FAQs & About

How do I book with you?

My booking form opens in the middle of every month, 2 months in advance. (So if you fill out a form in May, your appointment will be in July.) I accept requests until the end of that month, then review and accept depending on my availability.

I give priority to flash, returning clients, and customs in my style and cannot accept everyone that submits due to my limited schedule :( but I appreciate each and every one of you for your interest in my work!!

How much will my tattoo cost?

Flash: $100-350 total

Customs: $150-400 total

Costs are dependent on size, placement, and complexity. The deposit is nonrefundable and comes out of the final cost of the tattoo.

Get a 10% discount if you pay cash (preferred!), but payment apps and cards are accepted too.

Budgets are always taken into consideration. I can also accept 2 trades per month for goods and services. Just note any of this in the booking form or DM/email with questions.

How do I prepare for my appointment?

Please eat a full meal and stay hydrated. Do not arrive inebriated, it’s best to avoid alcohol for at least a day prior. Wear comfy clothes that allow access to the tattooing spot(s).

How long will my appointment take?

Usually around 1-5+ hours, depending on size, placement, and complexity. More complex and larger designs may be split into multiple sessions to allow the best experience for everyone.

Can I reschedule or cancel my appointment?

Rescheduling is available up until 36 hours before your appointment. There’s a link in your confirmation email to do this. Cancellations will result in losing your deposit. Please reach out with any questions.

Can I bring guests?

Yes! But please no more than 2 guests, as this is a shared professional space that can get busy. There will be plenty of spots to hang out in the lobby and seats can easily be accommodated in the tattooing space.

Why get a handpoke tattoo?

Handpoke (stick and poke, machine-free) tattoos are poked individually with just a needle and no machine. They tend to be gentler on your skin. Though they take longer because the process is slower, many clients have said that they hurt less and are easier to heal. I chose this medium because I love the hand-done look.

These are done by a licensed professional artist in a sanitary tattooing environment with single-use tattoo tools. So these are not your friend-of-a-friend’s questionable basement tattoo!

About the artist

Izzy (she/her) is a self taught handpoke tattoo artist specializing in black and grey illustration and realism. She’s a licensed resident artist at Slouch in downtown Asheville, North Carolina.

She received a Bachelors of Fine Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she took classes specializing in portrait drawing, illustration, graphic design, and printmaking.

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