How much does a tattoo cost?

Asking, "How much does a tattoo cost?" is similar to asking, "How much does a bag of groceries cost?" That varies widely based on what is in it, how big the bag is, and where you're buying it from. Many factors go into the price of a tattoo, including design, placement, and size.

I'll work with you to determine your price quote and the final cost. Your quote is based on the size and style you choose. My pricing is $100 an hour tattoo time, $50 deposit to schedule appointment that is applied to your total (deposit is forfeit if you cancel within 12 hours of appointment.), lastly there is a $100 design fee for custom pieces (up to 3 revisions included). Also your quote is also given based on the assumption you sit still during the tattoo. If it takes longer, the cost can be higher, if it’s being charged by the hour.

Payments are always completed the same day you get a tattoo, at the end of your appointment. Even if it’s a multiple session tattoo, you pay for each session. Before you start getting tattooed, make sure you have a quote for that session and have enough money (cash or venmo currently) to cover the cost if it ends up being more. Please let me know at our consultation if you have a specific budget in mind.

Is the tattoo shop clean and accessible?

I use the highest standards of cleanliness and sterilization techniques dictated by the Oregon State Health Licensing Department. My supplies are sterile, single-use needles and disposable tubes. I wash my hands frequently and wear gloves (once wearing gloves I do not touch anything else that isn’t your skin, or anything not properly wrapped and covered). Eating, drinking (besides water), are restricted in the tattoo studio.

Please let me know before starting a tattoo if you have any allergies or health concerns. I can be prepared and do my best for you if I have all the information.

Are there places or content you won't tattoo?

I won’t tattoo hate speech or symbols, cultural tattoos in which neither I or the client are apart of, spiders, or gory medical/anatomy tattoos. Hand, neck, feet and face tattoos are done on a case by case basis and can be discussed at your consultation

I will not tattoo genitals, around the eyes, bottom of feet, or palms of hands.

I won’t copy other artists work outright. I’m happy to work on a similar idea of something you found and like, but unless we have direct permission from the other artist, I will change up the piece and make it my own before tattooing it on you. I will tattoo a drawing done by or for you, but might need to change it up to be a “tattoo-able” design.

How do I know what ink or color is best for my skin?

Clients are welcome to request a color test. Color tests (also known as palette tests or swatch tests) are a process used to test ink colors on clients who want to see how the variations in colors and ink brands will heal for them. Concerns can include visibility on specific skin tones, or allergies to specific colors. A color test can be small dots, lines, or a simple design that gives you a chance to see how colors heal for you and how they look. Once you've seen the healed results (about 4 weeks,) you can confidently choose to go for a larger piece using the pigments that work best.

How do I make a tattoo appointment or change one?

You can schedule a consultation through the Booking link on this website’s homepage or click HERE. During the consult, once we have decided on your tattoo and you have your cost quote, we will schedule the date for the actual tattoo session.