BOOKING PROCESS
What to Expect When Working With a Custom Tattoo Artist
EXPERIENCE
Ruby prides herself in providing a unique and unforgettable day for each client that is far from a traditional tattoo experience, even during a pandemic. To accomplish this, there are a few things that we do a little differently and a few things that we ask of each client.
- All artwork is done the day of your appointment and will be reviewed together in person at your first appointment, therefore drawings will not be sent or seen ahead of your appointment.
Because of this, we strongly encourage an open minded approach coupled with as much reference material and detail as possible, (and scheduling a consultation if you're really nervous) so that Ruby can bring your vision to life. Please keep in mind that this approach isn't for everyone, but is the secret ingredient to allowing Ruby to create a truly beautiful and unique piece for you.
- That being said, it is important for clients to understand that the reference material they are providing is to only be used as a guide to direct Ruby visually. Ruby does not copy other artist's work. All pieces drawn are custom, one of a kind and in Ruby's style.
- Ruby only ever tattoos only one person a day which allows her to dedicate her attention completely to each client and take as long as needed to ensure you love the design and that it fits and flows perfectly to your body before making it permanent (you are not charged for this time).
- Plan on spending the entire day at the studio regardless of how big or small your tattoo is. This helps Ruby to not feel rushed so that she can focus on creating a one of a kind piece for you that both of you are proud of.
Please keep in mind that Ruby will only ever tattoo at her very best as she respects your body and the permanence and art of tattooing. If she feels that you need to come back to finish your tattoo for whatever reason please respect her decision and boundaries.
SPECIALTIES
Ruby specializes in a naturalist/scientific illustrative style. Although she prefers working in black and grey dotwork, she also enjoys doing the occasional color piece.
As a huge advocate for mental health, Ruby is extremely passionate about and proficient in taking on scar cover-ups. To help raise awareness year-round, Ruby's Survivor Project: Out of the Darkness was born. A monthly raffle offering one free tattoo or scar cover-up to survivors of self-harm, abuse, assault, and violence. For more information about the project, click here.
Ruby is not currently taking on cover-ups unless they are either part of her Survivor Project or for an abuse survivor. Please be sure to link clear photos of the current tattoo as well as your new tattoo concept (flexibility is a must) when submitting your request form.
As a huge advocate for mental health, Ruby is extremely passionate about and proficient in taking on scar cover-ups. To help raise awareness year-round, Ruby's Survivor Project: Out of the Darkness was born. A monthly raffle offering one free tattoo or scar cover-up to survivors of self-harm, abuse, assault, and violence. For more information about the project, click here.
Ruby is not currently taking on cover-ups unless they are either part of her Survivor Project or for an abuse survivor. Please be sure to link clear photos of the current tattoo as well as your new tattoo concept (flexibility is a must) when submitting your request form.
CONCEPTS
Ruby is looking to tattoo pieces that inspire her creatively and contribute to a strong artistic portfolio. She strives to create beautiful, meaningful work for each of her clients and appreciates a measure of artistic freedom that will allow her to do so.
She is interested in creating unique pieces that include (but aren't limited to) the following subjects:
unique flowers or botanical arrangements, pieces telling a story preferably including subject matter such as bugs, fruit, vegetables, animals, skulls, lady faces, surreal collages, astronomy, oddities, anything creepy, spooky or macabre.
WAITLIST
With our new waitlist system, your place is secured in chronological order based on the date your booking fee was submitted. Unlike our old booking system, your booking fee will never expire.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING IN SOONER, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND JOINING THE ✦ CANCELLATION LIST ✦ AS LAST MINUTE OPENINGS ARE MORE COMMON THAN YOU MAY THINK.
Appointments are scheduled out one month at a time to accommodate clients with pieces currently in progress the ability to book their next session without having to wait an unreasonable amount of time. Because of this, and the possibility that any client may decide to expand upon their tattoo at any given time, wait times are roughly estimated to the best of our ability.
If you are on the waitlist with a booking fee on file and would like to know how far down the list you are, please feel free to email us and we will do our best to give you an estimated time frame.
Please remember, deposits are non-refundable even if your circumstances change. If you have not had your first session yet and are interested in learning more about our policy on transferring deposits, please reach out to us via email for more information and to discuss options that may be available to you.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING IN SOONER, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND JOINING THE ✦ CANCELLATION LIST ✦ AS LAST MINUTE OPENINGS ARE MORE COMMON THAN YOU MAY THINK.
Appointments are scheduled out one month at a time to accommodate clients with pieces currently in progress the ability to book their next session without having to wait an unreasonable amount of time. Because of this, and the possibility that any client may decide to expand upon their tattoo at any given time, wait times are roughly estimated to the best of our ability.
If you are on the waitlist with a booking fee on file and would like to know how far down the list you are, please feel free to email us and we will do our best to give you an estimated time frame.
Please remember, deposits are non-refundable even if your circumstances change. If you have not had your first session yet and are interested in learning more about our policy on transferring deposits, please reach out to us via email for more information and to discuss options that may be available to you.
BOOKING
When your time arrives, we will reach out to you about a month in advance to begin choosing a date for your first tattoo appointment.
If you wish to have a consultation prior to your first session, this is the time to let us know so that we can schedule both dates at the same time. Consultations are usually scheduled about a week prior to your first session so that the ideas are still fresh in Ruby's mind for your appointment, however if you would like to schedule a consultation with Ruby prior to booking, please be sure to mention this in the Availability Notes section when submitting your request form.
About a week before the big day, you'll receive an appointment reminder containing a digital release form, studio address, parking/arrival instructions and contact information in case you are running late.
If you wish to have a consultation prior to your first session, this is the time to let us know so that we can schedule both dates at the same time. Consultations are usually scheduled about a week prior to your first session so that the ideas are still fresh in Ruby's mind for your appointment, however if you would like to schedule a consultation with Ruby prior to booking, please be sure to mention this in the Availability Notes section when submitting your request form.
About a week before the big day, you'll receive an appointment reminder containing a digital release form, studio address, parking/arrival instructions and contact information in case you are running late.
Your Day with Ruby Includes:
- 1-on-1 video consultation (upon request)
- An in person fine tuning consultation the morning of your appointment
- 100% Vegan & numbing products
- Original artwork – designed to fit your body
- A relaxed-no rush environment, as Ruby only tattoos one person a day
- A professional photo of your tattoo
- *Free touch-ups
If you have questions about our process, please make sure that you've reviewed our other informational pages ↓ linked below ↓ before reaching out so as to help us cut down on emails.
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