Frequently Asked Questions

At the moment my books are closed. I usually open my books every 3-4 months.
I avoid booking too far in advance to minimise rescheduling and cancellations.
You can subscribe to the mailing list to be notified when books are open again.

Please refer to the page How I work.

I always communicate via email to keep a clear, searchable record of our conversations.

Please don’t message me on Instagram, my inbox is closed and I don’t receive message requests there.

For any urgent matters you can call the studio on 0498 019 041.

If you submitted a request via booking form, please allow 4-6 weeks for a reply. I need to hear back from the first clients before reaching out to the next ones on the list.

If you’re a returning client, I’ll do my best to reply to your email within 1-2 weeks.

I understand that the wait can be frustrating but, between tattooing and drawing, I don’t have much time available for emails!

Deposits are not refundable in case of cancellation.

If you reschedule with at least 48h notice the deposit will be kept for your future appointment.

If you reschedule with less than 48h notice, or more than twice, a new deposit will be required for rebooking your appointment.
No-shows will not be rebooked or refunded.

Tattoo artists don’t have a fixed wage, we earn by tattoos done. When we have last minute cancellations and no-shows, we not only do unpaid work preparing for the appointment but also miss the opportunity to book other clients.

The deposit is a way to ensure that clients are committed to the appointment and to partially compensate for our time if they are not.

The deposit covers admin costs such as the time and effort spent on email exchanges and quotes, the cost of the online form/booking platform, bank fees, taxes, etc.

There’s a lot of work and costs going on behind the scenes!

My full day session is $1,500 and a half day session is $750.
Small pieces are quoted according to size and complexity. My minimum charge is $200.

It really depends on the complexity of the tattoo, but I work fairly quickly so the sessions are usually very productive.

The price will depend on size and, especially, the complexity (for example, a 10cm single flower will be cheaper than a 10cm bouquet).

Keep in mind that even a small tattoo requires materials, time, and a lot of skill to design and execute – so half the size does not mean half the price!

In fact, some small tattoos can be more challenging to execute than larger ones.

Yes, I’ll provide you with a quote upon booking. However, the price might change on the day if you alter the idea, size, or placement of the tattoo..

Sure, let me know your budget and we can discuss what is possible to achieve.

You can pay by cash, card, or mobile bank transfer (preferred method).
A 1% surcharge applies to card payments. There is no surcharge for bank transfer.
I don’t work with Afterpay, Inkpay, or any other “buy now, pay later” services

No, I don’t send a preview of the design. Mainly because it’s much easier to discuss and make changes together in person than via email. We have time during the appointment for that.

In addition, I want you to make the decision about your tattoo. While I understand you may want to share the design with family and friends, everyone will have a different input, and it might confuse or make you feel insecure trying to please them all. When you see the design at the studio, you can focus on what you want without overthinking it.

No, I ask for a detailed description so I can understand your expectations, but you don’t need to have a set design in mind.
I appreciate your trust in letting me create something with you.

Yes! I never want you to get a tattoo you’re not 100% sure of.

However, please let me know in advance. We might need to reschedule if your new idea requires a longer appointment time than the previous one.

If it’s a last-minute change and I’ve already prepared the previous design, an additional design fee might apply.

Not at the moment. I’m working on the idea of periodically having a set of non-exclusive flash designs and one-off pieces available.

No! Nature themes are my specialty, but I’m happy to tattoo anything that suits my style and skills.
I will only decline a tattoo if I believe another artist would deliver a better result.

I’m happy to tattoo someone else’s artwork as long as we have express permission from the original artist (email, receipt for commission, tattoo ticket, etc).

I don’t copy tattoos from other artists; we might use them as references, but I’ll develop my own design, in my own style. If you really want something identical to a certain reference, I’m not the right artist for you.

Have a meal and drink enough water in the hours before your session to avoid physical discomfort (we have drinking water and a restroom available at the studio). If you’re coming for a long session, it’s a good idea to bring snacks.

Make sure to wear comfortable clothes that provide easy access to the area being tattooed.
Avoid wearing valuable clothing – I will be careful but some ink smudging might occur.

Ensure the area to be tattooed is clean and free of oils, moisturiser, or tanning products.

Please shave the area if needed.

If you have any rashes, sores or sunburns on the area to be tattooed we’ll need to reschedule your appointment.

If wearing cling wrap, remove it as soon as you get home.

If wearing the second skin bandage, leave it on for up to 3 days, as long as it’s not irritating your skin. If irritating the skin, remove right away.

After removing the either cling wrap or second skin, gently clean the tattoo with warm water and neutral soap. Keep the area clean and covered with soft, loose clothes for the first couple days. Do not cover it again with plastic.

Use a small amount of aftercare balm 3 to 4 times a day for at least 2 weeks.

I recommend Bepanthen Antiseptic/Tattoo and Cicaplast Baume B5 due to their antiseptic quality – however, they are not vegan friendly products.

As a vegan alternative, we have Marked! aftercare balm for sale at the studio.

You can also use any other aftercare cream that worked well for your previous tattoos.

Always wash your hands before caring for your tattoo.

Do not over moisturise or cover it with plastic.
Avoid wearing harsh fabrics or tight clothes over the tattoo while it’s healing.
Avoid scratching or picking the scabs. Be mindful of pets and children.
Avoid swimming for at least 2 weeks to prevent infections and discoloration.
Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 2 weeks. After the healing process is completed, always wear sunscreen to keep your tattoo fresh for longer.

For small tattoos, wait at least 3 days before exercising. For larger tattoos, wait at least 1 week, especially if the tattoo is placed close to your joints.

Wait at least 2 weeks before playing contact sports or engaging in any activity that might touch/rub the tattoo directly.

Stop exercising immediately if you feel any pain or discomfort. Always shower after exercising to remove sweat and dirt from the tattoo.

If something seems wrong with your tattoo — excessive redness, swelling, pain, high temperature, etc. — please contact me and your GP as soon as possible.