the artist has full right to refuse service under any circumstance.

if the commission inquiry is deemed by the artist a subject matter or aesthetic that is not one the artist will depict, the inquiry will be denied.

by submitting a commission inquiry form, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms of service provided in the tos.

you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to my services, which may be posted and modified from time to time. all guidelines or rules are hereby incorporated into the tos. this constitutes a binding legal contract that protects both client and artist.

complete and submit the commission inquiry form when commission requests are open

if your commission is accepted, the client will be contacted via the provided email to pay an invoice for the commission. the client will be charged the full price of the commission upfront, and may pay the invoice via card or paypal in USD.

additional fees for complex characters, markings, multiple characters, and/or content may be charged case-by-case.

after payment is received, the commission will be added to the working queue and progress will start.

the client will receive a high-resolution digital image after completion.

prices are subject to change.

the client may review the sketch before it is colored, and any alterations have to be made at this stage.

if you do not like what has been drawn at all, you're entitled to one complete redraw of the sketch from scratch. please provide additional details of what you would prefer if the entire sketch is not to your liking.

past this point, if any alterations are requested there will be a fee on a case-by-case basis depending on complexity of changes needed.

your personal information and data will never be sold or shared.

you will be asked to provide certain personal information depending on your commission type.

all commission orders will ask for: legal name for any legal issues that may arise, and email address for contact purposes and invoicing

in cases where your order includes a physical item you will be asked for: shipping address so that your item may be shipped to you.

the artist has full rights to reproduce the art (such as inclusion in portfolio, book of works, art prints, etc), as well as post to various social media accounts. the exception being if the agreed upon commission is private.

all credit for the character design, character, or features will be given to the character designer and/or client. any alterations made to the final commission (removing of signature, recoloring) are prohibited, unless the artist gives written permission.

the client may re-post the commissioned piece/pieces with proper credit to the artist. the client is allowed to use commissioned pieces for non-commercial/non-profit purposes (ex. personal prints, icons, banners, role-play images, etc.). the client cannot profit from the commission in any way, including using commissioned artwork for advertising or any commercial use.

the client may never create a non-fungible token (NFT) of the purchased artwork. under no circumstances should the artist’s work be involved with any cryptocurrency. NO AI.

all rights not otherwise expressed in these terms are reserved to the artist.

refunds MUST be discussed between artist and client before they are issued.

refunds can only be given in full if commission work has not been started.

if refunding a commission in progress, the refund will be given based on the amount of work already accomplished by the artist.

the artist has the right to cancel a commission if they feel that it cannot be completed to the best of their ability. a full or partial refund for the work will be given, depending on stage of completion and an agreement with client is met.

the artist holds the right to cancel a commission if it cannot be completed, or if the client behaves rudely or inappropriately, or is unable to keep in contact with the artist during the duration of the commission.

I try and maintain healthier work/life boundaries, so you can expect an inquiry response on my work days, wednesday-sunday.

email is best to get a hold of me! my instagram notifications are turned off for my mental health, I check some notifs and dms occasionally but they are not a reliable way to get a hold of me, especially since they randomly disappear sometimes??

it's okay to ping me if I haven't gotten back to you! please use your judgement wisely about multiple messages, there's a difference between a reminder vs spam.

I experience several health issues such as chronic (sometimes daily) migraine, vertigo, nausea, GERD + panic disorder, just to name a few. even with medication and therapy, these issues make it difficult to respond with speed. I'll try my best to get back to you when I can!

custom appts: unique tattoo I design for you, based on your visual/written idea + proposed budget.

predrawn/flash: designs I have already drawn! available thru online gallery (on booking page)

like many other tattoo artists, I will have a design or various options available for you at the appointment. it's important that you come to me trusting my ability to design you something that works well as a tattoo! I have 8yrs experience with freelance art and commissions with clients.

please be specific when describing your tattoo idea to avoid any confusion. in the event we need to make any changes (design, color, etc) I am happy to do so in person! I'm open to consultation sessions in person or virtually as well if you would prefer to spend more time designing together~

★★★ I will be flexible about this for traveling clients or for large projects! ★★★

I'm totally down for all tattooable textures and types of skin! stretch marks, scars, give me all the things! I will tattoo over scars healed ~2yrs (as to allow for proper healing of the initial wound). if you're unsure, send me a photo in your submission or we can schedule a consultation!

personally, I have the tendency to have hypertrophic/keloid scarring, and tattoos have immensely helped me feel more secure in my body, even with raised scars.

since I enjoy blackfill, shading and color, my work can do well for coverups/blastovers! happy to work with you on a project like that~

along with skin + health conditions, I will ask you about any allergies in our intake form. our studio does not use any latex products, and is low scent due to my own sensitivity to scents.

both dermshield (or a similar adhesive style bandage) and driloc soaker pad (non-adhesive) options are available at our studio to bandage your tattoo!

all inks are vegan! if you would like a color test spot done to see if your body has a reaction to any pigments, just submit a form! I happily offer color test swatches for $20-free sliding scale

my current studio is on the first floor of the building! there is a concrete step up to get in the doorway (working on getting a ramp), and two short steps to get to the tattoo area of the studio. please lmk ahead of time if you require ADA access/ramps so we can figure it out!

caregivers are welcome, as well as registered service animals, though we can not welcome emotional support animals or pets in the tattoo area due to health code.

please check out my pricing + sliding scale page for more info!

tips are very appreciated, but never required. I charge what I need to for my tattooing services. I am also very open to tips like 420, or anything on my wishlist!!

