It’s an honor to receive clients traveling from all over the world! In order to make things as smooth as possible, here are some travel suggestions.

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Tattoo sessions typically cap at 6 tattooing hours per session (but including the fitting and stencil placement, the day can be 8-9 hours). If your project may be longer than 6 hours, please plan to schedule two or more sessions.  You're welcome to reserve all dates for the same week to fit into one trip, or book additional dates later if preferred.

If you are doing a significant areas of blackfill, the skin heals better if we give the lines 4 weeks to heal between sessions. Please plan your sessions with this in mind. Reach out with questions!

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Do not book your flight on the same evening of your tattoo appointment. It’s important to set aside enough design and stenciling time so that we can perfect your piece exactly for your body, and prepare for the event that breaks may be needed. For larger pieces, plan for your appointment to take up to 2-3 hours longer than the tattoo itself.

If you are planning to drive home or take an interstate train/bus on the day of your tattoo, discuss expected appointment time with your artist in advance.

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We value the time and energy it takes to visit, and we make every effort to uphold all appointments once they are in the schedule, but in rare moments, unavoidable life events can sometimes come up.

Please book refundable or changeable flights and lodging, in the event that an artist is sick or needs to reschedule.

Travel insurance can be another possible solution if you choose not to book flexible arrangements.

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If you’d like recommendations for what else to do during your trip, reach out and we can forward our map of galleries, restaurants, and fun things to see in NYC and nearby!

The Week Before:

Stay hydrated, eat well, get lots of rest! Take care of yourself the week before getting a tattoo, the day of, and throughout the healing process.

Make sure you have checked in with your artist and given them any references prior to this, and look out for e-mails regarding mock-ups, drawings, or questions.

The Night Before:

Get a good night’s sleep, and limit alcohol consumption. Avoid coming in hungover - it will hurt more during the process and won't heal as well afterward.

The Day Of:

Make sure you eat a good breakfast/lunch, and bring some snacks. You’re always welcome to take a break to order a meal during long sessions, and we will have small snacks available for you as well!

Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications, and limit caffeine consumption.

Please make sure to bring your valid photo ID, and anything you’d like to help feel comfortable: a cozy blanket, a movie, etc.

All deposits are non-refundable.

With at least three weeks’ notice, you may use your deposit once to reschedule your appointment to another date in the next round of booking (or to be added to the cancellation waitlist). Any subsequent reschedule requests will result in forfeiture of your original deposit and will require a new deposit.

If you need to do a last-minute reschedule, we will be more than happy to accommodate, but the deposit will be forfeited.

One week prior to your appointment is your deadline to send all relevant information about your design! This includes any specific reference material, or relevant information about the placement.

This will be the last chance to send any changes or details before I start working on your piece! This could be an element changing, scale or placement. Any major changes to your concept will have your proposal reassessed for approval.

A few days before your appointment, I will be in touch via e-mail with a sketch or a mock-up! Mock ups will include elements of your design, reference materials I intend to use, and any specific info that will be relevant for your piece (ie, texture, placement, value).

At this point you can let me know any additional thoughts about the design and any needed adjustments can be made. Once you have approved the mock up I will create a final drawing.

Please be expecting this email - and ensure you are available for this back and forth. It will be imperative to get your approval on the mock up phase so I can begin inking and finalizing your piece.

The day of your appointment will be when you see the final inked design! All edits at this time will be based on placement and scale - and ensuring it fits perfectly on you! 

It’s important that you feel the design is perfect for you - it's going on your body.

The mock-up is your moment to make any changes. Below are the policies for changing the design after approving a mock-up.

One drawing (sketch/mock-up and inked version) is included in your appointment.

Altering the size of the design is always free.

Minor changes may be accommodated at the artists’ discretion.  

If the change requires more than one third of the drawing to be re-drawn after inking, or excessive revisions during the sketching/mock-up process, there will be an additional drawing fee.

It's important to thoroughly consider your design before beginning the design process!

Scars are able to be tattooed over successfully, and we are happy to do these cover-ups or adornments. Each scar has its own healing process that makes them unique in thickness and composition. Because of this, we do advise scars are more likely than non-scarred skin to require a touch-up. Touch-ups are free, but we like you to be prepared for this possibility.

Scars should be at least one year old to successfully tattoo.

If you have concerns about the age of your scar, contact a dermatologist or your tattoo artist prior to scheduling.

I use the highest quality available on the market.

For blacks, Dynamic. For colors, Eternal ink.

Both are vegan made with organic plant-based ingredients!

As an added plus, they are far less likely than non-vegan or chemical based inks to cause an allergic reaction.

Other brands may include animal-based glycerin, animal-based dyes, or harsh chemicals and metals.

Plan to be at the studio for the entire day - bring snacks, something cozy, a movie - whatever you need to feel comfortable! Also - don’t forget your current government-issue photo ID!

My new private studio is in a beautiful Greenpoint location surrounded by some of my favorite take-out spots and coffee shops in NYC, so you’ll always have the option to step out and grab something if you'd like - or you can order a meal to the studio.

We’ll spend the first hour of the day going over the design, sizing it to fit you perfectly, and making any necessary adjustments. I like to plan time into the day to really make sure everything is exactly right for you - so this can sometimes take even longer.

Then we’ll apply the final stencil and get started. You’re in charge the whole way - anytime you need a break, you have that option. Otherwise, we’ll cruise through until the piece is done - or until we hit an optimal wrapping point. I recommend breaking the tattoo sessions up to 6 hours or less of tattooing for optimal healing and experience. If your piece is going to be larger, we’ll usually be able to plan each stage strategically so your WIP still feels complete each time.

This means we’ll usually be wrapping up around 6-7pm, but I recommend keeping flexibility in your schedule. It’s best to have room to make adjustments or take breaks. If you’re traveling, please make sure your flight isn’t the same evening of the tattoo.