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ABOUT ME: I’m em. I’ve been tattooing since 2009 and have worked many years as a fine artist, graphic designer, and professor. I currently work at a licensed private tattoo studio in Brooklyn, NY and at Houndstooth Tattoo in Philadelphia, PA. I am feminist, anti-racism, queer-friendly, body-positive, and offer vegan procedures. View my most recent work on instagram. 

ACCEPTING REQUESTS FOR

  • Philadelphia: Tuesdays and Thursdays (12/3, 12/19, 12/24) from 12-6pm in December

  • Brooklyn: November 27 12-4pm and Late December (dates TBD, please submit your request)

If you’d like to book for dates outside of this period: Don’t submit at this time. Join my email list to learn about future openings.

PRICING: I offer 3 session types—half session, full session, and 1 hour flash tattoos. For small tattoos, you’re welcome to get more than one piece in a session as long as you tell me ahead of time. Please keep artist experience in mind when price shopping. I have been tattooing since 2009 and am known to tattoo very quickly. You can fit a LOT into a session and rest assured that I have honed my technique for many years. Additionally, to keep tattoos accessible, I have not raised my pricing since 2018. Session pricing includes tip and is $400 for 1 hr flash, $800 for a half session and $1500 for a full session ($800 is my minimum outside of flash). I accept cash or credit card

SCAR COVER TATTOOS: Scar cover tattoos are priced the same as regular tattoos. There is an article out there that erroneously suggests that I do scar covers for free, but I am unable to offer free tattoos at this time. As long as you have your doctor’s okay, I can cover scars. I only tattoo in the style depicted in my portfolio and instagram. If you have questions about covering your scars, please include them in your request.

COVID-19: All clients must be fully vaccinated and wear KN95 face masks during appointments. I am vaccinated, practice social distancing, get tested regularly, and have been implementing additional cleaning procedures.

BIPOC DISCOUNT: I offer a limited number of half and full session appointments for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) who have a household income of under $50k per calendar year at a 20% discount. This discount cannot be applied to 1 hour flash appointments.

Deposit is $200 for small flash/half session and $300 for a full/multi session. This deposit goes towards your final session and is nonrefundable.

TATTOO THEMES: Priority is given to 4+ hour designs where I draw a stencil on your skin with marker on the day of your appointment. I tattoo in black ink. I like to work with organic subjects that work with the shape of your body and patterns. Examples: human figures, plants, natural objects, creatures like dragons and snakes, and textile patterns. I do not tattoo any text.

++ TATTOO TIME ESTIMATOR (click to open)

Exact estimates aren't always possible because some tattoos take longer than others for reasons outside of our control, such as skin condition or client's ability to sit still during tattoo.

THESE TIME ESTIMATES ARE FOR BLACK INK TATTOOS.

Consider these factors...

  1. For tattoos that require lots of detailing, such as snake scales/feathers or detailed dotwork realism, double the time listed for the detailed area (x2).
  2. For full color or fully blacked-out tattoos, triple the time listed (x3). For partial color, only consider those areas.
  3. For areas where your skin is stretchy, such as the ribs, belly, or upper back, double the time (x2).
  4. Pay attention to the object limit on each item. This is the limit of objects you can include in one tattoo.

1/2 Session

  • 4"x4"/PALM SIZED TATTOO: limit of 2 objects
  • 8"x4"/HAND SIZED TATTOO: limit of 3 objects

Full Session

  • 8"x7"/SHOULDER CAP OR UPPER CHEST TATTOO: limit of 4 objects
  • 9"x12"/QUARTER SLEEVE OR THIGH TATTOO: limit of 5 objects

Multi Session

  • HALF SLEEVE: 1.5-2 sessions & a limit of 8 objects
  • SIMPLE FULL SLEEVE: 4 sessions & a limit of 10 objects
  • DETAILED FULL SLEEVE: 6 sessions & a limit of 12 objects
  • FULL FRONT OR BACK PIECE: 4-8 sessions & a limit of 16 objects

Multi-session tattoos require a minimum of 2 week healing periods between. You will be scheduled for the next appointment at the end of your first.