TATTOO
ABOUT / PREREQUISITE
Every tattoo is a slow and considerate collaboration between myself and the wearer.
A discovery of what symbols and imagery already lay beneath the surface ready to arise.
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Every tattoo is also a practice in patience, and release to the process.
A practice in letting go of perfectionism, and grasping onto deeper meaning, living memories, intense sensations, and the transformative power this process can be.
I have been learning to tattoo by hand and machine with the guidance of many skilled teachers, but a great deal of my time spent discovering this craft has been on my own.
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I do not create perfection
nor do I aim to create perfection
Every tattoo is a unique expression of both the wearer and my hand, meaning...
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* sometimes lines differ in darkness.
*sometimes lines have unexpected wobbles.
* sometimes lines don't match up where we'd planned.
* sometimes lines fall out, and sometimes they spread out.
* sometimes the skin scars, and sometimes the result is exactly as we planned.
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If this experience is not what you are interested in or open to, then I am not the artist for you at this time.
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If it is, then scroll past the gallery and fill out the form below so we can get to dreaming and designing your one of a kind body art!
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*note ~ I only carry black & brown ink, no color. If you would like colors please request which in the form and I may be able to order them at additional cost.*
TATTOO SUBMISSIONS open for:
Santa Barbara -
current - October 18
bali(Ubud) -
October 20 - x
: Pricing :
Prices for designs and execution can vary depending on the size, concept, and complexity of the piece.
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Starting rate for any tattoo is
$100
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I will contact you once your request is reviewed, approved & there is availability.
Design fee
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Tattoo Ticket
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Tattoos that require design work,
or if you would like me to make a design for another artist to implement
=
non refundable $50 deposit
which covers :
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2 drafts + a final image
+
$25 per additional redraw
This deposit means you own the final design regardless if I am the one to tattoo it.
This deposit will be subtracted from the final cost of the tattoo should I tattoo the design.
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: Things to consider :
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You will need to actively care for your tattoo for two weeks until the top layer of skin is healed.
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During this time you will
want to avoid..
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- Soaking in water
- Activities that cause you to excessively sweat
- Exposing your tattoo to excessive amounts of sun
- The application of anything other than your healing ointments to the tattoo
- Doing activities where things might rub up on, get dirty & / or irritate your new tattoo
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You will want to..
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- keep it clean
(unscented antibacterial soap)
- keep it dry
- keep it hydrated
(Aquaphor or coconut oil)
- keep it protected
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