Booking Information

*Next Book Opening Date: May 6th
What is a book opening?
Artists that have an established clientele may have more requests than they are able to handle. Because of this, an artist may choose to close off booking for a period of time in order to keep their work load to a manageable level. Most artists that use this system have a particular day or period of time every so often that they "open" booking and accept new clients.

When can I book?
Ahead of a book opening day, information will be posted on this website and my social media accounts (see Contact page). This information can also be emailed to you via the newsletter signup on the homepage of this website. The date posted will be designated to take on a new round of clients. Once all availability has been filled, booking will close until the next date is announced. Generally, all availability is filled within a 24 hour period so requests must come in promptly during this timeframe and contain all the necessary information below. Booking days sometimes fall seasonally, 3-4 times per year, but ultimately depends on the workload of the current season and how fast I anticipate to complete those projects. 

How does it work?
Booking will be through email only. Emails must be sent [email protected] on the announced booking date. Each email must contain the following:

• Your name
• Phone number
• Description of tattoo, intended size, location, etc.
• Reference photos if applicable

Availability fills very quickly. If you are emailing later in the evening, there's a chance that there will be no spots left.
My system is a wait list format. I take a list of clients for the season ahead and pull small groups from that list to rotate frequently. This allows me to work through larger projects quickly with less downtime between appointments. This is an unconventional method but it allows us to maintain momentum and stay in a creative flow through the entire project. How soon in the season a client rotates in is based on the order that emails come in. 
Please be sure that you ask questions beforehand and that you are clear on how this process works. I find that the only time frustration arises is when someone does not understand the process and its benefits versus conventional booking. 
Deposits will be required for new clients and are non-refundable.

What happens if all the availability is filled?
If all of the availability has been filled by the time you email, you will need to submit a new request when booking reopens again. I will keep a short cancellation list, but this does not automatically add you to next season's lineup.

Can you make exceptions?
No. I do my best to accommodate as many clients as I can without compromising the creative process. If my system doesn't suit you, there are a lot of options out there. We have many talented artists in our area and I'm always glad to make referrals if I'm not able to accommodate someone.

Final Thoughts
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at [email protected] or drop by the shop. I'm happy to do free consultations or offer any assistance in navigating the tattoo process.