I practise handpoke tattooing, also known as stick and poke - so I manually apply the ink without the power of a tattoo gun

It is considered to be a less invasive approach and a technique that is more suitable for delicate, small and detailed work

I aim at replying within a couple of weeks from your request

During particularly busy times, or when I expect to be travelling, I might put the bookings on hold until further notice - keep an eye on my IG stories for updates

Part of the consultation will happen by email at the time of your booking, you can tell me about your ideas and concerns then - I will be as thorough as I can in my response

On the day I estimate up to one hour between stencilling and preparation, I will be as involved as you wish in the process of figuring out size and placement

I won’t tattoo other artists work, or anything that that could be considered offensive for any community or individual  

I’m happy to tattoo any type of skin, though I will advise if a specific design is not suitable for certain placements (i.e. fine details on hands and fingers, or straight shapes on ribs)

You have the right to change your mind up until the day of the session

Any heads-up about your new idea/edits will be appreciated and help me manage the session time (keep in mind that if the new tattoo doesn't fit the time slot I have originally saved I might not be able to accommodate you)

I mainly tattoo in black ink, though I can consider red and blue for specific designs

Absolutely, if you have any concerns regarding possible adverse reactions to the materials I use, you can book a free patch test in the week leading up to your planned session

At the end of your session I will suggest the best aftercare procedure and products specific to the body part you got tattooed on

Generally speaking I recommend avoiding direct sunlight, swimming and soaking your healing tattoo, and to apply a thin layer of moisturiser until the tattoo is fully settled (usually in 2-3 weeks)

Of course you can!

If you decided you no longer want to go ahead with your session I will need to retain your deposit as part of my admin expenses

If you need to move your session to a different day and you are able to let me know with a 48 hour notice I will find you a new spot in my diary keeping the original deposit

My preferred method of Payment is PayPal, though I also accept cash or bank transfers

You are kindly asked to settle the payment at the end of your session before you leave the studio

Sadly no :( If you have accessibility requirements I will do my best to accommodate you, even by tattooing from a ground-level location

You can request a tattoo appointment through the booking form on my website. I will review it over the following weeks and if I’m able to accommodate your request I will reach back out via email

Once we have agreed on a session, I will ask you to secure your spot with a deposit

Once everything is confirmed, you will receive an invite with all the information for your session 

Yes, you get as many tattoos as you like in one session - this way the price per single piece is less than if it were done on its own

You also have the option to book a full day session, and get as many tattoos as we can make in 8 hours

Sure! I do consider requests for custom designs that are in line with my key subjects and aesthetics

You can send your references together with your booking form, I will prepare the design and show you a draft in the days leading up to your session or on the day of your appointment 

Most of my flash designs are repeatable, as long as the choice of placement is original and not an exact copy of a tattoo I’ve done before 

There is a limit to how many times I’m willing to repeat a design and, as my style evolves -  I might not be down for tattooing a flash piece I have drawn too long ago

My style of tattooing is not suitable for cover-ups, unless the tattoo you are wishing to cover is very simple or very much faded

One touch-up is included in the tattoo fee, you can email me a picture of the healed piece you’d like to get retouched and I will book you in for a top up session

You can expect a healed tattoo that has a soft appearance, with low to medium saturation tones of grey 

Ultimately the appearance and longevity of the piece mainly comes down to the individual’s skin type and the care process

Make sure you have food, water and a good night sleep in you + avoid alcohol and other blood thinners (Aspirin etc)

Wear comfortable clothes, possibly nothing too precious - as though I will make my best to keep your garments clean, there will be ink and transfer material around you

You can also prepare your skin by scrubbing and moisturising the night before your appointment, and avoid having fake tan on the part you are planning to get tattooed on

Over the weeks leading up to your session keep your skin away from the sun and refrain from using any treatment that might result in high skin sensitivity (e.g. use of retinoids or exfoliants in that specific area)

I suggest not making plans too close to the estimated end of your session, as delays may occur during the day

I greatly appreciate punctuality 🙏🏼 if you expect to turn up late, please let me know as soon as you can

Keep in mind I might not be able to see you past 15 minutes into your scheduled time and I will retail your deposit to cover part of the missed session

My studio is in London - Hackney Central - E9

I try to organise 2-3 guest spots every year, they will be announced on my OG

If you are interested in a particular design and we don't get the chance to meet, you can purchase the right to have it reproduced by an artist in your area (product in shop)