FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will I get to see the Custom design prior to the appointment?

Generally, no. I always set aside some time at the beginning of the appointment to review and edit the design together before starting our session. This is typical of most artists’ policies.

I highly recommend looking thoroughly through my existing body of work to make sure my style(s) suit what you’re looking for. Among other things, I will ask for references of subject matter, as well as references to work I’ve previously done that you’re interested styling the custom design in. This will help me get pretty close to what you’re looking for - and minimize editing time when I see you for our appointment.

I spend a lot of time and energy designing for my clients, and though I know there is a certain anxiety about not knowing how it will turn out when you arrive - I do ask you to trust me as your chosen artist for this piece.

Many other artists may have undoubtedly expressed this already, but constant back-and-forth via email to come to a finalized design is a very gruelling experience for us as artists, and spreads us even thinner among duties outside of just tattooing.

If you have a larger, and more complex Custom design in mind, I will set up a consultation with you prior to our appointment to take measurements, sketch a rough draft, and play with particular elements so you can get a good idea of what the final design will look like when you come for your future appointment. These kinds of consultations do not apply to smaller designs (generally smaller than 7”-8”).

Can I pay to see the design before the appointment?

Yes. I have a drawing fee of $50-$100 depending on the complexity of what you’re looking for, if you’d like to see the design before our scheduled appointment. I generally do not recommend this for smaller designs since it adds extra financial burden when I already have time set aside for our consultation at the beginning of our session.

If you do choose to go this route, please allow 3-4 weeks for the completion of the design, depending on my current workload. Please know that significant changes, or a complete pivot from the initial idea discussed will null your deposit/drawing fee and another may be required to continue.

If you hire someone to paint your house red, and halfway through painting you decide you want it blue... Yes, the painter will charge you for that extra labour.

Can we make the Flash design smaller than the listed minimum size?

Maybe and no.

As tattoos age, they “feather” out slightly more and more over time. Lines or elements that are too close together will inevitably blur together and make the design illegible. Depending on the placement on the body, some areas “feather” more than others.

Some designs can be scaled down (slightly) with the addition of white highlights to keep the lines from feathering into one another over time.

I try to be reasonable with my minimum sizes, but they are listed with the designs to prolong the longevity of the tattoo - and your investment!

How far in advance do you usually book?

Currently, I book usually 2 to 3 months in advance. You are welcome to make note of your flexibility to come in earlier for cancellations in my booking form - and I will reach out to you if any unexpected openings come up.

Where do I find your available Flash designs?

You can find all currently available designs in my “Avail Flash” and “XL FLash” Highlights on my Instagram profile. Sometimes new posts get snatched up too quick for me to take them down before someone else requests them - I do my best to update what’s available as deposit confirmations come in.

How do I book a specific Flash design with you?

There is a booking form link directly in my Instagram profile bio. I only take requests this way so that I can correctly capture your information, what you’re looking for, as well as your availability. Please do not DM me on Instagram. You are welcome to email me directly if you have a pricing inquiry - but I will direct you to my booking link if you’re interested in proceeding.

I already drew/designed something I’d like you to tattoo - does it still count as a Custom piece?

Yes. Most times I have to re-draw the image to be “tattoo-able”, or at least scale it up for clarity when printing stencils. At the end of the day, it is not my pre-drawn Flash, so yes, it counts as Custom Work when you are filling out my booking form.

I changed my mind about placement - should I email you?

You don’t have to, but it would be helpful to know. Knowing where you’re wanting the tattoo placed will help me best set up my station to tattoo the area. This will minimize waiting-time after you arrive.

Sometimes I may advise against certain placements based on the imagery, or provide a new quote if I think it will take longer.

I paid a deposit to reserve a Flash design, but I changed my mind and want a different Flash piece. Can I carry my deposit over?

No. You’ll need another deposit for another design. Please be certain you’re looking for what you’re requesting in the booking form as all deposits are non-refundable.

I didn’t particularly want to enact this policy, but it’s also a mega bummer to my other clients who may have wanted to scoop up the design prior, and perhaps aren’t in a position to do that anymore.

I paid a deposit to book time for a Custom piece, but I’ve changed directions with what I want. Can I carry my deposit over to this new idea?

No. Again, please be certain I am the right fit stylistically for you (but also that my policies agree with you).

Like I mentioned earlier... If you hire someone to paint your house red, and partway through the painting you want it blue now... the painter will charge you for the extra labour.

How long will my tattoo take?

I do my best to give a rough estimate after I’ve reviewed your booking submission; please know that sometimes it’s better to add an extra 30min or so to accommodate for all the extraneous stuff. (Waivers, stencil placement, breaks, bandage application, aftercare overview, moving your car cuz the parking expired, etc.)

 
Do you tattoo the same Flash design more than once?

No. In some cases if partners or pals want to get the same one done, I’m totally alright with that if it’s communicated from the get-go. If you’re looking for something similar I’ve done before, feel free to reference the image(s) in your booking submission. Happy to design stuff that’s similar but not the same.

BOOKING POLICIES

The more descriptive information you provide in the booking form, the easier it will be for me to get back to you. Please make sure you double check all relevant links and info before hitting submit.

Approximate cost and other relevant info will be provided to you if you hear back from me. I do my best to reply within 72hrs. If you do not hear back from me, it may be that you have not provided me with sufficient info; what you are looking for is not within my repertoire; or that you’ve taken another artist’s work without their explicit consent; or my books are currently closed. I reserve the right to deny any requests that do not fit my tattoo practice.

There is a non-refundable $50 to $200 + 5% tax (depending on complexity and size of design) to book time/reserve flash with me via e-transfer, or if you don't have a Canadian bank account, a direct payment link will be sent to you. The amount will be deducted from the final cost of the tattoo at the last session required to complete the full design.

Valid gov’t photo-ID is required at the time of appointment, 18+ only. A drawing fee may apply on a case-by-case basis for custom work. Cancellations within 72hrs of your appointment will forfeit your deposit. Deposits are for the initial, agreed-upon work; major changes to the design or wanting to switch to a different one will require a new deposit.

Custom designs won’t be shown to clients until the time of our appointment, and edits can be made then before starting our session. A drawing fee can paid based on design complexity for a finalized draft in advance. Please allow 3-4 weeks for this process. Larger-scale custom work will also have a free consultation set up prior to the appointment time.

By submitting a booking request, you agree that you are not under the influence of any substances, and will not be during our possible future appointment(s). You understand that cancellations under 72hrs notice will forfeit your deposit, and another deposit will be required again if you wish to still book the session at a later date.

Please make sure to check your junk/spam inboxes over the next few days in case my reply ends up there.

You are responsible for providing the quoted payment(s) involved, and acknowledge that I reserve the right to accept or deny any design requests/clients for any reason.

Once you hear back from me, I have a courtesy hold of 48hrs to hear back from you and/or receive the deposit to properly reserve the design and/or time slot.

 Covid-19 protocols:

- Please bring your own face mask, cloth or disposable, if you have one. This will help us distribute limited masks for staff and other clients who may not have access to one.

- Please do not bring anyone else with you to your appointment

- Please arrive on time, no longer than 10 min earlier.

- Upon entering the studio, please use hand sanitizer provided.

- Please, for the safety of you and the community, if you have any cold/flu-like symptoms, and/or have been informed that you may have had a COVID-19 exposure, let me know and we will reschedule you for a later date.

- We accept cash, credit and debit payments at the studio only. Please use credit/debit or cash to pay after your appointment. All our payment terminals will be sanitized each use.