TATTOOS BY AIDIA RAYNE
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
Hi! My name is Aidia Rayne, I’m a licensed tattoo artist out of Portland, ME with a focus on blackwork, experimental, medieval, woodcut, victorian and neo-traditional styles, but I’m open to just about anything! Here are a few things to know in advance if you’re considering booking with me:
HOW TO BOOK:
Please send all booking inquiries to tchildcoalminertattoo@gmail.com. a DM on Instagram works as well, but emailing is the preferred method. Please allow 1-6 days to recieve a response, I will get back to you as soon as I am able.
DEPOSITS FOR ALL TATTOOS:
When we decide on an appointment date, I ask that you send a $60 deposit to secure your spot (unless mentioned otherwise). Reschedules are allowed up to the last two days before our session, if you decide to reschedule within 48 hours of our appointment, you will have to rescind the first deposit and pay an additional $60 deposit for a new day. Deposits are non-refundable for client cancellations, but they are refunable for artist cancellations. Please give respectful notice of changes if you are able. At the end of our session, I will subtract the $60 deposit from your total.
CUSTOM TATTOOS:
All custom tattoos require a non-refundable $100 drawing fee. This does not contribute to the final cost in the same way as the $60 deposit, which is also necesarry to book a custom appointment. The $100 drawing fee must be given at the time of booking the appointment, as well as the deposit.
All custom tattoos require a non-refundable $100 drawing fee. This does not contribute to the final cost in the same way as the $60 deposit, which is also necesarry to book a custom appointment. The $100 drawing fee must be given at the time of booking the appointment, as well as the deposit.
CONSULTATIONS:
Custom pieces may require a consultation. This is scheduled the same as an appointment would be, and can be done in-person, over email, or phone call - whichever works best for the nature of what you’re looking to get.
When inquiring about custom pieces, give as much description as you can in order for me to better process what you’re looking for. Please keep these questions in mind:
What is the subject of the piece(s) you’d like designed?
What is the style you'd like this done in? Is there any of my work or someone else’s you could send along with other photo references?
How big would you like the piece(s)?
Where on the body would you like this?
What is your budget?
PRICING:
Flash prices are pre-determined based on size and location, these prices are listed in the online flash book. If no price is listed, contact me with the size and location you would like and I will respond with an estimate in 1-6 days.
For custom work I typically charge $125-170/hr for all customs (but feel free to ask for a specific estimate). This hourly rate is is variable by size, location, time and complexity, not sliding scale based on budget, but don’t let that discourage you from getting the piece you envision. We can find a way to split the cost or set up a payment plan to make it work!
With pricing for long-term, large projects that we work on developing together (sleeves, chest pieces, back pieces), there are a few options we can discuss during our consultation - I can charge an hourly rate per session, or we can decide on a fixed rate (we determine a price together and tattoo til we decide we’re done for the day.
I’m always happy to work within your budget by spacing out payments for larger projects and multi-session pieces, let’s talk!
For custom work I typically charge $125-170/hr for all customs (but feel free to ask for a specific estimate). This hourly rate is is variable by size, location, time and complexity, not sliding scale based on budget, but don’t let that discourage you from getting the piece you envision. We can find a way to split the cost or set up a payment plan to make it work!
With pricing for long-term, large projects that we work on developing together (sleeves, chest pieces, back pieces), there are a few options we can discuss during our consultation - I can charge an hourly rate per session, or we can decide on a fixed rate (we determine a price together and tattoo til we decide we’re done for the day.
I’m always happy to work within your budget by spacing out payments for larger projects and multi-session pieces, let’s talk!
TOUCHUPS:
One free touchups is available within 3 months after our session. If any additional touchups are requested, or if requesting a touchup after 3 months, a $50 fee is required.
I offer free reworks, coverups and touchups on anything that was done during my apprenticeship, or anything you may be totally unsatisfied with after our appointment. Please reach out about these matters sooner rather than later.
I offer free reworks, coverups and touchups on anything that was done during my apprenticeship, or anything you may be totally unsatisfied with after our appointment. Please reach out about these matters sooner rather than later.
LOCATION:
SLAG STUDIO
Door code to enter: 0840
142 High st, 6th floor suite #630, Portland, ME
Slag Studio is located in the State Theatre building in downtown Portland, ME. The only parking available is on-street outside/near the studio. Anything immediately outside the studio is two hour paid parking, but if you’re okay with walking further, or need to be parked longer park north or south down the hill from Congress st. Side streets off of Congress tend to have better options. Town meters are free on Sundays with no time limit. Parking is free and limitless along High and State st. north side of the hill past Cumberland ave.
If you are looking for food, coffee or snacks before your appointment, there are many somewhat affordable and nicer options within a few blocks of the building.
This is a private studio, there will be no other tattoo artists working on clients during our session. It’s a smaller space than most, so feel free to bring a friend or two, but please keep the space and possible distractions toward the artist in mind. Please do not watch videos with volume on during our session.
TO PREPARE FOR YOUR TATTOO:
Please come to our appointment well-hydrated, well-fed, and well-rested. For the best possible application of ink, outcome and healing process, avoid drinking alcohol within 24 hours prior, moisturize skin and drink the daily recommended amount of water (2.7 liters) the day prior, and day of . These things noticeably affect the way ink is injected and retained in skin, and will make the process easier for both of us!
Feel free to bring a book, headphones, blanket, pillow, crochet, knitting, embroidery, journal, good luck charms - anything you may want to stay comfortable and entertained during our session (but please make sure your movements do not affect the tattoo procedure.)
Make sure to wear something that allows access to the tattoo location, and that you wouldn’t mind getting dirty. I offer pasties and paper medical blankets for your comfort level.
Tattoos hurt! But I ask that you avoid coming to your appointment with numbing cream already applied to the location. During our session, I will most likely use bactine spray halfway through, which will numb the area and help alleviate swelling. If you want to use numbing cream before coming in, I ask that you talk with me first.
If you feel unsure about your piece at any point prior to putting the needle into the skin, PLEASE notify me. We have all the time to figure out something new. I see it for a few hours, you see it for the rest of your life.
Feel free to bring a book, headphones, blanket, pillow, crochet, knitting, embroidery, journal, good luck charms - anything you may want to stay comfortable and entertained during our session (but please make sure your movements do not affect the tattoo procedure.)
Make sure to wear something that allows access to the tattoo location, and that you wouldn’t mind getting dirty. I offer pasties and paper medical blankets for your comfort level.
Tattoos hurt! But I ask that you avoid coming to your appointment with numbing cream already applied to the location. During our session, I will most likely use bactine spray halfway through, which will numb the area and help alleviate swelling. If you want to use numbing cream before coming in, I ask that you talk with me first.
If you feel unsure about your piece at any point prior to putting the needle into the skin, PLEASE notify me. We have all the time to figure out something new. I see it for a few hours, you see it for the rest of your life.
IF YOU ARE GETTING COLOR INK
Please notify me if you have never gotten a color tattoo. Some people can be extremely allergic/sensitive to the pigments used in colored inks, especially if you happen to experience minor to severe skin sensitivities. I offer a free color patch test that can be done at the start of our session - this entails getting a little dot of the color tattooed somewhere of your choice where we can keep an eye on it for signs of rejection over a period of time. You do not have to do this if you don’t want to.
Looking forward to working with you! Please reach out with any additional questions.