Frequently Asked Questions

I work out of Black Cat Tattoo at 659 Johnson Street, located on lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) land, in the downtown area of “Victoria”. Our space is up approximately 30 stairs, and we do not have an elevator - please get in touch with me if this is tricky and we can try and come to a solution!

My rate is $200/hr, and the session minimum is $200. Ultimately I am flexible to make sure the overall cost works for both of us, but the rate acts as a baseline for estimates. For larger pieces, an estimate will be given, and typically reduced in cost if the session is over 4 hours. 

A non-refundable $100 deposit is required to hold your appointment, and counts towards the total cost of your tattoo if you're getting a custom piece, $50 will be kept as a drawing fee. If you need to reschedule, you will not lose your deposit if you give me more than 72hrs notice. Your deposit will be held if you cancel your appointment entirely.

I offer sliding scale rates for BIPOC folks, please let me know if this is something you would like to access under ‘additional info’ in the booking form.

No, I am firm on the 18+ age restriction, even with parental consent.

Unless otherwise stated on the sheet, all designs are repeatable until retired! I typically retire a piece once I’ve worked with it 4+ times.

My books open Sunday, May 25th @ 12pm PST. I’ll be taking appointments for June + July 2025. They typically stay open for a full day. The link to my booking form will be available on my instagram story for the full day, as well as on my webpage under ‘booking’. This is the only way to book with me, a form must be filled through ‘Tato’, an automated service I use. You’ll receive a response whether I am able to book you in or not, through ‘Tato’, so please be sure to be looking for my reply in your email under the booking service name - sometimes this can land in people’s spam/junk. E-mail me with any questions you may have!

I will almost never do this! If there is full consent from the artist, and I am able to put my own spin on it, I may agree, but for the most part I am focused on tattooing my own artwork.

Get a good nights rest, have a good meal before our session, and make sure you are well hydrated. Bring a water bottle with you, as well as an easy quick snack like a piece of fruit or a bar in case you get hungry.

(Tip: staying extra hydrated as well as exfoliating and moisturizing the area you’re getting tattooed for about a week or two before the session makes a world of difference!)

Please wear dark clothing and dress suitably to accommodate the area we are tattooing (layers are always a great idea!).

Life happens! Sometimes you’ve got to reschedule. I ask that you give me as much notice as possible, so that I can fill your spot and still work that day. If you let me know less than 72 hrs before our appointment, you will have to pay a new $100 deposit to rebook. If you cancel your session altogether, your deposit is not refundable.

Masks are mandatory at Black Cat throughout the session, as well as a copy of your vaccine passport and a copy of government photo ID.