Q is a tattoo artist and illustrator and has been tattooing in the Bay Area since 2017. She specializes in illustrative black and grey with fine line detail work, often inspired by gothic imagery, liquid metal, the human figure, afrofuturism, island life, and vintage botanical illustrations. Q does large scale custom work, smaller ideas, or designs from one of her many flash books. She also offers painting and illustration commissions and have a fine art background.
Q Tattoo
Booking Guidelines
Preferred Concepts For Custom Work:
*This list is not to discourage you from presenting your own unique idea, it is just a range of subjects that I really enjoy and prioritize; however I am able to design a wide range of styles and vibes outside of these subjects matters
Black and Grey
Stylized Portraits
Florals, Botanicals, Animals
Human Figure/Hands
Concepts inspired by my flash or original artwork
Concepts inspired by fine art, especially Hieronymus Bosch or anything from the Baroque era
Filigree/Ornate Concepts
Fine Line
Memorial Tattoos
Cultural Concepts (of yours)
Abstract shapes and concepts
Horror
Rates & Booking Policies:
(Please read carefully before filling out the booking form)
- Minimum Rates:
- Smaller tattoos or single-session tattoos: $150Examples: small walk-ins, flash tattoos under an hour
- Hourly Rate:
- Custom, larger tattoos, and multi-session work: $220/hour
- Deposit Policy:
- A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required to book an appointment.
- The deposit secures your appointment and will be applied to the total cost of the tattoo.
- For tattoos requiring multiple sessions, the deposit will be credited to your final session.
- Artwork will be shown the day of your appointment and there will be enough time to make some changes and adjust things if necessary. If you would like to see some sort of artwork in advance there is an additional $200 fee.
- Cancellation & Rescheduling:
- Appointments require at least 72 hours’ notice for cancellation.
Reschedules must be completed within 6 months of the original appointment date. Otherwise, a new deposit will be required. Last minute cancellations and no-shows (non-emergency) will also require a new deposit.
To Book a Consultation:
To schedule an in-person or virtual consultation please email q.tattoo.art@gmail.com or text my tattoo line 510-281-5338
There is a consultation fee of $30 payable via Zelle or Venmo
Consultations are usually no longer than 20 to 30 minutes during which we typically sketch, brainstorm, look up reference together, and thoroughly discuss your ideas.