Info Sheet

Please read carefully before your appointment.

Daniel is a tattooer based in London. He offers services in English, German, Portuguese and Spanish

Design Process: Daniel makes all botanical tattoos freehand, drawn directly on the body. The smallest size is 20 X 15 cm, and he only works with black ink. You will work together in a collaborative process. He includes consultations in the tattoo process itself, rather than meeting in advance. He is happy to give plenty of time to decision-making during your session. (Please review the FAQs for more information)

Payment: We can accept cash, PayPal, bank transfer or Bitcoin. No cards. Daniel charges by the project and size, not by the hour. During his guest at Gristle tattoo, he only offers full days at ($2000-$2200), depending on the type of project. Some designs require multiple sessions and multiple payments. Please let us know if you have strict budget limitations, in which case we may be able to adapt the design for you.

Deposit: To secure your appointment, we need a f200 non-refundable deposit via PayPal Friends and Family to: hallo@danielthegardener.com - Please be sure to send as Friends & Family. Let us know if you prefer to pay a cash deposit at the studio.

Timing: Please arrive on time, and allow extra time afterwards to take photos (if you consent, of course). The time taken to tattoo can vary depending on your skin, the placement and the complexity of the design. Half days are generally 3-4 hours, and Full days can be up to 7 hours, inclusive of the consultation, design and tattooing. Let us know if you have time limitations, but be mindful that Daniel will not rush your experience. Due to COVID-19, we ask that you come alone to your session.

Self Care: Make sure that you have slept well, eaten well and are hydrated before getting tattooed. Please shower before the tattoo, but do not apply lotions or oils to the skin. Please avoid alcohol or aspirin (blood thinners), or mood-altering drugs, in the 24 hours before the tattoo. If you have any skin conditions, skin allergies, chronic illnesses or disabilities that we should keep in mind, please tell us in advance so we can be sure to accommodate you!

Clothing: Choose a comfy outfit for your session that you don't mind getting ink on. Please dress neutral tone cotton clothes, if possible. This will help new tattoos breathe under your clothing, and it looks better in photographs. (Or, if you have a flower print outfit, it will also look great in photos!) If you normally wear bras and are getting a shoulder or chest tattoo, please wear a strapless bra, if possible. Bring layers as you might get cold while getting tattooed.

Reference images: Please bring 3-6 reference photos from Daniel’s Instagram portfolio (not older than a year ago), real plants and illustrations (examples of the plants you want, even if you don’t know the name of them!) or even real plants and flowers! It's very important that your photos are high resolution. You can bring them on your phone ready on a new email, printed on paper, but Pinterest boards are ideal!

Cancellation: All deposits are non-refundable. If you cancel with more than (7) days' notice, we can roll over your deposit to a new appointment within 1 calendar year of the original date. Maximum (2) reschedules.

COVID-19: We ask all guests to bring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within the last 24 hours, as well as a mask for hygiene.