Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Where Is Your Shop?
Currently I am working at Tattoo 34 PDX located on
4035 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Do You Take Walk-Ins?
I will usually work Walk-in Wednesdays at Tattoo PDX 34 when I’m available. Story posts on Instagram will be up when I am in the shop on these days. Feel free to book your appointment here.
How Do I Book?
Click on my “Book an appointment” tab above. Please note that submitting a request form does not guarantee an appointment. Shortly after you submit your request I will respond via email whether or not I feel fit to take on your tattoo. If your request is accepted, be prepared to pay a non-refundable 100$-300$ deposit. This deposit fee pays for your drawing and reserving appointment slot time.
How Do You Prefer Payment?
Deposits can be paid via client form online or in person at Tattoo 34 PDX. If your appointment request is accepted, I will send you your appointment date/time and you’ll be expected to pay your deposit within 24 hrs or you forfeit that time slot to the next person. On the day of your appointment, card is accepted at the shop and cash tip is heavily preferred.
When Will You Respond?
I am just one person and will always do my best to be prompt with my replies. If it has been more then a week since your submission, feel free to send me a message to let me know you have not heard back.
What If I Want A Custom Tattoo?
I love making custom tattoos for my clients! However, it is most important that you ask yourself first if I’m the right fit for your idea. Do you trust me to fulfill your ideas while still allowing me to have artistic freedom? I’m always willing to work with you, but will also be honest if I do not feel fit to fulfill your tattoo goals.
When Can I See My Sketch?
For custom designs, I will usually show you a rough sketch of your design 1-2 days before your appointment to allow enough time for any minor tweaks or adjustments (if necessary). You will not see a finished/inked rendition of your design at any point beforehand.
What If I Need To Reschedule?
If you need to reschedule, 48-hour (two days) notice is required in order to continue honoring your deposit and put it towards your new date. Please understand that rescheduling may set your appointment back months, as you will need to wait until the next booking period to choose a new appointment slot.
I Need To Cancel, Now What?
If you cancel (72 hr- 3 days) prior or before your sketch is made, you may cancel you appointment and receive your deposit refund. No problem, just please communicate ASAP. If this is a second last minute cancelation or a cancelation after a previous rescheduling you will forfeit your deposit.
What If I’m Running Late?
Please notify me about your situation ASAP. If you show up to your appointment more than half an hour late, there is no guarantee that I will still have the time to tattoo you that day. If you don’t show up to your appointment and don’t notify me (no call/no show), you WILL lose your deposit and will need to re-apply for an appointment.
Are You Willing To Draw Something For Me?
At the moment I’m not taking on special commissions, I do not make designs to be tattooed by a different tattoo artist. If you receive a sketch from me but choose to not have it tattooed from me, you do not have permission to bring it to another artist. I’m focusing primarily on my current tattoo jobs and personal work. Sketches for tattoos can usually be seen night before or day-of tattoo appointment.
Can You Do My Cover-Up?
I love the challenge of cover-ups however, I can only do so much sometimes. Usually these specially made tattoos need to have a consultation appointment prior in order to plan out our strategy. I won’t take on a project I feel is not realistic and will always be honest with you. Sometimes cover ups need laser treatments before being able to rework the area with a new design.
What Do You Prefer To Tattoo?
I am open to just about any ideas I love custom work! I love black and grey, with pops of color or bright gradients. I enjoy soft shading, illustrative designs/linework, and realism animal/human portraits. Just ask, I love a challenge and will answer honestly if I feel unfit for the concept.
Things I prefer not to tattoo are: specialty lettering, traditional style(I’m flexible with this), spiritual/satanic/religious symbols I’m unfamiliar/uncomfortable with, genitalia, and color realism.
