FAQ
How can I book in?
The best way to book in with me is by filling out my booking form. It’s linked above and by using it we can avoid a lot of back and forth messaging. If the form doesn’t work for you, you can always send me an e-mail to palmwarbler@outlook.de or use the Contact form. You can contact me in either German or English.
Where do you work?
I’m currently located in Hamburg, where I share a studio space with other artists. You will get the exact adress when you book an appointment.
What kind of tattoos do you do?
I mainly do illustrative blackwork tattoos! You can find some of them under ‘Works’ or on my Instagram page so you can get an idea of what I’m mostly interested in :) Some of my favourites are always plants and animals, I like furniture and smaller objects as well as places like a train station or a room from the inside.
However there are some subjects I don’t feel as drawn to like letterings or geometrical tattoos. I just feel you might be better off with another artist for these since my work is really organic. Also I currently don’t do colour and only use black ink.
Generally you can either pick a flash design (something pre-drawn from my Instagram highlight) or write me for a custom tattoo. Flash designs only get tattooed once unless stated otherwise.
How much will my tattoo cost?
That always depends on placement, size and level of detail. I don’t have hourly rates but charge by piece and will always let you know an approximate price beforehand. Also I do work with a sliding scale! That means that at the end of the appointment you will be asked to pay within a certain price range and can choose how much exactly you want and can afford to pay. Flash designs are usually a bit cheaper than custom designs because customs do take way more preparation time.
What’s the deposit?
A deposit is a small amount of the price of your tattoo that you have to pay in advance to secure an appointment with me. It’s there to make sure that I still have a small income when people cancel on very short notice. For flashes I take a 30€ deposit, for customs 50€ up to 100€ if you want something really big. That already includes a drawing fee and covers my time spent preparing your tattoo even if you decide differently and don’t want to get it anymore. The deposit is non-refundable! You can reschedule once with your deposit being kept and moved to the new appointment and only if you tell me at least 48 hours in advance. Otherwise your deposit will be lost. So please be sure that you want a tattoo from me before you book in.
How do I prepare for my appointment?
Sleep well, don’t drink alcohol the night before and wear comfortable clothing. You can also bring something to eat and drink especially for longer sessions.
Can I see my custom design beforehand?
Unfortunately not, sorry! Drawing far in advance always puts a lot of stress on me. I always plan in enough time to make changes and keep working on the design during the appointment. If you feel uncertain about the tattoo we can meet up for a consultation beforehand though.
My tattoo didn’t heal well! Can I get it touched up?
Yes, please! I want your tattoo to look great! But please wait until it’s fully healed (4-6 weeks) before you contact me for a touch up. Touch ups are free up to 6 months after we made the tattoo. They’re also free after that if you book in for another tattoo and we touch it up during the new session.
Are your materials vegan?
Yes, they are! Tattooing comes with using a lot of disposable materials but I’m trying to be as eco-friendly as possible.
Do you do other work as well?
Sometimes I do, it really depends on the project. If you want something illustrated I’ll probably be happy to do it. I did some flyers and covers for musicians in the past and would love to do some more non-tattoo-related drawing. If you’re interested in getting something different than a tattoo you can have a look at my shop, shoot me an e-mail or use the Contact form :)