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BLACK & GREY TATTOO WORK

⭐️BOOKING⭐️

I work by Appointment Only. For booking EMAIL: ALBERTSMARTINK@GMAIL.COM OR TEXT (708)-705-1104

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Hi! Thanks for your interest in my work. Let me start by saying welcome. Tattoos are with you forever and the artist to client experience is just as important as the ink itself. Working by appointment allows me to give every project the focus and time it deserves. My focus for my clients is a positive and calming environment and a beautiful tattoo and tattoo experience. I totally understand what it feels like to be excited about getting your new tattoo that being said I’m usually booked 4 to 6 weeks out. Please be patient and I promise it will pay off.

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WHAT THE BOOKING PROCESS AND A DAY WITH ME IS LIKE.

 I’ve been tattooing for over 20 years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that your time and your experience matter. I take your tattoo project as seriously as I take my own art and time. We can’t get time back — so every appointment is intentional, focused, and worth it.

Here’s how I work.

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BOOKING & CONSULTATIONS

To book, please email me with the following information:

• Placement on the body

• Black & grey or color

• Approximate size

• Reference images (if you have them)

• A brief description of your idea

• Your general availability

I personally respond to all emails. Please allow 2–5 business days for a reply.

Most consultations are handled via email, which allows us to book efficiently and get your project moving. If you’d prefer an in-person or FaceTime/Zoom consultation, just let me know — I’m happy to accommodate. The integrity of your tattoo and your experience is always the priority.

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PRICING & APPOINTMENT STRUCTURE

I offer DAY APPOINTMENTS for large tattoos. These take up most of my schedule.

Day Appointment (Custom Tattoo Work)

• $1200 total

• $600 deposit due at booking

• $600 due the day of your appointment

Cover-Up Day Appointment

• $1600 total

• $800 deposit due at booking

• $800 due the day of your appointment

Most of the larger, detailed pieces you see on my site are completed during these focused day sessions. If you’re considering something smaller or aren’t sure what your project requires, feel free to email me and we can talk it through. Smaller tattoos are priced by size and detail and never hourly and time slots are booked accordingly.

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DEPOSITS, PAYMENTS & CANCELLATION POLICY

DEPOSITS (DUE AT BOOKING)

All day appointments require a 50% deposit at the time of booking. Your deposit goes toward the following:

1. 100% of the deposit is applied to your tattoo and deducted from the total price.

2. Time spent on preliminary design work and preparation for your custom piece.

3. Securing dedicated time in my schedule — this appointment is reserved specifically for you.

Accepted deposit methods:

Zelle · Venmo · Apple Pay · Afterpay

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CANCELLATION & RESCHEDULING POLICY

I understand that life happens, so I aim to keep this fair and transparent.

• Cancellations made with 72 hours or more notice will receive 50% of the deposit refunded.

• Cancellations within 72 hours of the appointment result in the deposit being non-refundable, as design work and scheduling preparation have already taken place.

• Deposits may be transferred once to reschedule an appointment, provided proper notice is given.

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DAY-OF-APPOINTMENT PAYMENTS

Accepted payment methods:

Cash (preferred and greatly appreciated)

Afterpay · Apple Pay · Zelle · Venmo · Credit & Debit Card

⚠️ All credit and debit card payments include a 4% processing fee.

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THE TATTOO DESIGN PROCESS

I specialize in large-scale, detailed tattoo work, and those designs take time. I typically send your artwork a day or two before your appointment for review. Once reviewed, I’m happy to make any changes you like.

The more detail you provide when booking, the better I can dial in your design and hit the creative mark I always strive for.

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A DAY AT THE STUDIO

When you arrive, you’ll probably find me in a pretty pumped-up mood — I genuinely love what I do.

I provide water and small snacks, but you’re welcome to bring your own food or drinks. Day sessions are immersive, so coming prepared helps keep things comfortable.

We’ll review your design, make any final tweaks, and confirm placement. Once we’re both happy, I’ll apply the stencil and get to work.

I usually have movies or TV shows playing (clients swear it helps), but feel free to bring headphones if you’d rather zone out with music. I don’t take many breaks to keep momentum, but if you need one — just ask.

This is your time, and my goal is for you to leave with an amazing experience and a tattoo you’ll love for life.

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COVER-UPS (AKA: “THANKS, SNAKE”)

So maybe your friend threw a party.

Snake showed up with his tattoo machine.

Now years later, Snake is gone — but his tattoo lives on.

Good news: about 40% of my work is cover-ups, and I’ve been fixing Snake’s masterpieces for a long time.

Cover-ups require a unique approach, and sometimes we’re limited by what Snake did that night. In rare cases, there may not be a perfect solution — but I’ll always be honest and give it my absolute best effort.

When submitting a cover-up request, please include:

• Clear photos of the existing tattoo

• Placement on the body

• Any ideas or reference images for the new piece

We can’t erase Snake… but we can absolutely out-tattoo him.

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WHEN EMAILING TO BOOK, PLEASE INCLUDE:

• A detailed description of the tattoo you want

• A photo of the area to be tattooed

• Any reference images

• Your general availability

(Weekends book fast — usually about 4 weeks out)

⚡️ Please note: I personally answer all messages, so thank you for your patience. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

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THANK YOU — I sincerely look forward to working with you and creating something special together