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How much does a tattoo cost?The shop minimum is $50. The individual pricing of a tattoo must be done in person, not over the phone, email or messaging.
Can I bring my child?I welcome you to bring your friends/family along for the experience, but I do request that the child is at least 12 years old, as the tattoo experience is not a "spectator sport". It tends to be time consuming and boring for a younger child/toddler.
What kind of tattoo designs are there to chose from?There are thousands of pre-made flash designs in the shop, but most of the work is "custom", meaning you can bring in a rough sketch/idea and I will draw it for you, making it an original design.
What happens during a consultation?If you are getting a large tattoo, a cover up or your first tattoo, I prefer to have a chat with every client before the drawing or tattooing begins. That way, I can get to know the customers needs before beginning a drawing. I also will also ask a lot of questions at this time, to try to get a better understanding of which direction we are going with your tattoo. Often times, I need to take a tracing of the body part that is going to be worked on. I prefer to design the tattoo for a specific part of the body, flattering a muscle or shape, than a generic "stick on" type of tattoo. This way, the both of us are happy. I also enjoy when clients can bring in some examples of artwork or the style of drawing they prefer. It will save time and steer me in the right direction.
What are some common tattoo "mistakes"?I find there are the same requests that I often turn down. The first one is getting a tattoo TOO SMALL (especially lettering). The problem with small tattoos is that they ultimately don't look good, they don't hold up over time, they are annoying to do and are difficult to make into a gorgeous piece. I say go a bit bigger than you might have imagined (or simplify the idea), and you will be much happier in the long run. A screeching bald eagle just doesn't have the impact if it is the size of a parakeet. The second problem is trying to cram multiple tattoo ideas into one design. It's requested all the time. A customer might want a name/flower/birthstones/fairy in a vine or something else all jammed together (like incorporating a name "into" something). I typically will try to persuade the customer out of this, because ultimately it makes for a poor looking tattoo. I try to simplify, simplify, simplify. Often times on older tattoos you hear "this used to be a so and so..." but is an unidentifiable blob, and it was caused by one or all of these mistakes. I will avoid this at all costs, while making sure your first idea comes through the clearest and best looking. I refer to it as a "modern" approach to tattooing. Pick the most important part of the imagery and exploit that. The Buddha doesn't need toenails, you know what I mean??
How do you choose a tattoo artist? The first obvious answer is go to a licensed tattooer working out of a clean, licensed professional shop. A great link is the VT Office of Professional Regulation. ( http://www.vtprofessionals.org/ ) Do some research and select someone who's style of artwork you enjoy. It doesn't hurt to also meet them and make sure it is someone that you feel comfortable with. The vast majority of cover ups/fixing I do are on impulse tattoos, where the customer just walked into a shop and got "something"...
Are there any tattoos you will not do? NO genitals, finger/wedding bands, bottom of feet, toes, etc. I also use my discretion when it comes to tattooing necks and hands.
Does it hurt?Take one look at me and it's obvious that getting tattooed doesn't really bother me. So, if you are asking me, then no, they don't hurt.
Do you offer piercing?Unfortunately, not at this time.
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