Plan yourtattoo

Before you worry about size or placement, sit with why you want this tattoo. You do not need a deep story, but you do need a clear reason.

It might be a person, a moment, a song, a piece of art, or a style you are pulled to. Write a few words about it in your notes.

Then collect references. Not to copy, but to show me what you are drawn to. Save tattoos, photography, paintings, album covers, anything that feels close.

My focus is fine line work, realism, dark work and modern takes on traditional tattooing. All in black ink.

I do not do colour pieces. If your idea depends on bright colour, I am not the right artist.

If you like fine line detail, realistic faces or objects, blackwork and modern composition, you are in the right place. Browse the tattoo styles I offer and the gallery to see how I work on real skin.

Where a tattoo sits changes how it feels and how it reads. The same design looks and ages very differently on a wrist, chest or thigh.

Ask yourself:

Different spots feel different to sit through too. If you are nervous about pain, read the tattoo pain guide before you choose.

Screens make everything look smaller than it is. The detail you see on your phone often needs more space on skin.

Fine line realism, faces, hands, animals and anything with tiny features need room. If you squeeze them into a micro tattoo, they blur and lose shape faster.

In our consultation I will tell you honestly what size will hold the detail you want. You can also read the guide on tattoo size and commitment for more on how scale affects look and time.

Good tattoos take time. Some pieces are one quick session, others are built over several.

Here is how I work:

I do not publish my hourly rate online. In your consultation I give you a clear range for your specific idea. If you are planning a large piece or sleeve, we talk about how many sessions it will likely spread over.

A tattoo is art and it is also a wound while it heals. You should feel confident about how I work before you book.

I am certified in bloodborne pathogens and my setup has passed public health inspection in Toronto. Equipment is single‑use where it should be and surfaces are cleaned between every client.

If you want to read more before you commit, start with:

Everyone feels tattoo pain differently, but some things help it feel manageable. Knowing what to expect is a big one.

I recommend reading the full tattoo pain guide if this is your first piece. It breaks down what usually feels sharper and what most people describe as more of a steady burn.

In the chair, I keep the pace calm. We can take short breaks, adjust position and go over how you are feeling as we work.

A tattoo is for now and for later. That means thinking a bit beyond this month.

Some workplaces in Toronto are relaxed. Others still expect tattoos to be covered. If you are unsure how your job will react, read the workplace tattoo considerations article.

Also think about:

Healing is just as important as the session itself. How you look after the tattoo affects how it looks long term.

Before you leave, I go over aftercare with you and send it in writing. The tattoo aftercare guide on my site matches what I explain in person.

You will find:

Most people are happy they got tattooed. Some wish they had chosen differently.

It helps to think this through before you book instead of after. Two guides I suggest reading are:

They cover what tends to age well, what tends to blur or lighten faster, and how placement and lifestyle play into it. My goal is to design something that still reads clean years from now.

Once you have:

You are ready to talk.

I offer free 10–15 minute consultations, video or in person at 1800 Davenport Rd, Unit 6 in Toronto. It is appointment only, no walk‑ins.