Location:
Optic Nerve Arts Tattoo
7911 N Lombard st, Portland, OR 97203
Contact:
Old Email: goodisasgooddoes@gmail.com
New Email: silverrabbittattoo@gmail.com
PLEASE INCLUDE IN THE EMAIL
(Please copy and paste this questionnaire to the email)
1. First & Last Name:
2. What is/are your preferred Pronoun(s):
3. What is your Phone Number:
4. What is your Email Address:
5. City & State of Residence:
6. Are you a new client? Have we worked together before?
7. Is this your FIRST Tattoo?
8. Please Share a Description of your Tattoo Concept:
9. Where on your Body would you like the Tattoo to be Located?
10. Please Upload a Photo of the are on your body where you would like the tattoo to be located (please be sure the photo is far enough away to include the entire area of the body, not too close up please this is to estimate time of the procedure(s) for your tattoo aspirations):
11. Does you request require a cover-up?
12. Do you have a Maximum Budget for the tattoo project in mind? If multiple sessions are necessary, are you open to fixed rate sessions to accomplish the goal if it goes over your budget ideals?
13. What is your Favorite Color? What is your 2nd favorite Color? What is your favorite Shape: Circle, Square, Triangle?
(*these give me psychological directives towards catering things to fit you personally more than just a description – even if working in Black/Black and Grey, color & Shape can indicate alot about a person's personal taste and help me cater best to YOU)
If you are in a hurry, you can text Toby that you sent the email at:
503-572-9257
*Custom Tattoo Hourly 2026*
Weekday & Weekend (Premium) Rates.
SMALL TATTOOS;
30 min – $115 / $130
1hr – $200 / $225
2hr – $400 / $450
MEDIUM TATTOOS; (Half-Day 3-5hrs)
3hr – $600 / $650 (2nd most common)
4hr – $800 / $850 (most common)
5hr – $1000 / $1,100 (common)
LARGE – XL TATTOOS; (Full-Day 6-8+hrs)
6hr – $1,100 / $1,300 (uncommon)
7hr – $1,400 / $1,600 (*rare)
8hr – $2,000 (**extra rare)
Out of State Rates:
$180/per hour – You come to Portland
$250/per hour – I come to you
Out of Country Rate:
$1000 Day Rate
(*you must find accommodations & transportation in Portland/St Johns)
Trades: Gold (24k, 22k, 18k & 10k) & Silver (.900, .925, .950, & .999 Fine) will ALWAYS be considered for Trade based on weight at the Daily Spot Value – no more or less.
How do I get an appointment?
1. Direct Message, Email, Phone Text;
This is so that Toby can review potential tattoo concepts with you – And see if his expertise connects with the project and design elements requested. *Not everyone knows 100% what they want, just be as specific as possible. Use of AI can be suggestive material – however, computers do not make tattoos nor tattoo designs that are accurate or can work as created to be tattooed. *Concept/Concept art is always helpful. Non-AI, human originated design references: Real Artist Artwork/Illustrations/Paintings/Sculptures/Tattoos are preferred references to the use of AI devices that ruin the environment and support the Billionaire Class.
2. The Deposit;
Once your Design Inquiry has been communicated. A Tattoo Deposit is necessary to proceed with booking your design Appointment. The minimum for Custom designs is $100. But for anything over 1hr of Tattoo time, a $200 Deposit is required. It is your down payment, proving that as the Collector, you are as serious about getting the tattoo as Toby Good is about hours of design for you and making your custom tattoo with you. The Deposit, comes off the total cost of your tattoo project, going towards each session until the tattoo is completed in a roll over fashion. Tattoos come in all shapes and sizes. Some tattoos are small, in which case, the deposit may pay for the total cost in advance. Many hours can go into the design process of large tattoo requests. Because of this, Toby charges hourly once you enter the door for your Appointment – from when you arrive until when you leave, you are Toby's only priority for your Appointment time. If Toby needs a personal break, it should not be long and is to better his health, or longevity towards your project/session.
Your Deposit covers 1 Free In-Person Consultation with Toby Good in order to discuss your tattoo design details and go over all of the elements you would like incorporated in your permanent artwork prior to the hours it takes to design the tattoo. This In-Person time is to establish the details and costs of creating your tattoo design and layout of the 1 or multiple tattoo procedures necessary for your individual tattoo requests, based on Toby's Artistic process.
