FAQ.
Please read my FAQ before filling out the booking form below.
You will be contacted by Austin once your project is accepted. <3
How do I book an appointment?
Fill out the proposal form below. Please be specific! Please attach reference photos resembling what you are looking to get. Or a screenshot of my flash piece that you want. Your references do not have to be of my work but note that my style is specific and consistent. If you have other tattoos that I need to work around, please include photos in your proposal. Please give me several dates that work for you, in your preferred order. Appointments will generally be between 11am-7pm. Please do not book a tattoo if you have a pressing matter to attend to immediately after, as many things could affect the length of the appointment, and I prefer not to be rushed.
What will you tattoo?
Generally speaking I prefer to do my flash designs. I do also take on custom projects, but have a specific style that I generally maintain. Any custom designs that I do will be drawn by me in my style, so if you want something with a lot of gradients, or florals, Im not your guy.
What won’t you tattoo?
Another artist’s design
Your face, genitals etc.
Racist or offensive designs
Names
Portraits
A person who is drunk or on drugs
A person who is going to be in meetings/ working on their computer throughout the session. (please set aside the time you booked with me to be present for the tattoo)
How do you price your tattoos?
My flash is generally priced by the piece, but the price may exceed the listed price if it is sold n a stomach, back, or is going to be scaled up significantly. I price my custom tattoos individually based on size, placement, and amount of colors/supplies I will need to use. Customs start at $250 and increase based on intricacy, amount of colors, and how much time I think it will take me to tattoo.
Can I book multiple tattoos in one session?
I also offer full and half day rates. I charge $500 for a half day (4 hours) in which time you can get 3-4 flash pieces or a mixture of customs and flash. You can also come to your appointment undecided and look through my flash and drawings and we can pick out some designs in the moment. For a full day I Charge $750 and we can do 5-6 palm sized pieces in that time. A full day would start at noon and probably continue until 7 or so.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes! I require a $100 deposit for customs, and a $50 deposit for flash at the time of booking. If I do not receive a deposit, I will not hold the slot for you(unless I tell you otherwise). This deposit is non-refundable and it goes toward the cost of the tattoo. Within reason and with enough notice, a deposit will be honored for a reschedule but not refunded . It takes a long time to book every single appointment and I need to be sure that you are serious and that I am financially covered in the event of a no-show or last minute cancelation.
What if I change my mind about the tattoo before the appointment?
If you decide you want something other than what we had discussed I need to know, as the time that I allot for the appointment is specific to the tattoo we decided upon, and if it’s a non repeating flash I have probably denied others that design since you booked it, so I will likely keep your $50 deposit. Non repeating flash can be chosen as late as day of, and I don’t need to know which piece you want until I see you. If you are changing something minor like making some black lining red, it is likely that it won’t affect anything. If you are adding elements, changing the size or placement it might result in a change in price or reschedule to a later date to allow time for it.
If you are changing your idea entirely, we may restart the booking process with a new proposal and new deposit. Your deposit is for your specific appointment and if you change your mind after the appointment is booked there’s a chance your new idea will not fall into my skillset. This will result in a cancelation of your original appointment and deposit. Please be sure and ready when you are booking.
How do you accept payment?
I accept, Venmo, Zelle, and can do tap to pay on my phone, but I do pay a fee to process the card payments. So a $5 fee will be added to the total.
What is the tipping etiquette for a tattoo?
I personally tip 15-20% but it is in no way an obligation, just greatly appreciated.
Where are you located? Is there parking?
I am currently tattooing at 24th street studio on the corner of 24th and Treat in San Francisco. There is street parking available. The address and appointment details will be emailed to you the day or two before your appointment in your confirmation email. :)
How can I prepare for the appointment?
Eat a solid meal before the appointment. Bring a water bottle with you and stay hydrated. Wear clothing that allows easy access to the area that is being tattooed and try not to wear white. I also recommend not wearing your favorite articles of clothing or anything expensive as ink will permanently stain and little splatters are not uncommon. You may also bring a pillow and/or blanket to be as cozy as possible! It can get chilly when laying still for long periods of time.
Moisturizing the area the week before the appointment can really make a difference in the result of the tattoo, especially if you have dry skin. (This is very common with hands and wrists).
Podcasts, headphones, books etc are also welcome to help pass the time! I have a stand that holds phones or tablets so you can download and watch movies/shows/tik toks etc.
What if this is my first tattoo?
No problem whatsoever. Please let me know in your proposal so I can be extra thorough and on the day of the appointment I will explain every step to you. I want to make sure you are as comfortable as possible and remember the experience to be a positive one for the rest of your life.
Can I bring someone with me?
Yeah, if having a friend, family member or significant other will help you feel more comfortable, feel free to bring them although they will need to wait in the designated area due to space restrictions.