Got questions?
Gerard hears the same ones all week. Find yours here before you send a request.
Send a request through the site with your design, placement and size. Gerard replies with a quote. Once you accept and pay the deposit, you get a private link to pick your appointment time.
Appointments only. Every piece is planned ahead so the time is yours.
You need a valid government photo ID. No exceptions, even with a parent.
Requests go through the site so nothing gets lost in messages. Quick questions are fine on Instagram (@inky318g).
Gerard reads every request and sends a quote, usually within a few days. If a week goes by, message him on Instagram.
Message Gerard at least 48 hours before your appointment. Your deposit carries over once. After that you need a new deposit.
One friend can come along. Keep it to one so the studio stays calm.
Price depends on size, placement, color and detail. Adding more designs adds to the price, even small lettering. Gerard sends an exact quote after your request.
A $50 deposit holds your slot and goes toward the tattoo. It is non-refundable.
Size, placement and detail change the price completely. Send a request with your art and the spot and you get an exact quote.
The $200 minimum covers sterile setup, drawing time and the session. A tiny tattoo needs nearly the same prep as a bigger one.
Yes, some. Ribs, spine, feet and inner arms hurt more. Outer arms and thighs are easier. It is short compared with how long you wear it.
Upload it with your request and place it on the body. Gerard may adjust it so it holds up on skin.
Gerard draws his own version using your reference. He does not copy another artist's work.
Add a clear photo of the old tattoo to your request. Gerard tells you straight whether a cover-up works.
Very fine lines and tiny text blur as skin ages. Gerard tells you when a design needs to go bigger to last.
Sleep well, eat beforehand, stay hydrated and skip alcohol for 24 hours.
Alcohol thins your blood and makes you bleed more, which hurts the tattoo. Skip it for 24 hours before.
Wear clothes that give easy access to the spot. Shorts for a leg tattoo, a loose tee for the arm.
Gerard gives a session length with your quote, so you know before you book.
Tips are appreciated and never expected. The best thanks is a photo of it healed.
You get aftercare instructions at your session. Follow them and the tattoo heals clean.
Touch-ups within the first few months are on the house if the piece was cared for.
Stay out of pools, hot tubs and the ocean until it is fully healed, about two weeks. Keep sweaty workouts light that long.
Peeling and itching are normal. Do not pick or scratch. Moisturize lightly and let it flake on its own.
Still stuck? Message @inky318g on Instagram.