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Thank you so much for booking with me! I am very much looking forward to creating some magic and forever art for you. The following is a list of policies and details to be aware of, just to make sure we are on the same page.
DEPOSITS & RESCHEDULES
My deposit is $100 and goes towards the final cost of your tattoo. Paying the deposit locks your appointment in, if you wait too long to get the deposit in your appointment is at risk of being given to another client. I am flexible as long as there’s communication, I know sometimes we need to wait for payday etc.. Deposits are non-refundable, but with enough of a heads up, I am happy to roll over your deposit for a future appointment if you need to reschedule. To honor a previously submitted deposit, I just need a minimum of 1 week’s notice which allows me to refill your spot. I allow one reschedule, otherwise you will have to submit another deposit. Cancellations lead to forfeiting your deposit.
RATES
I am currently working at $200/hour. Your $100 deposit goes toward your overall cost. Some pieces will be priced at a flat rate based on size and placement. For complicated ornamental stencils the clock will start when we start placing the stencil.
If given a rough idea of size and placement, I am happy to give you a ballpark estimate of what to expect for the total cost. Sometimes, especially for custom requests, this can be pretty broad at first, but can be narrowed down closer to the appointment once we have the design nailed down.
I will oftentimes offer deals on my wannados or do flashdays at discounted rates.
CUSTOM REQUESTS
I typically send sketches or mockups before an appointment, especially if it is requested or if it is a custom and requires collaboration. I am more than happy to collaborate on a design with my clients to ensure they love the design. It is important to me that my clients leave happy and satisfied with their art, so always feel free to be open and honest with me because my goal is to make my clients feel seen and heard before they receive a permanent marking on their body.
I am more selective these days about customs, I take on projects that align with my artistic style and aesthetic. Once a design is agreed upon and approved, a complete change of design and concept may declined at my discretion.
Creative Freedom~ If you are unsure of what exactly you would like, I love taking requests that allow me full creative freedom! Given a few basic parameters (size, placement, or general vibes of things you like, a Pinterest board, etc) I am able to create something unique for you. However, by giving full creative freedom, you are agreeing to exactly that. I will still show you a sketch beforehand, but in the event that you change your mind and I need to start over, I allow one re-draw free of charge. After that, I will need to tack on a $50 drawing fee to compensate for the extra work.
PAYMENT METHODS
All payments will be done to me personally. I accept cash as well as card payments, but the card reader does have a 3% fee on it, so cash will save you a few bucks. Cash is recommended for longer sessions since the percentage will be a higher amount.
Tipping can be made on top of a card payment, or you are welcome to do a separate cash or Venmo tip.
COMMUNICATION
Communication is key with me! I always want my client to leave our appointment feeling happy and taken care of. If we need to move a stencil 10 times, we can do that! I want to know you are happy with the design and placement. I do not take the privilege of adorning your body lightly. I want to be as informed of any bodily trauma as possible, so please let me know if there are any areas I need to be careful of. I want to navigate working with you with as much respect and understanding as possible!
I do my best to create a safe and welcoming environment for all my clients, and anything you may need to feel more comfortable I am more than happy to accommodate. I always want to know if there’s anything else you may need to feel most at ease.
Any other questions, please feel free to reach out. :)
I am currently working at Chrysalis Collective which I co-own with my awesome colleagues. We are located at 70 Wall Street in Asheville North Carolina.
The easiest place to park is the Wall Street parking garage which is right next to the shop.
Thank you for taking the time to read over this, and thank you for your interest in my work! Making art for ya’ll is the best job in the world.
~ ~ Sarah of the Shire ~ ~