Questions
F.A.Q.
Everything worth knowing before you get in touch. When you're ready, send an appointment request.
How do I find you?
I'm essentially a Columbus cryptid — a well-kept secret, an easter egg in the city. There's no storefront and no sign. To book, you have to know a guy, stumble across one of my QR codes or contact cards hidden around town, find me on the internet, or catch me out in the wild. Once you do, the studio location is shared after booking. The privacy, the one-on-one attention, and the exclusivity are built into the process by design.
To reach me: text 419-513-9282.
Where are you located?
The studio is fully private and hidden from the public eye — no storefront, no sign — in the South Clintonville area of Columbus. The exact location is shared after you book.
Do you do consultations?
Yes — consultations are free, by text, phone call, or video call. If a piece calls for meeting first, that can be arranged too.
What do you specialise in?
Heavy-duty cover-ups and realism built to last — alongside ornamental realism, art nouveau, neo-traditional, vibrant color realism, illustrative work, black & grey, and more. Have a browse through the portfolio to see the range.
Can you cover my old tattoo?
Probably — including the ones you've been told can't be covered. With patience and the right number of sessions, nearly anything can be reworked into something worth showing off. It's faster and more affordable than laser removal, though still a process that takes commitment. Send me a photo and we'll talk about what's possible.
What are your rates?
$150 minimum · $200 per hour.
I run an accurate timer that only runs while I'm actually tattooing — the clock pauses for breaks and setup. I usually take a short break about once an hour, off the clock, and you're welcome to stretch and snack then.
How do you price a bigger piece?
Because everything is billed by the hour, the price depends on time spent tattooing, which for bigger pieces is nearly impossible to predict exactly. What I can tell you is that I rarely put more than four hours on the clock in a single sitting, so your cost per sitting won't usually exceed that budget.
What's the deposit policy?
A $150 non-refundable deposit holds your space and is applied to the final cost of your tattoo. It's transferable to another appointment if you need to move things.
Deposits are only forfeit in the case of a no-call/no-show, a reschedule with less than 72 hours' notice, or after three reschedules of the same date — though I can be flexible with enough notice, especially in extreme circumstances.
If you book more sittings than you end up needing, any remaining deposits roll into your last sitting so none go to waste.
Can I book a big piece across multiple sittings?
Absolutely. For larger work you're welcome to set several appointments ahead of time — just try to leave one, or preferably two, weeks between sittings for healing.
What do I need to bring?
A valid government-issued photo ID showing your name, photo, and date of birth. You must be 18 or older — no exceptions.
Do you guarantee touch-ups?
Most tattoos come with one free touch-up within the year. Areas like fingers, palms, and other spots I'll warn you won't heal well are the exception — because they tend to need many touch-ups, they aren't covered by the free policy.
Do you tattoo minors?
No. You must be 18 or older, with a valid government-issued photo ID. No exceptions.
How should I care for my new tattoo?
You'll go home with full written instructions for whichever bandage method we use — Saniderm or general. Everything is also on the aftercare page. Reach out any time during healing with questions or concerns; I'd much rather hear from you than have you guess.
A little history
Refined Precision Body Arts was established in 2009. I apprenticed under Chris Sims in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and moved to Columbus in 2017. There's more on all of that on the artist page.
Beyond the tattoo work, I'm a registered member of the Sword Swallowers Association, a two-time world record holder, and have been featured in Ripley's museums, international documentaries, and publications — including educational articles on sanitation and safety standards.