Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you work?

I work in a private studio in SE Portland that I share with one other artist, Prudence Haze (aka weedbutt666), my long time business partner.

Do you travel? Will you come to my city?

I have plans to travel in the spring of 2023 to both Los Angeles and San Diego. I will post more details as well as more potential cities on instagram. I will also be sending a newsletter later this year regarding travel and guest spots. Feel free to subscribe to my newsletter to get more direct updates :)

How much do you charge?

My hourly rate is $200 but I prefer to charge a flat rate for my work ranging from $150-$600 per piece. Large scale pieces are generally done on a half or full day basis for a flat rate of $600 for a half day or $1200 for a full day.

What are the health risks of neon/blacklight tattoos?

The health risks and potential side effects of neon tattoos are no different than any other tattoo. The only difference with my tattoos being the pigment in the ink. The particular inks that I use are ultra bright, highly pigmented colors that are naturally uv reactive. This ink is not advertised, marketed, or branded as uv reactive or blacklight; it is entirely coincidental. The health concerns and safety risks that are often associated with uv tattoos are in reference to a different type of “glow in the dark” and/or “invisible” ink. These tattoos are in no way associated with the kind of tattoos that I do, which are not glow in the dark nor invisible. The inks that I use are made in the United Staes, 100% vegan and happen to be naturally fluorescent. There are no added chemicals to cause this effect, it is simply the act of showing a brightly colored tattoo under a blacklight.

Is this permanent and/or does it fade quickly?

My tattoos are permanent and like any tattoo they last forever. In general color tattoos can be known to fade or heal differently than black tattoos but this is due only in part to the pigments and also a great deal to do with the application and care given directly after. As far as I have known in my years of tattooing, the glowing quality of my tattoos holds strong and does not fade. There is a lot of misinformation online regarding “UV” tattoos. Most of this information refers specifically to “invisible” UV ink which will absolutely fade. The permanent quality of tattoos comes from the pigment in the ink that is absorbed by your cells and eventually settles in your lymph nodes. This means that anything that has no pigment will certainly fade as there is nothing permanent to be absorbed in the skin. I highly advise against getting “invisible UV” ink tattoos.

What kind of ink do you use?

Waverly, Northwest Pigments, and The Solid Ink (for both blacklight and color) Eternal for black and other non uv colors.

How long are you booked for? How soon can I get an appointment?

I am generally booking 2 weeks to 3 months in advance depending on the piece and how far away you are from me. This can vary depending on the time of year as I tend to be much busier in the spring and summer months.

If I don't live in Portland, may I take your design to a tattooer in my area and have them tattoo it?

Please don’t.

 How long have you been tattooing?

I have been a licensed tattoo artist in the state of Oregon since 2016.

Where are you from?

I was born and raised in Salem, Oregon and moved to Portland in 2007 :)