Gossamer Rozen Handpoked Tattoos
BOOKS OPEN FOR CUSTOM WORK APRIL 19, 2024 12PM ET
PRE-DRAWN FLASH & WALK-IN DAYS COMING SOON
TIGERBOB.STORE FLAGSHIP RETAIL SPACE & STUDIO
BROOKLYN, NY 11232
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Feel free to inquire during our regular business hours.
tigerbob.store flagship
51 35th Street Suite B214 Brooklyn NY 11232
Mon-Wed CLOSED
Thu-Sun 11:30am-5:30pm
Please note that this mailing list is the only way to get to the booking form.
“Tattooing. This is my journey toward my ancestry and how I embrace my ethnicity and my true self. With the help and advice and encouragement of many outstanding, kind, and wonderful artists, I took a leap into a world of artistry, industry, heritage, and spiritualism. In finding myself, I understand how much harder it would have been without supportive family, friends, and colleagues. It’s tough to put yourself out there, but it’s better not to keep it inside. That’s why I make art.”
All tattoos are done by hand without a machine “handpoked”.
About Gossamer’s Work
Gossamer is a self-taught, Filipino/African-American, transgender, nonbinary tattoo artist (they/she). Gossamer has been tattooing since June 2018.
"Flash" = pre-drawn artwork designed and tattooed by Gossamer. These drawings are usually tattooed only once.
Custom tattoos is a tattoo made by Gossamer in their unique style, designed with your idea.
All tattoos are done by hand with brand new sterile tattoo needles without a tattoo machine (“handpoke” "stick and poke" "machine-free tattooing").
Gossamer’s work has been published by Tattoodo, Inkedmag, and Phaidon Press.
Location
Tattoos are completed at tigerbob.store flagship retail space & studio in Brooklyn, New York.
Gossamer is not traveling to tattoo at this time.
Rates
All pricing is in USD. All pricing is subject to change at any time.
Scheduled Private Appointments
$300 per hour, max 4 hours per session.
Minimum session is 2 hours.
One-time drawing fee for custom work: $250 added to the deposit.
Deposit is $300 (Custom appointment deposit is $550)
You will receive a quote referencing the amount of time needed to complete your project, but the final price will not be determined until your tattoo is complete.
Walk-In Appointments
$300 for up to one hour, no longer than 2 hours total ($600 maximum)
Pre-drawn repeated flash only, limited colors/black and gray only. No modifications.
You can choose as many flash pieces as time allows.
Last walk-in appointment accepted by 5:00pm ET.
Booking Information
You must be at least 18 years of age on the date of your appointment to be tattooed.
A government-issued photo ID is required. If you do not have your ID, you cannot be tattooed.
Scheduled appointment booking is done via the mailing list only.
Walk-in appointments are subject to the same intake requirements as scheduled appointments.
Scheduled Appointment Booking
Once the form is filled out, I will review all forms and respond accordingly. Please note that due to the volume of forms I may not be able to respond to everyone.
A deposit of $300 is required to hold your appointment date and time. Deposits may be submitted via PayPal or cryptocurrency (rates will always be in USD). Your appointment will not be held until the deposit is received and confirmed. If you wish to pay with a credit card, you can connect your credit card to your PayPal account.
You will receive the deposit information after we have agreed on the project and are ready to secure your appointment. I cannot secure an appointment without a deposit.
Flash cannot be reserved. Flash availability is first come, first serve.
Minimum size is 2” square. Most drawings (flash) are between 2 and 5 inches (“palm-sized”) square and can be completed in one session.
After your appointment is secured, you will receive a reminder email approximately 3 days prior to your appointment including the location of the studio, arrival instructions, and Covid-19 reminders.
Reschedule Policy
Walk-ins are first come, first served. No waitlist. If Gossamer is tattooing a client or unavailable upon arrival, please come back when Gossamer has finished the current appointment. Please note there is no guarantee you will get a walk-in appointment on any given day.
Scheduled appointments: 1 reschedule is allowed and must be requested in writing at least 48 hours from the date of your appointment. Failure to request within this time frame forfeits your deposit.
A second reschedule after the first will forfeit your deposit.
DO NOT ARRIVE SICK OR OTHERWISE UNWELL. If I believe you are unable to be tattooed, and/or unable to consent to be tattooed during the entire session, you will be sent home, and your deposit will be forfeit.
DO NOT ARRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY DRUG. You will be sent home, and your deposit will be forfeit.
Your tattoo deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.
Prior To Your Appointment
The night prior your appointment, please avoid heavy drinking/drug use, and please try to eat well and get plenty of rest. A tattoo is a medical procedure and the tattooing procedure AND healing process causes stress to your body.
Please leave your appointment day free of other activities. I am unable to complete tattoos in exact time frames.
Wear comfortable, clean clothes (preferably dark colors) to your appointment. Be sure to wear something that you're not worried might get ink or otherwise stained on. You will be sitting or laying down for long periods of time in sometimes awkward positions.
There’s lots of food options in the building! You can plan to make a day of your visit and arrive early for brunch and/or grab a meal after your appointment. You can grab a snack or drink during a break. PLEASE EAT AND DRINK PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME.
Payment is due at the time service is rendered at your appointment in cash OR Paypal. Let me know how you'd prefer to pay. There are accessible ATMs inside the building.
Please remember that your quote is an estimate, not a guarantee of the final amount due. I kindly ask for your flexibility.
FAQ
How does booking customs work?
Booking will open specifically for custom proposals. Please read the form carefully for guidelines about what may be accepted. Please note that Gossamer draws all pieces in their own unique art style with little exception.
When books open for custom work, please clearly describe your idea in the proposal section. Please be concise about the subject matter of the work, the size, location, and color (or lack thereof). Please withhold information that is ambiguous in interpretation. Gossamer will read and respond to all proposals.
If your proposal is accepted, you will go through the booking process indicated in your email. Please note that all custom drawings will be revealed on the day of your tattoo; a small adjustment can be requested, but a full revision may push back your appointment and incur an additional drawing fee. If you are unsure about your custom design, it may be best to book a session for pre-drawn flash.
Lastly, please be decisive about what you’re looking for. Be sure you’re ready for this tattoo. Be clear in your communication, and flexible during the tattooing process.
How do walk-ins work?
Walk-in days will be scheduled in advance. Please arrive early. Upon store opening, the first interested client will get the first spot. There is no waitlist, so please return to the store at your convenience to try to get the next spot. We have limited waiting room space and encourage you to enjoy Industry City’s common areas, shopping, and dining while waiting for a spot.
Once selected for the walk-in appointment, you will receive a consent form and select your pre-drawn flash design. You will decide the location of your tattoo. The sizes of each design will be as shown - no adjustments or alterations are allowed. Once decided, the stencil will be placed & tattooed. Payment is due upon the completion of the tattoo.
How does booking flash work?
When I respond to your proposal, the size/location will be discussed. All available designs and size information for each will be provided in the booking form.
Is it possible to get two tattoos in one session?
Yes it is possible, but keep in mind it is not always faster/cheaper to get two pieces instead of one especially if you want tattoos on different places on your body.
Can I email you with questions about booking?
Please hold all questions until booking is open.
