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TATTOOS
Do you do custom designs for tattoos?
Yes! I’m more than happy to create a custom design for you, but please note that there is an additional $40 AUD fee that increases by $40 AUD for every tier above Tier 1 and for every 3cm over 22cm. If you have a rough idea of what you’re after, just head over to the book page to secure yourself a session. If you aren’t sure about you’re after, then go to the inquire page, fill it out, and I’ll get back to you!
How do I book in for my free touch-up?
Simple! Assuming you've gotten the tattoo less than 6 months ago, please fill out the form on the inquire page and we'll go from there.
Can I book in for a date and/or time you have greyed out?
Maybe! There are a few reasons why sessions are greyed out. The most obvious one is that the session is taken, I could be wanting to focus on my current bookings, or it might be my day off and I’m pondering my orb about going on a holiday. With that said, feel free to ask, as I’ve previously allowed clients to book in for sessions that usually aren’t available.
Can I use your design for a tattoo from another artist?
No. You are vehemently prohibited from using my designs for a tattoo, marketing material, or for any other cases without my explicit approval. The fact that you’re looking into this means you have good intentions, so I applaud you for that. For those that don’t know, copyright generally lasts for the life of the creator, plus 70 years after their death.
While other artists may be laissez-faire with their work, I am not. I have exercised my right to protect my work against artists, clients, and others domestically and internationally, and I will continue to do so.
Can I buy a design and get another artist to tattoo it?
No. I used to allow this, but I’ve since stopped offering the service due to the liability of other artists promoting my design as their own even with explicit legal safeguards. You’re more than welcome to still commission a design for your personal enjoyment though! If you're interested, please commission a design through the commission page.
Can I have this design you’ve already tattooed?
No. When I create a design, I make it in mind that it will be for a single person, not multiple. People often get excited about the unique design and show their friends and family, and it becomes a part of them. It doesn’t sit right with me to rob them of that. Good news is that I sometimes create a few unique versions of a design to choose from, and I happy to create a custom design that has a similar feeling if required!
Can I see my custom design before the session?
No. When you book in with me, you’re trusting me with my artistic vision to create a design just for you. I may reach out to get some prompts and feedback, but that’s about it. Please ensure you provide detail in your booking form so I have a good idea of what you’d like created!
Can I use numbing products for my session?
No. While numbing products may help mitigate pain, in my experience they do more harm than good. They may make the tattooing and healing process longer and more difficult, so it’s less risky to just avoid it outright.
Do you do tattoos of designs that aren’t your own?
No. I only tattoo my own designs. Please find an artist that is willing to tattoo designs that aren’t theirs.
Do you do coloured tattoos?
No. I’m a black & white artist. Please find an artist that does colour.
Do you do other styles?
No. I’m an engraving artist. Please find an artist that does a different style.
Do you do cover-ups?
No. I don’t provide that type of service. Please find an artist that is willing to do touch-ups.
SHOP
How can I find out when products drop besides your socials?
Easy! Simply join the shop register! You’ll get to find out the name, theme, and release date for collections before those not on the register! You are more than welcome to join as many registers you’d like on the register page :)
How long do your goods take to get to me?
It varies… I aim to ship in batches once or twice a month, but it also depends on what shipping option you selected. As a general rule of thumb: if you live in Australia it may take 2 to 14 business days, while if you’re overseas it may take 12 to 24 business days.
Can you make this design into a print?
No. But maybe? If you’re only after a design as a print, then no. You’ll have to wait for it to potentially be in a print collection. If you want to see a design in a print collection, then please let me know via the inquiries page or make some noise in the comments of the post! With that said, if you’re commissioning me to create a design, you’ll have the option for it to be made into a print!
Can I still get a limited edition print even though they're sold out?
No. That wouldn’t make them very limited! If you’ve collected Magic: The Gathering cards or similar stuff, you know how much reprints suck when they just reuse old art on a new product, especially if there was a promise of it being limited in production. Please consider the standard edition variant of the print, otherwise I hope you can secure a limited edition print that you like in the future!
MISCELLANEOUS
How can I find out when you are next coming to “X”?
By joining the shop register! You’ll get to find out when I’m coming to your city and have the chance to book in before those not on the register! You are more than welcome to join as many registers you’d like on the register page :)
How can I report someone using your work unauthorised?
Thank you for your concern. Please report all suspected cases of unauthorised use (including theft) via the report page and I will investigate the matter.
Do you accept Afterpay?
Yes! I accept Afterpay for my prints and paying off tattoos, but it’s not available for commissions or putting down deposits for tattoos. Afterpay’s rules, not mine!
What do I do if I want a to secure a design but can’t get it yet?
That’s okay! Everyone has things happening all the time, so I allow my clients to put down a 40% deposit to secure a design, date, and time up to three months in advance.
Can I use your design as a reference for my own work?
Of course! Any artist that says they don’t use references to create art isn’t being honest. Just ensure you do not copy or trace any aspect of my design, respect copyright law, and be honest with yourself regarding your intentions! A good way to prevent violating copyright is to gather many references (around 10) from different artists as a base for your own work and seeing what ideas you like from each of them. From there, you add your own artistic flair, and hopefully you’re on your way to create a stunning unique design!
Can I post your work?
No. Any of my work that is posted without permission will always be met with copyright takedowns, even if credit is provided. However, if the post falls under fair use, then it will not be met with a copyright takedown, provided credit is clearly provided. An example of fair use would be a post where there is clear intent and a reasonable effort made to invoke a discussion about engraving artists, which happens to feature my work.
Can I use your design for “X” ?
No. The same answer for “Can I use your design for a tattoo from another artist?” applies here too: “You are vehemently prohibited from using my designs for a tattoo, marketing material, or for any other cases without my explicit approval. The fact that you’re looking into this means you have good intentions, so I applaud you for that. For those that don’t know, copyright generally lasts for the life of the creator, plus 70 years after their death.
While other artists may be laissez-faire with their work, I am not. I have exercised my right to protect my work against artists, clients, and others domestically and internationally, and I will continue to do so.”
Can I commission a design and get another artist to tattoo it?
No. The same answer for “Can I buy a design and get another artist to tattoo it?” applies here too: “I used to allow this, but I’ve since stopped offering the service due to the liability of other artists promoting my design as their own even with explicit legal safeguards. You’re more than welcome to still commission a design for your personal enjoyment though! If you're interested, please commission a design through the commissions page.”
Do you do consultations?
No. I’ve had at best neutral experiences with consultations. More often than not, a simple email exchange would reap a lot more rewards, with the benefit of no travel time.
Can you match another artist’s price?
No. If you reached out to an artist and they appreciated you enough to take time out of their day to work with you, you should appreciate their effort and work with them.
I still have a question you haven’t answered!
Oh no! If you still haven’t found an answer to your question, please feel free to use the inquire page and we’ll chat :)
