FAQ’S

I call my studio Sword & Solar Tattoo. The address is:

833 SE Main Street Unit 113

Portland Or, 97214

I’m in the center suites in the middle ground floor of the ActivSpace building. This building is full of other tattooers, creatives, and small businesses.

There is free street parking all around; please do not parking in the lot to avoid a tow.

I announce booking dates via my Instagram and this website. During booking times, there will be a jot form link that will send me everything you’ll need to fill out. I spend a few days, up to a week, reading each email and picking the pieces I’d like to do. I will email you back and coordinate times, and take a deposit to confirm.

My hourly rate is $200/hour with a minimum of $140.

I do take a $100-$300 deposit/booking fee depending on the what the custom project entails.

Sleeves and larger projects could expect a drawing fee up to $200 (to pay for my hours/time spent drawing) and maybe a small deposit (that will go towards your session). In conclusion, it just all depends, but I will be transparent BEFORE we even start tattooing about overall pricing and am happy to negotiate.

Deposits and fees are non-refundable and is subject to forfeiture if you do not show up for your appointment or do not let me know within 48 hours before your appointment if you cannot attend!

I will be asking for your deposit via email while I’m coordinating times with you during booking, with a link to my Venmo or Square accounts, whichever you choose! 

I’m so sorry! Please understand that there are always so many great ideas, but I can only accept so many people for a certain amount of time. If you haven’t heard back, kindly assume that I cannot accept your tattoo request for this cycle, but perhaps next time!

I do! I have a binder at the shop I tend to show clients I've been working with and post available designs on Instagram from time to time.

Sometimes! But I do not guarantee that I will. However, I do always give myself enough time for any reasonable changes prior to your session! I also tend to most likely make several options for you to choose from. However I do understand that these forever pieces can make some nervous and anxious, and I can absolutely work with you if you feel unsure about anything! I don’t require any extra costs for changes.

I humbly ask that you do NOT send me emails, texts, and phone calls to ask where your design is, please. Trust me :) If it’s a larger and more intricate design I probably WILL message you to seek your approval a day or two before. There will be enough time for changes if need be, no problem.

I do find it slightly intimidating to ask a month or so ahead of time about your design. Truthfully, I tend to start designing custom pieces during the week of your appointment. This is because I work with 1-3 clients daily who I must also prepare for. If you’re uncomfortable waiting to see your design up to the day of perhaps, I’m more than understanding about any hesitation; but I unfortunately do not have the capacity to change this process too much.

I would like for sleeves to have a draw-check day to ensure it looks as you imagine and fits correctly.

I do prefer cash! I accept card deposits via my Square or Venmo accounts. The remaining balance due the day of your tattoo session can be paid with a swiped card (with 3.5% tax) or Venmo, but cash is always preferred!

Totally fine! Please send me an email or text, I’m super lenient on rescheduling as I understand life DOES happen. Ideally, give me at least a 48 hour notice; Your deposit will transfer with you, but a no-show with no notice will not be rescheduled. Or you can DM me!

ABSOLUTELY. I do not mind talking money with you and you have the right to ask without judgement! I will always stick within your specified budget you wrote in the email.

Please bring a photo ID! Feel free to bring headphones, a book, iPad, phone, sweater, water bottle, SNACKS, anything reasonable to make you comfortable. I’m friendly and we can chat too!

I highly encourage you to wear dark colors! I can’t always promise I might not accidentally sling a drop of black ink on your new Nikes.

Absolutely, but preferably only one person please! Your guest can totally hang out with us and feel welcome in the space. Please no children or pets!

Absolutely, you are entitled to one if needed! Touchups of my own work are always free of charge but your tattoo must be healed. Usually it takes about 2-3 weeks to heal your tattoo enough for me work on it again. It never hurts to shoot a text or email to ask about this!

I don’t touch up other artist’s work; BUT there are exceptions. You are never forced to go back to a person who might have abused their position at a time when you were most vulnerable, just as an example. In this case, I would be open to possibly helping you with that piece for finishing or touching up.

Absolutely!