Question 1

How does your creative process work?

Accepted Answer

I work with magic symbols in order to express a personal wish or a goal. It starts with me reading about my client's current life moment,  their wishes for this tattoo or whatever information they want to share with me. Based on that, through my interpretation, I will create a symbol that will hold a meaning. This is a work based on trust, so you can rest assured that I will always put the best energy and love into whatever I design for you.

Question 2

What do my custom tattoo means?

Accepted Answer

Since I use a mix of techniques, one of them requires is to forget about the meaning as soon as the symbol is done. Therefore I cannot tell you exactly what it is.
The symbols speak to ourselves in a deeper way than words, so I invite you to trust your feelings and accepting the symbol the way it is.
 
Quote from the book "Man and His Symbols”:
"Dr. Jun has pointed out that a true symbol appears only when there
is a need to express what thought cannot think or what is only divined or felt"

Question 3

What do the flash tattoos mean?

Accepted Answer

I come up with the intentions and wishes myself for every and each flash I create, always with a positive meaning. They all hold a special meaning behind. They are tattooed only once.

Question 4

Do you tattoo the same tattoo twice?

Accepted Answer

No, all the tattoos are tattooed only once except for the project Spreading Hope.

Question 5

What is the Spreading Hope project?

Accepted Answer

It is a project that aims to support an indigenous community in Brazil, as well as draw attention to the importance of indigenous people as a whole. They were in Brazil way before us and they deserve to be respected. For year over year, they have suffered the consequences of a country that does not respect the difference or minorities. It has been worse today, with land delimitation not respected, deforestation and encroachment on their land, communities are increasingly in danger.
All the money from each tattoo will be donated to an indigenous community in São Paulo. The tattoo price is 80 euros and the symbol tattooed will always be the same. For more pictures and info, you can check out the highlights on IG: Spreading Hope.
 
You can also find out more about who you are supporting here:
https://tenondepora.org.br/aldeias/tekoa-kalipety/

Question 6

Do you do fine lines tattoos?

Accepted Answer

No. There are great artists that are specialist with fine lines and will do it better than I. To have an idea of line sizes, artists that usually do fine line use needles size 3 or even a single needle. The thinest size needle I use is 9.

Question 7

Is there a minimum size for a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the minimum size is 6cm except finger tattoos. Since I don’t do thin lines, I like to give the tattoo lines enough space to age well.

Question 8

Is there any part of the body you don’t tattoo?

Accepted Answer

I don’t tattoo rib cages. It’s a placement that usually distorts the tattoo a lot and since I work mainly with lines, personally don’t like the result.

Question 9

Do you send the design before hand?

Accepted Answer

No, your design will be presented to you on the day of your appointment.

Question 10

Can I change my design?

Accepted Answer

The symbol will be thought and created with many elements that will give it shape and meaning. The best is not to change it, to preserve the meaning. I prefer you send me beforehand any elements you don’t like as well as references of my work to understand your taste. I will do my best to create something that you will feel connected with.

Question 11

Can I tattoo your design with someone else?

Accepted Answer

No, I prioritise connecting with my clients to make them a very personal tattoo. The tattoo itself will be the last part of this long process and it’s important that I will be the one to do it.

Question 12

Do you do tattoo minors?

Accepted Answer

No, even with the consent of the parents.

Question 13

Do you do color tattoos?

Accepted Answer

No, I only use back vegan ink, no exception.

Question 14

Do you do guest spots?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Since Covid-19 I haven’t traveled at all but once I am back with the guests I will always update the travel dates on my Instagram.

Question 15

Do you do cover-ups?

Accepted Answer

It really depends on the existing tattoo. Since I mainly use lines and dots in my work, most of the times that’s not enough covering for a cover up. If you want to totally cover a tattoo I would suggest you find an artist that uses lots of black, shades and motifs that will be able to cover it all.

Question 16

How long my tattoo session will take?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the size of the tattoo, placement and how well you deal with pain. I will always estimate the hours for your appointment, but it can always be a bit less or a bit more. 
I think every person is different and I will always give as much time as it needs so the session can run smoothly. Please plan yourself well to not be in a rush after your appointment.

Question 17

What happens if I fail to show up to my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Deposits are not refundable. You can always reschedule your appointment up to 1 week before the date to give me enough time to fill the space with another client. 
If you cancel it within a short notice you will loose your deposit. Take into consideration that It’s difficult to arrange new appointments in a short notice, which means if you cancel it in the same week I will lose a day of work.

Question 18

How much does a tattoo costs?

Accepted Answer

It will always depend on the size, placement, type of drawing and how long our session will take. I will always give you a range of price but the final price will be given when your appointment finishes.

NINA FERRARI

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