Frequently Asked Questions

What are your hours of availability?

  • I tattoo 3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Where do you work?

  • I operate out of a cozy shared studio space located in Saint Paul, MN.

    The address is:
    940 Grand Avenue
    Saint Paul, MN
    55105

Can I bring a friend with to my appointment?

  • I would prefer if you arrive alone, since space is limited in our little studio!

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

  • When booking an appointment you will be required to pay a $120 deposit. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. $100 of the deposit does count towards the final total of your tattoo, permitting you do not cancel or reschedule within 48 hours.

  • If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please let me know ASAP. Rescheduled appointments must be done so within 48 hours of our scheduled appointment time - otherwise you will be required to pay a new deposit to book another appointment.

How do I schedule an appointment?

  • All scheduling is handled through my venue.ink page!

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 closed at this time. I am unsure of when they will reopen, but it will likely be late in 2025!

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, but appreciated, at this time. I will be masked for appointments until further notice. (Updated 3/23/25)

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?

  • I accept cash or card!

What is your rate?

  • All of my work is priced per piece. My minimum is $175.

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!