FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
I currently work out of a private studio based in Toronto (Corso Italia/ York area) I do have plans to move out west to Vancouver Island in the summer of 2024. If you would like to keep up with my movements, please join the newsletter to stay up to date with my movements.
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WHAT ARE YOU RATES?
Hourly rate is $175/hr (the minimum)
Half day rates (4hrs) for $600
Full day rates (8hrs) for $1000
+ HST
Based on the size, detail and complexity of the tattoo design you have chosen, some of these pricing structures are more appropriate than others, Talk to your artist to find out what is the most appropriate option.
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HOW MUCH FOR FLASH?
The Flash images usually start at 3” and up. The pricing starts at $300. With that said, I’m always open to modifications if requested. I want you to be in love with your designs, and sometimes the flash is close to what you want but needs to be tweaked a bit. I’m happy to help accomodate.
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HOW DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH TIME TO BOOK WITH YOUR ARTIST?
Everyone works at a unique pace. I find that for me a safe estimate for time is about a square inch per hr. If the tattoo is 6” allow for 6 hrs in the tattoo chair. This is a rough guideline as the amount of detail will determine the timelines. Book a quick consultation to ensure that your expectations are alined with your artist.
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WHY DO I NEED TO LEAVE A DEPOSIT?
A deposit is standard practice and non refundable. An Artist has taken their time to sit with you, consult and draw the Tattoo you described to them. It commences the transaction of Art between Client and Artist. It is a level of respect for each others time, Which is a two-way street. The deposit is always taken off the final price.
CANCELLATIONS: Desposits are none refundable. If you reschedule your appointment with 72 hrs notice your deposit will carry over.
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UNSURE OF WHERE TO PUT IT?
It is quite common that you have a few placement options in mind. This is much easier to determine in person. I always print a few different sizes and directions so we can find the best placement for the piece. The flow of your bodies natural lines and anatomy play a big role. i.e. movements can distort the final result. A little trial and error is always expected with laying out the stencils. Never feel bad for asking your artist to move the stencil before committing to the final placement.
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CAN I BRING A FRIEND?
I work out of a small studio. There is an extra seat for buddy. With that said I find that the addition of another person in the room is only an added distraction for me. Your level of comfort is extremely important to me. In order to get the best results, the more I can focus the better.
So please use your own discretion.
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CAN I USE NUMBING CREAM?
This is a hot topic these days in the tattoo industry. If you prefer to use numbing cream and have used it before with no issues then by all means. If it makes you more comfortable and will make you sit better then by all means go for it. With that said, peoples skin is easer to work on without it. It is a defanite NO for colour tattoos as the colour saturations heal unevenly and never look as good. The cream is topical and only lasts about 3 hrs (its only a reduction in the pain, not pain free) I find that once it wears off most people tap out, and people who don’t use it usually sit for much longer, and the tattoos heal much better. So the choice is yours, just consult with your artist before.
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ARE TOUCH UPS INCLUDED?
Yes, I provide one free touch up session within your first year of getting the tattoo.
Provided that you take care of it. What I mean by this; if you don’t respect / follow proper aftercare guidelines. i.e. if you have not given the tattoo time to heal and you get too much sun exposure or you swim in chlorinated water before its healed. Things like this that can be avoided, which may lead to scaring in the healing process or fading of soft shades. I will still provide touch ups they just wont be for free. So take care of your ink and I’ll take care of you.