added after each forfeited retainer.)
Guest Spots: $150 or 50% of estimated total for larger pieces
Conventions: $150 or 50% of estimated total for larger pieces
All retainers can be sent to me via e-transfer or online via my purchase page. They are only requested once a date, time, and design have been defined.
Online payments will incur a 3.5% processing fee.
I do not accept PayPal or Venmo.
How much should I tip my tattoo artist?
Tips are never expected, but always appreciated.
To tip, or not to tip, as well as the amount, is completely up to you and how awesome your experience was.
Here are some ways to show you love your new ink:
1. Money:
Industry shows it is around 15%-25% or in relation to the level of stoke you have for your new tattoo and artist. But really, anything is a gift.
2. Referrals/ Word of Mouth:
Sending new clients my way is hugely appreciated! Hyping my work, studio, and me, is a great form of tipping and showing your appreciation.
3. Social Media Engagement:
Sharing my website, Instagram, or Facebook helps spread the word about me and my work.
Following my accounts, liking my posts, commenting on my content, etc. I'm a small business in the visual art world, we need all the social media help we can get. It's less than a second to like my content, but it lasts so much longer!
4. Reviews:
Giving a 5-star google review helps me out online a lot. I also have a link at the bottom of my website where you can do this.
5. Gifts:
For me, I love baked goods the most!
No trinkets or alcohol please. I am trying to keep my collection habit at bay, and I don't drink. But food, oh yeah, that's the good stuff.
Please keep it pescatarian.
How easy is that!?
How do I make an appointment with you in Revelstoke?
Please fill in my Tattoo Request Form to start the process of booking an appointment with me.
Look for the pencil icon on my website to reach my Request Form from any page.
How do I book an appointment with you when you are in my city?
To book with me when I am doing a guest spot or convention in your location, please still fill in my Tattoo Request Form. You will find an input field to indicate the location you want to book in.
Look for the pencil icon on my website to find the form from any page.
Do you take walk-ins?
No, I do not take walk-ins.
You will need to book an appointment with me by filling in my Tattoo Request Form.
Look for the little pencil icon on my website to find the form from any page.
What if I need to reschedule?
You can reschedule your appointment with 48 hours notice and still keep your retainer active.
With less than 48 hours notice you will forfeit your retainer, and a new one will be needed to reschedule.
What if I need to cancel?
You are free to cancel your appointment, however the retainer is non-refundable.
If you want to reschedule instead, I require the request to be made 48 hours before your appointment in order to keep your retainer. A notice of less than 48 hours will see the retainer forfeited.
What if I show up late to my appointment?
You have a 30 minute grace period from the start time of your appointment. I will be sending you emails at the start time of your appointment, at the 15 minutes past, and 30 minutes past. If you respond that you are on your way, but are 30 minutes or more late, you will be charged my hourly rate for the delay. After 30 minutes, with no word that you are on your way, you will be marked as a no-show and your retainer forfeited.
All my retainer policies are listed in the agreement, which you receive and sign when making your booking.
What if I don't show up to my appointment?
If you fail to show up for your appointment your retainer will be forfeited. If you wish to rebook, you will be required to pay the next tier retainer, which adds $50 each time.
All my retainer policies are listed in the agreement, which you receive and sign when making your booking.
Is there anything I should do before I come in?
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Moisturize your skin for at least 2 weeks before your appointment, or for as long as possible.
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Come well hydrated and fed.
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Please wear soft, loose fitting clothing, keeping in mind the location of your tattoo and ease of access while remaining as comfortably clothed as possible. Avoid white clothes.
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Shower before you come in, please!
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It would be awesome if you came with the area shaved the day before. Your skin will thank you when I sanitize it!
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Bring headphones if you wish to listen to your own music, a book if you want to read, etc.
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Come sober.
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Fill in the waiver beforehand. This will be part of the pre-appointment info package sent to you with your booking confirmation.
What if my tattoo I got with you needs a touch up?
Included in your tattoo is one free touch-up within the first 6 months after getting the tattoo. This is based on the quality of my work, not on requested changes or additions, or if you have failed to take care of your tattoo.
I always give you ample opportunity to look over your tattoo before we call it done.
If you feel that some of my work didn't hold up to our standards, then send me an email to discuss a touch-up.
I want you to love your tattoo, so please reach out if you don't love it.
Will you touch-up a tattoo I got somewhere else?
Absolutely, and it depends.
I am more than happy to fix an old tattoo of yours, if it is within my skill set.
Please keep in mind that inks fade over time, and a simple touch-up may be bigger than you think if you want the shades of ink to be consistent throughout the tattoo. This is especially of concern when it comes to colour tattoos. Not only do they fade, but I likely do not carry the same brands and colours that were used by the other artist. With colour tattoos, we will often need to do a larger re-working of the tattoo.
Do you do cover-ups?