In the case of you and loved ones getting matching tattoos, similar tattoos or completely different tattoos the same day. Each individual must pay a separate deposit for the agreed upon, singular appointment date, time and Design(s). If you have a larger group (more than 3-4 individual people) multiple dates will be necessary to accommodate your group's individual requested desired outcomes if larger than a minimum sized design request.
**Toby is available for: Weddings, Birthdays & Anniversary Parties for a Set Rate, Paid up-front for 1-3 sheets of Custom Tattoo Flash, Catered to the Event for as many people as would like tattoos within an established time frame.
He also specializes in Consulting grieving Clients through memorial tattoo plans/options, after a loved one has passed, typically best to address the tattoo prospect 3-6 mons + after the passing of the individual.
3. Consultation & Appointments;
Once your Deposit has been received, at that time you will be granted Calendar access to Book times Available on the Calendar. At this time you decide the best dates and times that work for your busy life schedule. Clients should book their Consultation Date AND THEN their Procedure or First Procedure Date, 2 weeks to 1 month from the Consultation Date. Please only book your First (or only) Tattoo Appointment Date. Subsequent Appointments dates will be discussed during the Consultation.
**Re-Scheduling & Cancelation Fees**
Your Deposit is a place holder allowing for you to Book your Appointment Procedure(s), it entrusts you as the Client to show up for your 1 Free Consultation. And any additional Tattoo Fitting or time you schedule that is agreed upon and set as necessary in the process for the design construction and creation of your individual Tattoo request. If a Re-Scheduled Date for your Free Consultation is necessary on your behalf, you are allowed 1 free reschedule. If you need to reschedule your Tattoo Appointment: A $100 One-Time Fee is to be paid, up to the week before the Appointment to push it back.
***If re-scheduling the DAY BEFORE or day OF the Procedure Appointment it is considered a Cancelation. Cancelations dissolve your Deposit to make up for the lost time of your Appointment – $200 does not cover the time, but it is more than nothing on a Cancelation.
You will need to re-submit your NEW $200.00 Deposit via CashApp/Venmo/PayPal to proceed with re-scheduling for a better time.
Cancelations of any kind Void/Terminate the Project Deposit and require a new $200.00 Deposit.
**A Consideration for Large-Scale Tattoos;
Half and Full Sleeves, Backpieces, Chest (shoulder to shoulder), Stomach (sternum to hips/genitals), Full Torso (collar to hips/genitals), Hip to Knee, Knee to Ankle, etc. *Will require multiple tattoo sessions. If a Fitting is necessary between Consultation and First Appointment, we will discuss that. Alterations after the First Fitting are $50/hr to be paid in addition at or before the First session. A maximum of 2x Fittings are permitted for 1 project. After that, if the Project does not start, there is something wrong and we should discontinue the project.
**Tattoo Sessions are available in 2hr, 3-5hr (Half-Day) & 6-8+hr (Full-Day) time frames. 6hrs+ takes a significant toll on both Artist and Client physically, and it is logical both are compensated for the time it takes to push through the design procedures. Because of that, I provide Day-Rates to long sitting clients.
What happens with the deposit?
There is a $100-$200 non-refundable Deposit required before Calendar Access is granted. Calendar Access is for Consultations, "Fittings" and Procedure Appointments. Deposits are always non-refundable, this means they are dissolved upon Appointment Cancellation, or same-day Re-Schedule.
Re-Scheduling Fees of $50 or $100 is necessary in order to Re-Schedule your Consultation, Fitting or Procedure Appointment Date(s) and Time(s). A New Deposit must be paid for each New Tattoo Project prior to Access for these reasons. If the client disappears for 1 or more years, then wishes to continue a project, a New Deposit is Required to Re-Establish Client Procedural Trust. Deposits are applied to the total cost, upon completion of your Custom and Commissioned Tattoo at the Artist’s discretion at the last session of the work of art as discussed by the Client at the Consultation.
How do I pay my deposit?
