does sending a request commit me to anything?
No, nothing at all. You send me your idea, I reply, and we meet at the studio to talk it through: that conversation is just as commitment-free. The deposit only comes much later, if we decide together to launch the project, when we book your tattoo appointment.
what if i don't know exactly what i want yet?
That's perfectly fine. A vague urge, one sentence, a why: I don't need much to get started, and turning that into a project is precisely my job. Fill in what you can, pick "I don't know yet" whenever you hesitate, and we untangle the rest together, at the studio.
how much will it cost?
The starting price is CHF 150, design included. Beyond that, it depends on the size, placement and level of detail. At the meeting, I give you a price range for the project we have defined together. If the project changes before the session, we adjust the price before we begin. The full details (deposit, payment) are in the FAQ.
what is the studio meeting for?
That first contact is part of the project. You discover the studio, and we talk through your idea, its why, the placement and the price range. This no-obligation meeting also lets us make sure you feel comfortable before we set the session date.
i don't have any reference images. is that a problem?
Not at all. References help, but your why helps me more: I draw from your story, not from a template. If you have some, attach them; if not, just tell me. That's all I need.