FAQ
a: tattooing is: a) a sacred practice connected to my ancestry b) a very challenging craft, and c) a medium that regularly cracks my ego open. it’s something i do to create kinship, honor rituals, and facilitate expansion.
tattooing is an exercise in trust, communication, and nerve. this is blood magic - a significant effort to alter reality; tattooing teaches us how to expand our tolerance for pain in this world of suffering. it teaches us how far the mind and body can stretch and what it means to remember.
at its best, tattooing is a fusion of all these things - pain, connection, relief, grounding, elevation. ︎
a: i offer sliding scale quotes per design depending on complexity, size, and placement. typically, i categorize sessions into half days (4 hrs total, under 4 hrs of tattooing) and full days (5-8 hrs total, 4+ hrs of tattooing). if you'd like a quote please submit a booking form here.
full day (5-8 hrs) = $750-900 ($200 deposit + $550-700 full day rate)
half day (4 hrs max) = $200-600 ($100 deposit + $100-500 partial day rate)
(community (mutual aid) flash not included in standard rates*)
(starting January 01, 2026 my rates will become):
full day (5-8 hrs) = $1,000-1,200/day ($200 deposit + $800-1,000 full day rate)
half day (4 hrs max) = $300-700 ($100 deposit + $200-600 partial day rate)
(community (mutual aid) flash not included in standard rates*)
* i offer a reduced sliding scale for Black and Indigenous clients, as well as clients who are sex workers. don't be shy, please inquire!
* color tests are always free for Black and deeply melanated people, in addition to clients who have had allergic reactions to tattoo inks and want reassurance that they won't react to my inks. please respect this - if these conditions don't apply to you, i will happily give you a color test for $50.
i spend a lot of time outside of the studio designing, editing, communicating, learning new skills, and doing admin work to make our appointment time together as smooth, safe, and fun as possible. this pricing structure reflects the effort and deep devotion i put into this practice.
a: yes. i accept payment plans in the form of weekly, biweekly, or monthly installments leading up to the appointment. the cost of the tattoo must be paid in full on the day of the appointment.
* i offer a reduced sliding scale for Black and Indigenous clients, as well as clients who are sex workers. Don't be shy, please inquire!
* color tests are always free for Black and deeply melanated people, in addition to clients who have had allergic reactions to tattoo inks and want reassurance that they won't react to my inks. please respect this - if these conditions don't apply to you, i will happily give you a color test for $50.
you being honest about your budget and paying full price or extra is what allows me to use a much lower rate for people who can’t afford my regular rate. so please be honest.
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a: i require a $100 (half day) or $200 (full day) nonrefundable deposit that's applied to the final cost of your tattoo, and can be applied to one reschedule as long as you notify me 48+ hours in advance AND reschedule within 7 days. but! if you have to cancel outright, you won't be able to get your deposit back. ︎
if you have to reschedule more than once i will ask you to put down a new deposit and forfeit your previous deposit.
please avoid no call no showing. i’d rather you communicate ANYTHING to me than leave me hanging. ghosting means i probably won't tattoo you in the future. ︎
a: my flash lives in various sketchbooks, this online flashbook, and is frequently updated via IG highlights. flash is repeatable, priority is given to new designs during booking.
my designs are informed by, and may contain, turkish and/or vietnamese symbols, motifs, or themes...please form a relationship with these concepts before approaching me for a tattoo depicting them. i'd love to connect with you on this, just keep in mind that my culture is something to be shared and celebrated, not used as a fashion statement. ︎
a: i’m so down for customs! i will do my best to capture the essence of what you’re envisioning and render it in my style, drawing inspiration from several sources; so be honest, but open to my creative process.
a: unfortunately, my schedule does not allow for me to draw very far in advance of our appointment. i usually design a few nights before and try to get them to you 1-2 days before our appointment, as there will be time for redraws or edits at your appointment.
i do want to get on the same page with you so that we're both happy about the design, so if your design is especially large/complex, we will likely collaborate over a few drafts ahead of time. please respect my time and effort.
a:nope. i will only tattoo things i have drawn. i'm usually open to creating something similar to, or influenced by, what you're wanting, so feel free to ask. the only exception to this is if you provide proof of this artist's explicit written consent
a: bigotry and/or words, phrases, or imagery from a language or culture that you don't speak or that don't belong to you.
a: currently i'm interested in tattooing patterns influenced by nature, graphic art, textiles, textures or halftone renderings of abstract shapes, found objects, photography, as well as blackwork illustrations of flora and fauna, and larger scale body-scapes/freehand projects.
