To book an appointment, check my schedule on my instagram or booking page. I'll be guesting at tattoo studios all over Australia. Keep an eye out for announcements about upcoming locations and dates, and submit your appointment requests through the booking page.
Yes, a $200 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your appointment in my calendar and cover administrative costs. The deposit will be deducted from the total cost of your tattoo upon completion.. Read the booking confirmation & deposit policy here.
The time needed for your tattoo depends on size, color, location, your skin type, and how still you can sit. Coverups generally take longer than new tattoos. I'll give you an estimated time when you book.
My minimum rate is $200 per hour. Rates may vary at other studios, and some might charge more for hourly or piecework.
For a visual guide of how long some tattoos may take, please see this page here.
Preparation Tips for Your Tattoo Appointment
- Gently exfoliate and moisturise the area leading up to your appointment.
- Avoid sun exposure to prevent sunburn or peeling skin.
- Get a good night’s sleep before your appointment; fatigue can increase discomfort.
- Shower on the morning of your appointment, cleansing your skin with soap and drying off with a fresh towel.
- Do not apply moisturiser to the area on the day of the tattoo.
- Wear a clean outfit that allows easy access to the tattoo area, and that you don’t mind getting ink on.
- Eat a substantial meal with protein and carbs beforehand; never come on an empty stomach.
- Bring snacks, sugary drinks, and treats to maintain blood sugar levels.
- Bring headphones and entertainment (audiobooks, music, Netflix) for distraction.
- Avoid drugs, alcohol, and excessive caffeine prior to your appointment.
- Allow ample time for your session and plan to relax afterward, as you may feel tired.
If your tattoo placement requires partial undressing, consider wearing easily adjustable clothing or bringing a cover-up like a towel, sarong, or blanket. Suitable options include loose/stretchy garments, strapless tops, stick-on bras, string bikinis, G-string underwear, wrap dresses, or button-up shirts and vests worn backwards.
Hair Removal Before & After a Tattoo Appointment
Removing all hair in the area to be tattooed is mandatory to ensure visibility, stencil adherence, and infection control.
You can have the artist remove the hair in the studio using a single-use razor, or you may choose to do it at home using your preferred method, which is always appreciated. However, please ensure this is done carefully to avoid skin irritation or damage.
WAXING: If you plan to wax, do so at least 3 to 7 days in advance to allow your skin to settle. If you’ve never waxed this area before, consider having it done a couple times well before your appointment, as the first waxing can be the most irritating for your skin.
DEPILATORY CREAM: Hair removal cream can be used the day before your appointment. If you’ve never used it before, perform a sensitivity test in advance.
TRIMMING: It’s appreciated if you can trim excess body hair with electric clippers the day before your appointment to save time. For thicker hair, such as beard or head hair, please remove it yourself beforehand or visit a barber, as we do not have the tools for that.
SHAVING: If you choose to shave, it is important to do this on the day of your appointment & keep the area clean to prevent infection. Use a new razor cartridge or single-use razor with shaving cream, and take care to avoid nicks, cuts, or razor burn.
For all hair removal methods, ensure you remove the hair beyond the tattoo area, leaving an approximate 10cm hair-free perimeter around it.
Once you have been tattooed, do not remove any hair that may regrow while your tattoo is healing. Avoid shaving, trimming, or using hair removal cream until the tattoo has completely finished peeling (approximately 3 weeks). Although the outer layer may appear healed, the tattoo will continue healing beneath the skin for a couple of months, so it is important to refrain from waxing for at least 6 weeks.
I will show you the design on the day of the appointment, as my busy workload does not always allow me to have drawings prepared in advance.
My portfolio speaks to the quality and consistency of my work — if you like what you’ve seen, you can trust your design will meet the same standards. Most clients find that the design is spot-on when they see it, and changes, if any, are typically minor and easily made on the day. This keeps the process efficient and allows for clearer, face-to-face communication when discussing the final design, while also helping to prevent unfortunate instances of third-party interference or design theft.
To ensure your appointment proceeds smoothly and allows me to concentrate fully on your tattoo, I kindly ask that you do not bring additional individuals into the tattoo workspace. The area is limited, and extra people can create distractions for both of us and potentially interfere with other artists and clients.
