If you’d like me to create a custom piece, here’s how it works:

Preparing Your Project:

I’ll need a few photos of the area on your body so I can project the design and show you how it will look on you. Please send:

• Clear, straight-on photos of the area, with your body in a relaxed position

3 to 5 pictures from different angles (best if someone else takes them for you)

• I’d love to see references you like from my work — but also feel free to share any other inspirations.
• Let me know your preferred dates or days of the week.

* In San Diego, Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays are much appreciated, but feel free to share what works best for you.

Pricing:

(contact me for info!) per session

• If you’re planning longer sessions to reduce the number of visits/sessions (especially for travelers): → after 6 hours → (contact me!)/hour
• At the moment, I’m not accepting credit cards — but we can plan around your schedule to make it work with your budget.

Some clients prefer more than a month between sessions, others do 2–3 days in a row — totally up to you.

• I reserve my whole day for each client, so you’ll likely be at the studio longer than the actual tattoo time. I always recommend reserving your full day — peace of mind for everyone.

Starting (in San Diego):

To move forward in San Diego, I ask for a $500 payment — from this, $200 covers the design development (non-refundable) and $300 goes as your booking deposit, which will be deducted from your final session.

This payment can be made via Venmo (@philornamental) — last 4 digits if asked: 3045 *Please include your NAME as reference.

• I usually send the design 2 days before your appointment for review and adjustments if needed.
• Once the payment is made, your spot is guaranteed, and we can set up the best date for both of us.
• I usually schedule sessions at 11:30 AM.
• If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let me know at least 48 hours in advance. Otherwise, the deposit will be lost.

Starting (out of San Diego):

To move forward, I ask for a $1000 payment — from this, $200 covers the design development (non-refundable) and $800 goes as your booking deposit, which will be deducted from your final session.

This payment can be made via Venmo (@philornamental) — last 4 digits if asked: 3045 *Please include your NAME as reference.

• I usually send the design 7 days before your appointment for review and adjustments if needed.
• Once the payment is made, your spot is guaranteed, and we can set up the best date for both of us.
• Since I travel and book everything in advance, this deposit can’t be refunded if the appointment is canceled with less than 15 days’ notice.

This aftercare is how I like to work. I’ve tested many methods over time, and this one works best for my tattoos. Please read it carefully and follow my instructions – they’re very easy, by the way! This way, if you have any issues with healing, I can track them easily and help you find a solution. But if you decide to follow your friend’s advice or search on Google, you might get confused and end up doing something that isn’t good for your type of tattoo, making it harder to pinpoint the problem. Again, my method is simple to follow. And as always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

• Carefully remove the bandage after 24 hours.
• Gently wash with warm water (not hot) and soap. I recommend using “Dial Antibacterial,” but you can use a neutral soap. First, wash your hands, then wet the tattoo with warm water. Create a foam with your hands and gently apply it to the tattoo, making sure to wash the entire area. Rinse completely and dry with a clean towel or paper towel.
• Do this for 3 days, 2-3x a day (no more than that).
• On the 4th day, continue the same routine but begin applying a thin layer of moisturizer/lotion. I recommend to use Bloom Elixir Tattoo Butter (So good and SD local!!), Hustle Butter, or Lubriderm fragrance free. Don’t apply too much – just a thin layer to keep the skin soft and prevent it from being overly dry like before.
• Don’t force the peeling process.
• Keep your tattoo clean and avoid contact with rubbing surfaces like clothing.
• If possible, keep me updated on the healing process, and feel free to contact me anytime through email or any social media

Please warn me about health concerns and conditions in advance for any health problems, allergies, and contraindications

It is essential to be in excellent health for a tattoo session.

Before our first session, I will provide you a client waiver to fill out and sign.