i use mostly black and grey, but i do dabble in color. generally my flash gives a good insight into the types of designs i'm currently marinating on. ︎
a: probably not. but send me an email at hiii@transquility.xyz and i'll see what i can do...
a: yes! i will happily touch up a tattoo that i've done for free within 1 year of its completion. there are so many variables that effect how a tattoo heals, especially large color packed areas, hands, feet, face, or thicker/more calloused areas. i want you to feel happy with your tattoo(s). ︎
no two bodies react to, or heal from, tattoos the same. sometimes instead of overworking an area i'll wait to do it another time. we can always go back and add more; blowouts and scarring arn't so easy to fix. all i can do is try my best to learn from how the intital tattoo heals, which is why i really value feedback! plssssss send healed photos in bright, diffuse lighting. ︎
a: everyone prepares for and reacts to tattoos differently, so unless you're getting a large piece, i generally suggest drinking plenty of water, eating prior to our appointment and resting properly a week before and afterward.
for larger pieces, it’s critical that you prioritize the following:
1. don't do anything to stress your body beforehand. no donating blood, benders, long camping trips, marathons, or things like that. you need to be well rested, well hydrated, and well fed to maximize your tolerance to discomfort.
2. becoming hydrated takes a few days. this is also true for sleeping, so get into a rhythm. this applies to both before and after your appointment.
3. arrive at the studio with clean (non-moisturized, no make up, nor spray tanned) skin. it's your call to shave or not, i may still ask to shave you day of if needed.
4. wear loose clothing to your appointment and avoid wearing any texturally abrasive materials, bag straps, etc on the area we'll be tattooing. also try to be aware of where your skin bends/folds if you’re going to be sitting for long periods of time. excessive rubbing or sweating is a no-go for a peeling tattoo.
5. let yourself fully rest for at least a day afterward. this is your excuse to just sit at home and let the tattoo breathe. rest can be difficult for the restless, but in doing nothing, you are doing everything. the better you take care of your body the better the tattoo will heal.
a: tipping is certainly always appreciated, but never expected! if you want to tip me with something non-monetary, art/tattoo books, ceramics, skillshares, and homemade food (plant-based please) warm my heart. :)
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FAQ
a: tattooing is: a) a sacred practice connected to my ancestry b) a very challenging craft, and c) a medium that regularly cracks my ego open. it’s something i do to create kinship, honor rituals, and facilitate expansion.
tattooing is an exercise in trust, communication, and nerve. this is blood magic - a significant effort to alter reality; tattooing teaches us how to expand our tolerance for pain in this world of suffering. it teaches us how far the mind and body can stretch and what it means to remember.
at its best, tattooing is a fusion of all these things - pain, connection, relief, grounding, elevation. ︎
a: i offer sliding scale quotes per design depending on complexity, size, and placement. typically, i categorize sessions into half days (4 hrs total, under 4 hrs of tattooing) and full days (5-8 hrs total, 4+ hrs of tattooing). if you'd like a quote please submit a booking form here.
full day (5-8 hrs) = $750-900 ($200 deposit + $550-700 full day rate)
half day (4 hrs max) = $200-600 ($100 deposit + $100-500 partial day rate)
(community (mutual aid) flash not included in standard rates*)
(starting January 01, 2026 my rates will become):
full day (5-8 hrs) = $1,000-1,200/day ($200 deposit + $800-1,000 full day rate)
half day (4 hrs max) = $300-700 ($100 deposit + $200-600 partial day rate)
(community (mutual aid) flash not included in standard rates*)
* i offer a reduced sliding scale for Black and Indigenous clients, as well as clients who are sex workers. don't be shy, please inquire!
* color tests are always free for Black and deeply melanated people, in addition to clients who have had allergic reactions to tattoo inks and want reassurance that they won't react to my inks. please respect this - if these conditions don't apply to you, i will happily give you a color test for $50.
i spend a lot of time outside of the studio designing, editing, communicating, learning new skills, and doing admin work to make our appointment time together as smooth, safe, and fun as possible. this pricing structure reflects the effort and deep devotion i put into this practice.
a: yes. i accept payment plans in the form of weekly, biweekly, or monthly installments leading up to the appointment. the cost of the tattoo must be paid in full on the day of the appointment.
* i offer a reduced sliding scale for Black and Indigenous clients, as well as clients who are sex workers. Don't be shy, please inquire!
