EXTRA GUIDING QUESTIONS - answer what applies for your vision - could be a combination of factors | aespects | elements - in addition to details from the Booking Form
SIZE | PLACEMENT - Dimensions | Examples
TATTOO TYPE - Custom | Flash | Freehand | Freemachine | Mix | Variation
REFERENCES - Design Description | Ideas | Images | Motifs | Symmetry | Composition
TECHNIQUE - Line Quality | Thickness | Shading | Texture | Color | Collage | Layers
CONSIDERATIONS - Cover-up | Touch-up| Blast-over | Other Tattoos in the area to consider
SKIN CONDITIONS - Scarring| Sensitivity | Pain Tolerance | Lesions | Numbing Cream | Etc...
Design Direction - Spectrum
Do you want me to follow your references closely, or are you open to my interpretation/style/suggestions? Do you want me to have free reign??
Should the design feel structured [geometric, crisp, sharp] or organic [soft, freeform, biomatter, flowing, moving]?
Should it flow with the body or contrast it? Stay in one area or go across body parts?
Do you want more open negative space or intricate/dense detail? Do you want elements/styles to work together/clash?
What relevant (media) inpires you? Games, Movies, Art, Music...
Style Direction Keywords (pick/mix-n-match some): abstract, cyberpunk, classical, fantasy, sci-fi, gothic, horror, anime, mecha, diagrams, memey, ironic, ignorant, chaotic, cute, minimal, geometric, textured, divine, eccelctic, esoteric, epemeral, ethereal , ornamental, ornate, brushstroke, smoke, gore, flowy, contrast, sticker/patchwork, brutal, internet, text, sigils, glphs, adornment, whimsical, kawaii, alien, otherworldy, technology, mechanics, hard-surface/rigid, synthetic, bio-organic, futuristic, elegant, busy, minimal, flow, movement.......
I am versatile but I have lately been working in a mix of styles ranging and combining fine line/bold, dynamic, aggressive, cyberpunk, digital, fantasy, and internet-inspired styles, with collage, organic/synthetic flow, and layered elements.
I can share ideas and techniques to expand on your piece/ideas if you're open to it.
Details & Process
What should be the main focus of the piece?
Linework: thin/delicate, bold/graphic, or mixed?
Shading: high contrast, soft blends, stippling, or textured, movement?
Ink: Color or black/grey?
Interested in effects like glitches, energy flow, symbols, text, UI, halftones, collage?
Should the tattoo feel serious/intricate or playful/surreal?
Is this a reflection of your interests, or are you embodying a character/world?
Let me know how much inspiration you prefer—broad or minimal. We can also consult over call in some cases. I usually start designing after a deposit and send the draft 1–2 days before the appointment.
Cont.
Do you have any tattoos around the area to consider? How would you want the new piece to integrate/interact with them (blend, contrast, match ink...)?
Any skin conditions or sensitivities to keep in mind?
I will make some guiding charts later