I value barter and trade, feel free to ask me!

while many artists may offer tattoo tickets, I do not permit any other artists to tattoo my work, unless explicitly given permission. if you are unable to travel, I welcome you to explore your local area to see what artists can help you design something beautiful!

the tattooing process is very special to me! it's important that my work is being done by my own hand, and that I get to meet each client, learn their needs and create a piece we both enjoy together~

I LOVE traveling to guest spot! if you would like to request I come to your location, feel free to ask on my travel request form!

I will be present for our appt ~20 mins after our start time, if I do not hear from you I will cancel the appointment and leave the studio. your deposit will not be refunded, to make sure I can cover a minimum of my costs for that day.

multiple no shows will result in grey or blacklisted client. communication is important, and leaving me hanging shows me you aren't committed to receiving my work or respecting my time.

the first seven days are a crucial time when it comes to healing tattoos. because it's breathable and waterproof, derm can be left on during that period. it will protect the tattoo from bacteria and debris, while also helping to save clothes and linens from ink and blood

wearing it often contributes to faster healing times and darker blacks

you may shower regularly, but no soaking/submerging the piece

if any tearing, breaking, or leakage occurs, remove the bandage immediately. it is now breached, which allows the plasma + rejected ink to flow out of the bandage, as well as for bacteria to come back in to the healing tattoo environment.

if you experience skin irritation or break-outs, it is often a reaction to the adhesive in the bandage. this can look like a red ring around the bandage, itchy feeling, or discoloration. please remove the bandage if you notice this, the more irritation happening, the less likely the tattoo will heal well.

you may replace your first bandage with a second piece if this occurs. first remove, wash gently with your fingers + gentle scent free soap, pat dry and apply the second piece.

when you are ready to remove your bandage, it's easiest to take a warm shower, and peel off the derm.

start at the top, and pull downward and with the direction your hair grows. derm shield is stretchy, so you can stretch it out as well!

if you are having a difficult time removing the bandage, you can use a mild, unscented liquid soap (such as Dr. Bronner's unscented castile liquid soap or Dial) to help ease it off.

it should come off in one sheet, with an imprint of your tattoo. don't worry- it hasn't pulled out any ink, this print is just the layer of fluid that has dried between your skin and the bandage.

gently wash your tattoo using your fingers with mild soap and warm water, then get out of the shower and pat it dry with a clean paper towel.

you may now apply an unscented lotion, or a very thin layer of healing ointment such as Aquaphor or A&D.

leave your bandage on for at least 2 hours, this + the cohesive bandage will help apply pressure and absorb fresh gunk from the tattoo.

remove anytime in the next 24hrs. do not exceed 24 hrs wearing the bandage, your skin has to breathe!

after removing your bandage, gently rinse your tattoo with fingers under warm water, with scent free, mild soap. pat dry with a clean paper towel. If you were given any additional bandages, you may apply it now.

after applying any additional bandages, follow the rest of the healing instructions in the “IN THE NEXT 2 WEEKS” section below.

wash your hands. make sure to wash your tattoo x2 daily with mild, unscented liquid soap (dr. bronner's, dial antibacterial, etc.). A liquid pump soap is recommended due to being more sanitary than bar soap.

pat dry with a clean paper towel (this minimizes lint + fibers getting in your tattoo), and lightly apply a thin layer of unscented moisturizer. a moisturizer that is dye and scent free will be the least irritating on your fresh wound. (ex. lubriderm, cerave, aveeno, etc)

If you use a moisturizer without a pump top, keep it sanitary by washing your hands and only touching the salve with an unused tongue depressor or other disposable, sanitary swabbing device.

tanning

exposure to direct sunlight

soaking in water (bath, hot tub, pool, lake, river, ocean, etc)

heavy sweating (for two weeks) - slow down gym routine + no sauna

while your tattoo heals, wear clean clothes + wash your sheets (ESPECIALLY if you have pets). pet hair, dander and dust can irritate a tattoo. this will greatly improve your chances of avoiding an infection!

avoid tight clothing that could stick to your tattoo. If you find yourself stuck to fabric, do not rip it off dry!!! instead, go to a sink or shower and soak the stuck fabric under running water until it detaches from the tattoo on its own.

have a friend help you, or take a self timed photo in clear focus, about 6-12 inches away from the tattoo

natural light is the best when possible! or a soft, diffused light, which reduces glare. for UV tattoos, I love seeing photos of them under blacklight as well ♥

you can message me and we can also set up a time to photoshoot in the studio, and I can check out the healed work in person!

please send healed photos to hournoontattoo@gmail.com ~♥