What if your books are closed?

At this time I do not have a wait list in place. I will post when my books reopen on my Instagram (@allydutil) I sometimes have reschedules or cancellations so watch my IG stories for openings.

How do I book with you?

See the Tattoo Request Form on this webpage under Contact and I will get back to you via email usually within 3-5 business days. Prepare to pay a non-refundable deposit of $100 via Venmo (@highwaterstudio) or via paypal to booking.allydutil@gmail.com once we begin the booking process. 

Can I have an in-person consultation?

I will inform you if I need you to come in for a consult (usually for cover-ups or sleeve-work only) IF YOU ARE LOCAL. 2+ hours away we can consult via email and I may request photos of the area you are looking to tattoo. You are not required to make an appointment to get the tattoo at the time of your consultation, but if you decide to do so, a $100 cash deposit is required to hold your appointment. The deposit will come off of the cost of your session.

How much will my tattoo cost?

My rate is $175/hr, with a minimum of $100 for a simplistic/small tattoo. After I have your design drawn up I can give you a better estimate on cost. NOTE* I do not draw up anything ahead of time. Expect to see your design the day before or morning of via email. My typical day is 1 client for 3-5 hrs.

When can I see my design?

You will see your concept the day before or the morning of your appointment. If you need to make any changes we can make them easily via email. I work on an iPad and am able to make changes relatively quickly.

What if I can’t make my appointment?

I require at least a 72 hour notice for all appointment cancellations or reschedules.  Anything under 72 hours will result in a forfeiture of your deposit.*

all designs and artwork drafted for an appointment are the creative property of the artist. If an appointment is missed without the standard 72 hour notice, i reserve the right to tattoo it on someone else. i will, of course, determine this on a case by case basis.

In the event of inclement weather, myself and my clients reserve the right to re-schedule the appointment with the expectation that the deposit will be transferable to an agreed-upon later date.

*Deposits are always non-transferable between clientele. In the event you cancel within the 72 hour time frame, deposits may be carried forward to a new agreed-upon appointment time in the future.

change of initial inquiry idea

we understand there may be months in between inital accepted inquiry and your appointment. but we hope you understand the seriousness of a tattoo at time of booking, and that you’re commited to the agreed upon design. deposits made at time Of booking are for the agreed upon design. we can accomodate for small concept changes, but a completely new concept will require an additional $50 deposit. we book in your session based on design detail and size, so changes to your concept can really hinder our schedules.

PREDRAWNS*

i own all rights to any predrawn designs tHat i post for “AVAILABILITY”

If you cancel outside of my 72hr policy window your deposit is FORFEITED. You must put another non-refundaBle deposit down the same day at least 3 hours before your scheduled APPOINTMENT time or the predrawn goes back up for grabs.

What form of payments do you accept?

Our shop is currently CASH or venmo  (@highwaterstudio) only. Please make sure before your appointment you come prepared with the appropriate amount of cash unless directed otherwise. All Venmo/paypal payments made outside of deposits will be subject to a 2% fee.

How should I prepare for my appointment?

2 weeks before your appointment it is ideal for you to moisturize the area daily that we plan to tattoo. I would also recommend drinking a lot of water the week leading up to your appointment. Both of these habits make it much easier for me to tattoo, which means less time in the chair for you! Get a good night’s sleep the night before your appointment. Do not consume drugs or alcohol the night before or day of your appointment, and eat within two hours of getting tattooed. Bring snacks and water if it is a tattoo that will take over an hour.

May I bring other people with me when I get my tattoo?

Yes you may, but I suggest to limit it to one or two other people. No small children are allowed to be with you while you get tattooed.  Older children are allowed but only with another adult.

Where are you located?

I am located at highwater studio - 65 cony st, augusta , maine 04330