Frequently Asked Questions

Click ”Book a Tattoo Appointment” on the home page, and fill out a tattoo request form. I respond to forms during the last week of every month through email. I only book 1 month out. Once the month is booked, all remaining forms will be responded to the following month.  Please be patient as I always make sure to respond to every form eventually! 

 Due to the high amount of requests, the usual wait time to have an appointment made is 1-2 months. Please check your email around the end of every month to see if your request has been reviewed yet. 

• I will respectfully decline requests that are not within my usual style (black and grey realism). 
• Ongoing projects are prioritized. 

I normally book half day sessions and full day sessions. 

• Half day session (3-4 hours): $600-$800 
• *generally palm size 
• Full day session (6-8 hours): $1,200-$1,400
• *generally hand size or larger, or filling up any large areas  
• Portrait tattoos: $1,400
• Smaller tattoos follow my hourly rate ($150/hr)
• Shop minimum: $150

Each rate pays for set up/design time and hours of actual tattooing. Please keep in mind that large projects may require multiple sessions. 

I only book 1-2 months out at a time. Due to the high amount of requests, the usual wait time to have an appointment made is 2 months. Please check your email around the end of every month to see if your request has been reviewed yet. 

You must put down a non-refundable $200 deposit to save your appointment. 

• The deposit goes towards the full price of the tattoo. 
• Your deposit is transferable to another date only if requested 48 hours in advance. 
• The deposit is forfeited if you cancel or no call/no show. 

Do this:

1. Clean your tattoo with antibacterial soap and apply a small amount of aftercare 2-3 times a day

2. When cleaning your tattoo, only dry it with a paper towel or air dry 

3. Drink lots of water

4. After your tattoo is done peeling, moisturize it with non-scented lotion until it is full settled in your skin

5. Every body is different. Your tattoo may take 2-4 weeks to fully heal.

Don’t do this:

- Do not rewrap your tattoo in plastic 

- Do not soak your tattoo in water or go swimming 

- Keep your tattoo out of the sun 

- Do not itch your tattoo while it is peeling 

- Do not exercise and avoid sweating for the first 3-4 days of healing 

Although I do not take art commissions right now, I do take on murals! Please contact me at mikaylamgutierrezart@gmail.com if you are inquiring about a mural project. Thank you.