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Location

Appointments

Preparation

Money

Designs

Handpoke

Touch-ups
&
Cover-ups

Aftercare

Certifications
&
Safety

Bringing 
Company/Pets

Piercings

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.

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. Look for the pencil icon on the top, bottom, and top right corner of my website. Just after the requested dates section, there is a section to indicate if you are looking to book during an event or guest spot.

What if I need to cancel my appointment?

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.

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 the top, bottom, and top right corner of my website to reach my Request Form.

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, so a new one will be needed to reschedule.

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 at the top, bottom, and top right corner of my website to find the form.

Is there anything I should do before I come in?

1. Come well hydrated and fed. 2. 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. 3. Shower before you come in, please! 4. It would be awesome if you came with the area shaved the day before. Your skin will thank you when I sanitize it! 5. Bring headphones if you wish to listen to your own music, a book if you want to read, etc. 6. Come sober. 7. Fill in the waiver beforehand.

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 have a lot of my flash priced by the piece. These are displayed in my studio and at conventions. I'm pretty good at giving estimates for your custom piece, but will usually charge by the hour.

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 In Studio: $100 After 1st Forfeit: $150 ($50 will be added after each forfeited retainer.) Guest Spots: 50% of estimated total Conventions: 50% of estimated total All retainers can be sent to me via e-transfer or online via my purchase page. Online payments will incur a 3.5% processing fee. I do not accept PayPal.

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. Cash is preferred.

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. 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. 4. Reviews: Giving a 5-star google review helps me out online a lot. I 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. How easy is that!?

Do you do custom designs?

Yes. Most of my work is custom based on the specific requests of each client.

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. My smaller, simple flash is repeatable. My large flash designs are not repeated.

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.

What style are your tattoos?

My handpoked tattoos are all dotwork. They tend to be on the more delicate side. I gravitate to this when doing animals, bugs, geometrics, abstracts, and some flora & fauna. For line work, fill, and colour I will use my machine. I really enjoy combining the textures achieved with the two techniques. My style overall is quite varied. I love full colour and black & grey. I love soft and flowy nature and abstract. I love small and simple. I love doing big detailed pieces that have a lot of fun and creativity. I love doing fine lines and bold lines. The best thing to do is take a look at my portfolio and see what I've done. If you like it, then come on in! What I don't really do is trad, hyper-realism, or watercolour (though maybe one day I will).

Does handpoke hurt more?

Parking: There is street parking available out front the house.

Is handpoke the same as "stick and poke"?

Some people may refer to handpoke tattoos as “stick and poke” tattoos. Although done in a similar fashion, the main difference being set by the handpoke industry is in professionalism, including cleanliness. Make sure your artist works out of a professional studio or shop and follows all the health and safety guidelines that a machine artist follows. No sewing needles stuck in pencil erasers at your kitchen table here.

What is handpoke?

Handpoke is a tattooing technique that does not use a machine. Each dot is made by hand. I use on-bar tattoo needles attached to a chopstick. My handpoke tattoos are dot-work only.

Does handpoke take longer?

No. That being said, I must clarify that the designs I create specifically for handpoking are ones that I am going to be fast at when handpoking. If I were to attempt lines with handpoke, then yes, it would take a lot longer. That's why I don't do line with handpoke.

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.

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.

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.

Do you do cover-ups?

Yes, I love doing cover-ups. If the project is outside of my skill set, I will let you know.

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. Clean - keep it clean, it's an open wound 2. Dry - short showers, no swimming or hot-tubs, etc 3. Moisturize - 3-5 times a day, a little goes a long way 4. Don't scratch - slap or tickle it when it's itchy, avoid rubbing 5. Out of the Sun - best to cover it, but use a high spf sunscreen if you can't 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?

Handpoke tattoos usually take around a week to heal, and don't tend to get very itchy. Machine tattoos take 2-3 weeks, depending on how much solid fill there is, or how thick the lines are. They do tend to get itchy and it is important you DO NOT SCRATCH them.

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. I have my studio and my procedures inspected annually by Interior Health.

Is your studio clean and licensed?

I’m a licensed, insured, professional studio and follow all health and safety requirements. 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.

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 When I have a second artist in the studio, there is no room for extra people, sorry.

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.

Do you do piercings?

No, I do not do any piercings.

Do you know where I can get a piercing?

Sorry, I don't know and don't believe there is a place in Revelstoke. I think Salmon Arm is the closest.
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