Submit a quote request through this site with your project details, reference photos, and budget. If it's a fit, you'll hear back via text with an estimate. Approved clients receive access to the private deposit and calendar page to secure a date.

All consultations and booking arrangements are handled via text message after you submit the quote form. We'll cover concept details, cover-up suggestions, best options for your idea, and rate estimates for the specific piece.

Create a customer account on this website. Once your project is approved via text, notify Tony — your account will be granted access to the private deposit and schedule page. From there you can choose your session type, view available dates, and complete your booking.

Availability varies. Submit a request — if dates that match your project are open, it'll come up in the response. There is no public waitlist. The best way to find out is to apply.

No. All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Deposits for 5–12 hour sessions are $1,000 and are applied toward the total cost of your session. The deposit holds your date and compensates for design preparation time.

Yes. Credit cards are accepted, and different financing payment plans are available using Affirm, Shop Pay, etc. — select payment options at checkout.

All deposits and session payments are made through this website. Credit cards are accepted, and financing is available through Shop Pay Installments and Affirm at checkout. No cash payments on day of session.

You can reschedule with at least 48 hours' notice or in the event of an emergency. Failure to communicate and not showing up to an appointment results in forfeiture of the deposit. Rescheduling is handled case by case.

Design work is created within a few days of your session and discussed via text and in person. The first session typically begins with 1–3 hours of layout, sizing, and placement before tattooing starts. Slight adjustments can be made, but a complete design change may require rescheduling and a new deposit.

The first session involves concept research, layout design, sizing, placement discussion, and beginning the tattoo. Tony researches your concept beforehand and narrows down the best approach with you in person before starting. Design work takes 1–3 hours depending on complexity.

For large projects like full sleeves or back pieces, booking two consecutive sessions (back-to-back days) is recommended to complete a significant portion of the work. A Premium Full Day (12+ hours, $3,500) is the other option for starting large-scale projects.

Private studio in Upland, CA. The exact address is shared with approved clients only after a deposit is placed. This keeps the environment focused and professional for every session.

Cover-ups, custom work, and high-detail realism are the primary focus. All styles accepted on a fit basis.

Cover-ups require specific approaches to properly conceal existing work. Each project has its own estimate and time range. Darker, larger tattoos need concepts with enough contrast, detail, and texture. Laser removal may be suggested for heavily saturated pieces. Some designs require multiple layering sessions.

Yes. Concepts with large, light open areas are not recommended for cover-ups — they require multiple layering sessions to achieve proper coverage and may never fully hide darker ink. The design approach must be built around what's underneath.

Tattoos are placed strategically to flow with the body and maintain visual impact from a distance. The style typically involves large images that utilize the full space of each area for cohesive composition and detail — not just filling gaps.