Jen Frances Portfolio

Jen’s books are currently OPEN, booking for end of April-June 2026! The form will remain up through April 17th. Please read through the FAQ below PRIOR to submitting your booking request as many questions can be answered there! Jen primarily books 2-3 months out at a time, and is not typically available for walk ins unless she has a cancellation. You can complete your booking request HERE. Make sure to add jenfrancesbooking@gmail.com to your contacts so our response does not go to your spam folder. Also, feel free to join Jen’s mailing list below to be the first to know when books open, or to snag a last minute cancellation!

Faqs

  • I open my booking every 3 months. I will have a link on this page that will lead you to my booking request form when books are open. Appointments are not on a first come first served basis, so please be sure to take your time and complete the form correctly and thoroughly to streamline the booking process.

    If you are traveling and would like to book further out, you may have to wait for the correlating booking round of your estimated travel dates. Please be sure to let us know if you are traveling and we will can book you toward the end of the 3 month booking period.

    While we are working as quickly as possible, please note that it may take 2-3 weeks to receive a response to your booking request.

  • Most projects do not need an in person consultation. I ask that you complete the form very thoroughly, and be detailed! I do not need to necessarily know the reason of WHY you are getting the tattoo, but I do need to know any specifics you are hoping to include, so be thorough. You will be asked to include photo reference when we discuss booking.

    If you are only interested in an estimate, please complete the booking form so I can gather all of the necessary info I need to give you a proper estimate.You can write "estimate" in the budget section. I do not give estimates or do consults through Instagram/Facebook messages.

  • I cannot guarantee an appointment for cover ups or reworks, but feel free to submit them! I generally will take 1 cover-up or rework per month and priority usually goes to current clientele that have spent time building a rapport. It is also dependent upon the subject matter, and if you have had any sessions of laser removal. I generally suggest at least one session of laser removal if you are wanting a cover up.

  • Unfortunately, No. I have a specific style of tattooing that does not necessarily translate to all types of subject matter. It is only fair to my clients that I am choosing projects that I am excited about! Also, I have a limited amount of availability, so I generally don’t even get to select all of the projects I am interested in. Booking every 3 months allows clients the chance to resubmit for the next round if my books fill up quickly.

  • Of course! I am comfortable tattooing melanated skin, and I am happy to discuss options for working with color if you have questions! I welcome all bodies, body types, and sizes!

  • Unfortunately, no. Majority of the time I am completing designs the night before, or the morning of your appointment. Your design will be available for viewing at the time of your appointment. If we need to make small alterations, that can be done at the time of your appointment. Major changes or complete redraws may result in a reschedule and possibly a new deposit. A new deposit will be required if you are chaining the subject matter or it differs significantly from what you put on your original booking request. When your booking request is approved and booked, we are mutually agreeing to all of the information on your booking form. While I do my best to be flexible with clients, I cannot guarantee that I will do your tattoo if you completely change the subject matter (and in some cases placement) and your will forfeit your deposit.

  • I am booking flat rate half days (3.5 hours $900), and full days (6 hours $1300). I do require a $100 non-refundable deposit, $200 for full days. If we are working on a larger scale project, you may have a larger deposit.  All deposits will come off of the last appt, if appts are multiple sessions. CASH is PREFERRED for the remainder of the cost on the day of your appointment. As a reminder, deposits are always Non-refundable.

    *Pre-drawn designs may be at hourly rate or flat rate depending on the size/details.

    If you are traveling to me, or know you are capable of sitting for longer than 6 hours, we will discuss the hourly rate that will be added if we decide to go over the booked amount of time. Please let me know prior to booking if this pertains to you.

    Rates do vary for travel (conventions).

  • Keep in mind that you are choosing your appointment date when scheduling, so choose wisely! Consider traveling accommodations, healing time (2 weeks), or any other obligations you may have prior to selecting your date.

    Cancellation policy: Deposits are always non-refundable. Please give a one week notice (by 9:30am one week prior) if you need to reschedule your tattoo appointment for any reason, otherwise you will lose your deposit. If you know you will need to reschedule, let me know sooner rather than later, since it can be hard to fill spots with only a few days notice. If you are having financial issues, If you are feeling ill, or if you have been around someone who is sick, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss rescheduling options. If you arrive sick, you will be asked to leave and you will lose your deposit.

    Your deposit will be forfeit if you reschedule more than twice, or more than six months pass without an appointment. If you reschedule more than twice, and would still like to book an appointment, you will be required to pay in full at the time of booking your next appointment.

    Please note that I am a human and while it’s unlikely, there is always a possibility that I may have to reschedule your appointment. In this case, deposits are still non-refundable, but I will do my best to accommodate a new date as soon as possible. A reschedule made by me will NOT count against you.

  • Please call the shop to let me know! Being 15 minutes late to your appointment (or more) will result in loss of deposit, and possible reschedule depending on when you arrive. In this case of a reschedule, you would need to leave a new deposit.

  • I do not tattoo faces, hands, fingers, or necks for first time clients who are not heavily and visibly tattooed.

  • Projects I am currently accepting-

    I do prefer tattooing in full color, but will take black and grey projects depending on the subject matter. I love fun color gradients!

    Up for grabs designs and continuing projects will be given first priority.

    •Floral/ botanical

    •Celestial/ Sun & Moon

    •Fruits/  Veggies

    •Animals & Insects

    •Ornamental/ Mandalas

    •Crystals/ Magical/ Gnomes

    •Tarot inspired

    •Art Nouveau

    •Lady heads/the female figure

    •Pet portraits

    •Vegan themes

    •Studio Ghibli, Disney, Pokemon inspired (in my style)

    •Open to line work, wood block style, or blackwork in any of the subjects listed above- especially for mandala/ornamental.

    •Cover ups & Reworks- I love making your tattoos better, but I will always be honest about options and expectations!

    •Sleeves, Chest pieces, Back pieces! I would really love to add more large scale projects to my calendar! I will be posting some ideas in my up for grabs!

  • Projects/Styles I am not currently taking-

    •Realism

    •Human Portraits

    •Watercolor

    •Traditional Japanese (I love peonies and mums though)

    •American Traditional

    •Black and grey (depending on the subject)

    •Nautical (depending on the subject, I love animals)

  • YES! I do offer complimentary touch ups when needed within the first six months of the completion of your tattoo. I always appreciate photos so I can asses if anything needs to be done, or for you to stop by in person! This is helpful for me as sometimes it is more than just a touch up, especially if it has been over six months. Colors settle in as they age, so waiting too long for a touch up can instead turn into a Tattoo Refresh Session, which I do charge for.

    If you are ever in need of a touch up after six months, you can still reach out to me! Just keep in mind I may charge a set up fee or a Refresh session charge (less than my standard rate). I always want your tattoo to represent my best work! However, remember that tattoos ARE meant to age with you! I am always happy to answer any questions you may have in regards to tattoo aging or touch ups!