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I would first like to thank each and every one of you for all your support and wonderful emails. Because of the copious amount of compliments you guys have shoveled my way I can no longer fit my head out of a normal size door. I've also developed a massive bit of athritis in my fingers from answering all of your emails. So I decided to put together a bunch of Frequently Asked Questions along with their answers in hopes to cut down on the amount of Bayer I must consume to damper the pain. If after reading all of the questions, your question is still not answered, please feel free to email me and I will get back to you as soon as I can. If it takes a bit, it's not cuz I don't love ya, I'm just busy installing double doors throughout my house so I can get from one room to the next a bit easier. Once again, Thanx, Jesse Smith
1)HOW DO I GO ABOUT GETTING TATTOOED BY YOU?
As of right now I am no longer taking on any new clients, but if you are interested in possibly getting tattooed by me in the future, please join my waiting list and I will contact you as soon as I have some space available.
2) ARE THERE ANY OTHER ARTISTS IN RICHMOND THAT YOU WOULD RECOMMEND?
At the bottom of my links section on my website you will find a list of local artists and their websites.
3) HOW DO I GO ABOUT COMMISSIONING YOU TO DO A PAINTING FOR ME?
If you would like to commission me to do a painting for you please email me at JessesWaitingList (at) Hotmail.com with your name, number and a brief description of what you would like. Make sure to put Painting Commission as the Subject. I will contact you to discuss further details.
4) HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE PER HOUR?
At the studio I charge $130 an hour, with a three hour minimum and at Conventions and Guestspots I charge $150 an hour, with a three hour minimum
5) HOW MUCH OF A DEPOSIT DO YOU REQUIRE?
It all depends on the tattoo that you are trying to get. The bigger the tattoo, the more of a deposit I will require. They usually run between $130 (Little one shotters)-$500 (For Backpieces and Leg Sleeves). Deposits are non-refundable and will be deducted from your last session.
6) HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TATTOOING?
I’ve been tattooing professionally since June of ’99
7) WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
I am tattooing at Ghostprint Gallery located at 220 W. Broad St. Richmond, Virginia 23220
8) WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS?
We are open from 12-9 on every day except Sunday and Monday.
9) HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO DO A TATTOO?
It really just depends on what it is that you are getting. Whether it is in color or black and grey, how big the overall piece is, and how much detail is involved. To give you a rough idea, a sleeve takes me anywhere between 30-50 hours and a back piece could take anywhere from 50-70 hours.
10) IS IT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO DRAW UP A TATTOO DESIGN FOR ME SO THAT I MIGHT BE ABLE TO GET IT TATTOOED BY ONE OF THE LOCAL ARTISTS?
I would love to be able to draw up designs for everyone who enjoys my work, but I currently must focus my attention on the people who are getting tattooed by me. If you are having trouble finding a good artist in your area try going to Tattoonow.com or Tattoos.com . Both have a pretty extensive artist list broken down by location.
11) DO YOU TAKE ON APPRENTICES?
At this time in my career, I do not have the time that I feel is necessary to give a correct apprenticeship. My suggestion to you is to put together a portfolio of your work and show it around to all the local shops. Make it as professional as possible (don’t enter a shop with a bunch of loose notebook paper crammed in a folder of sketches you did in detention). If I were going to apprentice someone, I would want them to present their work in a professional manner as well as show an ambitious, optimistic attitude. And, of course, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again. The first time I went around to all the shops I got rejected. I had to make the rounds two more times before I landed a job.
12) WHAT CONVENTIONS/GUESTSPOTS DO YOU DO?
All of the conventions/guest spots that I do are put under the Itinerary Section of my website as soon as I know that I am going to be attending them. If you would like me to hit you up before I get out your way, please join my mailing list .
13) WHAT TYPE OF INKS DO YOU USE?
I use Starbrite, Intenze, Classic and Eternal.
14) WHAT TYPE OF MACHINES DO YOU USE?
Neuma.
15) WHO ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS?
A list of my inspirations along with a ton of artists that I admire and respect can be found under the Links Section of my website.
I really do appreciate you taking the time to view my profile and hope that you enjoyed it. If you have any other questions aside from those answered above please feel free to email me. Thanx, Jesse................ WWW.JESSESMITHTATTOOS.COM WWW.INKEDNATION.COM/JESSESMITH