custom project proposal form

Hi! Thanks for your interest — I read every submission! You can fill out your form after having a look at these quick notes.

This is only a preliminary consultation, and doesn’t guarantee an appointment. I’ll respond to accepted forms with an estimated quote of sessions, instructions for paying the deposit, and booking.

rates & schedule:

I'm currently looking to book August to October projects.
I tattoo Tuesdays–Fridays, starting at noon.
Half-day (up to 3 hours): $650 flat.
Full-day (4–5 hours): $1100 flat.
Multiple sessions may be required for some designs, spaced at least 4 weeks.
This gap can be longer to accommodate budgeting and schedules.

deposits:

$200 for projects estimated at ½ day up to 2½ days.
$500 for projects estimated at 3 or more full-day sessions.

style & subject matter:

I work in my drawing style, and only in black & grey.
Reference images are welcome as inspiration or placement guides, but I won’t copy other artists’ work — please have a look my work to familiarize yourself.
I love zoological and botanical subjects, ukiyo-e florals, and other Asian nature-themed artwork. I may accept other ideas if I think they will suit my style.
Some pieces include freehand elements, so a complete stencil isn’t always provided.

cover-ups:

Not all cover-ups will be possible. Better candidates will be very faded or have tiny/dainty script/linework.
Cover-ups must be larger and darker than what they are covering.
I am very particular with what cover-up projects I can confidently take on; therefore, not all cover-up proposals will be accepted.

what I usually won’t do:

Reworking tattoos — I often suggest laser removal as a first option.
Adding to existing tattoos by other artists or my previous work, unless it genuinely fits the project or if I will be able to rework the entire tattoo.
Scenery pieces, script/text, or geometry-heavy designs.

other helpful info:

You will need to be able to take photos of the area you'd like to have tattooed. Use my placement photo guide to help.
Please read my full tattoo policies, especially if you have not been tattooed by me before.

I’m a one-woman shop and take time to review submissions — thanks for your patience!

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First and last name

Phone

✦ Will you be travelling to Chicago for this tattoo? If so, are there any preferred dates?

I will do my best to accommodate date requests, but no guarantees.

✦ What are you looking to have tattooed?

Be sure to include specifics like a list of flora or animals you have a preference to, if any, etc. Please keep descriptions clear and concise to just the imagery with little to no backstories. This will help me get through bookings faster. You will have a chance to email me reference photos when I ask for them. If you are open to me designing anything for you, at least tell me the things you don't like.

✦ Where placement are you thinking of?

PLEASE INCLUDE a rough size in INCHES x INCHES and please used a ruler. More details about this in the next section. This information is crucial in determining what quantity of time I'll need you to book in for. Also mention if you’re looking to get your tattoo in between or close to any other tattoos. Submissions that do not include this information may not get a response.

✧ Reference Images

1. Reference Images of any kind (1-4)

2. References to my own work that are relevant to what you're looking to get tattooed. (1-4) 3. Avoid using large scale projects as references for small tattoos because scaling can affect the amount of detail I can do in a smaller piece.

✧ Body placement photos

Use my placement photo guide to help take usable photos

✧ Do you have any skin/medical conditions that may affect tattooing/healing?

Ex: diabetes, other autoimmune diseases, etc. This information is collected in confidence and won't be used to deny proposals. I've worked with many clients with varying conditions. It's more for helping me understand how I can better work with my clients and their needs :)

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I have fully read and agree to Michelle's operation policies and cancellation policies. Michelle will not be responsible for mishaps due to client misunderstandings of the policies without clarification before making the decision to book a their tattoo.

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custom project proposal form