Booking notes
How to book
a piece.
Iris takes a small number of clients each week. Bookings open monthly — the next intake is announced first to the studio mailing list, then on Instagram.
The process
- A
Send a brief
A few sentences on the idea, reference images, rough size, and where on the body. The fuller the brief, the better the first sketch.
- B
Quote & deposit
If the piece is a fit, you'll receive a quote within a week. A $150 non-refundable deposit holds the appointment and goes toward the final price.
- C
Sketch review
A pencil draft is shared 5–7 days before the appointment. Two rounds of revisions are included.
- D
Studio session
Greenpoint, by appointment only. Sessions run 2–6 hours depending on scope. Cash or Zelle preferred for the balance.
Rates
- Minimum
- $200
- Hourly (palm-size and up)
- $220 / hr
- Day rate (full day, ~6 hrs)
- $1,200
- Deposit
- $150 (non-refundable)
Estimates confirmed once the design is approved. For half- and full-day pieces, the day rate is more economical than hourly.
Frequently asked
Do you take walk-ins?+
No — every piece is custom and drawn for the client. The studio is appointment-only.
What styles don't you take?+
Tribal, cover-ups of saturated colour work, anything photo-realistic, and replicas of another artist's design.
Can I bring a friend?+
One guest is welcome if the piece will run more than three hours. The studio is small, so two is the limit.
How do I prepare?+
Sleep, eat a real meal, and hydrate the day before. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours pre-session and direct sun for two weeks after.
What about touch-ups?+
Free within six months of the original session, on pieces from this studio.