Okay, friends. We’re leveling up.
One of the biggest questions I’ve been getting lately is:
“When can I book a custom tattoo with you?”
And I finally have an answer.
I’m officially accepting custom tattoo requests!
There is one important thing to know before you send yours in: I will not begin tattooing custom designs until November.
Until then, I’ll still be tattooing my available flash, continuing to learn, and putting in the work to grow as a tattoo apprentice. Opening custom requests now gives me time to talk through your ideas, plan designs thoughtfully, and start building my November books.
So, What Can You Request?
If you have an idea you’ve been wanting me to create specifically for you, you can now send it my way.
When you submit your request, tell me:
- What you’d like to get tattooed
- The approximate size
- Where you want it on your body
- Whether you want black and gray or color
- Any important details you definitely want included
- Reference photos, if you have them
Reference photos are absolutely welcome, but they’re there to help me understand the idea, style, composition, or feeling you’re looking for. I won’t directly copy another tattoo artist’s work.
What Happens After I Submit My Request?
Once I receive your request, I’ll review your idea and make sure it’s something that fits my current skill level and the direction I’m growing as an artist.
Remember, I’m still an apprentice.
That means I may occasionally recommend changing the size, placement, details, or design so I can give you the best tattoo possible. There may also be projects that I’m not ready to take on yet, and I’ll always be honest with you about that.
If your idea is a good fit, we’ll talk through the details and get you ready for booking.
When Can I Actually Get Tattooed?
Custom tattoo appointments will begin in November 2026.
You do NOT have to wait until November to send me your idea.
In fact, if you’re hoping to get on my books, I’d rather you submit your request early so we have plenty of time to plan.
If you want something sooner, keep watching for my flash drops and available apprentice designs. I’ll continue releasing designs you can claim before November.
A Little Note About Custom Designs
Custom doesn’t mean you have to show up with the entire tattoo figured out.
You can come to me with:
“I know what I want, but I don’t know how it should look.”
“I have three reference photos and somehow want them to become one tattoo.”
“I have a general idea and need an artist to help me make it make sense.”
That’s okay.
Part of what I love about tattooing is taking an idea and turning it into something that feels like you.
And as I grow as an artist, I’m really excited to start doing more of that.
Ready to Send Me Your Idea?
If you’ve been waiting for me to open custom requests, now is the time.
Send in your custom tattoo request now for November and beyond, or follow along for upcoming flash drops if you want to get tattooed sooner.
I seriously cannot wait to see what you guys ask me to create.
Let’s make something cool.
Michelle
Tattoo Apprentice at N’Vious Tattoo Gallery
Cookeville, Tennessee