Here is some basic information you should read through before submitting a booking form.
Design
When booking with Bob for a tattoo you are essentially giving me free reign to design as he sees fit. You are trying to book an appointment with him because you like his work and would like him to make you something that reflects the quality of artistry he produces. Design is a large part of making a successful tattoo. He wants to give you an awesome tattoo, so let him do an awesome tattoo on you! He does not enjoy working on projects with too many stipulations as it tends to compromises the design. Bob will try to work with you on your design. If he feel like it is getting over complicated or if there is a visually better way to express your idea, he will make suggestions. Additionally, in an effort to have time for everyone, he only work on the design the week of the appointment. He does not do rough drafts or show the drawing before the appointment. You will see what has been designed for you the day of your appointment. If any small revisions need to be made, we can do that. If it requires a whole redrawing that will be considered a reschedule. Rescheduling may result in having to wait till the next available opening, so it is good to make sure you discuss the design at the consult until you come to a consensus.
Not all designs will be chosen and must go through a selection process. Bob is focusing on artwork he enjoys and narrowing down the subject matter and styles of his tattoos.
- Subject Matter/Style Bob would love to tattoo:
- His own custom designs (let Bob have free reign to come up with a unique design of his choosing. You must be open to whatever he has come up with and specify the part of your body you want it to cover.) Please use the word "Open" or "Bob custom design" in your design description for this.
- Original characters in his anime inspired illustrative style (ex. demon girl/guy, succubus, “gundam” or mecha girls/guy, yokai or samurai woman, dnd or Video game inspired etc)
- Cyberpunk illustrative characters (animals or people)
- Corgi illustrations (just Corgis)
- Japanese Yokai
- Japanese Cyberpunk
- Anime/Manga
- Ecchi/Hentai Lewd and Furry
- Anime Biogore
- Large Scale Biomech
Things to know: - No lettering (ex. Names, dates, script, etc)
- No realism or portraits
- No recreations of other tattoo artists work
- 3 appointments is the maximum amount you are able to book during any given booking period.
- For large projects, Bob is looking to book bodysuits, full backs, or full fronts over sleeves.
- Bodysuits, full backs, and full fronts will have a slightly discounted rate as they will take the most sessions to complete.
Pricing
Bob's hourly rate is $375/hr. His minimum is $1500. He has a day rate of $3000 for sessions up to 8hrs. Detail of your design will determine the progress of your piece. Bob prefers to have sessions between 4hrs and 8hrs. If possible, completing a project in one shot is preferable, however there are projects which will take multiple sessions.
In the case that you want a larger tattoo (sleeves and larger) you will need to be able to book sets of 2-3 appointments at a time. That means working on your tattoo for 2 or more consecutive days in a row. Plus, scheduling a follow up appointment to ensure a timely completion of your tattoo. He does not like to work on things started ages ago as his work is constantly progressing.
"Open" designs (Bob custom designs), body suits, full backs and full fronts have a lower day rate of $2500 per day. Sessions will be up to 8 hrs. It is strongly suggested to book back to back days on these larger projects to ensure the timely completion of these projects.
Deposits: Nothing gets booked without a deposit. A $1500 deposit is required per session you book which is applied towards that tattoo session. Deposits hold your appointment date and are non-refundable. You will receive an emailed form about Deposits after your completed and accepted consultation.
Thank you for taking the time to read over this preliminary information. If you wish to continue booking with Bob Jones you must complete the form below and we will reply to you soon. Please be patient as there are many forms we have to go through individually.
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