Booking is currently OPEN for September-November 2024

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I do illustrative custom blackwork tattoos using sculpted linework and textural mark-making, with an emphasis on movement and storytelling.

Please make sure you fill out this form as thoroughly as possible so I can decide whether or not your project is a good fit for me. I do not always get back to everyone, and sometimes responses may be delayed up to a month. Please know that this is not an automated service and takes time and careful planning and consideration for each proposal received! If you do not hear from me, you are welcome to resubmit your proposal later, sometimes my interest and availability changes!

Some considerations for writing a great proposal:

Specificity. When describing your tattoo idea, choose specific rather than generic language to describe its subject matter and placement. (Instead of "cactus," say "saguaro"; instead of "arm," say "right inner forearm"; etc.) Including links to reference images or thumbnail doodles of your vision for your tattoo will also help me to design for you. These can be included after your proposal's acceptance during our email consultation. Alternately, please do not include more information than is necessary. If certain subjects have a specific meaning that you would like the design to speak to, you may include this information. However, if you need to consider adding a trigger warning, please just don’t include the potentially triggering anecdote. As a personal boundary, I will not be reading any emails with superfluous or traumatic personal details.
Originality. The more unusual or unique your subject is, the more interested I may be in bringing your concept to life! I want to design an original custom piece for you that hasn’t been made before. I am open to designing tattoos based on works from art history (past examples include Max Ernst collages, Walton Ford & Leonora Carrington paintings, misc textiles & pottery), but I am not interested in pop reproductions or fan art (such as characters from comics, animation, television and movies). For a list of subject matter I will not tattoo, please read my FAQ.
Budget. I price pieces individually using a flat rate sliding scale. The size, placement, complexity of detail, variety of separate elements, and style of shading all influence the cost of your tattoo. Include your best number estimate- I want to design a piece for you within your ideal budget range! Keep in mind that I charge an additional flat fee of $150 for Freehand tattoos for drawing time.
Please review my sliding scale policy and “How long does a tattoo take?” to determine your approximate range on the scale. Placement on sliding scale will not affect your booking eligibility- I book projects based on my own personal interest and schedule.
Availability. Due to scheduling conflicts, I am currently unable to work Saturdays- I generally work at 1pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. If you are flexible with your availability, we will be able to schedule you faster. If you are interested in booking with me, please make sure you give yourself enough time to save up enough money and take off from work to avoid any last-minute issues. I do larger pieces in multiple sessions, so payment is broken up by session for those projects.

Check out my FAQ for any additional booking details and concerns. Almost every question you might have about my booking process is answered there!

A-B /V\ TATTOO PROPOSAL FORM

Preferred Name

Please enter the name you would like me to call you in our correspondences. I do not need your legal name until you sign a consent form at your appointment.

First Name

Last Name

Pronouns

Email Address

Subject

Describe your proposal in a few brief words.

Appointment type

Describe your tattoo idea

Be as brief or as descriptive as you see fit, but please leave out personal details and anecdotes and only include what I need to know about your design concept.

Placement on Body

Approximate Size

Approx. Range on Sliding Scale

Please read my Sliding Scale Policy before selecting an option in this field.

Ideal Budget

If you don't know what this means, please go back and read the FAQ on my "Info" page.

What's your availability?

Do you live in Portland?

Please indicate if you are flying or traveling a long distance for this appointment in the "Describe your tattoo idea" text field, and be prepared to get a Covid test 1-2 days before your appointment.

Yes

In past booking cycles, have you submitted proposals to me that were not selected?

Please only answer if you've never worked with me before! I want to give special consideration to folks who’ve been trying to get tattooed for a while.

Once

Yes, many times

Are you vaccinated against Covid-19?

My clients are required to be vaccinated. If you are unable to get the vaccine for medical/health reasons, please indicate this in the "Describe your tattoo idea" text field (no explanation necessary) and know that you will be expected to present a recent negative Covid test at your appointment.

Yes

If you identify as Black, or have darker/melanated skin- would you like to be eligible for a free tattoo?

Once a month I will accommodate one free tattoo for those who select this option (small-medium pieces only). I am offering this as an attempt to build equity- folks with melanated skin are widely under-served and underrepresented in the tattoo industry. This is a small act of reparations as well as a way to show that excellent tattoos are for everybody.