Jay Crosby

Booking

Before submitting your form, please review the following and visit my FAQ page

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, and queer themes.

Rates (Updated Jan 2020):

I have a $150 minimum for all tattoos (with some exceptions for super small or simple flash pieces). For tattoos exceeding 1hr, I offer sliding scale payment of $120-$150/hr. You will be asked to pay a $50 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.

Most of my work falls within the 1-3 hour range. I cannot guarantee how long your tattoo will take, but I will always give you an estimate before you come in so you can plan accordingly and we will not exceed your max budget unless we have discussed it beforehand.

My $120-150/hr sliding scale model allows you to choose the cost of your tattoo that works for your budget. My sliding scale is meant to make my work more accessible to those who would otherwise not be able to get tattooed at my $150/hr rate. Please consider your privilege/class and your ability to budget/save money when choosing your rate.

Please review my sliding scale policy below:

Sliding Scale

Consider paying less on the scale if any of the following apply to you:

  • You are BIPOC or otherwise non-white 

  • You are Trans 

  • You belong to a community that lacks representation in the tattoo industry 

  • You have ongoing medical expenses and/or have been denied work due to a chronic illness, or otherwise experience discrimination related to ableism

  • If this tattoo is meant to cover up or reclaim self harm scars 

  • You do not have access to savings or family money, or cannot reasonably afford my higher rate even with budgeting

If none of the above apply to you and/or you have the ability to budget/save money, please consider paying higher on the scale. Know that when you pay more on the scale:

  • You are helping to make my work more accessible by allowing me to offer tattoos at a lower rate to others

  • You are allowing me to pay reparations  and donate to people in need more frequently 

  • You are supporting a non-binary Trans artist and helping me afford health care and financial independence  

I will never ask you to prove or otherwise justify what rate you choose.

Thank you to A-B (abmtattoo.com) for allowing me to use their sliding scale format as a model for my own. 



Name *
Name
Whatever you go by, it does not need to be your legal name.
Which month are you wanting to get your tattoo? Please understand that I cannot book further out than what is indicated here. PLEASE REFER TO MY INSTAGRAM BIO TO FIND OUT IF MY BOOKS ARE OPEN OR CLOSED BEFORE SUBMITTING- please do not submit a booking form if my books are closed. Thanks!
CUSTOM: Please use the "Description" form below to describe in detail what you want your tattoo to consist of! Be as specific as possible, for example, instead of "flowers" please tell me the specific type of flower that you would like. Please understand that I do not create work outside of the style of tattoos that you can find here and on my Instagram. FLASH (pre-drawn designs): I post all of my available flash on my Instagram highlights (@jaycrosbytattoo). Flash designs are not repeated, unless otherwise stated. If you are interested in flash, you will need to book for a specific design. I will let you know if the design you want has already been taken and I will provide you with some options (a similar custom design or other available flash). Please indicate in the "Description" form below which flash design you are interested in.
Use this form to describe your Custom idea or to indicate which Flash design(s) you are interested in.
If you are unsure that is 100% okay! I am happy to discuss placement ideas with you.
In inches or centimeters, please let me know approximately how big you want your tattoo to be - please avoid using subjective terms like "medium".
Do you have a budget for this piece? If so, please indicate here. Once I have received your booking form, I will be able to give you an estimate of how long I anticipate your tattoo taking. *Please review my rates and sliding scale policy.
If you have specific travel dates please include them here!
Which days of the week work best for you? *
During Spring/Fall/Winter weekends are EXTREMELY limited- I typically book only one weekend day a month. Weekends are open all Summer.
Questions or requests for specific accommodations / Questions about my process as it relates to your needs / Any personal info that you feel I should know before moving forward with the booking process?