Yes, I love doing cover-ups. Send me a request and include a picture of the tattoo you want covered, along with the ideas for the new tattoo. There is usually a way to cover almost any tattoo!
If the project is outside of my skill set, I will let you know.
Can you make my black, blotchy tattoo look good again?
Most likely!
I enjoy tattooing white on black to bring new life into those old blurry tattoos.
Depending on the tattoo, please expect that anywhere from 1-4+ sessions may be needed to achieve the results you want.
Do you send me my design ahead of time?
No. I don't send designs before your appointment.
I always leave enough time for us to make changes together before we start.
Do you do custom designs?
Yes. Most of my work is custom, based on the specific requests of each client.
Do you have flash designs?
Yes. I have a large selection of flash in my studio.
Sometimes I will post my flash on my social media.
I'm working on creating a section on my website that is dedicated to my available designs.
Do you repeat any of your tattoos?
I never repeat a custom design that I tattoo on someone.
I do retain the right to tattoo a custom design that was never claimed. I may also have some custom work that I've done various versions of that are similar, but do differ.
My smaller flash is repeatable, while I don't repeat my large designs. Some of my flash is similar, or I'll make slight changes to the larger pieces to make them a bit different.
What style are your tattoos?
I have a variety of styles that I love to work in. I absolutely love working in colour and black & grey. I mostly, but not exclusively, tattoo natural elements (botanicals, animals, mountains), abstracts, and geometrics & mandalas. I'm keen to tattoo some more stained glass designs too.
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My favourite is a painterly style that gives an oil or watercolour effect.
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I love washes and soft fades.
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Semi-realism is also close to my heart and I love diving into those soft, fine details, especially for animals.
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Bring me some bold lines and bad ass designs.
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Cute and silly are super fun to do.
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Abstracts and mandalas all day long.
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Dotwork takes me back to my roots.
I will always suggest at least some shading or playfulness with your tattoo. It just gives a tattoo more dimension and life.
Why have you stopped doing handpoke tattoos?
While I loved handpoking for the first 10 years of my tattooing path, I have now moved on. My style has evolved and the look I am now most passionate about is best achieved with the use of a machine.
Requests for handpoke also fell so low once I started using a machine, that I was wasting too many supplies.
It was a bittersweet end of a chapter along my tattooing path, but I am very excited to evolve my style and technique.
Along with my new styles, I can still achieve the same, soft aesthetic with my machine, if you're still after the same kind of look.
The experience of each client is the backbone of my business. While the experience of handpoke is no longer available, I still aim to provide everyone with a welcoming space and wonderful memory of their time in my studio.
How do I take care of my new tattoo?
You will have gotten complete aftercare instructions in your pre-appointment information package. Here are the main points to remember:
1. Keep it Clean - keep it clean, it's an open wound. Wash it with your bare hand and soap suds to avoid #4
2. Keep it Dry - short showers, no swimming or hot-tubs, not too much moisturizer, no excessive sweating, etc. If that scab gets wet and gummy, you have a high chance of it coming off, taking ink out with it, and leaving a scar.
3. Moisturize it - 3-5 times a day, a little goes a long way. Too much and your breaking #2.
4. Don't scratch it - slap or tickle it when it's itchy, avoid rubbing or scratching. You do not want to pick that scab off and cause a scar or missing ink.
5. Keep it out of the Sun - best to cover it, but use a high spf sunscreen if you can't. The UV particles rays down the pigment particles, especially when it is fresh and healing.
Please refer to my aftercare page for full instructions on how to take care of your tattoo.
How long will my tattoo take to heal?
Machine tattoos take 2-3 weeks, depending on how much solid fill there is, or how thick the lines are. The thicker/fuller the inked area, the more they tend to get itchy. It is important you DO NOT SCRATCH them.
See my full aftercare for more details about healing your tattoo.
Can I bring my pet(s)?
Only registered service animals are permitted on the premises.
There are a number of dogs that live here and are sometimes outside in the nicer weather. Always let me know ahead of time if you are bringing a service animal so I can prepare properly.
Can my friends and family join me?
I have space to accommodate up to 2 friends or family. No children or anyone under 15 years of age.
My studio is small, so all people coming into the studio must limit the items they bring.
NO OPEN FOOD OR DRINKS. All items must be in resealable containers.
When I have a second artist in the studio, there is no room for extra people, sorry.
Is your studio clean and licensed?
I’m a licensed, insured, professional studio and follow all health and safety requirements.
I keep my Blood Borne Pathogen training up to date.
I’ve have my studio inspected annually, have a business license, and take the cleanliness of my studio very seriously.
My studio is located in a completely separate section of my home with it’s own entrance and facilities.
What certifications do you have?
The tattoo industry does not have a governing body. There are no certificates available to claim you are a "trained tattoo artist".
I have had many mentors within the industry who have taught me best practices.
I have my Blood Borne Pathogens certificate, which I update regularly.
Do you do piercings?
No, I do not do any piercings.