Before submitting your form, please visit my FAQ page and review the following:
I specialize in detailed blackwork tattoos incorporating fine lines and dotwork. I don’t offer full color tattoos or work that is outside of the style that you see in my portfolio. I enjoy creating work that involves plants, animals, sentimental objects, surrealism, abstractions, queer themes. I also enjoy occasionally reimagining vintage etchings and illustrations to fit my style. If you’re looking to purchase a tattoo ticket from another artist and have me tattoo it, please wait until my custom books are open and wait to receive a yes/no from me BEFORE purchasing a tattoo ticket.
2023 Rates:
I price by piece (or an hourly rate of $150-$200 for larger pieces) with a minimum of $200 for very small designs. I provide quotes during the booking process which may include a price range to accommodate a range of sizes.
Most of my work falls within the $300-600 range, with larger pieces falling within the $650-1k range. If you’re getting a larger and more involved piece that exceeds $500, I’m happy to discuss setting up a payment plan.
For flash designs, you will be asked to pay a $100 nonrefundable deposit at the time of booking (after we have discussed budget/design/availability). This deposit goes towards the cost of your tattoo the day of your appointment.
For custom designs, you will be asked to pay a $100 nonrefundable deposit at the time of booking (after we have discussed budget/design/availability). $50 of this deposit goes towards the cost of your tattoo the day of your appointment, the remaining $50 is retained as a design/booking fee.
I will transfer your deposit (1 time) to a new date if you give me notice within 3 days of your appointment and your new date is no more than 6 weeks out, otherwise you will be asked to submit a new deposit for your new appointment date.
*I offer sliding scale in an effort to make my work more accessible and as an acknowledgment that BIPOC folks are often denied the same access to tattooing as their white peers as a result of racism in the western tattoo industry.
Sliding Scale: open to all individuals who identify as BIPOC or otherwise non-white. Sliding Scale usually starts at $50-100 less than the listed price, with a minimum of $150 for very small flash designs.
Sliding Scale is totally optional and not required based on your race, ethnicity, or identity.
Gift Card Recipients:
If you have purchased a gift card, you will receive first choice on any new flash, which will be booked on a first come first serve basis between gift card recipients. Please submit a booking form as usual when my books open and please include that you have purchased or received a gift card. You may also use your giftcard for Secret Flash or custom work, although booking for a custom is not guaranteed.
BOOKING FORM
Books OPEN (3/4/2024) and will remain open until all designs are booked!
(Check Instagram @strange_vessel for booking updates)
Please note: I book based on the tattoo that you are wanting. I will work with you to make sure you’re getting a piece that you’re excited about and am happy to make adjustments to your design before your appointment. However, in the event that you change the concept of your tattoo entirely to something other than what was submitted in this booking form AFTER scheduling and submitting a deposit (example: booking for a botanical piece, but deciding you want an animal instead) I may cancel your appointment and reserve the right to keep your deposit.