FAQs

  • Where are you located?

    • Unkindness Art, 2923 North Ave, Richmond VA 23222

    What styles/projects do you prefer to take on?

    • I like to think of it a bit as witchy cottage core. I love tattooing plants, animals, magical objects in both color and black and grey. I do a lot of stippling work, and I really love it.

    Do you do coverups/reworks?

    • I do! This is highly dependent on the project.

    Do you tattoo minors?

    • I do not tattoo minors.

    What areas of the body do you not tattoo?

    • I do not tattoo inner lip, inner ear, or certain reproductive genital areas.

    What payment methods do you accept?

    • In the shop, we take card and cash. Deposits can be made online, in person, or over the phone.

    • During travel, I take Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, and cash.

    How do I book a tattoo?

    • I open my books quarterly. When books are open, you can submit a booking form through my website or Instagram bio. If the form is closed, that usually means my available appointments for the current booking period are full.

    What information should I include in my booking form?

    • Name

    • Contact information

    • Brief tattoo description

    • Size

    • Placement and placement photos

    • Any reference photos

  • Do you require a deposit?

    • Yes, I require a $200 non-refundable deposit to hold your appointment. This amount is applied toward the final cost of your tattoo at the end of the project.

    How do you price your tattoos?

    • I charge $200 an hour, so it truly depends on the piece! I’m happy to work with a budget and my main concern is executing a well done tattoo we can be proud of. Tattoos can also be broken up into sessions if we need to. My appointment slots are half days or full days. A half day is 3 hours of tattooing. A full day is 6+ hours.

  • Can I book a consultation?

    • Yes! I recommend booking a consultation whenever possible! Mostly to clarify and review anything that may have been missed in the booking form. I also recommend booking a consultation if there’s anything that you’re unsure about.

    Can I see my drawing before the appointment?

    • I don’t send finished designs before the appointment. This helps me keep the design process focused, avoid excessive back-and-forth, and make sure your appointment time is protected. During the consultation, we’ll go over the concept, placement, references, color direction, and overall composition so I have a clear plan before I draw.
      At the beginning of your appointment, we’ll review the design together and make any small adjustments needed for fit, flow, or clarity. Larger changes — like changing the main subject, pose, placement, or overall direction — may require rescheduling and an additional deposit.

    What is considered a “small change”?

    • Making minor color shifts, moving secondary elements, adjusting fit/flow to the body, changes that take around 30 minutes.

    What is considered a “large change”?

    • Changing the main subject, pose, composition, placement, or overall direction; anything requiring an hour or more of redraw time.

  • What if I need to reschedule?

    • That’s totally fine! Life happens to all of us! Sometimes, I have to as well. I do ask for as much of a heads up as possible. If you reschedule with less than a 4 day notice, the shop may require you to place another deposit.

    How do I reschedule?

    • Outside the 48 hour window, there will be a reschedule option in your confirmation email. Inside the 48 hour window, please email me directly or call the shop.

  • What should I do before my appointment?

    • Get plenty of sleep the night before. Eat a great breakfast and maintain hydration. Pack your snacks and any other comforts you need (pillows, book, blankets, etc.)

    Can I bring a guest?

    • Absolutely! I do recommend just bringing one comfort person, if possible. Be mindful that sometimes sessions run long, so have them pack snacks too!

    How should I care for my tattoo afterward?

    • I recommend two options! A wound care bandage, followed by traditional aftercare, or just traditional aftercare. We use a product called Derm Shield, made by Recovery. This is a wound care, clear, adhesive bandage that stays on for 24 hours, up to 3-4 days. If any irritation occurs, (redness, burning, itchiness) remove immediately. Follow this with traditional aftercare.

    • Traditional aftercare: Clean your tattoo with an unscented, antibacterial soap with warm water. Once dry, follow up with an unscented, undyed lotion. Repeat this 3-4 times per day for about a week or when it’s no longer tender to the touch, or very dry.

    • Tattoos will scab, flake, itch, and peel. Please refrain from scratching your new tattoo to the best of your ability! No beach, pool, or soaking in any sort of water. Please stay out of the sun while your tattoo heals. Apply sunscreen ONLY when the tattoo is healed.

    Do you offer touch-ups?

    • Touch ups are free for the first year! I highly recommend atleast stopping by the shop, or sending me photos if you’re unsure whether you need a touch up or not.