We understand that having a support person can be beneficial during your appointment. It is perfectly acceptable for someone to accompany you or drop off food and supplies. If the studio has enough room they may be able to sit quietly in the waiting area, but please note it's a pretty boring place to hang out for hours on end. They might find it more enjoyable to occupy themselves elsewhere during your session.
If you require a support person for medical reasons or other necessities, please inform me in advance so we can make the appropriate arrangements. Thank you for your understanding.
If you get injured or feel like you might be getting sick, please contact us immediately and we can discuss rescheduling options. Even if you're not 100% sure and just want to give me a heads up that is totally fine. That way I can pre-prepare for alternative plans in case you can't make it
If you attend the appointment while sick, your immune system may be compromised, affecting both the tattoo process and your healing. Additionally, it could jeopardize the health of our artists and other clients. In such cases, we may need to cancel your appointment, and the deposit will be forfeited. Your understanding is appreciated.
During traveling and guesting periods, deposits cannot be carried over for appointment reschedules as my work periods are limited.
There is only one of me I can only do so many bookings as I humanly can. During busy periods I sometimes receive more inquiries than available spaces. As a result, not everyone who contacts me will secure an appointment. I prioritise design preferences, focusing on the style I'm currently emphasizing.
If you're interested in something similar to my recent work and open to my creative input, you have a higher chance of getting an appointment. Booking periods usually last one week to give everyone an opportunity to request an appointment. Please note that appointments are not on a first-come, first-served basis, and I don't maintain a waitlist. If you don't secure a booking in the current cycle, you can submit again when the next booking round opens.
Make sure you check your junk or spam folder as often my replies end up there!
When you submit a booking you will get an automatic reply. Due to the high volume of emails I am not always able to reply to everyone and will notify via Instagram when I have filled all the spots.
It takes 2-4 weeks to complete the admin and reply to all emails for a booking period. Sometimes it can take longer. Appointments are offered out in phases, and it takes time to get responses and confirmations. Your patience during this time is appreciated.
If you have emailed requesting an appointment when books are closed, you may not get a reply. Any appointment openings will be posted on Instagram.
Please email me via the contact page if you have any general questions.
Yes, all my inks are vegan.
No. It is illegal to tattoo a person under the age of 18, regardless of parental consent.
With the recent reforms these laws are now consistent Australia wide.
For legal reasons, tattooing while pregnant is not allowed.
If you are breastfeeding, getting a tattoo can impact your milk supply. It is advisable to wait for about nine months or until your baby is significantly weaned (relying mostly on solid foods) before getting a tattoo.
Art commissions for original paintings and drawings are considered when my schedule allows. However, I only create tattoo designs for clients with a booked appointment and deposit. I do not draw tattoo designs for clients to take to other tattoo artists.
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I can do cover-ups over existing tattoos, but each tattoo is evaluated individually. In most cases, laser treatment is necessary before tattooing over an existing tattoo, and it should be at least 6 months after your last laser session.
For tattooing over scars, they need to be fully healed for at least 2 years and no longer pink before I can consider it. As with cover-ups, each scar will be assessed before proceeding.
Large scale neo-traditional floral & fauna
✦ Large, because this style needs to be a decent size to fit all that detail in and keep it’s longevity as a tattoo.
✦ Consistency, continuing the same shapes and colours throughout a sleeve. Sticking to 2 or three elements or colours and repeating throughout a sleeve.
✦ Australian animals & plants (or any other plants and animals from around the world.)
✦ Full Colour
✦ Blackwork i.e. Solid black, Blacking out designs, Negative blackwork (blackwork filling behind designs).
✦ New and different plant animal species I haven't tattooed before. Especially the rare and unusual ones.
✦ Every skin tone is welcome! Tattoos are for everyone. Anyone can get colour! The technique changes a little for darker tones, I would be happy to talk you through it.
The most common reason I have to pass on a design is because a client's expectations of size is too small to accommodate the level of intricacy & detail I put into my work. To get better idea for the general sizing of my tattoos, take note of the size of the body part they are tattooed on.
Other than that I am generally happy to tattoo most things, however when I am spoiled for choice I will usually pick colour over greywash as it comes more naturally to me and I will choose subjects that haven't tattooed before over something I have tattooed many times as really enjoy a bit of variety.
If I know another artist who I feel would do the design more justice, I will refer you to them.
For all other enquiries please email me via this page.