Frequently Asked Questions

When sharing your tattoo idea, there's no need to have everything perfectly planned out, especially if it's your first tattoo. I’m here to help guide you through the process, so keep an open mind and trust my professional advice and artistic perspective.

To get started, think about the general message or feeling you want your tattoo to convey. You can also share any backstory or symbolism behind your idea. These details help me understand what’s meaningful to you. Feel free to list things you like or specific elements you're drawn to, or to send me reference photos, but remember, not everything will or can be included in the final design. Some elements may be too overwhelming for the composition, or adding too many can clutter the image without creating visual value; they may also simply be in a different style that doesn't match the overall composition, and I could suggest something else, more symbolic.

When you reach out, try to focus on your overall vision rather than exact details or precise sketches. This helps me understand your perspective, but it also gives me the artistic freedom to create something beautiful and timeless.

For my one-frame tattoos, it’s best to stick to one main theme to keep the design clean and impactful. Larger pieces, like sleeves or back tattoos, offer more flexibility, but it’s important to maintain a cohesive theme and style.

By sharing this kind of information, you'll help me create a custom tattoo that reflects your personality and story, resulting in a meaningful piece of art you’ll love forever. Please also include the size you envision for the new tattoo and the placement you've chosen.

When sharing your tattoo idea with me, please avoid including too many disconnected elements. It's also better to skip overly detailed instructions that restrict creativity. I know you want your tattoo to be perfect, but I would appreciate your trust in my skills to create a piece that flows naturally with your body and ages well. Also, be mindful that overly complex or unrealistic requests, such as tiny tattoos with extreme detail or large pieces done in a single session, may not be feasible.

Splitting the process into two separate days means I have to reserve extra time that could have been offered to someone else. In my experience, once clients see the final design, they feel even more excited to get tattooed.

Let me share a secret. If a design doesn’t feel right from the start, spending a week or a month looking at it won’t make it better. It’s important to be honest about how you feel during the design process so we can get it right together and start tattooing so you can leave the studio with a nice piece on your skin.