ATTENTION! A nonrefundable $200 deposit is required to book an appointment via Venmo or Cashapp, No Cash or checks! Cash, Venmo or Cashapp is ok on the day of your appointment.
Thank you so much for considering me for your next tattoo. Please note my preference is Appa. This style incorporates background elements to create a more cohesive tattoo as opposed to ‘patchwork’ style tattoos. I enjoy both approaches however prefer body art. Here are some other things to keep in mind before filling out a booking form:
I typically make tattoos Monday-Saturday in Knoxville. Rarely other days of the week. Saturday and Evening appointments are usually reserved for existing clients. Travel dates are posted on my Instagram @nickmorantattooer
I like to charge a minimum of $300 per session in Knoxville and $400 per session everywhere else, however, please let me know if you have a smaller budget as I may be able to fit you in between appointments. If you are wanting a smaller tattoo, I suggest getting more than one per session for the best value.
Traditional tattoos usually do not make good cover up tattoos, but you’re always welcome to ask. Blastovers are also an option!
I don’t like to work on the same session for much more than 4 hours, however I am one of the fastest tattooers in the world for my style and rarely will need more than one session to complete a tattoo.
I prefer you do not show me a tattoo you’ve been saving on your phone for years, even if it’s mine. Instead, tell me what image is desired and allow me to create an updated version of the design for you. This is because my art style is constantly evolving.
It is preferred that you choose a design from my vast reference collection on the day of your appointment. Most options will only be available to view in person but check out my flash highlight on instagram for sample designs.
I only take custom requests in Knoxville. If you have a custom request please be as vague as possible. I do my best work when I have the least amount of limitations. Every detail you mention will pull me away from artistic freedom and will water down the artwork.
An example of a custom request I would be excited about: ‘I would like a blue rose with my partner’s name somehow incorporated. We had blue roses at our wedding. Make it Appazumi.’
An example I may pass on could look like this: ‘I would like a lighthouse that wraps from my inner wrist around to my elbow. I don’t want any red green or blue ink. I would like the pattern to somehow blend that of St. Augustine’s and Cape Hatteras’s lighthouses. I would like a silhouette of my child and I fishing at the bottom. I want to be wearing a FL Gator’s jersey.’
Please keep in mind again that choosing from my designs the day of is always preferred. If making a custom request, please keep my style in mind. If you haven’t seen it tattooed, it’s probably for a good reason.
I love you and thank you for reading this far! I’ll be looking forward to working with you. Please allow several days for a reply for Knoxville booking and up to a few months for other cities. I will ONLY reach out via Instagram (unless you prefer TikTok) so don’t change your username and please be sure you allow messages from accounts you don’t follow if you choose not to follow me. My emails almost always go to the junk folder and tbh I don’t wanna give my phone number out. 🌈💕✌️