SLIDING SCALE • In an attempt to live in accordance with my values, I offer sliding scale pricing. My hope is that this makes my work accessible to a wider range of people. If my rates are still too high to feel like we can work together, please know I am happy to discuss barter/trade and payment plan options.
My current pricing is $150-$200/hr. sliding scale.
Things that ultimately affect the amount of time your tattoo will take are size, placement, and level of detail. I ask for your ideal budget up front so that we can work together to make sure your piece ends up feeling affordable for you.
I accept cash, venmo and cashapp.
I also offer one (3hr or less) appointment per month for Black and Indigenous clients that is completely donation based. Free color tests can be added to any existing appointment for BIPOC, just ask! If you're interested in scheduling for the donation appointment, email me HERE.
[as a *very* general guideline - something that is just simple linework, is palm-sized or smaller can usually be done in an hour. Adding details and/or shading or increasing to hand-sized would typically be more in the 2-3 hour range, and larger or more complicated compositions like detailed bouquets of many flowers get into the 3+ range. If you're looking for even larger pieces like sleeves, these would require multiple multi-hour sessions over a longer range of time. But again, all of the factors listed above will affect the length of time your tattoo takes]
I trust you to be honest in placing yourself on the scale according to your ability, and will never question your payment, so don’t stress about it! When you pay at the lower end of the scale you are receiving care from a wider community and when you are paying at the top of the scale you are supporting your wider community, they're both great options. You can pay different rates at different appointments if your circumstances change.
My current pricing is $150-$200/hr. sliding scale.
Things that ultimately affect the amount of time your tattoo will take are size, placement, and level of detail. I ask for your ideal budget up front so that we can work together to make sure your piece ends up feeling affordable for you.
I accept cash, venmo and cashapp.
I also offer one (3hr or less) appointment per month for Black and Indigenous clients that is completely donation based. Free color tests can be added to any existing appointment for BIPOC, just ask! If you're interested in scheduling for the donation appointment, email me HERE.
[as a *very* general guideline - something that is just simple linework, is palm-sized or smaller can usually be done in an hour. Adding details and/or shading or increasing to hand-sized would typically be more in the 2-3 hour range, and larger or more complicated compositions like detailed bouquets of many flowers get into the 3+ range. If you're looking for even larger pieces like sleeves, these would require multiple multi-hour sessions over a longer range of time. But again, all of the factors listed above will affect the length of time your tattoo takes]
I trust you to be honest in placing yourself on the scale according to your ability, and will never question your payment, so don’t stress about it! When you pay at the lower end of the scale you are receiving care from a wider community and when you are paying at the top of the scale you are supporting your wider community, they're both great options. You can pay different rates at different appointments if your circumstances change.
Consider paying less if you experience regular discrimination/violence or have added financial stress because you:
• are Black, Indigenous or otherwise POC • are are a part of the LGBTQI+ community • have a disability • are a sex worker • are an immigrant • are the first in your family to have access to formal education • have been denied work due to incarceration history • are supporting children / dependents • are an elder with a limited support system • are poor/working class due to classist, capitalist impact (rather than student debt, choosing to work less, etc.) |
Consider paying more on the scale if you:
• own property or other large assets • have or will benefit from inherited wealth • have little/no debt • are financially stable enough to travel out of state for a tattoo • could ask for family resources if needed • are currently being financially supported by family • experience social/financial privilege due to your level of education, gender, racial, class background, ability, etc. |
Obviously privilege and oppression are more multifaceted than a (by no means exhaustive) bullet list. I just ask that you evaluate your circumstances honestly, and ask yourself not just “how much money do I make” but also consider your class background, earning power, what systems affect your financial stability and how much choice you have in changing those circumstances.
A note on tipping:
It can be confusing to know what to do in terms of tattoo etiquette, especially if you're new to getting tattooed. Tipping 20% is the (US) industry standard, and like with any industry where a service is provided, it is completely optional but always greatly appreciated. It's important to know that when artists are working in a studio as a guest/employee they are typically paying anywhere between 60-30% of what you hand them to the shop hosting them. If an artist is working out of their own studio this is less often the case. So thinking of it in terms of "if I tip this traveling artist I am helping them recoup the expenses of the shop cut and traveling, and if I tip this shop owner/artist I am expressing additional gratitude." can be helpful.
It can be confusing to know what to do in terms of tattoo etiquette, especially if you're new to getting tattooed. Tipping 20% is the (US) industry standard, and like with any industry where a service is provided, it is completely optional but always greatly appreciated. It's important to know that when artists are working in a studio as a guest/employee they are typically paying anywhere between 60-30% of what you hand them to the shop hosting them. If an artist is working out of their own studio this is less often the case. So thinking of it in terms of "if I tip this traveling artist I am helping them recoup the expenses of the shop cut and traveling, and if I tip this shop owner/artist I am expressing additional gratitude." can be helpful.