Once your project has been communicated, you will receive an Email or Text (only from the sources listed in "Contact" – no one else will communicate for Toby) with a link to Toby’s Venmo & Cashapp to send your $100-$200 non-refundable Deposit for your Project. The transaction Fee is included in that 1x Deposit. Payments for Procedures are done in Cash the day of the Appointment Procedure, otherwise, a 3%-5% Transaction Fee will be added to the bill, on large sums paid for your Tattoo Procedure Sessions.
**Save $, Pay in CASH
Can I call Toby to discuss my tattoo idea?
Not without a scheduled Consultation. But you can submit an Email or Text message (preferred) to his phone if you have any questions. Texting to his personal phone, from where he reaches out about Consultation, Appointment and image info is okay to Text Message.
+1-503-572-9257
(*also on Whatsapp – send an email if texting through Whatsapp)
Custom Tattoos are Wednesday – Friday by Appointment only. Saturday & Sunday Optic Nerve Arts accepts Walk-ins. But also, Premium Bookings for Appointments.
Do you have a wait list?
There is no longer a cancellation waitlist for people who would like to get in ASAP. Please Text or Call about availability. Bookings are set by yearly quarters, so if your Tattoo was not able to book in for the quarter, Toby will get you in ASAP.
**Toby encourages clients to set up a High Yield savings account for their Tattoos that then can be drawn from for the Appointment Procedure. This has seemed to relieve tension towards clients wanting large tattoo sessions among other expenses.
Also, Pre-Payment of $1000-$2000 in advance is acceptable in forms of Cash, Gold or Silver Bullion. No more than $2000 is accepted prior – unless traded for a Larger Item such as a Motorcycle or other working, registered and insured motor Vehicle to be agreed upon for tattoo trade.
I am a returning client, how can I get access to the calendar?
You may send an Email or Text, or leave a message on the shop phone, with what you are wanting to get done, and Toby will get back to you with instructions on how to proceed.
What is your cancellation policy?
No less than 48 hours notice is required for Canceling, and minimum 2 (TWO) weeks prior for Re-Scheduling your Tattoo Appointments is Required. Failure to comply with the Cancellation and Re-Scheduling Policies will result in the Cancellation of all subsequent Appointments and client Project. Your Deposit will be dissolved, and a New Deposit will be required for the same or new Tattoo Inquiry process.
How should I prepare for my tattoo appointment?
Taking care of your body the week of your tattoo Appointment, that will help in the healing process. Drink plenty of water and get a good night's sleep the night before your Appointment. Some clients increase their activity and blood flow the week prior. Sauna and Hot tub use will be extremely damaging for the tattoo for 2 (TWO) weeks (14-17 days) after the Procedure. Make sure to eat something before you come in day of the Appointment. If you are not a breakfast person, or do intermittent fasting; bring a snack for when you do get hungry or break-fast once your body requires food or liquids. Food is not supplied. Bring a water bottle and some snacks. Particularly if you are doing a Full-Day Appointment, pack a lunch. ONA does have a mini fridge to keep items cool during your session. Restroom is directly out the front door, to the Left and reads "Water Closet" on the Door.
1. Be on time, with 0 hangovers
2. Do not show up Stoned on Marijuana/Drugs
*Hard workouts and scenarios making your body overly sore, including sunburn on the area to be tattooed. And the use of copious amounts of Alcohol, Marijuana, and Illegal or Decriminalized Substances the night before, and day of the Tattoo Appointment is prohibited and grounds for Cancelation or Re-Schedule for the next quarter with applicable Fees. Use of substances listed above is prohibited at all times and grounds for immediate dismissal without compensation or regard.
You may access contact Toby Good directly. He responds via direct text with all information.
New Bookings open; January, April, July & October, they will be acknowledged in the order received for the quarter being booked. No Appointments can be made outside of the given quarter being booked – Unless visiting from out of town, in which case, special circumstances may be provided with enough advanced notice.
What if one of us gets sick? What does rescheduling look like?
If proper notice is given, we will default to your next appointment and another appointment will be added to the end of your appointment stream. The same policy will be upheld in the case that Toby will need to cancel because he is not well or a scheduling conflict occurs.
For example; If your January appointment is rescheduled, your next appointment will be your February appointment. If you do not have one scheduled for March, then you will get scheduled for April before the New Inquiries are addressed.
Why does my consultation need to be 2 weeks before my tattoo appointment?
