QTATTOO

About Q

Q (she/they) is a tattoo artist and illustrator and has been tattooing in the Bay Area since 2016. She specializes in illustrative black and grey with fine line detail work. She is often inspired by gothic imagery, liquid metal, the human figure, afrofuturism, her African and Taino ancestry, adinkra symbols, island life, vintage botanical illustrations, and so much more. They are currently booking large scale custom work, smaller ideas, or designs from their flash book. Q works in San Francisco at Rose & Thorn Tattoo in the Mission District. For clients taking public transportation, it is conveniently located about a block from 16th Street Mission Bart and close to major bus lines.

Styles

• Afro Americana
• Fine Line
• Illustrative

Specializations

• Melanated Skin
• Cover Ups
• Freehand
• Floral Botanical
• Lady Heads
• Dotwork and Stippling
• Script and Lettering

Locations

• Rose & Thorn Tattoo : San Francisco, California

Available designs

• Baddie with locs
• Abe Dua
• 💀
• Monster Mash Flash
• Flash Sheet
• Halloween Flash Sheet
• Back piece
• Flash Sheet
• Glam
• Baddies

Pricing

Submit a Booking Request and we can figure out pricing together.

Policies

Deposit Policy

All deposits are non-refundable. Rescheduling your appointment, especially on short notice, may result in losing your deposit. All reschedules must be made within 6 months.

Cover-up policy

Accepting cover-ups.

FAQ

Before your tattoo (part 1)

1. EAT A FULL MEAL DON'T COME TO YOUR APPOINTMENT ON AN EMPTY STOMACH A GOOD MEAL WILL HELP KEEP YOUR ENERGY UP. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER IN THE DAYS LEADING UP TO YOUR APPOINTMENT AND ESPECIALLY THE DAY OI GET SOME REST A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN HOW COMFORTABLE YOU FEEL DURING YOUR TATTOO. HYGIENE: MOISTURIZE YOUR SKIN KEEP YOUR SKIN WELL MOISTURIZED AND EXFOLIATED SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT, AVOID LOTION AROUND THE INTENDED PLACEMENT THE DAY OF YOUR TATTOO

Before your tattoo (part 2)

5. PLAN YOUR OUTFIT WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING THAT ALLOWS EASY ACCESS TO THE AREA BEING TATTOOED. DARK CLOTHING IS RECOMMENDED 6. PLAN AHEAD KNOW WHERE YOURE GOING, ALLOW EXTRA TRAVEL TIME, ASK IF YOU CAN BRING A GUEST FIRST AND MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR APPOINTMENT DETAILS PRIOR.

During your appointment (pt 1)

1. EAT + BRING A SNACK EVEN IF YOU ATE BEFORE, BRING SOMETHING SMALL TO SNACK ON DURING YOUR SESSION 2. BRING WATER STAY HYDRATED THROUGHOUT YOUR APPOINTMENT. 3. COME COMFORTABLE WEAR CLOTHING THAT GIVES EASY ACCESS TO YOUR TATTOO AND ALLOWS YOU TO SIT COMFORTABLY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. 4. BRING ENTERTAINMENT HEADPHONES, A SHOW, MUSIC, OR SOMETHING TO KEEP YOU OCCUPIED CAN MAKE LONGER SESSIONS EASIER.

During your appointment (pt 2)

5. COMMUNICATE WITH ME LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED A BREAK, NEED TO CHANGE POSITION, OR ARE FEELING UNCOMFORTABLE. YOU DON'T HAVE TO TOUGH IT OUT. 6. BE PRESENT ALLOW ME TO FOXST ON CABATUNG YOUR TATTOO. COMMUNICATION MAKES FOR A BETTER SESSION.

Do you book consultations?

Yes! Please be deposit ready to book an appointment after our consult, they usually take no more 20 minutes and then we choose a future day and time to start the project

Do you show designs before the appointment?

No, designs are shown day off and part of your session is for minor changes and adjustments. This allows for a more productive process.

Links

• Instagram: qtatt00
• Website