Frequently Asked Questions

What are your hours of availability?

  • I’m usually available 3-4 days per week. Normally they’re an assortment of Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays.

Where do you work?

  • I operate out of Bluegill Tattoo in the West 7th Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
    The address to my studio is:
    626 Armstrong Avenue W
    Suite 110
    Saint Paul, MN 55102

  • The entrance to the studio is located on the WEST side of the building facing Armstrong Avenue! It has a concrete stoop with some flower pots out front.

Can I bring a friend with to my appointment?

  • I would prefer if you arrive alone. If you need a companion to come along to your appointment, please let me know ahead of time.

Do I need to pay a deposit? What is your deposit policy?

  • For flash and custom bookings I require a $200 deposit. This deposit is deductible from the end cost of your tattoo appointment. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable. If you need to reschedule an appointment, please do so within 72 hours or your deposit will be forfeit and you will be required to pay a new one should you wish to reschedule your appointment.

How do I schedule an appointment?

  • All scheduling is handled via email & Acuity scheduling. To get in touch about an appointment, please email me at birchbeast.ttt@gmail.com

What is your late policy?

  • If you arrive to your appointment 20 minutes or more late without any prior communication, and I no longer have time to tattoo you on that day, your deposit will be forfeited and you will be required to pay a new one if you’d like to reschedule.

When do you release flash?

  • Generally, I try to release flash every 1-2 months. To stay up to date with when flash will be released, check out my instagram at @birchbeast or subscribe to my newsletter.

When will your custom books open?

  • My custom books are currently open indefinitely. If you’d like to submit a custom inquiry with me, please click the ‘customs’ tab on my website to fill out my form. Response times vary, but all requests should be answered within 1-2 weeks time.

I have a custom appointment. When will I see my drawing for our appointment?

  • I show all artwork for custom appointments the evening or day of our scheduled appointment!

What is your masking policy?

  • Masking is optional at this time. If you’d like me to have a mask on for our appointment, please let me know in your appointment submission! Otherwise - I always have some KN94’s handy at the studio. (Update: 5/23/25)

When will I receive a response to my email/message?

  • Response time varies between 1-2 weeks for design inquiries. For touchups and aftercare questions I try to get back within 48 hours or less.

What forms of payment do you accept?

  • Cash is preferred! However, I do also accept card via Square.

What is your rate?

  • All of my work is priced per piece. My minimum is $200, unless otherwise noted.

Should I tip for my tattoo?

  • Tipping is optional, but appreciated!

  • If you’d like to tip me in a way that isn’t monetary, some other things I love are: chai or matcha latte’s with oat milk, celiac friendly snacks or treats, blind box toys, vintage pokemon cards, stickers, candles or incense (earthy smells plz! love sandalwood, pachouli, tobacco, amber, musk, etc.)

Favorite things to tattoo?

  • There are too many things to list honestly, but some notable mentions are: dragons, dnd stuff, psychedelia/surrealist content, certain video game/anime/manga, wildlife, fuzzy creatures, fursonas, cryptids, etc.

Will you tattoo another artist’s work?

  • Yes* (*Only with explicit consent from the original artist which includes written permission via dm/email, or the receipt of a ‘tattoo ticket’ or other means of purchasing artwork from the original artist. If you bring me work from another artist without consent, I will cross reference with them. I’m not comfortable with art theft!)

How should I prepare for my tattoo appointment?

  • Plan to get a good night’s rest, be well hydrated and have eaten a meal before arriving for your appointment! Avoid consuming alcohol 24 hours prior to your appointment. Wear loose fitting clothing/bring a change of clothes depending on where your tattoo will be placed (example: if you are getting a thigh tattoo, bring a pair of shorts to change into) and also plan to wear dark colored clothing (unless your okay with the potential that your light colored garment could receive an ink stain during the tattooing process. I try my best to keep ya’ll clean, but accidents happen!)

What should I bring to my appointment?

  • Plan to bring your preferred method of payment and a valid government issued form of identification (drivers license, passport, etc.)

  • Some other things folks like to have on hand are: a water bottle, a snack, headphones, etc.

Any question that wasn’t covered here? Email me!