Art of CORT TATTOOS

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Tattoo Course Enrollment

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By Appointment Only,
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Tattoo Course Enrollment

My Process

Things have “flipped”, did you know?

  • There are two public tattoo studios that are owned by apprentice and under-apprentice level individuals in “higher end” parts of Greater Lafayette.
  • Here is just one example of one of these “tattoo studio owner’s” work:

  • How is this possible?:
  • In recent years, local regulators have lifted restrictions on the owners/operators of public studios from having any prior tattoo experience. This has resulted in en masse tattoo studios doing poor, unprofessional quality work. I should know I have been fixing tons of them.
  • Storefront tattoo studios have become toxic, noisy environments where artists are often trying to impress each other, not the client.
  • After 20+ years in this profession, I have found public storefront tattoo studios to contribute to the least serious, least professional atmosphere possible.
  • In particular walk-in shops can house some of the most lethargic, inexperienced, uninterested individuals who may not thoroughly enjoy what they do (There are exceptions to every rule).
  • This is my professional opinion after decades of working in and owning public studios. 
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I tattoo… a lot

  • This is why text is best to avoid “phone tag.” It may take me a few minutes to a few days to respond, but I always do. 
  • Sometimes, on rare occasion, I don’t take a retainer for a smaller tattoo.
  • Please note for small tattoos: No show/no calls will result in a $40 fee in order to re-schedule with me. Simple courteousness is a lost art, but I still practice it myself. I will always let you know ahead if something changes on my end. 
  • Numbers corresponding to multiple calls without any voicemail or text get added to my spam filter. 

I take your tattoo project very seriously

  • All designs I have tattooed are my original art, you will never have to worry about me copying from Pinterest or another artist. If you see a copy online it was copied from my work!
  • If copying a specific pre-published work exactly, or if “directing” the artist is the experience you’re looking for, you will want to seek out a street shop experience. No refunds are given for insisting I copy or pressing me to do things that won’t heal right or look right. 
  • For as much as I enjoy the fun of doing walk in tattoos, I have not been able to do them in 15 years.
  • Ethically I do find impulse tattoos to be not the best long term.
  • If you find yourself to be less patient, (wanting an artist who is available sooner) ask yourself: You got your tattoo from an artist who can get you in the same day or sooner, but probably lacks in skill both technically and creatively. They still got their money, you got your very permanent tattoo. Who made it out ahead? Just something to consider. Many of my clients share this sentiment.
  • Daniel Silva posted a really informative video that explains this perfectly.
  • In any event, the tattoo design created over the course of days is way better than any tattoo designed while you wait. It’s not a hamburger, it’s permanent and you will be much happier for it. I guarantee it. 
  • It’s always best to plan it and schedule it out, and get your approval on the design first so there’s no unnecessary surprises. 

In person is always best if possible

  • Consultations can be booked here online or via text.
  • An in person consultation helps me get the feel of what you’re going for with your design, but I do have some clients from out of state, in which case we can use Facetime.
  • I do a rough mockup of your design in front of you as we work on it together. This helps mitigate the likelihood you will reject the initial sketch. 
  • Only upon wanting to lock in time with me will a retainer be necessary. Please have the necessary amount with you upon consultation IF you plan on booking at that time. It’s appreciated and necessary to book. 

You will get to see your final design

  • Prior to your tattoo, usually at least a week prior. 
  • I generally do a 2d or 3d map of the area on your body where you’re getting the tattoo. You essentially see the tattoo design on you before you get it.
  • It doesn’t go on you until you’re 100%.

Come ready

  • Make sure you’ve eaten. Low blood sugar can cause undesirable results with regard to longevity.
  • Make sure you’ve rested, it makes the experience a lot better.
  • Please make sure your skin elasticity is the best it can be by applying lotion and sunblock at least a few weeks prior to getting tattooed. I have had rare occasions where the client’s skin is too brittle and sun damaged to work on the day of. 
  • To work on skin that isn’t optimal can result in poor quality that’s hard to reverse. 

Instructions

  • Keep your bandage on for a few hours after the procedure. I have had to correct tattoos from bandages being on for days due to improper artist instruction. If you had a solid experience with that in the past, just understand it was in spite of keeping the bandage on that long. 
  • Wash with a gentle dove or dial soap.
  • Pat, don’t rub dry.
  • Rest, elevate if near a joint, and make sure you eat again.
  • Wash twice daily for 4 weeks, once in the morning, once at night, a third if having been active/sweaty.
  • Only when your tattoo starts to feel tight and dry should you apply Aquaphor or Palmer’s cocoa butter. This could even be days after the tattoo, as well as the first night. Everyone is different. I promise you will know when to put something on it.
  • Apply your solution in very thin coats, only as you need.
  • Do not soak or swim for a week and a half to two weeks post tattoo procedure.
  • $160 per hour
  • Small to medium tattoos (Size of the average hand or smaller) priced in person.

  • Price Saving Promotions (All still require the $60 supplies minimum):

    Day Rates

    • $680 capped day rate (5 hours reached), equal to $136 per hour in exchange for NO reschedules/cancellations. 
    • $544 capped day rate (4 hours reached), equal to $136 per hour in exchange for NO reschedules/cancellations.

     

    Cash Incentive

    • 3.5 percent off on any cash amounts used to pay your tattoo.
    • Can be used with day rate discounts.
    • Can be used with referral credits.
    • Cannot be utilized to purchase Holiday Gift Certificates.
    • Cannot be combined with review credits.
    • Cannot be used with the library.

     

    The Library (Coming) black and gray designs curated by Cort, $544 to $800 value for $420 flat.

    • Cannot be combined with ANY of the other promotions.
    • Designs cannot be changed or altered, only added around to for regular rate after completed.
    • Cannot be in color. 
    • Curated to take between 4 to 6 hours.
    • Price remains the same whether 4 or 6, as it saves a minimum of $124, and times are unpredictable per person. 

     

    Reviews (Google/Facebook)

    • Reviews: $50 future credit per person, per review, per social venue after I have tattooed you, if you are satisfied enough to leave a 5 star review with words.
    • This can be for each account (My Art of Cort artist pages as well as my Art of Cort Studio pages). For a total of $200 in credit.

     

    Referrals

    • Credit for each referral that results in a completed tattoo from your person. 1 credit per person, a minimum of 9% of the dollar amount matched.
    • You need to inquire upon your consultation as to who may have come in.

     

    Holiday Gift Certificates $150 Increments (Starts the day after Thanksgiving and ends the day before Christmas Eve). 

    • Buy a $150 Gift Certificate for $100 
    • Can be up to 4x per giftee.
    • Has to be for another person, not yourself. 
    • Cannot be combined with ANY other promotions when purchased or redeemed. 
    • Certificates must be presented in person. 
    • They have a limit date of one year ONLY to help your giftees not to lose them. (I do honor them after the year)
    • If your giftee loses their certificate, I am sorry. 

    Holiday Rate $100/HR (Any large tattoos booked from October to December) 

    • Does not apply to any tattoos rescheduled from earlier months. 
    • Does not apply to smaller or medium tattoos.
    • Cannot be combined with ANY other promotions. 

I prefer in person consultations, though I have out of state clients that I can accommodate.  In any case, feel free to:

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