Illustrative & etching style tattoos
black & grey ink only

Tattoo rate ~ $200 per hour +gst

Price estimates are given during consultation/booking

Cash • E-transfer • PayPal • Credit & Debit accepted

FLASH BOOKING is ALWAYS OPEN

CUSTOM REQUESTS may close periodically to mediate my work load. If my Custom Booking Form is live, go ahead and send an inquiry.

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All tattoo requests are received through a booking form and then confirmed over email. I do not book through Instagram, you’re welcome to reach out with questions there but response times may be slow.

Use the CONTACT THE ARTIST form below to guarantee a quicker response to any questions.

✺ All artists, clients and visitors are required to wear a mask (N95 or equivalent) while in the studio.

✺ I ask clients to provide proof of vaccination with their consent forms.

✺ Accessibility Note ! Black Cat Tattoo is atop a steep flight of stairs that may cause an accessibility issue to those with mobility concerns

✺ If you are sick, feeling unwell, or cannot safely make it to your appointment, communicate this to me and your session will be rescheduled. Clients can reschedule their appointments independently up until 48 hours before their appointment. If you need to reschedule on short notice I can be best contacted through our ongoing email thread.

If you arrive to your appointment and are unwell, you will be sent home and your appointment cancelled, resulting in a lost deposit.

If you have any questions, I can be contacted through the CONTACT THE ARTIST form below or by emailing info@robingraves.net

✺ All appointments require a $50 booking deposit to hold your appointment.

✺ Booking deposits will be applied to the total price of your tattoo.

✺ All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

✺ You are welcome to cancel your appointment at any time.

✺ Rescheduling with less than 48 hours notice will forfeit your deposit and a new payment will be required to re-book

✺ I charge a Custom Drawing Commission fee (starting at $50) for each custom tattoo. This amount WILL NOT be deducted from your tattoo total. This instead pays me for the time spent designing your tattoo and allows you to see the design prior to booking.

✺ If accepted, your custom it will be added to my drawing queue. Custom clients will receive an approximate date to a expect an intitial draft of their piece. From there, I offer one redraw or ‘tweak’ of the design before I send a final draft.

✺ If further edits are required, an additional drawing fee may be charged.

✺ To streamline this process, I ask clients to be as clear as possible in their request. Do make sure to include references from my portfolio.

NOTE: I do not copy the work of other tattooers but can instead be asked to recreate my own work based on existing concepts.

✺ Once a design is a finalized, a booking link will be sent and the appointment can be booked. A $50 booking deposit is required for each appointment - This amount will be deducted from the tattoo total upon completion.

✺ All Deposits and Drawing Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

✺ I encourage all custom clients book either an in-person or zoom consultation, especially if it is our first time working together.

Flash Days will feature a specific Flash Sheet for the event date. This sheet will be announced and become available for booking a week or two before the event.

Only designs on the specified sheet are eligible for the event.

Flash Day designs will have set prices - usually calculated at a reduced rate.

Flash Day designs will be offered at a set size range for the event.

Flash Day placements are restricted to Arms & Legs for the event.

All Flash is limited repeatable (sold up to 3 times) and can be booked for dates outside of the event at any size and/or placement. In this case, regular rates will apply.

I can provide you with either a second skin bandage or a Soaker Pad. The after care for both is the same, except for the time your bandage is kept on.

Second skin ~ keep it on for 3-4 days. This bandage is shower proof, but this does not mean you can go swimming. If this bandage begins to lift, leak or irritate your skin, remove it and begin your aftercare (this bandage has an adhesive layer that may irritate sensitive skin)

Soaker Pad ~ is only to be worn for a few hours (details will be discussed with you)

Removing your bandage:

• First, make sure your hands are clean

• Once your bandage is removed, rinse with warm water

• Use a gentle unscented soap to wash away residue

• Air dry your tattoo or gently pat dry with a clean paper towel

• Leave it dry for the first 12-24 hours so it can breathe and scab

• It is generally recommended to wash your healing tattoo in the morning when you wake up, then again before bed. If the area becomes soiled or sweaty in between, do wash it clean.

• The second time you cleanse you may begin lightly moisturizing your healing tattoo.

• Apply a THIN layer after washing (and periodically through the day if you need some extra help with itch relief).

• Continue to moisturize your tattoo until the scab is gone and it has finished peeling (approx 2 weeks).

• Then preserve your ink for years to come by wearing your SPF.

• I recommend using hypoallergenic, unscented cleansers and moisturizers. Let me know if you would like a specific recommendation.
  

If you have any questions about your tattoo, please contact your artist. If you notice anything abnormal about the healing of your tattoo please contact your artist immediately, and if necessary they can direct you to the appropriate medical professional.

Tips for a healing tattoo:

• Do NOT submerge it in water or go swimming. Pools, hot tubs, or any body of water carry high risk of causing infection or ruining your healing process. This is also true for gyms, yoga studios, saunas and steam rooms. Avoid these for at least 2 weeks.

• Do NOT pick or scratch at the tattoo. This will damage your tattoo and prolong your healing. Let all flakes fall off on their own time.

• Do NOT put anything on your tattoo that you have not cleared with your artist or doctor

• Do NOT expose your healing tattoo to direct sunlight or allow it to become burned

• Do NOT expose your healing tattoo to unsanitary environments or irritating clothing without protection (i.e. cleaning a bathroom with a fresh tattoo on your hand or arm that is not protected by a bandage or covering)