Currently, I tattoo at Pearl Street Tattoo Club, which is located in Somerville, MA. However, as of May 2024, I'll be moving to Unkindness Art in Richmond, VA!To book a tattoo with me, please consult my booking page and reach out when my books are open!If you'd like to be notified as soon as my books open, the best thing to do is subscribe to my newsletter! You can also follow me on Instagram or Twitter for updates.
RECENT WORK
HEALED WORK
I love to receive healed pictures of my work! The best healed pictures are taken outside (or in natural/diffused lighting) and with someone else taking the photo. This will help get a better angle on the healed tattoo!
COMMISSIONS STATUS: CLOSED
If you'd like to propose a project when my commissions are open, you can e-mail me at jaystorart@gmail.com! You can also contact me anytime to request a quote for a future project.I do NOT take tattoo design commissions, as I am a tattooer myself! If you'd like to get my work tattooed, please make an appointment with me rather than taking my work to another tattooer.
FULL-COLOR DIGITAL PIECEHeadshots start at $180+, Waist-ups at $250+, Full-Bodies at $300+
A digitally-colored piece with a simple background. Base prices are per character, and prices may increase for complicated backgrounds, designs, or props.
TRADITIONAL PIECEAsk for a quote!
A traditional piece made with ink and markers. These prices can vary widely, so please request a quote!
BOOKING STATUS: OPEN
for June/July appointments in Richmond, VA
BOOKING FORM
I open my books every 2-3 months for the following 1-2 months! When my books are closed, I ask that you hold on to your tattoo concepts rather than e-mail to see if I'm interested, please!When my books are open, please fill out the Google Form above with your project idea. I don’t respond to booking DMs, and typically won’t respond to e-mails from folks who haven’t filled out the booking form. When the form is open, you can fill it out as many times as you like!Once opened, I leave my booking form open until I've reached roughly 2x the amount of inquiries I can book. I recommend signing up for my newsletter if you're hoping to submit a project - you’ll get an early heads-up when my books open!I do NOT book first-come, first-served - instead, I select projects based on what I feel I can execute best and what I'm most excited about! In the weeks following my books opening, please keep an eye on your inbox (and your spam folder) - if you hear from me, it will either be to start the booking process, or to offer you a spot on my wait list.Due to the number of inquiries I typically receive, I can't guarantee a response to every submission. If you don’t hear from me, you're welcome to resubmit your idea in a future booking round!
FLASH VS. CUSTOMS
Flash are pre-drawn tattoo designs that I release periodically, whereas custom work is when you bring me an idea, we discuss it, and then I create a piece based on your concept. I typically book about 50% flash, 50% customs each round!All of my current flash designs are available here!
PRICING & DEPOSITS
I charge $175/hour. Most of my appointments are at least two hours, and I have a minimum of $350 for custom projects.I’m happy to give you a quote range for your tattoo once we’re discussing your piece, but please do not ask me to give you a quote for something while my books are closed! It’s just not a great use of my time to do a full consultation when I’m not prepared to book your project.I require a nonrefundable deposit of $175 to book! Please do not fill out the booking form if you're not prepared to pay this deposit.This $175 will come off the final cost of your tattoo. The point of this deposit is to cover my time if you cancel/reschedule your tattoo within 4 days of the appointment. If you ask to reschedule with more than 4 days' notice, I'll happily honor your deposit for a new appointment time. However, if you contact me to reschedule within 4 days of the appointment, your initial deposit will be forfeit and I’ll require a new deposit to rebook.
SLIDING SCALE RATES
Tattoos are a luxury! While I am very grateful to clients who save to afford this luxury, I don’t wish to exclude less-privileged people from the joy of getting tattooed. To combat this, I offer a few sliding scale appointments every time I open my books. Your tattoo project could be anywhere from $125-150/hr on this scale!Please understand that I can only accept 2-3 sliding scale appointments per month - any more would compromise my ability to meet my personal income needs. I prioritize clients interested in larger-scale or multi-session work for this sliding scale, as this is typically the kind of work that is most inaccessible to less-privileged clients.Here is a helpful visual for assessing where you may lie on the scale of financial privilege!
LOCATION
Currently, I tattoo at Pearl Street Tattoo Club, which is located in Somerville, MA. However, as of May 2024, I'll be moving to Unkindness Art in Richmond, VA!I will not be reopening my books for Somerville appointments before I move, unfortunately - instead, please refer to the top of this page to see when I'll be opening for new appointments in Richmond.
TOUCH-UPS
If you’ve worked with me before and your Jay Tattoo needs a touch-up, you don’t have to wait for my books to open! Simply e-mail me at jaystorart@gmail.com, and we’ll find a time to touch it up (as long as it’s been healed for at least a month).Your first touch-up is always free, but tips are appreciated to cover materials! I’m also happy to touch up an existing tattoo during a session for a new one.
AVAILABLE FLASH DESIGNS
I update my flash pretty regularly - if a piece is shown below, it's likely available! That said, please don't ask about reserving it/booking an appointment for it if my books are closed. You're welcome to ask me about a piece you've seen in the past if you're not sure whether it's still available.Much of my flash is repeatable, meaning I'll tattoo a design 2-3 times before retiring it!Interested in a flash piece? Learn how to book here!
