FAQ

**Please read before booking

 

  • My brushstroke tattoo work is entirely freehand. I draw the design on your body in person to create a piece just for you. This requires a lot of trust between us and artistic freedom to do my best work for you.

    I am based in Los Angeles and New York however I travel a lot. Some major cities include Paris, London, Berlin, Zurich, Vancouver, and more. Bay Area for USA.

    All bodies and tones are welcome.

    • You must be 18+, fully vaccinated (government issued ID required)

    • Masks required (no cloth masks)

    • No additional guests

    *Please reach out if you are feeling sick or have any COVID-19 symptoms, I want to respect the health and safety of all my clients.

    LA Location: Bearwithme LA, private studio in Atwater Village/Glendale

    NY Location: Studio Ennui, private studio in Koreatown, Manhattan

  • Please join my mailing list to receive email notification and booking access when they open. Books open for 2 months at a time until all slots are filled for LA, NY, and guestwork cities.

    Please include as much info and/or reference photos in your form so I can visualize your request best. Below is the general process:

    1. Read ‘faq' page in full

    2. Submit booking form

    3. Receive a response via email within 1 week, with consultation notes, price quote (only chosen submissions will receive a response)

    4. Submit deposit within 24 hrs of response and choose appointment slot

    5. Receive confirmation email and studio details

  • All designs are one of one, black ink only. Price is determined by concept, size, and placement. Multi session projects (sleeves, body pieces, etc.) are done at a flat day rate between 1200-1800 per session, lower rate per day as the number of sessions increase. Heritage tattoos start at 350-400.

    *for LA only, I offer a 250-500 per session rate for large projects that I’m looking to do - my booking email will outline these specific designs

    • ‘Brushstrokes’ - done freehand, minimum 1/2 arm, leg, etc. Include starting/ending point placement, and how you want the strokes to flow

    • ‘Heritage tattoos’ - custom designed family, family member, or ancestral name. 1.5-2 inch min. per character or large scale abstracted piece. Japanese/Chinese characters or any other Asian language with your guidance *for the Asian diaspora only

    • No mock up designs will be sent prior to your appointment, you will see your design on the day of our session and minor adjustments can be made. However rough outlines will be covered during booking process/consultation.

    • Please do not bring my concepts, designs, or tattoo work to another artist

    A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking. This will go towards the final price of your tattoo.

    • $100 for Heritage tattoos

    • $300 for all others

    • 30% for guest work sessions

    The remainder can be paid in Venmo, cash, or PayPal on your appointment day.

    *Tips are greatly appreciated but at your discretion

    **Pricing may vary during guest work sessions

  • Please try to give at least a week in advance notice if you’d like to reschedule or cancel.

    Cancellations at any point/no shows will forfeit the deposit.

    Rescheduling at any point will forfeit the deposit unless the appointment can be filled by another client.

    *Guest work deposits are non-refundable

  • The majority of my work is large scale which will be a lot on your body. It is imperative that you are prepared for our session.

    • Eat a solid meal, sleep well, stay hydrated **bring water/meals/plenty of snacks to fuel you during our session

    • Do not drink alcohol for at least 24 hours prior

    • Keep your skin hydrated/moisturized before our session

    • Please wear black clothing (precaution for ink stain) and bring long sleeve/long pant options in case you feel cold

    • Bring headphones, chargers, a book, things you might want for entertainment/distraction

    • Please come on time, keep the day free in case our session runs longer than expected

    **If you have any health conditions that may affect your physical preparedness, or skin conditions in the tattoo area (eczema, acne, etc.) please let me know beforehand so I can accommodate as best as I can.

  • After your session you will have the option of a Dermshield (Secondskin, Saniderm, etc.) or plastic wrap depending on your sensitivity to bandages.

    You will not be able to exercise, swim, or be over exposed to the sun for at least 2-4 weeks post tattoo, please plan your appointment accordingly.

    One time touchup is free up to 1 year, please shoot me an email.