My name is Kaman, and I enjoy designing...
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2026 BOOKING INFORMATION: POLICIES, PREPARATIONS, AFTERCARE
To ensure a smooth process for the both of us, please review this page before submitting your inquiry.
Any questions/concern(s) not answered here can be addressed via the booking form(s)
All Projects (Custom & Flash):
- Booking Form (Instructions In Form)
- Reply Time: 1 - 10 Business Days
- Location: Downtown “Victoria”, lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)
Pricing/Payment:
- $200+GST/hour (Small to Medium Scale Projects)
- $180+GST/hour (5+ Hours/Large Scale Projects)
- All Payment Types Accepted
Non-Refundable Deposit Policies:
- Non-Refundable/Transferrable Deposit(s): All appointment(s) require a 50% deposit of the invoiced quote; due time of booking and will be deducted from session.
- Drawing Fees: All customs require a small to large ($50 - $100+) flat fee in order to start the design process; non-refundable/transferrable.
- Reschedule: Available Once with a minimum notice of 72 hours; second and subsequent will require a new non-refundable deposit.
- Running Late?: After our grace period (20 Minutes), your deposit will be automatically forfeit; we understand life happens but accommodations are based on genuine efforts of communication / email notice.
Design, Drawing & Process:
My practice is based on a lot of trust, as all final designs are shown on the day of your appointment with one necessary revision. However, a virtual draft preview may be scheduled 48 hours beforehand if requested via the booking form if inquiring a minimum of two weeks before preferred appointment date.
Change of Heart? Change of Mind:
Changing the direction, subject or idea a week before your appointment may result in a cancellation. To deter forfeiting your deposit, please have a confident idea prepared; vague ideas are rarely accepted.
Projects I Rarely Take On:
- Placements: feet, fingers, most of the hand, genital area, face, and scars that are under two years old
- Subjects: others’ work without written permission, micro-fineline tiny work under 2”, extreme colourism or realism, neo-traditional., hate, vague cover-ups
“How do I prepare?”:
- eat a good meal, get sufficient sleep, prepare some snacks
- moisturizing the placement(s) as many nights leading to appointment date
- deter any strenuous activities before and after
- bring a refillable water bottle, quiet entertainment and clean clothing
“Does it hurt?”
- yes, it all hurts; pain tolerance differs from every body and person
“Can I bring a friend for support?”
- please request due to limited space and/or project limitations
“Numbing cream?”
- rarely accepted, but may be requested and provided by client
Instructions are always given in person post session and emailed for reference. Gentle reminder that not the healing process and timeline may not be the same for everyone. This is only a general two-week guideline. Bandages are to keep wounds clean and protected from external bacteria; plasma, ink and blood will normally discharge for the first few days along with some swelling.
- Prepare a clean bedroom with fresh linens,
- Wash your hands and set aside clean paper towels.
- At the end of shower, gently remove bandage:
Gauze: Overnight Second Skin: 24 to 72 Hours - Cleanse wound gently with lukewarm water and unscented soap; remove plasma, ink and blood.
- Pat dry with clean paper towels and apply a thin layer of unscented moisturizer to wound.
- Keep covered with loose clothing until fully healed.
- Leave it alone, try your best to stay dry and avoid any soap/washing until second week or when scabbing begins.
- Once scabbing begins, avoid scratching or picking! Instead, start moisturizing(water based only) lightly once or twice a day.
- Once healed, practice a healthy skincare routine and sun safety.
- Email us a clear healed photo! We would love to see and make sure everything is A-OK!
- Re-bandage
- Allow yourself and others to touch tattoo
- Over-moisturize or use medical ointments, oil based moisturizers, fragranced products or sunscreen
- Soak tattoo in any water; baths, oceans, swimming, spas, saunas, etc
- Participate in high-risk sports/physical activities
- Clean or dry with personal or fabric towels until fully healed
- Pick, peel or scratch tattoo at anytime
- Expose to direct sunlight
- In direct contact with pet/pet dander
ABOUT THE ARTIST
嘉敏 | KAMAN | “KAW-MIN” | MULTI-DISCIPLINARY | PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SINCE 2018
“The success of my creative practice is heavily driven by good people and memories.
With that, I believe each project’s success comes from timeless storytelling; true or fiction.”
While her portfolio is diverse, her primary focus remains on exploring the culture and arts of East Asia, deeply influenced by her experiences and philosophies as a Chinese-Born-Canadian.
Outside of work, Kaman is a tea snob that enjoys progressive techno, yapping about new science fiction, home-cooking, survival video games and slowing down in the great outdoors of Vancouver Island.
CLIENTS:
TAIJI WITH ELDAN, FIVE FROLICS 2025
throwdom, toronto 2025
tender touch, art gallery of greater victoria, 2024
Sitting bird, vancouver | ATHENA HAN 2024
u&i film 2022, terra theaters
encouter of the nerd kind, toronto 2022
nuance, toronto 2016
japtaro construction, toronto 2016
rise & grind cafe, toronto 2015
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