Sliding Scale Policy
When I pay more, I know that I am helping the artist support themselves. When I pay in the middle, I know I am helping the artist cover costs. And when I pay at the bottom, I know I am letting my community hold me and support me. All of these are acceptable ways of participating.
My sliding scale rate is $195-255 per hour.
This privilege-based sliding scale model was adapted from Valley Tattoo, Dura Mater Wellness, Little Red Bird Botanicals, and Pronia Coaching.
Please let me know when submitting your request if you’d like to use the sliding scale system so that I can design a tattoo that reflects your ideal budget. While budgeting, please keep in mind that industry standard for tipping is 20% to cover supply cost and studio fees.
Consider paying less if you
- are a person who experiences racism directed at you, or via systemic oppression
- are a Black, Indigenous or First Nations, brown, or otherwise non-white person
- are transgender and experience trans related discrimination and/or violence regularly
- are gay/queer and experience related discrimination and/or violence regularly
- have medical expenses not covered by insurance
- have medical expenses, been denied work, or experience discrimination related to ableism
- are eligible for public assistance
- have immigration-related expenses
- are a sex worker who experiences occupational discrimination (personal or legislative)
- are an unpaid community organizer
- are a returning citizen who has been denied work due to incarceration history
- are supporting children or have other dependents
- are an elder with limited financial support
- own the home you live in
- have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money
- travel recreationally, or are traveling out of state for this tattoo
- have access to family money and resources in times of need
- work part time by choice
- have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education, gender privilege, racial privilege, class background, etc. Even if you are not currently exercising your earning power, I ask you to recognize this as a choice.