How to Book?

Starting February 2025, I will have a form on my website that you can fill out any time to book an appointment. At that time, my books will remain open indefinitely. Please be patient when waiting for an email back!

Rates and Payment?

I accept cash and e-transfer.

I do not accept tips! When I give you a quote, that price includes tax and I will explicitly not accept additional monetary tips. Any “keep the change” cash tips will be donated to a local Hamilton grassroots/mutual aid org. Little trinkets, treats, or non-monetary gifts are always welcome but never expected.

I am a relatively fast tattooer and therefore charge per-piece for most pieces. Below is an approximate guide. All prices are including tax and I do not accept additional gratuity:

-roughly 4 x 4 or “palm size”: $250-350
-roughly 7 x 4 or “hand size”:$400-550
-roughly 7 x 7: $600-800
-roughly 8.5 x 11: $850-1100

For larger projects (roughly 4+ hours) or complicated placements that make giving quotes difficult, I will likely charge a day-rate (or multiple day rates until we finish the project) of $1200/day (this price is including tax)

Anyone I take on as a client may ask for a quote before finalizing a booking. The quote isn’t solely based on size but also placement and detail. The quote may change slightly if on the day of the appointment the size and/or placement are slightly different than what I was quoting for. I am always comfortable having open and honest conversations about budgets and costs, so please don't hesitate to ask.

Do you do Flash or Custom?

I do both! I love doing my original designs and also love the process of custom collaboration.

Do you send drawings ahead of time?

For custom pieces, I always send sketches ahead of time for you to review. I am happy to make some adjustments to the design if required, but if the re-draw is too much for me to accommodate before the appointment, we will reschedule and you will lose your deposit.

What is Flash and how does it work?

Flash refers to designs I have pre-drawn that are available to be tattooed. Please see the “flash” section of my website for available designs and more info.
All of my flash is repeatable: this means it can be tattooed more than once.

Where do you work?

I work in Hamilton, ON at Sleepy Bones Tattoo (477 King St. E). We are a private, appointment-only studio.

Accessibility at the shop?

There is one step outside the door and one step inside to get to the main space. Bathroom is on the main floor (aka no extra stairs to get to it). I only speak English. It is a small, relatively quiet shop. While I don’t know the exact weight limit of my tattoo bed, it has never been an issue for fat folk. If you have any audio or visual needs, or any other needs/concerns please let me know and I will do my best to accommodate!

Deposit Policy:

I will require a $100 deposit once the appointment is set up. This will go toward the final cost of your tattoo.

You will forfeit your deposit if:

-You decide not to keep the appointment.

-You dramatically change the design/subject matter.

-If you don't call, don't show, or you cancel without 48 hours notice, you will be required to put down another deposit to reschedule. If you cancel with no intention to reschedule, you will lose your deposit.

-If you show up more than 20 minutes late without letting me know you're running late.

-If you need to reschedule your appointment, your deposit will continue to be applied to your final tattoo session, provided you give 48 hours advance notice.

-You reschedule your appointment more than once

-I typically send over a sketch days ahead of the appointment. I am able to make changes to the design, but any major changes may require a new appointment date and forfeiting the deposit. I will keep clear and open communication about this process.