Booking Request - Geo
@ghostnests or ghostnestss@gmail.com
Hi! I'm Geo, aka Ghostnests. I'm a queer nonbinary tattooer and co-founder of Fruit Camp, a tattoo studio located in Baltimore, MD (occupied Piscataway territory). In order to initiate the booking process, please fill out this form to the best of your ability - if you have other questions, please shoot me a direct email.
Here are some basics you should know:
Availability
I am currently booking appointments for Winter + Spring 2024 in Baltimore, December 20th in Philly, and January 9th-12th in New York. I am somewhat behind on emails - please allow 1-2 weeks for me to get back to you. I book appointments 3-4 days a week at 2pm and 5pm - I will respond to your request with a calendar link to available appointments.
Pricing
At Fruit Camp: I work at a an hourly rate of $150 per an hour. My minimum for all appointments is $150. I am happy to tailor your piece to your budget through adjusting the size, placement and detail. I recognize not everyone has disposable resources so please include your ideal price and budget constraints below so we can figure out what would be best for you!
I currently take deposits for weekend appointments only. Additionally, if you cancel your appointment within 24 hours, or no-call no show the day of, I will ask for a deposit should you want to schedule with me again. You will receive these details through email.
At Guest Spots: I work at an hourly rate of $200 per an hour, with a minimum of $175 for all appointments. I require a $100 deposit for all appointments. This rate increase allows me to cover the costs of renting space while traveling and prevents hard-to-fill cancellations in other cities.
Tipping is not required but always appreciated!
Style
At this time I am prioritizing flash pieces (in the highlights section of my instagram) but will take custom requests that fit my style and skills! Please peruse my instagram to get a sense of what I do.
My favorite subjects are: esoterica, mythic or magical stories, gross and weird stuff, freaky figures and queer babes, imagined landscapes, abstract drapery and texture. I will not do direct copies of images by other artists (even if that artist is you). I am new at incorporating color but am excited to do more color pieces! I am not taking cover up work at this time, or text pieces and I am unlikely to accept purely botanical illustrations. Please note that I currently receive more requests than I have space in my schedule for and so will be prioritizing based on my interest in the proposal.
Process
For custom work, you include your description and any references below. We may discuss further over email and when you come to your appointment, I will have a line drawing to finalize with you before I make the final stencil. This will be the opportunity for you to ask for changes, or for us to re-size anything. I don’t send drawings ahead of time because I often won’t finish the drawing until the night before or morning of :) It is not a big deal to ask for or make changes before or during your appointment.
Accessibility
It is my utmost priority to ensure that my tattoo practice is welcoming, respectful and as safe as possible for my clients. I tattoo people with all skin tones, all gender identities, all sizes and all abilities. I am happy to do free color tests so you can see how color works on your skin tone. I am also happy to send you images of my work on darker skin tones. If you have questions or concerns before you book please feel free to reach out directly. Fruit Camp is on the first floor but has a short ramp up the stoop, and one step to access the bathroom. It is a low-fragrance space but we use sometimes-stinky cleaning solvents and disinfectants on all surfaces.
Contact for booking: finish this form!
for other inquiries: ghostnestss@gmail.com
Fruit Camp: fruitcamptattoo@gmail.com
2658 Miles ave, Baltimore MD 21218