Insight into the process

Appointments and design requests are made through the embedded form on the front page and this page. Appointment dates are booked and secured with a deposit. All work is original and custom created by Annie.

Please be as clear and concise in your request regarding design elements and specific ideas you have. You may attach reference images and images of the area to be tattooed. When the design has been agreed on, the deposit paid, and the date is booked, your appointment is now set. Annie draws your design in the days leading up to your appointment, she also enjoys free-handing (drawing directly onto the skin) pieces with your trust. Small reasonable changes can be made on the day of your appointment, however any major changes to design may require a reschedule.

All appointment scheduling details will be sent to you via email, please use the booking link Annie provides.

• Fill out the form and send Annie your design request details.

• Annie will respond in 2-5 business days with possible questions and her current schedule.

• Select a date & place your deposit with the link Annie provides to you.

• Dates only held with deposit.

• Designs only started with deposit.

• Changes can be made when requested with reasonable time.

• Once you arrive at the studio for your scheduled appointment, you will fill out a release form and your ID will be copied.

• The healing process will be fully explained and there will be time for questions before and after tattooing.

Pricing

Timing, and therefore pricing, depends on many factors. The time spent tattooing is variable and unique to each client; how detailed your tattoo is, placement of the tattoo, how well your skin takes the ink, and more. Drawing designs often takes hours and escalates quickly based on the design and placement. Your hourly rate covers tattoo time and materials, safety and cleanliness procedures.

• Hourly for tattooing is $150.

  • 1 hour minimum is required.

• There is a $100 deposit to book appointments.

  • This non-refundable deposit. Sending your deposit confirms you have read and understand the appointment rules.

    • 48 hours is required to change your appointment time or you forfeit your deposit.

  • Tattooing is limited to 6 hours at a time to keep Annie's back and mind healthy.

• Cash & cards accepted.

Rules

Thank you for being considerate while you are at The Bashful Goat studio.

• No one under the age of 18 will be permitted in the tattoo studio.  

• Anyone who is currently pregnant or nursing is not able to receive a tattoo. Enjoy time with your little one and come see Annie after! 

• Annie will only be able to tattoo healthy people, if you are sick please reschedule. Due to the nature of tattooing and the closeness required, all precautions will be taken.

These are rules are for everyones safety, if you do not want to comply, you will not receive a tattoo from Annie.

Payment

Options

Deposits-

• Deposits are paid through the scheduling link Annie sends in your email communication.

  • If you would like to pay your deposit in cash with Annie in person, please include that in your email communication to set up a time to do that.

Tattoo appointment-

• Annie only accepts cash or card transactions, all payments must be paid at the shop before you leave so please make sure you are prepared to do this.

  • Annie will NOT accept PayPal, Venmo, Cash app, or any other kind of third-party payment for your tattoo appointment.

  • There is no cash machine in the building so please plan accordingly. 

Rescheduling & Cancellation

Tattoo artists rely on clients to show up for appointments. Failure to show leaves Annie out of work for the day, plus time spent drawing your design.

• 48 hour notice- Minimum of 2 days notice is required to maintain your deposit. Rescheduling with less than 2 days notice will forfeit your deposit. To book again you need to place a new deposit.

• You can reschedule and keep your deposit!!! Simply email Annie in the same email thread we have been talking through.

• Annie would vastly prefer you let her know if you cannot come. The reason doesn't matter, she won't judge. By letting her know it gives her the chance to fill your spot and she won't worry about you. 

  • Annie understands that life gets in the way sometimes and things happen. Just respect her time and she'll be more than happy to reschedule you back at a later date. 

• Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Snapchat, text messaging and other social media platforms are not used for professional communication and are not valid ways of scheduling, rescheduling, or cancelling appointments.

• No shows- If you don't show up or fail to reschedule with 48hrs notice, your deposit will be lost. Annie reserves the right to not book you again. If she accepts you back, you may need to pay 50% of your appointment to book. 

• On the rare occasion Annie will need to reschedule your tattoo appointment, please be understanding as this is the last thing she wants to do. If this happens, your deposit will not be lost- simply moved to a new date we both agree on.

Appointments

• Arriving on time and well-prepared will endear you to your artist. Please be respectful of the studio space and time, come with an open mind and light heart.

• Dress appropriately for receiving your tattoo. The area should be easily accessible and you should be comfortable. More instructions on clothing choices in Tattoo After Care.

