INNER STATE TATTOO

I primarily work in and prefer highly detailed black and grey realism and fineline. I love tattooing nature/wildlife and sculpture, so these projects will get priority. Please note that I will not use or accept images of other tattoos as reference as I do not copy other artist's work. I will also not tattoo any design made using AI, as these are frequently riddled with errors and do not take placement, readability or longevity of a tattoo into consideration.At the start of your first appointment, we will discuss and finalize your tattoo project. Designs will not be prepared prior to the first session. We will collaborate with you in person to ensure you get the best possible fit for your anatomy. We can brainstorm together and adjust if anything needs to be improved or added. This process usually takes around 1 to 2 hours and is a part of the session's time. For larger or more complex projects, we may need to spend the whole first session working on your design. In this situation, the design session will be charged at a rate of $600.

My current rate is $200 an hour for smaller pieces(this is my minimum fee), but I primarily do larger projects. The rates for these will depend on time invested into each project.Single Full-Day Sessions: Pieces that can be completed in one day (1 session) - $1,200 per sessionSmall Projects: Quarter sleeve, chest panel, outer half sleeve (2-3 sessions) - $1,100 per sessionMedium Projects: Half sleeve(arm or calf), full chest, outer thigh (4-7 sessions) - $950 per sessionLarge Projects: Full sleeves, back piece, front panel, leg sleeve (8-15 sessions) - $750 per sessionA $200 deposit is required for all appointments, this is not a fee and will come off of the total cost of your tattoo. The deposit will be applied to the final session, if your project requires multiple sessions.Payments for tattoo sessions are due immediatlely at the end of each session.All large projects are expected to be completed within one year. After that, the rate may be adjusted to reflect current pricing at that time. Please plan your sessions accordingly.We accept multiple forms of payment including cash and credit cards. A 2.5% processing fee will be applied to all card payments. There is no fee for cash payments.All deposits are non-refundable. Deposits can be paid online or in cash if you are local.

Please read all FAQs, then fill out and submit the contact form on this site. Please understand, it is important to review each request to ensure we are a good fit for your tattoo project before proceeding with booking details. Once we agree on all of the details regarding your project, you will be given instructions on how to leave your deposit(s). If you need to reschedule your appointment due to unforeseen circumstances, please let us know at least 72 hours prior to your scheduled appointment, so we can adjust our schedules. A new deposit will be required to continue working together if you cancel an appointment or reschedule with less than 72 hours notice. You may reschedule your appointment one time without losing that deposit. No showing or coming to your appointment more than 15 minutes late, without notifying us, will result in the loss of your deposit. If this happens more than once we will no longer be able to work together.

Care instructions will be thoroughly explained at your appointment, which vary based on the amount of work completed and placement of your tattoo.

You may bring ONE person with you to your appointment. I work out of a small private studio, which cannot accommodate a large group of people comfortably. You are free to take pictures to share your experience with friends and family.

Yes, tattoos can be painful, depending on your personal tolerance and the placement you choose. I do provide products to get through the last few hours of a session, if it becomes unbearable.