Process

All tattoo enquiries begin through the Book an Appointment section, where you can find my availability and the correct form for each location. The enquiry form helps us understand timing and the kind of project you’re looking for.

We consider each project based on availability, my interest in the proposed concept, and whether its placement and requirements suit the way I work. Every enquiry receives a reply. You may then be offered an appointment or added to the waitlist. An appointment is only confirmed once the dates have been agreed and the deposit has been paid.

Planning the project

I work with seasonal booking windows rather than open-ended timelines. When we decide to move forward, the aim is to complete the project without long gaps in between. This helps us keep momentum and clarity as the piece develops, without stretching things out unnecessarily.

Timing and budget play an important role in that planning. Bodies, proportions and project complexity vary, and we take all of this into account when estimating how long a project might take.

There are different ways we can render plants and botanical elements, and each approach takes a different amount of time. A greater number of sessions does not in itself make a better tattoo; it allows for more scale, complexity or detail. If you’re flexible with what you have in mind, we can adapt the level of detail to the number of sessions available and your budget, so the tattoo can be resolved within the agreed timeframe.

Consultation and references

Nothing is drawn in advance. The design develops through our consultation and collaborative process on the day.

When you arrive, we spend time talking through the idea behind the tattoo, the plants you would like to include, and any personal meaning they may hold for you.

From there, we look at any references you’ve brought, alongside selected examples from my work, and consider how the placement works with your body shape and the way you naturally carry yourself.

If you already have tattoos, they’re considered when deciding on the placement and composition of the new piece.

Drawing and approval

Once we have talked through the idea and considered placement together, I draw the composition directly onto your body. We can make adjustments together. My approach is methodical, so I’m happy to explain the thinking behind each decision and answer any questions as we work. Tattooing only begins once you are happy with the final design.

The appointment

Appointments are one-to-one, allowing the studio and the day to be centred around you and your project.

Sessions move at a steady pace, with regular breaks throughout the day. We make space to rest, stretch, eat, and reset. Depending on the project and the area we’re working on, tattooing can last from a few hours to a full day, and we adapt the pacing to your own rhythm.

I don’t rush sessions.

Larger projects and follow-up

For larger pieces, the first session is often focused on drawing and tracing the design. When time and availability allow, my preferred approach is to work over two consecutive days. This helps us stay focused and maintain continuity, while remaining within what the body can reasonably handle.

If you have a larger project in mind, I prefer to design the full composition first rather than adding onto pieces later. This helps the tattoo sit comfortably on the body without forcing scale or proportion down the line.

After each session, I give you specific aftercare guidance based on your individual project. You can also return to the Aftercare page at any point for a general refresher.

Once the tattoo is fully healed, you’re welcome to come by for an in-person check. If you live abroad, you can send clear photographs and visit down the line.