Please use my booking page for the most convenient way to inquire! I also accept email and direct message inquiries on Instagram. Email chwlsea@gmail.com, or find me at @chwlsea.tattooos

As your artist I will need the following information:

Subject matter, placement on body, approximate size (inches), black/grey or colour, general availability, and maximum budget. Feel free to copy and paste for your inquiry or use my booking form for the most convenience!

All tattoos are different! Pricing is completely dependent on body placement, size, style, level of detail. The best way to find out cost is to email me directly with your idea, size, placement on the body, colour or black/grey, and reference photos for an estimate.

Flash, flash designs, flash tattoos, all refer to pre-drawn, ready to tattoo designs that an artist has available! Clients often choose flash when they want something completely original by their chosen artist.

I offer a selection of flash designs that can be found on the navigation menu under “available flash”! I include estimated pricing and proposed dimensions on each sheet - feel free to inquire with any questions or inquiries. I am also able to offer customized variations on any design to work with any specific vision you have.

I can typically accommodate appointments requests within two-three weeks of inquiry! It depends on your availability, weekends are the most sought after appointments and fill up quickly, so don’t be afraid to book a day off work or leave early ;)

My minimum fee is $160.00 before tax! This cost applies to any tattoo under half an hour’s time.

A touch up generally refers to tattooing small points in the tattoo that “fell out”, or didn’t stay in the skin as intended. Not all tattoos require a touch up, the best course of action if you believe your tattoo needs a touch up is to email in a photo of the healed piece (2 weeks healed minimum) so we can discuss next steps.

I can typically take on appointments Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting at 12pm! If you are wanting a specific day outside my usual hours, feel free to let me know and we can discuss 😊

A non-refundable deposit reserves your tattoo appointment date and time, and guarantees your attendance and commitment to the appointment.

Tattoo artists do not receive a salary, and are paid per tattoo. Many artists who do not require deposits find themselves with constant no-shows, which creates financial instability and uncompensated labour.

Regardless of the size of the tattoo project, administration tasks, research, set up/materials, and other unseen labour always occurs behind the scenes of your appointment! The deposit acts as a safety net for tattoo artists’ livelihood should a last minute cancellation or no-show occur, we will still have a minor portion of income for the appointment missed.

Tattoos are an investment, and are something that stays with you for your entire life. While it can be tempting to shop around for the lowest price, it is important to remember you get what you pay for! Tattooing requires specialized training, artistic creativity, and is inherently a transformational experience.

My artist’s fee is derived from the accumulation of labour, studio fees, materials, design and drawing time, as well as administration. Tattooing is labour intensive and requires high levels of mental focus, customer service, and hygienic protocols. Every tattoo involves work behind the scenes; drawing time, email exchanges, consultation, research, and more. All of this unseen labour is included in your fee the day of the appointment, and is worthwhile to compensate fairly. After all, you’ll have it forever 😊

Due to the scheduling complications of late arrival, your non-refundable deposit may be forfeited, or my hourly rate will begin to apply at the appointment’s intended start time and be added on to the total cost after completion of the tattoo.

I kindly request that clients allow 72 hours’ notice for rescheduling of appointments so that I can advertise the appointment to other clients.

Appointments rescheduled within 48 hours’ of the appointment are subject to a rescheduling fee of $100.00.

Rescheduling day of the appointment automatically forfeits the total deposit.

Yes! You may bring one guest with you to your tattoo appointment, though it may not be possible to accommodate guests at the station during the tattoo. They may be required to remain at the lounge area at the front of the studio, as well as at all times guests are subject to be asked to leave due to disruptions levels, inappropriate behaviour, etc.

Please arrive at your scheduled appointment time! 😊

Although some clients prefer to arrive extra early, there may not always be seating available in the waiting area depending on how busy the studio is that day. Signing consent forms are factored into appointment time arrival as well, and there is always plenty of time to fill them out (for those who like to be prepared!)

Please wear comfortable, stretchy clothing that can be rolled up and taped out of the way for the area we will be tattooing! It is possible your clothing or shoes will get stained, avoid wearing white or light coloured clothing. Refer to my guide below for my recommendations for specific body parts!

I strongly discourage clients from using and do not accept a.i. generated reference images.

This is due to unethical artistic infringement generative a.i. inherently causes from every use, as well as the deeply negative environmental impact of generative a.i.

It also creates unrealistic expectations about the tattoo before our discussion can begin, which can make things more difficult and confusing on both the client and artist sides.

Instead, I highly recommend submitting a drawing of your own (no skill level required, and it’s so fun receiving these!), an in-depth description, or booking a free consultation!