I do not do tattoo commissions for my designs that other artists can tattoo. I am working hard on my style so it is important to me that I am the one tattooing my designs. Please keep an eye out for any traveling I do!

I am based out of a private studio in Houston, Texas.
4118 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77004 (not accessible to the public)
Check out the studio information here.

Please see all the information about my booking process here.

I’m down to trade/discount my service for an equivalently priced product/service (with some discretion ofc). This is mainly with other creatives and small businesses in mind!

I have two flat rates. Subject to change when travelling.
Most designs I take on will require full day sessions.

Half day rate: $800
Full day rate: $1250

I offer ranged discounted rates for melanated skin tones. This is mainly to make myself available to clients with dark skin. If you have melanated skin I can apply a discount within the range below. This will usually be case by case.

Melanated skin half day rate: $500 – $700
Melanated skin full day rate: $800 – $1000

I want to master my craft and I want to be able to tattoo on all skin types and reach people of all backgrounds. I believe it is required to consider the mechanisms of oppression that create economic disparities between different demographics in order to actually have this desire be realistically achieved. I understand that if I do not discount my rates, my portfolio will stagnate in diversity. As such, the darker your skin the further I will accommodate your budget. If you feel like my discount for you is unnecessary, just let me know and I can charge my regular rate!

I prioritize POC, return clients, and people looking to do large projects.
You can check my tattoo interests here.

Nope. For both return and new clients, I am much more selective about custom requests.

Yes! I am open to minor adjustments and changes as long as it is not a request to minimize the design. I usually do not enjoy doing portions of a concept I have made unless it is being integrated into a larger project.

Depends! I enjoy working with client’s existing tattoos and going behind/around them to create a cohesive look. But depending on the design I will want there to be open space in certain areas. I recommend listing alternative designs if this is a concern you have, and the rest can be further discussed if you are selected for booking.

You will receive a draft if requested. I usually send drafts out the night before the appointment and leave changes to be discussed in person. My drafts can be really rough, so if you have a specific vision it would be extremely helpful to provide a lot of references and explanations.

I freehand most designs that I tattoo. Some illustrative designs I will not freehand. Drawing the design on the body can take between 20 – 60 minutes. I have a bad reputation with the printer and I find it extremely fun to draw the design on my clients. If you are someone who needs to see all the details before you consent to getting tattooed, I am not the right artist for you.

I travel to a couple of different cities per year as a guest artist! Travel dates are usually very tentative. Travel plans will be announced through my newsletter. See booking newsletter info here.

When I gain more experience with full body designs, I will look into individual client travel requests for those wanting to get large scale projects who live far away.

Yes! I have done many large first tattoos. My general advice is if you can sit with the idea for a year or more you should be well enough prepared.

I appreciate the interest, but I do not have the capacity to reserve designs for clients. It is in the hands of fate if the design is still available for you by the time you are ready.

Please see my aftercare instructions here.

I use a variety of different inks based on my mood and the design LOL
If you are worried about a specific allergy I can check which inks can be used during the booking process.

I work with UV ink.

No tattoo ink is FDA approved and all ink going into the skin is basically carcinogenic. I only use UV reactive ink from Waverly, a reputable tattoo ink company. My general opinion is that if you already have color tattoos, UV ink will react the same as those. If you google search this question you will get mixed answers and spiraling reddit threads and extremely few professional opinions. From my own research, there is no strong correlation of UV ink having more health risks than general color ink. Most concerns revolve around there being toxic chemicals inside the ink causing it to fluoresce, but this does not mean that all things that react to UV light are inherently toxic. This is not to get confused with glow in the dark ink which is definitely toxic. 

From my research, the glow from the ink has varying lifespans. This is no doubt greatly affected by aftercare. I have seen UV tattoos still glowing after 2 years, but I think it should be expected that it is not going to last forever. As such, I will only use it for accent color and highlights. 

Yes!

Please give your tattoo/scars at least a year to settle. The more fresh scar tissue you have, the longer I recommend you wait to tattoo over them. The more raised your scar(s) are, the more I recommend thicker/bolder line designs.

Yep! People have varying degrees of KP and it can be further discussed during the booking process.

I will work with numbing cream. I do not supply it and I do not have recommendations for brands, please do your own research. The FDA has released a list of brands to avoid here.

My general opinion is that I prefer you refrain from using numbing cream. I believe through experience that numbing cream is best optimized when working on larger, bold designs instead of designs concentrated with detail in one area.

I use bactine spray which is a numbing agent but it is used to prolong your stamina, not keep you numb for an extended time.

Touch ups can be scheduled after your tattoo has healed for at least 2 months. The first touch up session is free! Further sessions will require a consultation based on your tattoo design.

Yes! You are still required to fill out a booking form beforehand.

No preference.

I currently use the Inkjecta FLite Nano and Dan Kubin Sidewinder depending on the design.

I reach my physical limit around 6 hours.

I have been tattooing since 2021

Yes!

I will tattoo most parts of the body, even unconventional areas as long as it is part of a larger cohesive design. I will tattoo very close to but not over genital body parts if it’s for the sake of a grand vision. I will not be uncomfortable being up in your business unless you go out of your way to make me uncomfortable LOL.