Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions you may have that this page does not answer over on my contact page. I always try to answer DM’s on Instagram as well, though sometimes I don’t see them right away.

scheduling

Skin Tones

Cover-ups

Things I’d Like to Tattoo

Thank you for taking the time to read through all this info! I’m a custom tattoo artist, meaning I take on projects that are designed for one person, and one person only. Each design is unique in this way, and I do not do them more than once. I try to be as open and as informative about how I operate these days, as I have become busier and busier each year and have had to switch from walk-in based tattooing to tattooing by appointment. I pride myself on being prepared, set up, and ready for my clients when they come in the door. Being appointment-only allows me to make you and your care my sole focus and priority.

I’ve been tattooing in Portland for almost 20 years now, and I have worked really hard to build up an amazing clientele over those years. While I may not be “instagram famous”, I am lucky to have a pretty solid reputation from the local community, which is why my schedule can seem daunting! I do my very best to take on as many new clients as I possibly can, so please don’t be discouraged if your appointment idea isn’t accepted when you submit. I do keep an eye out for repeat folks to make sure you’re getting taken care of <3

My next open booking will likely be May 1st, 2025.

My scheduling process always begins with you filling out the booking form that appears on my website during the open booking, even if you’re a returning client. This booking form provides a summary of the project you’re trying to get tattooed, as well as your current contact information. I use it to filter through projects that I feel are a good fit for me, and ideas that might be better suited for another tattooer, which I will be happy to suggest.

You can sign up for my mailing list to be the first to receive booking information. It is how I will announce bookings from now on. I will only send out emails when it’s time for new projects. Social Media is a bit unreliable as of late, please always check here for updated info.

If you have a project in-progress (meaning an unfinished tattoo I started already), please email me to get back on my schedule. You do not have to wait for my books to open!

I only book in-person consultations with projects I’ve chosen from the booking submissions, in which those folks have already scheduled for their tattoo appointment and paid their deposit. Cover-ups and large pieces will almost always require an in-person consult.

Yes I do cover-ups! However, I highly recommend the old tattoo have at least one session of laser removal done, with a six month settling time. If you know you’re wanting a cover-up, please, get at least one laser session done as soon as you can. Gone are the days of trying to make cover-ups “work” when laser is so much more accessible and affordable than ever, and it truly allows so many more possibilities when designing a cover-up. The old tattoo doesn’t need to be gone, just lightened! Even just one session works wonders and can help so much! I recommend the Untattoo Parlor, they’ve treated a ton of my clients and have made the entire cover-up experience so much better.

I celebrate and tattoo all body types and skin tones! I am absolutely comfortable tattooing fabulous color in all skin types and tones. I understand it is not my place to deem myself a safe space, but I always work hard to be such a space for all peoples to feel comfortable and supported.

As far as projects I’m interested in: subjects ranging from anime tattoos to manga tattoos to video game tattoos or book references (currently on a Brandon Sanderson/Cosmere kick, as well as falling into the Maas Universe lol). I always love nostalgic tattoos of 80’s and 90’s cartoons or games. I am always looking to tattoo more beautiful lady heads, cute kewpies dressed in whatever you can imagine, mermaids, mystical and magical/high fantasy stuff. I’m very into Japanese style art and would love to explore those motifs and elements within my own style!

Pricing

Tattoo Deposit

Session Minimum

Cancellation Policy

Drawing Check

You must be 18+ years old to be tattooed in the State of Oregon. Only valid State I.D., Drivers License, Passport or Military I.D. are accepted. Please bring your ID to your appointment! Expired ID’s are not accepted and you will be refused service.

I schedule one client per day, with a two-hour session minimum. Deposits are $300. My hourly rate is $225/hr. Your deposit includes all consultations and drawings, redraws, etc. The deposit goes towards the final cost of your tattoo, and is non-refundable. If you’re wanting me to tattoo a small tattoo for you that may not feel right for a two-hour minimum, I’m more than happy to tattoo multiple designs in one session, which may be an option if you’re into it. If not, that’s okay! I’m happy to recommend other artists.

• For multiple-session/large scale tattoos: your deposit will be used towards our very last session only. It carries over from session to session until your tattoo is complete.

• I own my own little space now and I charge a livable rate. Please do not feel as if you to tip on top of your tattoo cost. I know some folks insist because it’s a service, and I always appreciate it if you do, but seriously don’t feel pressured to. Some clients choose instead to gift things like fantasy books or manga they think I’d like, or little anime figurines I can add to my collection in the shop!

• I use the best ink, equipment, bandages, ointment etc that money can buy to provide a truly unparalleled tattoo experience. All my set-up is vegan, though I myself am not, if that is important to you!.

I accept debit/credit card payments via my Square! Cash is fine too but there are no ATM’s around so card is just kinda easier for me if that’s okay with you.

I have a 48-hour cancellation policy:

• You’ve got two reschedules before I’ll require another deposit to rebook. If you cancel/reschedule less than 48 hours before your appointment, then half of deposit pays for that time you had scheduled. If you reschedule again within 48 hours of your appointment, then your deposit is used up, and I will require another deposit from you for your new spot. Please let me know ASAP if you cannot make your appointment so you don’t lose your deposit!

• If you bail on your appointment (No Call/No Show), your deposit is forfeited and will require $400 to rebook.

• If you are 30+ minutes late to your appointment, your appointment is cancelled, your deposit is forfeited and will require a $400 deposit to rebook. Please, respect my schedule and be on time for your tattoo appointment!

• If you decide to not go through with your tattoo for whatever reason, the deposit remains with me. Your deposit can only be used towards tattoo time, and again, is non-refundable otherwise.

• Always reschedule your appointment if you feel sick in any capacity, from tiny colds to COVID’s, just reschedule. It really messes my schedule up for everyone if I get sick and have to take a bunch of time off and reschedule a bunch of folks.

I will never ever send out drawings or designs before your appointment!

Please respect this! You will see your design when you come in for your appointment. Hopefully you’ve found me because you like my style and my work, so please, I ask you to trust me when it comes to your design if I accept your booking request. Changes can always be made the day-of, but if the drawing needs a lot of reworking we will just reschedule, easy peasy. I’m happy to redraw as many times as it takes until you’re 100% stoked on what we’re doing, and never want you feel pressured! I’m here to make your tattoo experience as enjoyable as possible.

things I won’t do:

I absolutely will not copy another person’s tattoo. Please do not send me photos of other people’s tattoos that you want. That sucks super hard and is rude.

Sending me other folks’ tattoo work as reference is okay, insomuch that I can try to get a vibe but hopefully not try to completely mimic another style that I don’t do, if that makes sense. My work leans traditional but fancier. I don’t do realism, watercolor, or crazy black and grey. I don’t enjoy doing big lettering pieces. Please check our my portfolio page for examples of what I like my tattoos to look like.

I will not tattoo racist/hateful imagery. I have zero tolerance for racist/homophobic/transphobic/misogynistic conversations in my presence.

I will not tattoo you if you’ve been ill within the last 72 hours or are feeling ill. From tiny colds to COVID, always reschedule, it absolutely sucks getting tattooed when you’re not 100%.

I will not tattoo you if you appear to be impaired in any way (drugs, alcohol/hungover, way too stoned, or otherwise.) I will send you home with a rescheduled appointment and Pedialyte recommendations!

I will not tattoo you if you are pregnant, or nursing. Usually 6 months or after you’re done breastfeeding is when you should be good to go.