Pricing & Process
One client a day. Custom black and grey, designed from a real conversation instead of a pile of reference images. Here is how it works, what it costs, and what to expect.
How it works
Send a request. Fill out the request form with your idea, the placement, and any references you have. We reply by email with a rough estimate and the next open dates.
Consult, about a week before. We meet at the studio or on a video call for one to two hours. This is where the design actually starts.
I design. I take a few days with it after we talk.
Tattoo day. We go over the design together in the morning, tweak whatever needs it, size it on your body, and start.
Why the consult comes first
I don't design from reference images. I design from you. Before I look at a single picture you've saved, I want to know the story behind the piece, what it means, who it's for, and what you want to feel when you see it. That is where the details come from: the small nuances and metaphors that make a tattoo yours instead of something pulled off Pinterest.
The consult takes one to two hours, in person or virtual, and it's included. Then I spend a few days designing. The morning of your appointment we look it over together, adjust what needs adjusting, and get to work.
Pricing
$220 per hour plus HST, for tattoo time only. The clock runs when the machine is on. The consult, design time, setup and breaks are not billed.
Three hour minimum. That's $660 plus HST.
Most sessions run six to eight hours depending on the piece, so a full day usually lands between $1,320 and $1,760 plus HST. I book one client a day, so the day is yours.
Included: the consult, the design and any revisions, single-use sterile everything, an aftercare walkthrough, and a free touch-up once it's healed.
Deposit
$500 per booked day, non-refundable. It comes off your final total.
Need to move your date? Give at least 24 hours notice and your deposit moves with you.
Emergencies happen. If something comes up last minute, you can reschedule once. We keep a long waitlist, so your spot gets filled.
Cancel outright or no-show and the deposit is forfeited.
The remaining balance is paid on the day.
Bigger projects
Sleeves, backs, and anything that won't fit in one sitting get booked as multiple days. We can do them back to back, or leave at least three weeks between sessions so the skin heals properly and anything that needs a touch-up gets done at the start of the next one. Plenty of people book a couple of sessions a year and build a big piece over several months. Each day holds its own $500 deposit.
Your tattoo day
Arrive and settle in. We go over the design, the size, and the placement.
Refine. I print the design at a few sizes and map them onto your body. Everybody bends and curves differently, and this is the step where placement gets right.
Prep. Stencil test, skin prep, and a quick health and allergy check.
Tattoo. Check-ins throughout, short breaks every hour or two, and a longer break halfway.
Wrap up. Bandage, photos, aftercare, and touch-up info. Multi-session clients get the aftercare package on us.
How to prepare
Hydrate in the days before.
Moisturize the area. No sunburn, no tanning.
Sleep well the night before.
Eat a real meal beforehand and bring snacks or a sugary drink for energy.
Wear comfortable clothes that give easy access to the area.
Tell us ahead of time about any medical conditions, sensitivities, or allergies.
Good to know
Appointments run Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
Currently booking March 2027. Want to hear first when new dates open? Join the waitlist.
18 and over. No exceptions.
Private studio. No walk-ins, and please come on your own; there isn't space for a plus one. If you need support for a long day, mention it in advance.
Styles: black and grey realism, ornamental, micro and geo realism, geometric, blackwork and blackouts. Cover-ups and reworks are case by case. Send clear photos.
Ready when you are.