Q: I want to get this specific drawing/painting/tattoo that already exists.

I do not copy existing designs as to- 1. not bite other artists work 2. a lot of existing art (paintings/ your friends drawing/album art) does not actually work well for a lasting tattoo as it ages in the skin over time. However I'm happy to take those images as inspiration and create a custom design in my style with that in mind - just know it will never be someone else's design.

Question 1

Where do you tattoo?

Accepted Answer

My beautiful shop Blood and Thorn, located at 28 Norman St in downtown Salem, MA.

Question 2

How long have you been tattooing?

Accepted Answer

I apprenticed for 5 and a half years, and I completed my apprenticeship in 2018 (while having tattooed for 2 years within that window as part of the apprenticeship).

Question 3

What are your favorite things to tattoo?

Accepted Answer

I love sacrilegious themes, pop culture portraits, tacky trash, florals, and halloween all day. Color or blackwork (or both!) and I also love coverups and reworks.

Question 4

What should I know for my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Our shop has its own parking lot you’re free to use.  The shop is cash only, and many ATM’s have a limit on how much you can take out in a 24hr period, so plan accordinglyFor shoulder, chest, back pieces please tie and gel hair up so no whispies get in the way For leg tattoos wear shorts, for arm tattoos wear tank tops, and bringing a zip front hoodie is always good for essentially using as a blanket. Plan to be here for the day, tattoos take much longer than the application time (photos, wrapping, etc) We have snacks and water at the shop and are also right next to a fully stocked convenience store You cannot get tattooed within 30 days of completing antibiotics - if something like that comes up please email and we can reschedule you. Safety first I have a healing questionEmail me and i’ll answer almost immediately. My job isn’t done until you’re fully healed, and I’m always here to help.

Question 5

I wanted this pre drawn, but it's no longer available!

Accepted Answer

If there was a pre drawn that you missed out on getting,, I'm happy to draw something else in the same vein but custom so they're both still one of a kind pieces

Question 6

I want to get this specific drawing/painting/tattoo that already exists.

Accepted Answer

I do not copy existing designs as to-

1. ﻿﻿﻿not bite other artists work

2. ﻿﻿a lot of existing art (paintings/ your friends drawing/album art) does not actually work well for a lasting tattoo as it ages in the skin over time.  However I'm happy to take those images as inspiration and create a custom design in my style with that in mind - just know it will never be someone else's design.

Question 7

Do you do coverups or reworks?

Accepted Answer

I love doing coverups and reworks! I also love taking an existing collection of pieces and making a cohesive sleeve! However I do this on a case by case basis where I'm realistic about what can be achieved. If you have something in mind shoot an email over with photos of the entire area (including the space available around it as well) and be open with what you'd want to cover it with, keeping in mind that organic subjects (flowers, leaves, animals) works best and for me to take on a coverup, it'd need to be at least 3x as large as the existing tattoo.

Question 8

I want to get tattooed but i have a limited budget.

Accepted Answer

That is ok and completely understandable! if you have a hard budget you need to stick to feel free to include it in your appointment request email. I'm happy to tell you what i can realistically get done in that amount of time, and things can also be broken up into multiple sessions so it's easier to plan for if you'd rather not simplify the design.

Question 9

I want to get tattooed on a specific date.

Accepted Answer

I only tattoo Tuesday- Saturday with Saturdays typically booking out long in advance with continuing projects. All appointments start at 12:30pm (unless otherwise discussed).  When choosing a date please choose one with no other time commitments.

Question 10

Me and my friend/partner/parent want to be tattooed by you.

Accepted Answer

Each person trying to book needs to send the information requested under the "Booking" tab.  You cannot book a tattoo for someone else.

Britt X Whitman

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