How much is the deposit?

I require a nonrefundable 500$ booking deposit to reserve an appointment date(s). The deposit goes as credit towards the custom drawing done for your tattoo and you only forfeit your deposit if you reschedule or don't show up without notifying me within 48 hours notice, show up more than 30 minutes late to your appointment(s), or cancel all together. A new deposit will then need to be made.

When did you start Tattooing? How did you get into it?

I started tattooing in January 2015 after graduating from Otis College of Art and Design in 2014. I opened my shop PARALLAX in San Jose on June 2, 2018. Then opened my second location in Milpitas on Oct, 11, 2021. To read more about how I got into tattooing please see my About Page :)

WHAT DO YOU SPECIALIZE IN? IS THERE ANY STYLES YOU WONT DO?

I mostly specialize in all types of Neotraditional Asian Art, Mythical Creatures, Intricate Linework+Dotwork (Mandalas, Sacred Geometry, Blackwork), Cyberpunk, and Floral. I also do Watercolor, Illustrative, and Realism from time to time. If you have fun ideas that you don't know are within these styles, feel free to ask as I may be interested in taking on the project. Just because I did not state the type of tattoo style you might like, does not mean I am not open to try it :). To get a better understanding of what styles I typically do, please review my Instagram Portfolio.

With that being said, I do not take on projects that specifically include: Tribal, American Traditional, White Ink, Religious, or Coverups/Reworks. I have nothing against these type of styles; however, I highly recommend you go to an artist who specializes in them so you can get the best you can out of these particular styles! It would be something they do everyday and are comfortable with doing easily as I am with the styles I choose to do daily.

How can i increase my chances of being tattooed by you?

Due to the amount of requests that I receive, I cannot take on every project that is presented to me. In order to continue the development and growth in my artwork, I look for concepts that spark immediate interest and creative inspiration. I greatly value what a tattoo means to someone and understand that it is something very personal to my clients. I do prefer taking on projects with fewer restrictions on design, composition, and body placement. In the end the tattoo will be on your body forever so I respect the decisions my clients make regarding the tattoo; however, I do so with hopes that you take in to consideration my suggestions based on my experience. What I ultimately look for is trust and patience. These are key factors that I hope you can have in me as a professional artist in order to have a connection between artist and client to create something amazing together. High quality tattoos take dedicated time and a financial investment that is necessary for you to receive a top notch tattoo.

how long will the tattoo take and how much will it be?

We cannot guarantee an exact time frame and price for you due to these factors.

Time and Price depends on:
1. How complicated the design is: whether there is a lot of detail, shading, linework, dotwork
2. If the piece will be black/grey or color
3. Everybody's skin consistency is different and some skin may take the ink better than others.
4. Placement of the tattoo: different areas may be easier to tattoo than others (arm vs ribs)
5. How big the piece ends up being (sometimes the initial size is not the size we end up going with)
6. How long the client can sit: if you sit for shorter hours it will be more sessions, for longer hours it will be less sessions and more work done. Taking a lot of breaks can disrupt the flow of tattooing, while sitting through as long as possible will allow more progress.
7. How well you take care of the tattoo after: Aftercare is the most crucial part of keeping a tattoo looking fresh. If you do not follow directions, it is likely the tattoo will need to be touched up or reworked.

We can give you a ballpark estimate once the design is created, but it can always be more or less than what is given to you. What is important to know is that a good tattoo takes patience!

Will i be able to see a drawing before the appointment and when?

Unfortunately I do not send drawings prior to the appointment because of the number of new projects I have daily/weekly. Depending on each clients individual piece, drawings may be done for the day of an appointment or drawn directly on the skin, while others may be done a couple days before. Projects are prioritized in the order they are received so your piece one week or month from now will not be ready until the day of at the shop. This may seem intimidating; however, it is easier to discuss the design in person if minor changes are needed. This is why it is important to understand and trust an artists style, expertise, and skill by carefully looking through their portfolio to get an idea of how your piece may be. Having a clear idea will also help the artist in designing your piece. Major design changes may result in a new deposit to be put down.

How should I prepare for my appointment?

We highly suggest eating a full meal at least an hour before you get here and stay hydrated. Feel free to also bring any snacks or beverages. You may take breaks if needed. Water will be available at the shop.

You may bring entertainment to keep yourself busy if it helps such as headphones, ipad, book, or a friend. To respect the space and comfort of other clients/artists, keeping the friend count to a maximum of 2 would be preferred. We also have Netflix and music available.

If you are using your phone during the session, be aware and cautious of any movements which may affect how we are tattooing you.

Dress appropriately for your session with the placement of the tattoo in mind.

To save time, shave the area we will be working on prior to your appointment if there is any hair.

If you are sunburnt or have any other skin issues in the area we are working on, you will need to reschedule.

We strive to keep our hygiene and sanitation the highest priority. Therefore, we ask that clients shower at least the day of/night before their session to maintain our standards.

For the protection of our employees and clients, we also ask that all our clients help reduce opportunities for exposure. If you are feeling unwell in any manner, please reschedule.

Expect to be there slightly longer than the actual tattooing time. It is likely there will be time allocated for stenciling, resizing, repositioning, or freehanding the design directly on skin. We will not rush through this part of the process; therefore, it is recommended to have your whole day free as the stencil/foundation of the design is the most important part of a tattoo. We do not charge for this portion of the time with us and the hourly charge will only start when we begin tattooing.

What are your Aftercare Instructions?

Please remember our job as tattoo artists is to execute the work; however, it is your responsibility to take care of it after. If you are investing good money on your artwork, make sure you also invest dedicated time into treating the artwork as your baby. Listen to what your artist tells you as every artist may have various techniques depending on the different amount of trauma they have done to the skin. Always ASK the artist (not your friends) if you are concerned for whatever reason and before doing anything you are unsure of. We have no control over how well you want to take care of your tattoo, but only hope you do so for the sake of the quality and longevity of your tattoo. For a copy of my Aftercare Instructions click here. If I have put Saniderm on you instead please click here for different instructions.