a little more info

Gypsy Rose Tattoo: 324 Jacksonville Mall, Jacksonville, NC 910-938-1200

Thundering Shrimp Tattoo: 7901 Emerald Dr. 13, Emerald Isle, NC 252-764-9315

Email: Jmelvinart@gmail.com

Deposit & Rescheduling Policy:

All appointments require a $100 deposit. Please be sure to be deposit ready, as no dates are able to be held without a deposit. Thank you for understanding! This non-refundable deposit is applied towards the final cost of your tattoo. I understand “life happens” as it does to me ALL of the time. If something comes up, please give a 48 hour notice if we need to reschedule. If an appointment is outright cancelled or you do not call or show up for your appointment, your deposit is forfeited. We allow (3) reschedules before a new deposit will be requested to continue booking.

Deposits made be made with cash, card, Venmo or Zelle.

When can I see my drawing?

All drawings are presented at the time of your tattoo appointment. Due to demand, drawings are completed on a first come, first serve basis. No worries though, I book extra time during the appointment to allow minor changes.

What does “books open”, “books closed” mean?

I book in sessions. Being a mom and at the mercy of my son’s busy schedule, I can only book my calendar so far in advance. When I “open my books”, it means that I am ready to start scheduling new projects. When I “close my books”, my calendar for that booking session is full. You can still feel free to send me a consultation request at anytime and if it comes to me in a time when my calendar is full, I will let you know and give you a heads up as to when to contact me.

Does filling out a consultation form, guarantee an appointment?

in short, nope! Although I certainly wish I could take on every project, there’s only one of me. Please do be sure to fill out a submission form when my books are open and my assistant will be sure to connect with you & go from there. If I am unable to take the project you submit, we do our best to send you recommendations. If your project is something I am able to book for you, there will be two different appointments set up— one is for the consultation (these are quick) & another for the actual tattoo! Consultations are always complimentary; I find it is such a great time for us to collaborate for your idea to come to life!

What is your pricing?

I charge $200/hour for sessional tattoo work. This price is based on 18 years of experience. I work quickly and efficiently. If you are receiving a smaller tattoo, the price will be set according to final size and placement at the day of your appointment. If you are working within a budget, please make that known as soon as possible.