Toby requires Consultations to be fairly close to your Tattoo Appointment so that your idea is fresh in his mind. The 2 (TWO) weeks proceeding your tattoo are necessary to consider your concept, look at references and put in the hours of research, and cultivate a design concept, 1st draft, 2nd draft and Final Vision. This process has taken over 16 years to perfect, and is the most efficient way to bring you an authentically inspired design based on your concept and communication.
How do I get into your schedule if I'm only off on the weekends?
Toby currently Tattoos Saturday & Sunday, 12pm-8pm/10pm. Until the day is done for the Client by Appointment.
What if my project is not chosen?
You are always welcome to try again in the next booking quarter. The most common reason Toby will not choose a project is an under-quoted budget. A budget is defined as a 'starting place' for Large projects, but for many people, their budget ideal is not suitable for their design goals. Toby encourages a savings account for your Tattoo goals over a minimum design size.
Take the time and do some research – Truly well done tattoos are not cheap. Toby Good goes above and beyond standard tattoo work practices, putting in long hours outside of Procedures to bring you tattoos with longevity and integrity – more than most other Tattoo Artists in Portland.
Can I bring a friend?
Of course! Please bring Family & Friends interested in getting Tattooed.
Are you comfortable tattooing color on naturally darker skin?
Toby is experienced and very comfortable working with darker melanin skin. He has traveled researching traditional tribal tattooing in Asianic tribes, including the Philippines, Borneo Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam, in order to understand how tattoos are made for melanin-based complexions to survive the sun. He has healed work photographed as example for black, black and grey, and COLOR in dark skin. He works with people of color from all over the world. Even doing Scar cover ups for Nigerian Women, and multiple tattoo Coverups as a specialty for some of his darker black clients. Black clients are always welcomed and respected, along with any and all nationalities as equal and appreciated patrons of the arts given the same equal attention to detail everyone deserves for their unique tattoo requests. Toby can ensure that there will not be scaring from his tattoo needle work, while getting the pigment in as dark as possible. Sometimes on all nationalities the outline can be bold for several months after the tattoo is completed, this is not common and will go away but can be agitated in acclimate weather. If you are interested in doing a color test so you know what will show up on your natural pigment, Toby is more than happy to do this during your linework tattoo session, so it can be later covered with shading once we make final color selection decisions. But always, he will suggest big bold BLACK tattoos as they have the most majesty on all skin shades and do not require as much protection from the sun or possible rework as color or lighter pigments.
What kind of content do you like to tattoo?
Toby’s portfolio is a good indication of the work he does.
He takes pride in designing large detailed pieces, or colorful solid designs. Some of the common imagery you will see in his work are Skulls & Snakes, Animals & Flowers.
Is there anything you don't like to tattoo?
Toby no longer offers:
*small lettering, small words, small sentences
‘Watercolor Style’
‘micro’ tattoos
inner facial lip designs
side fingers/side of feet
How long are standard appointments?
Most clients sit for a Half-Day (3-4hr) appointment. We will usually take a couple of short breaks to use the restroom and drink water, those breaks are included in the session time. Toby will sometimes end a little earlier or work a little longer to get to a good stopping point. Choosing a stopping point typically depends on the design. The full session is used to its greatest advantage.
When can I see my drawing?
Toby Good completes client Designs in the order of their Appointments. Clients may request to see their Artwork prior to their Appointment by booking a “Fitting”, or secondary consultation for a $50 Flat Fee. This is time put aside that pushes the Artwork deadline up 1 week, in order to go over the design prior to the First (or only) Procedure Appointment. At the Fitting, the client may see the design, have it stenciled on them, and request changes to the design at that time. A Fitting can be booked at the Consultation before the Appointment if the Appointment is placed 1 month from the Consultation. A Fitting Request is necessary to Book one.
**Otherwise, Tattoo Designs are presented the day of the Tattoo Appointment to the Client** Additions and Subtractions may result in a Re-Schedule and Fees if not addressed in advance via communication prior to Appointment Dates.
Can I make changes to my design?
Toby Good requires complete creative freedom to make Professional Tattoos. You may request changes at the Fitting or on the day of the Appointment, and Toby will take them into consideration. If the requested changes upset the flow of the image or overall Design, then he will politely decline requested changes to the design in order for it to maintain professional quality. Lettering will not be added on the spot to the design, ever.