- Frequently asked questions -
How can I get tattooed?
How do I heal my tattoo?
What tattoo styles do you tattoo?
New School
Neo Traditional
Traditional
Script & Old English Lettering
Black & Grey
BlackWork
Mandala & Dotwork
How long will my tattoo take?
Timeframes will always be discussed in the email consultation and in person prior to beginning the appointment.
Appointments are offered in Half Day to Full Day time slots.
Half Day appointments are for 4 Hours Time at a flat rate of $800.
Full Day appointments are for 8 Hours Time at a flat rate of $1500.
At times , certain projects do go over the allotted timeframe given.
These projects are charged by the hour @ $200/hr once passed the scheduled timeframe.
A general idea will be given to each project discussed.
Estimates on time for larger projects are subject to change.
Time is easier to judge closer to the finish line.
The overall tattoo, from start to finish , is harder to predict to the T.
Where are you located?
Courage Tattoo Company located in Nashville , TN.
When are your appointments scheduled for?
THURS - SUN - @ 10am CST
Do you take walk-ins?
No , I work by appointment only.
I prefer to have all the homework for the appointment completed in advance to ensure I give you the best result possible with your tattoo.
Do you do in person consultations?
No , all consults are done by email after first filling out the inquiry form.
This is beneficial in many ways as I am able to give my complete 100% concentration to the client’s tattoo happening that day without shifting gears to another project for a later date and time.
As well as , every detail discussed in the email chain can later be referenced back to when going over the appointment details or freshening up on the requested items needed to design your tattoo.
Do I need a deposit for my appointment?
Yes!
Deposits are required to confirm the appointment date and time.
The deposit is non-refundable & comes off the total cost of your tattoo’s last session .Example: if your tattoo takes 2 sittings to complete , the deposit will come off the 2nd sitting’s total.
Do you require complete artistic freedom with your tattoo projects?
Most definitely , 100%!
This enables the artist to give the best possible product imaginable for your tattoo based on the ideas given by the client.
These projects take priority when booking an appointment.
When can I see a drawing?
Drawings are presented when the client arrives for their tattoo appointment, stoked and ready to go!
Can I make changes to the drawing?
Yes , if necessary.
Minimal changes that take up to 1 hour’s time are doable the day of.
As these designs require a lot of time and preparation to get ready for appointments , any major changes to the artwork will result in rescheduling the appt. to the next available date convenient for both the artist and client.
This rescheduled occurrence is limited to happening once free of charge.
The second time major changes are requested resulting in rescheduling the appointment , an additional deposit will be required to be put down which does not come off of the tattoo’s cost.
If a third time occurs - the 2 deposits will be forfeit for the previous two pieces of art, and another artist will be suggested for a better fit for the tattoo project.
Changing the base idea of the tattoo completely or minimally on the spot will require an additional deposit that will not come off the tattoo’s cost once finished.
For example: this would be adding in another element to the tattoo design that was not previously discussed or changing the base idea for the tattoo completely.
Multi-Session Tattoo Work :
These projects involve 2+ sessions.
These sessions are FULL DAY sittings unless otherwise directed by the artist.
These sessions are required to be scheduled within 5-6 weeks of eachother until completed to yield the best and most cohesive result by the timeframe quoted ; no exceptions on scheduling.
Please allow yourself enough time due to your schedule and financial budget to meet this requirement.
What if I have immediate plans for after the tattoo?
Want the best result for your tattoo? Leave some room to breathe around the appointment time just incase any part of the process goes a bit longer than planned. This can happen depending on tattoo’s final size , details , the client’s ability to sit , and we all want the best possible product as the end goal.
Tattoos take time , and restricting the process due to immediate plans or time limitations directly following the appointment applies unnecessary pressure to the appointment which can have a negative impact affecting the tattoo’s end result.
Give yourself the day , before and after your tattoo if at all possible.
Avoid scheduling an appointment directly on top of a birthday party , work event , friend meet-ups, school exams , funeral , flights , concert , big vacations , weddings , etc.
You’ll thank yourself , and me , later for it.
Cover-ups :
These are all multisession projects (2-3+ full day sittings)
Taken on under the guidelines of full artistic freedom
Charged by the hour @ $200 hourly.
Not all coverups will be taken on.
Deposit policies :
ALL DEPOSITS ARE NONREFUNDABLE
Appointment deposits are transferable with appt if given a minimum of a 72 hour notice.
Cancelling the appointment completely results in forfeiting the original deposit as all deposits are nonrefundable
It’s simple : schedule an appointment , show up on time or give plenty of notice , and get a rad tattoo!
Reschedules:
Minimum Required 72 hour notice to transfer deposit .
Less than 72 hour notice : forfeits half deposit in place.
NO CALL - NO SHOW cancellation : forfeits full deposit ; non-negotiable.
Up to 2 reschedules can be made with a deposit being transferred.
The 3rd reschedule of the same tattoo forfeits the full deposit ; non-negotiable.
Touch ups :
An appointment for the touch up must be scheduled within 2 months of the original appointment date the tattoo was completed on.
Touch ups taking only 1 hours time are free if scheduled within 2 months from the original appointment date.
Any touch ups longer than 1 hour will be based on an hourly rate discussed between Artist and client.
Poor healing methods , or negligence - resulting in a bad heal will result in the full regular rate to be reworked.
Any pre-existing tattoos scheduled after the 2 month from the original appointment window will be considered a second pass and will be charged the regular rate.
Super simple, if anything didn’t heal correctly once the healing is done (IE. 4-5 weeks) -let me know immediately and I'll get you taken care of. Don’t put it off for 6-8 months to a year.
NO GUESTS - are permitted to accompany client’s during the tattoo process.
It is okay to be picked up and dropped off by someone , but unfortunately there are no chairs available for hand holders.
A friend , significant other , or family member will need to find something else to do while you’re getting tattooed as this can become a distraction for the artist and ultimately for the client which can potentially affect the tattoo process and overall end result.
Mainly stated via the experience of the tattoo process needing as much time and attention as possible to guarantee the best result. At times , guests can become anxious as the process takes several hours to complete and there is no immediate reward for the guest accompanying you to your tattoo. Their impatience may begin to make a client feel guilty as their guest becomes bored with the process of sitting around , beginning to affect how the appointment goes from there potentially disrupting the process.
Do yourself a favor , hang with your friends afterwards if needed.
WHY TURN DOWN ANY TATTOOS?
I will always advise the best course of action for any and all tattoos and clients based on the style preferred and overall tastes for tattoos.
The projects that do not align with my artistic abilities will be suggested another artist because these tattoos are permanent and You deserve the best end result.
I reserve the right to deny service and turn down any and all tattoo projects that overstep any guidelines placed here at my discretion as the artist.
If this is not respected at any point during the email consultation process , the appointment(s), if I feel disrespected, threatened , or harassed at any point , I will turn down the project , or continuation of which and suggest another artist for the project with no refund or further explanation.
Respect , Honesty , Kindness , and Decency go both ways for the client and artist.