FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

what IS your favorite subject matter to tattoo?

I love to tattoo animals, flowers and plants, magic and tarot inspired imagery, animal skulls, pet portraits, household objects, art nouveau inspired, among others!
I’m always open to hearing your inspirations, if they are well suited to my art style and aesthetic.

Are there any styles/subject matter you wont tattoo?

Yes! I try to focus mostly on neo-traditional and illustrative tattooing styles (basically, things that look like what’s in my portfolio!)
I do not work in realism, water-color, large-scale geometric, blackwork/tribal, or celtic. I am also not a fan of patriotic/military inspired, mechanical, bio-mech, logos, text/lettering, skin-rip or armband pieces.

I am open to using painterly/watercolor or geometric elements (borders, background elements, etc.) to pieces on a case-by-case bases, but I will not do work that is solely in those styles.
This also goes for text- I am happy to include it as an element but am not currently accepting text/lettering-only tattoos.

I may decline pieces based on placement.
I am not currently taking on tattoos on the torso- including neck, chest, sternum.
Not including shoulder or upper back.

Please don’t be offended if I decline to tattoo your idea— I will only do this if I don’t think I am the right person for the job. I believe clients deserve to work with artists who are excited and inspired by what they are tattooing for you. I will do my best to recommend another artist in MN who might be a better fit if I am not the right person for your tattoo. Thanks for understanding!

do you do cover-ups or rework old tattoos?

The short answer is- sometimes! It all depends on the specific tattoo and whether I think I am able to execute your ideas to my standards. I take these types of pieces on a case-by-case basis.
I’m more inclined to take on cover-up work if the existing tattoo is small, very light, or has been pre-lightened with laser removal. I typically do not take on large-scale cover-up work as I don’t feel like my art style is well suited for it. That being said, I’m happy to discuss options with you and point you in the right direction, even if I can’t make it happen!

DO you do tattoos over scar tissue?

I do! I will need to do a visual inspection of the scars, however, before I can book you an appointment. It is recommended that scars be healed at least one year (sometimes longer) before tattooing over them.

Can I get tattooed while pregnant?

Unfortunately you cannot get tattooed while you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Please contact me ASAP if you find out you are expecting so we can reschedule and discuss options.

Where are you located?

I am located in Bemidji, MN at Cervidae Studio,
with occasional and limited travel availability.
Please check the contact page for shop address and phone number (though email is always the best way to reach me.)

what types of payment do you accept?

Cash or card. I use the Square payment system, which accepts any type of credit or debit card.
Full or partial cash payment is preferred.
I do not accept checks. I do not use other forms of electronic payment (Apple Pay, Paylpal, Venmo, etc.)
I do not accept pre-payments larger than the deposit amount ($100).