* color tests are always free for Black and deeply melanated people, in addition to clients who have had allergic reactions to tattoo inks and want reassurance that they won't react to my inks. please respect this - if these conditions don't apply to you, i will happily give you a color test for $50.
you being honest about your budget and paying full price or extra is what allows me to use a much lower rate for people who can’t afford my regular rate. so please be honest.
︎
a: i require a $100 (half day) or $200 (full day) nonrefundable deposit that's applied to the final cost of your tattoo, and can be applied to one reschedule as long as you notify me 48+ hours in advance AND reschedule within 7 days. but! if you have to cancel outright, you won't be able to get your deposit back. ︎
if you have to reschedule more than once i will ask you to put down a new deposit and forfeit your previous deposit.
please avoid no call no showing. i’d rather you communicate ANYTHING to me than leave me hanging. ghosting means i probably won't tattoo you in the future. ︎
a: my flash lives in various sketchbooks, this online flashbook, and is frequently updated via IG highlights. flash is repeatable, priority is given to new designs during booking.
my designs are informed by, and may contain, turkish and/or vietnamese symbols, motifs, or themes...please form a relationship with these concepts before approaching me for a tattoo depicting them. i'd love to connect with you on this, just keep in mind that my culture is something to be shared and celebrated, not used as a fashion statement. ︎
a: i’m so down for customs! i will do my best to capture the essence of what you’re envisioning and render it in my style, drawing inspiration from several sources; so be honest, but open to my creative process.
a: unfortunately, my schedule does not allow for me to draw very far in advance of our appointment. i usually design a few nights before and try to get them to you 1-2 days before our appointment, as there will be time for redraws or edits at your appointment.
i do want to get on the same page with you so that we're both happy about the design, so if your design is especially large/complex, we will likely collaborate over a few drafts ahead of time. please respect my time and effort.
a:nope. i will only tattoo things i have drawn. i'm usually open to creating something similar to, or influenced by, what you're wanting, so feel free to ask. the only exception to this is if you provide proof of this artist's explicit written consent
a: bigotry and/or words, phrases, or imagery from a language or culture that you don't speak or that don't belong to you.
a: currently i'm interested in tattooing patterns influenced by nature, graphic art, textiles, textures or halftone renderings of abstract shapes, found objects, photography, as well as blackwork illustrations of flora and fauna, and larger scale body-scapes/freehand projects.
i use mostly black and grey, but i do dabble in color. generally my flash gives a good insight into the types of designs i'm currently marinating on. ︎
a: probably not. but send me an email at hiii@transquility.xyz and i'll see what i can do...
a: yes! i will happily touch up a tattoo that i've done for free within 1 year of its completion. there are so many variables that effect how a tattoo heals, especially large color packed areas, hands, feet, face, or thicker/more calloused areas. i want you to feel happy with your tattoo(s). ︎
no two bodies react to, or heal from, tattoos the same. sometimes instead of overworking an area i'll wait to do it another time. we can always go back and add more; blowouts and scarring arn't so easy to fix. all i can do is try my best to learn from how the intital tattoo heals, which is why i really value feedback! plssssss send healed photos in bright, diffuse lighting. ︎
a: everyone prepares for and reacts to tattoos differently, so unless you're getting a large piece, i generally suggest drinking plenty of water, eating prior to our appointment and resting properly a week before and afterward.
for larger pieces, it’s critical that you prioritize the following:
1. don't do anything to stress your body beforehand. no donating blood, benders, long camping trips, marathons, or things like that. you need to be well rested, well hydrated, and well fed to maximize your tolerance to discomfort.
2. becoming hydrated takes a few days. this is also true for sleeping, so get into a rhythm. this applies to both before and after your appointment.
3. arrive at the studio with clean (non-moisturized, no make up, nor spray tanned) skin. it's your call to shave or not, i may still ask to shave you day of if needed.
4. wear loose clothing to your appointment and avoid wearing any texturally abrasive materials, bag straps, etc on the area we'll be tattooing. also try to be aware of where your skin bends/folds if you’re going to be sitting for long periods of time. excessive rubbing or sweating is a no-go for a peeling tattoo.
5. let yourself fully rest for at least a day afterward. this is your excuse to just sit at home and let the tattoo breathe. rest can be difficult for the restless, but in doing nothing, you are doing everything. the better you take care of your body the better the tattoo will heal.
a: tipping is certainly always appreciated, but never expected! if you want to tip me with something non-monetary, art/tattoo books, ceramics, skillshares, and homemade food (plant-based please) warm my heart. :)
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