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Revelstoke’s Boutique Studio for Custom Tattoos
Tattoo FAQs
Where are you located and where do I park?
Address: 710 Fourth St. E., Revelstoke, BC, Canada
Access: The entrance is through the carport, in the rear of the house, up the steps of the patio. Please let me know if you will need assistance to access the studio.
Access is by appointment only.
Parking: There is street parking available in front of the house.
What are your rates or piece prices?
My rates are subject to change.
All rates are in CAD.
No Tax.
My Revelstoke hourly rate is $175 CAD
My out of town hourly rate is $195 CAD
My minimum charge is $150 CAD for up to 45 minutes.
My Revelstoke day rate is $1000 CAD.
My out of town day rate is $1100 CAD.
My full day rate covers 6 hours of tattooing. Additional tattooing time is charged at my applicable hourly rate, up to a maximum of 8 hours of tattooing per day.
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 its price when we settle on its size. Most are a minimum size, though I'm happy to make them larger when permitted.
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 Does the Booking Retainer Work?
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.
Do I Tip?
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:
Always optional and always what you're comfortable with.
2. Referrals:
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, tagging me when you share your tattoo pics, etc. I'm a small business in the visual art world, we need all the social media help we can get.
4. Reviews:
Receiving a google review makes my heart happy.
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?
Please email me as soon as you know you need to change your appointment.
To keep your retainer active, give at least 48 hours’ notice for Revelstoke appointments, or one week’s notice for guest spots and conventions. With less notice, your retainer is forfeited and a new one is required to rebook.
Complete terms are included in the retainer agreement sent to you when booking.
What if I need to cancel?
Please email me as soon as possible if you need to cancel. Retainers are non-refundable.
If you’d prefer to reschedule, your retainer can remain active with at least 48 hours’ notice for Revelstoke appointments, or one week’s notice for guest spots and conventions.
Complete terms are included in the retainer agreement sent to you when booking.
What if I'm Running Late?
Please email me as soon as possible if you’re running late or having trouble finding the studio.
If you arrive 30–45 minutes late, a $50 CAD late fee applies. If you’ve communicated by email but arrive more than 45 minutes late, waiting time from your scheduled start is charged at the applicable hourly rate instead of the $50 fee. Depending on the time available, your appointment may need to be shortened or rescheduled.
If you haven’t arrived or communicated by email within 45 minutes of your scheduled start, your appointment is considered missed. I may close the studio, and your retainer is forfeited. A new retainer is required to rebook, with the amount increasing by $50 CAD after each forfeiture.
What if I don't show up to my appointment?
If you haven’t arrived or communicated by email within 45 minutes of your scheduled start, your appointment is considered missed. I may close the studio, and your retainer is forfeited.
To rebook, you’ll need a new non-refundable retainer. The required retainer amount increases by $50 CAD after each forfeiture.
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, fed and rested.
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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 - they may not leave white.
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Showering before your appointment is recommended as it provides me with cleaner skin to prep.
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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?
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. I’ll review your existing tattoo and get back to you on whether a cover-up is suitable and what options I can offer.
If the project is outside of my skill set, I will let you know.
Can you make my black, blotchy tattoo look good again?
Possibly.
I’ll need to see your tattoo before recommending an approach.
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.
What style are your tattoos?
My work ranges from semi-realistic to illustrative designs, combining expressive colour, delicate fine-line work, and soft black-and-grey shading.
My tattoos predominantly feature florals, botanicals, animals, wildlife, and mountains, but I also welcome ideas inspired by the people, places, passions, and memories that matter to you.
I’m especially interested in expanding my colour work, exploring bold combinations and softer washes.
My portfolio also includes dotwork, geometric designs, mandalas, and other custom pieces from throughout my tattooing journey.
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.
Do you still offer handpoke tattoos?
I’m no longer accepting new handpoke requests, as my focus is now on machine tattooing. If we’ve already agreed on a handpoke tattoo, I’ll honour that arrangement.
I began tattooing with handpoke and gradually introduced machine work, which is now my sole focus. Working with a machine gives me more room to explore texture, expressive colour, and softer washes, while still being able to achieve the delicate fine-line work and soft shading that remain an important part of my tattooing.
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 gooey, 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. More often if you are prone to dry skin, less often if not. Too much and you're breaking #2.
4. Don't scratch it - if it's itchy, slapping or tickling can bring some relief. 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 - keep it covered while it's healing. Once it's healed use a high spf sunscreen. The UV rays break 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 guide and service dogs are permitted on the premises. Please give me notice if you are bringing a service dog so I can ensure all resident animals are properly prepared.
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 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 its 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.