September bookings!

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edit: added some new flash for you!

More PWYC tats for September! Specifically Sept. 1-15th for now :>

Please read through to the end for a concern I had from my previous posts!

Alternative contact: IG @let.me.stab.you

Please have a look at my other post(s) for more details on my styles, rules, and why I'm doing this, but in summary: I'm a pwyc artist that specializes in working with marginalized clientelle, especially in the cases of scar cover-ups and principles of body acceptance and ownership. I'll also cover up your problematic tattoos, whether it's from an artist that has been problematic, or if you're sporting some symbolism that isn't reflective of your current or future self.

I'll be in even more studios and spaces around Toronto in September to better serve you, but please be conscious of your bookings! This is not an opportunity to exploit someone for free labour, but it can be free labour for a good reason!

I will not be applying designs with cultural or religious ties unless you identify with or are part of said cultures and religions. I will not tattoo hate symbols. I will not compete with an apprentice for lower costs and I will absolutely not use the art of current artists without their permission. All of my custom work is original, even down to the photographs that I use as references, unless it's a reference from pop culture or from iconic, historically known art pieces.

I will not tattoo you if you're under the age of 18. You can book me before you turn 18, but your session must happen once you've turned 18.

All healthboard and BodySafe regulations will be followed for this service. I have an academic and professional background in physiology and healthcare and will be extra diligent in the care of my work.

Your deposits, in whichever form they take, will only be optional if your proposed payment value is below $50. Otherwise, I will require a deposit. This won't be a concern for anyone that plans on committing to their booking, as the deposit gets included in the final cost. I'll refund any deposits as deemed appropriate. Please read below for my concerns with bookings from my last posts!

My concern: So my last posts earned me a completely booked August, not including my previous bookings outside of bunz, but so far, more than half of you have cancelled at the very last moment or just no-showed me/the shop. A lot of these bookings were free or almost free for you as you requested, meaning I paid each respective shop out of my own pocket (for any pwyc piece that doesn't meet the shop minimum, which I'm not opposed to, the minimum needs to be met regardless of how much I make), on top of not earning anything from any clients that could have filled that spot because not many people can show up on such short-notice. My last 2 weeks of work have been at a loss, and I know I signed up for this by sharing my pwyc services here, that's not what I'm on about and I don't mean to sound bothered about it, but a lot of people couldn't get bookings because you had spots they wanted, and I think it's unfair to them that you've taken this service for granted while I'm also paying for your lack of commitment. Some of them are actually marginalized, low-income, scarred, etc. individuals and could have benefited from this, so I'd really like to go back to prioritizing those that can commit to their bookings and have a genuine want for this service. Of course I understand emergencies and sudden circumstances! I'll even refund your deposits on the day of your booking for any valid, unavoidable reason! But I don't think it's acceptable to not have a baby sitter when you've booked a session 2-3 weeks in advance, or to not have checked the transit route to your pwyc/free tattoo and decide that 30 minutes is too far for you (mind you, I travel 35 minutes to 2 of 4 shops, only to find out that you won't be there). I just don't like turning people away from their preferred dates only for the booked person to not show up.

fun fact: 10/12 of these no-shows have been non-marginalized people

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