Business ProfileforLucid Tattoo

I reached out to Lindsey J***** to inquire about a Watercolour Sleeve Tattoo. On September 23, I paid a $180 consultation fee and attended the consultation on September 26. During the consultation, we discussed the tattoo details, including a left-arm Watercolour sleeve featuring four flowers (for which I provided outlines), an abstract sunset at the wrist, vertical lines from the left shoulder to the wrist, and a watercolour style. Ms. J***** mentioned that it would likely take two, maybe two and a half appointments to complete the sleeve, and she charges a day rate total of $1921.00. First appt: Sept 29, 2023. By 11 am, Ms. J***** applied four flower stencils and freehand lines around my wrist were applied. The tattooing involved black ink flowers, black ink on the wrist for the bottom of the sunset, and shades of blue on half of my wrist in a watercolour style. The session concluded at 2:40 pm, and I paid $1751.50. (A reduced fee due to her being on a call.) Second appt Oct 25, 2023. This session involved adding straight lines to correct the water portion of the sunset and additional blue inks. Although I didn't capture photos at the beginning of this appointment, tattooing ended at 2:45 pm, and I paid $1921.00. Despite paying for a watercolour sleeve tattoo, I feel dissatisfied with the outcome. The day rate charging model has left me with no recourse, as the artist can work at their own pace, compelling clients to book additional sessions. I chose not to schedule more sessions, as paying $4702.50 for a sleeve tattoo, considering the approximately 7 hours of actual tattooing done, was excessive. I was unaware that the appts are recorded, but this video could verify the actual time spent tattooing. Breakdown of the payments: September 23, 2023: $180.00 (consultation) September 26, 2023: $850.00 (deposit) September 29, 2023: $1751.50 (first appt) October 25, 2023: $1921.00 (second appt) November 12, 203: $850.00 (returned) Total cost: $3852.00