San Leandro, CA (ten minutes by car from downtown Oakland).

Specifically, see Location.

Just me, Micah Riot.

Yes, there is plenty of safe free nearby parking.  

Please don't. Between living and working through a pandemic and our increasingly unsteady world, I have increased social anxiety.

Guests are very distracting for me, and having another human in the room requires extra energy that I don't have to spare. 

I would rather give whatever energy I have to you, my client. 

Holding you in your experience is part of my job, so do not worry, I will be your friend through this process. 

In short, $300/hr, and I accept all major credit cards and cash.

For more information see Fees.

For consultations:

Currently I am holding all new-client consultations via zoom. My booking system charges your card $50 when you book your consultation. If you need to reschedule, e-mail me, so that you don't incur extra fees. 

For tattoo appointments: 

I ask for a week of notice if you need to reschedule your appointment.

In this best case scenario, you incur no extra charges.

Given less than a week of notice but more than 24 hours, I will charge your card on file an hour's fee, or $300. 

A cancellation or a reschedule within 24 hours incurs a charge of $500. 

If you have suddenly developed illness symptoms, and are not coming in, I will not charge you, but please know that if I don't work, I can't pay my bills, so if you are able to pay the cancellation fee without much hardship, I would appreciate it. 

Generally about 2-3 months out. Sometimes you get lucky and get in next week. Follow me on instagram and keep an eye on my stories. I will often post last minute openings there. 

Every body has its' own individual pain map. Generally speaking, wherever you have the most nerve endings is where it will hurt the most. Hands/fingers, necks, faces, armpits, stomachs are some examples. In my experience, big solid muscles such as thighs, upper arms and parts of the back are among the least sensitive. How much fat you have on a body part does not matter in relation to pain. 

You can start showering about as soon as 3-4 hours after your tattoo appointment, I do recommend waiting overnight.

See Tattoo Care Instructions. 

As for working out, that depends on what your workout is. Swimming, surfing and other water sports are not recommended. Lifting weights and running should be fine as long as you can keep your tattoo clean. 

I will not replicate someone else's artwork as I don't find plagiarism ethical. Be inspired. Be creative. Be you.  I will happily help you design something uniquely yours. 

Also I do not give price estimates at first contact. 

The short answer is, probably not. But on a case by case basis -- maybe.  

The long answer is: I do a lot of my work freehand. I work with your individual unique body, and spirit. I will not be able to create something for you without meeting you. You are welcome, however, to buy my flash at will. The rare times I draw flash with no one in mind, I post it on my instagram, @micahriot . 

Most of the time, no. I do a lot of my work free-hand, as in directly, onto your skin. I do not send abstract designs over e-mail. 

Once in a while depending on the circumstances, I will send an initial sketch out a day or two before the appointment. 

I am happy to answer any of your questions without a commitment.

You are welcome to book a regular consultation. 

If you would like to talk to me for longer, we can meet for an hour over zoom or in person, in that case I would charge $100. In this type of consultation I would be happy to talk to you about your body of work and advise you on how to pursue continuing your tattoo journey, coverup ideas, tying in a few tattoos into a cohesive flow, etc. Please make your intent clear in your email.