• Eat a good meal before your appointment, this is extremely important even if you’re getting a small tattoo! Be well hydrated and free from stresses (hungover, intoxicated, recently sick). Bring a snack/meal/water and prepare a loose timeline. After a tattoo session you should be ready to care for yourself and rest.  

• Do not wear perfume to your appointment.

• Do not use any numbing products on your skin on the day of your tattoo appointment. However you may wish to prepare the skin by applying lotion in the days prior to the tattoo, especially if you have dry skin.

• If you shave or remove the hair from the tattoo area please be VERY cautious not to damage the skin! Wounds, even small ones cannot be tattooed.

• Prepping and applying the stencil can be a time consuming process, please be patient and understand that getting the tattoo size and location is critical. Annie will often stencil sections and draw directly on the skin to flow the design with the body. 

• It is impossible to tattoo sun burned skin!!! Please be cautious and proactively protective of your skin, especially in the days and weeks before and after your appointment.

  • ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR SKIN & TATTOOS FROM THE SUN!

• Avoid blood thinners 48 hours before your appointment - such as Alcohol, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, these products can cause excess bleeding.

• If you show any signs of being drunk, intoxicated, or inebriated during your appointment- I will have to ask you to leave no matter the state of your tattoo.   

• Accept that no matter how tough you are, getting tattooed hurts and your body will react. Breath through the pain, DO NOT HOLD YOUR BREATH!

Considerations

• The Bashful Goat is a LGBTQIA+ positive space! She is a strong ally and is in solidarity with the queer community.

All bodies and skin tones are welcome in Annie's studio-

• She will always give her expert and honest advice about which colors will work best for your skin tone to ensure you have a tattoo you'll love for many years!

Taking pictures of yourself for drawing/placement references-

• When sending your email request it can be extremely helpful to include pictures. Annie will need a clear photo of the area to be tattooed so she can see the way the body flows while taking into consideration moles, scars, marks, and other tattoos you have. The best photos are taken with daylight to capture your natural skin tone and textures. Take the picture as straight on as possible. Please avoid selfies.

Sleeves and large tattoos requiring multiple sessions-

• These pieces are wonderful and exciting! To prepare, Annie can spend hours referencing, drawing, and reworking ideas. These pieces are a huge commitment for both artist and client. Once started, projects will need to be finished within months to make sure they get completed before life moves on. Several appointments may be booked at once with deposits placed for each appointment.

Cover ups & Reworks-

• Annie wants everyone to be happy in their skin, she is delighted to do cover-ups and reworks as long as it is within her ability to make the tattoo better, each case will be individually reviewed. Reach out to discuss your situation and see what Annie can do for you!

  • Please include clear daylight photos, not too close up and not too far away- Annie needs to see how big it is, the located on your body, and overall condition of the tattoo. 

Tattooing over other skin oddities-

• Scars, stretch marks, surgery scars, or blemishes are gorgeous and can be included, covered, and/or worked into your design as you like. Annie will need to see what she’s working with before hand- please include good photos so we can talk through all the options. Some conditions and medications make it unsafe to get tattooed, occasionally a medical professional will need to be consulted prior to your appointment. 

  • All scars must be completely healed prior to any tattoo work.

Tattoos that are 'personal/private'- 

• If you are interested in getting tattooed in a 'personal/private' place on your body there are a few things to keep in mind. Annie is happy to do this kind of work, however it can not be your first tattoo with her. There must be established trust between artist and client for this work to proceed safely and with everyones comfort in mind. Every precaution must be taken with this sensitive and delicate skin and healing this type of tattoo will take extra care. Please do NOT send photos of this personal nature until the artist requests it. 

Your tattoo idea-

• If you have a specific idea please include all necessary details. Feel free to include photos or reference images to help communicate your idea. Keeping to a reasonable number of elements to your design is best for composition.

Placement on your body-

• Please attach a clear daylight photo of the location for your future tattoo so Annie can design it to fit your body perfectly.

Rough size-

• All sizes of tattoos are welcome. Smaller tattoos will be simple, while larger tattoos can have more detail and can expand into multiple sessions.

Budget-

• Annie is happy to design work to fit a specific budget, just let her know what will work for you.

Coverup / Rework / Scar cover / Other skin considerations-

• Please include a clear daylight photo for Annie to assess.

Allergies or Medications to be aware of?

• Some medications cause thinning of the blood, can cause the skin to tear, or other side effects that can adversely affect the tattoo processing or healing. Please be aware of the side effects of the medications you are taking.