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---where?

i now work in my own private studio in the West Allis/Milwaukee, WI area.. this is not a store. so sorry, no visitors unless prearranged by myself or my client. i have a shop phone line but im am usually too busy to answer. all questions and apts are made over the computer only.

---how do i contact you?

first, read all these FAQ's. then if you still think i am the one for that tattoo or project, send me a message or an e mail. please explain everything in the first message, what you had in mind, where, how big, covering anything(attach pics), adding on, etc. the less messages i have to send the sooner we can get started. i like to roughly design most pieces in photoshop on a photo of you. so im sure ill ask for some pics. this can take some time and is all done before any apt is made. always keep this in mind along with my booking time. most cases this process can take about 2 to 3 months. sometimes longer depending how busy i am at the time.

---why haven't you answered my messages or e mails?

i get a lot of messages these days and its getting impossible to reply to them all. it does take me a while to reply so you never know, a reply may be on its way. please bare with me on that. i do read them all though. a lot of them are requests for tattoos completely out of my personal style or just way too mainstream for me to do. there's plenty of walk in shops for that stuff. hopefully these FAQ's will help me reply faster.

---how much?

i charge per 4 hr session on most occasions as opposed to charging per hour. i do have a 2 session minimum. a full day apt is also possible for the ones who are able. also for ones who travel. read all my FAQ's and then message me for price. serious inquires only!!

---do you accept credit cards??

no. for tattooing, cash only. for prints, airbrushed canvases, flash or anything shipped is money orders only.

---how long are you booked?

i personally dont like to be booked too far in advance. i try to keep my apt book about 2 months out. the more booked my apt book gets, the pickier i become about starting anything new.

---how long have you been tattooing?

longest ive ever held a job, bar far!

---will you do this tattoo?

i try to stick in my own personal style these days. that being the, skull/face/biomech/organic style. you can get the best examples of that in my digital artwork folder here. letting me do whatever i want is always the best way to get my attention. i dont like to do main stream tattoos. not much for reproducing other non tattooists works but i have been known to make an exception depending on who the artist is and if we have their permission.

---do you only do large tattoos?

not "only", just mostly. if i do a smaller piece, i will still break it down into 2 sessions. i work very layered, like a painting and i rely on healing to go back into it and add the final details. i prefer to do large projects. sleeves, back pieces, etc. i also like to mess with symmetry and really keeping that clients full picture in mind. meaning, how their whole body will be arranged/planned whether i do their future tattoos or not.

---starting a major project?

i personally like to do large projects but they are a major commitment. i just ask that you really make sure you are up for it. financially and physically. i know the unexpected can always happen but in general, id like to be able to consistently work on a project every 2 to 4 weeks until it is completed. these large projects take a while to finish and coming in less often than that can make them seem like an eternity,.... to me at least. making the next apt before you leave the day of the first session is always best. that way i can avoid the messages. major projects are suggested to be scheduled at least 2 apts ahead with healing time between them. full day apts can be made if you are up for it.

---can you cover this??

i really dont care to do cover ups much lately. im mostly spoiled by a few lazer sessions to lighten it up first. the lazer has been a very helpful tool to the tattoo world and i cant suggest it enough. it is well worth it to do whatever it takes to fix that mistake and make it right for the rest of your life. so much better than the obvious spot in your brand new sleeve, back piece, etc. its going to be expensive in the long run, whats a little bit more to make it a million times better forever.

---can i get a tear out like the Spiderman one??

please, no more tear outs. that tattoo is all over the internet and people are filling up my inboxes with all kinds of requests for comic or super heroes tearin out of them now. tear outs are a dated tattoo that the average public over used a long time ago. sorry but i dont encourage that.

---do you do guest spots?

as of right now, i do not. i do get asked quite often and have been thinking about it for the future. my local clients can keep me plenty busy here.

---do you allow guest artists at your studio?

another thing for the future. i am still getting some of the cosmetics finished and planning on adding another work station for collaborative purposes and the occasional guest artist. eventually.

---conventions?

i was never a fan of working conventions. mostly because of the comfort level of everyone involved. again, i do get asked a lot and i have been thinking about it for the future. i do like to attend as many as i can though.

---take on an apprentice?

this is another thing ive been considering for the future. i guess its all going to depend on the right person. it would be someone with an already developed art skill that grabs my attention. someone who has never done a tattoo as well. this will not be free either.

---airbrushing?

airbrushing is totally secondary for me. i still like to do canvases once in a while and if time permits, some automotive too. i do sell my canvas paintings and try to keep it current in my airbrush folder here as to which ones are available. they can sell fast at times so message me if you see one you would like. cars and bikes can take a lot more time so i dont get to do that as often as i would like.

---digital prints?

all of my digital paintings are for sale upon request. they can also be printed on a large scale as well. they are all high resolution files meant to be printed. price is according to size and also paper/canvas request. roughly, 8x10 inches is aprox $50. money orders only.

---flash?

i have a few sets of flash for sale. those are also in my folders here. money orders only.