Jess Dunfield
Booking Info
Current Booking Status:
Flash Designs: OPEN
Custom Projects: OPEN
My books are open for appointments in April, May and June! I'll be accepting project proposals until midnight on Sunday, March 23rd. Be sure to fill out the form with full details and reference images. Checkout the FAQ below for more information regarding my booking process.
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Interested in grabbing one of my flash designs? Details and all available designs can be found on my Instagram in the posts pinned to the top of my feed
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Unfortunately I'm not able to spend as much time on the island as usual, but I might be able to add some days in June. I can be a little flexible with island booking, so please include info about your availability, especially since I have to do that scheduling manually.
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If you have an ongoing project or you need a touch-up, please fill out a form or just email me directly so I can't miss you!
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Upcoming Guest Spots:
Grey Owl Tattoo (Comox, BC)​​
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March 24-April 2nd​
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(Maybe) June 24th + 25th
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July 10th-16th
Booking FAQ
Where do you work?
My homebase is Remedy Tattoo in Abbotsford, BC.
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Remedy Tattoo
#112 2632 Pauline St.
Abbotsford, BC V2S 0C9
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But I also have a recurring guest spot at Grey Owl Tattoo in Comox, BC.
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Grey Owl Tattoo
278 Anderton Rd.
Comox, BC V9M 3M7
What do you charge?
My current hourly rate is $200/hr, tax included. I have a minimum charge of $150 for anything 45 minutes or under. Prices for flash are as marked.
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I only charge for the time that I am tattooing you. There is no set-up fee, I stop the clock for breaks, and in most cases I will not charge for stenciling. In the consultation process I will give you a rough cost estimate, but I can't guarantee a specific price, as the complexity and size of the design is subject to change up until the moment a stencil is placed on your skin.
What's your timeline?
I book out approximately 3 to 4 months at a time. ​I try to begin sending out emails as soon as I can once the submission period ends. It takes me roughly two weeks to respond to emails and fill the available timeslots. I will announce on social media and update the website at that time.
How do I book an Appointment?
When I open my books you'll have about a week to submit a project proposal to me. I will post the submission form and deadlines when this happen. I make announcements on social media and send out a voluntary subscription newsletter, so you can't miss it. After the submission period ends, I do my best to respond to the accepted proposals and fill my calendar as quickly as I can. This process can sometimes take a couple of weeks. I update my website and social media when all the available time has been filled.
What do you mean by "books open" and "books closed"?
I schedule my appointments in roughly 3 month intervals. This avoids a lot of the headache and heartache that comes from trying to book things farther in advance. It also means a shorter turn around in case I needed to pass over your project, but obviously also limits the amount of projects I can take on for each set of bookings.
So will I hear from you if my project isn't accepted?
Unfortunately, sometimes not. I receive a lot of inquiries and I'm generally only able to contact the people that I will be tattooing. Occasionally, I might point someone in the direction of another artist or explain why I don't think I'm the right fit for you. But often there are pieces that genuinely interests me that I am unable to take on due to time limitations. If you don't get in, I really do suggest submitting again. I update the website and announce on social media when the available time has been filled.
How do you choose which projects to accept?
I love floral and ornamental work. Nature is my jam. I'm mostly accepting dotwork/whipshaded and blackwork pieces these days, but I have a love of traditional and neotraditional artwork and will sometimes even stray into color for those sorts of designs. I rarely accept watercolour pieces anymore. Frequently my decisions come down to how well someone filled out the application, so please be thorough and include reference images!
Do you do consultations?
If your project is accepted we'll chat about the design over email. Generally this is more than enough communication for both parties. I'll only ask you to meet me in person if we really seem to need it.
Will you ask for a deposit?
A $50 deposit is required in order to book any tattoo appointment. All deposits are non-refundable, but there is no penalty for rescheduling with at least 48hr notice.
More Questions?
I cover a lot of information on the FAQ page