The next opening date for my books will be sometime Fall 2024. The booking form will go live then.

Please subscribe to my mailing list on my Booking Page to be notified of future booking openings.

I offer both flash and custom designs. I work primarily in black and grey with color accents.

My preferred subject matter: animals, fantastical creatures, mythology, human or humanoid entities, celestial phenomena, things that flow

I do not tattoo: photorealism, purely plant/flower pieces, landscapes, human skulls, mandalas, geometry, script/text, religious symbols, micro tattoos, full color pieces, or manga/anime panels. I generally do not accept sleeve or other full-coverage projects.

My standard rate in San Francisco is $500/hr with a 2 hour minimum. (Guesting rates at other studios may vary.) The hourly rate only takes into consideration actual tattooing time, not the entire time you are at the studio. For custom designs, there is an additional drawing fee (complex designs with multiple elements will cost more). It’s hard to give general estimates for how long a tattoo will take - I try to give you a ballpark range when we start out consultation.

Repeatable flash designs are billed at a different rate with lower minimums - see my booking page for latest info.

I’m based in San Francisco, California, USA!

Maybe one day but I have no plans to tattoo anywhere other than San Francisco for the foreseeable future, sorry!

It depends on each booking round and my current artistic goals whether I will accept a specific concept, given that it falls in my “preferred subject matter” already. I try to include an updated ‘want to do’ and ‘don’t want to do’ list with every booking announcement.

Your best bet is to submit your proposal when my books open. My booking form does not guarantee a booking - think about it more as an opportunity to share your project idea with me.

No, sorry.

No sorry. I currently only make drawings for the purpose of getting tattooed by me.

As with custom designs, please fill out my booking form when it is open. Tell me why the design resonates with you.

I generally only tattoo each piece of my art once unless I explicitly say it is repeatable. Repeatable flash designs will usually only be repeated a certain number of times before they are retired.

About 3 to 4 months at a time. If you have specific travel dates or dates you are working around, let me know and I will accommodate as best as I can.

NO! Do not do this! Even if you live far away or other circumstances. This is art theft and copyright infringement. It is deeply upsetting and one of the few things that I get very angry about.

No, please don’t ask me to copy another artist’s work, even if you have permission, bought the rights, got it as a commission, etc. I’m not very good at replicating another artist’s style so I would encourage you to find another artist that can.

I try to give every client a rough estimate during their consultation. It is very difficult to estimate total tattooing time. It depends on the size and amount of detail in the piece, placement on the body, and each individual’s unique skin composition. At best, I can tell you how long similarly sized / placed tattoos took on other clients, but again, every tattoo is different.

You can pay your deposit through Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle. On the day of your appointment, cash is strongly preferred.

Tips are super appreciated! It is customary to tip and support your artist if you enjoyed working with them! 10% - 20% is generally the norm.

A large portion of artists’ hourly rate goes towards paying for shop rent, maintenace, materials, and proper licensing and inspection fees. Tipping, as with in other service transactions, allows clients to show direct appreciation to the artist and the time and intention they devoted to creating art for you. If you’re ever unclear about when or how much to tip, just ask :)

Once you have booked your appointment, the booking deposit is non-refundable. During our consult, I will send you an agreement detailing the terms of your deposit, but in short the deposit is required to secure your appointment date/time and will go towards the total cost of your tattoo. If you cancel or miss your appointment, your deposit will not be returned to you. In order to reschedule, you must contact me at least 72 hours before your appointment. You may reschedule your appointment ONCE without losing your deposit. All subsequent reschedulings will incur another booking deposit.

I try to send clients a draft of their custom design at least 12 hours before their appointment.

Take care of yourself and your skin as best as you can in the weeks leading up to your appointment. This includes drinking plenty of water and moisturizing your skin (at least in the area of the tattoo). Exfoliating a day or two before your appointment is also helpful! Get a good night's sleep and eat a meal shortly before your appointment. For longer sessions, I recommend bringing snacks. Alcohol and excessive caffeine thin your blood, so don't overindulge the night before (or the day of!) your appointment.

Please be prepared to present valid government-issued photo ID for age verification. Wear loose fitting and comfortable clothing. Layers are a must!

I also recommend bringing plenty of snacks and water . Depending on the placement, you may be able to use your phone, listen to music, or read while being tattooed. Cash is preferred for payment.

Please follow my aftercare instructions

I offer first touch-ups free! You can email me for your touch-up anytime after the tattoo is fully healed (about 6 weeks).