Kat Greaves
tattoos + Art
Hey! I'm Kat, a folk magic tattoo artist at Unhallowed Gallery in Birmingham, Alabama.
I specialize in woodcut, medieval, and folk tattoos.Please read through my booking info tab before reaching out.To book with me, message me via Instagram with a description of your tattoo, reference photos, approximate size, and the area to be tattooed.If you want a small (under palm sized) walk-in design, you're still welcome to dm me for walk-in availability.
TO REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Send me an instagram dm (@witchmedic) by clicking the icon below.
Unhallowed Gallery
2017 3rd Avenue North
Birmingham AL 35203
Booking Info
all skin types and body types welcome.custom design ideas and available flash are both welcome to book. my wannado flash designs and designs in my preferred styles/interests will receive priority booking.I do not tattoo minors. (18+ only.)you will need bring a photo ID with your birthday on it.BOOKING PROCESS
I currently book via instagram dms only. for anything requiring one session I do not require a deposit.I am currently not booking via appointment for any tattoo under palm-sized with the exceptions of my flash, matching tattoos, multiple small tattoos in one session, and memorial tattoos. I do usually save one day a week for small walk in designs, please message me on instagram for a walk in day in this circumstance.please read through the rest of this page before reaching out!contact link can be found here.CONSULTS + DEPOSITS
For multi-session and complex pieces or freehand designs, I'll usually request you come in for a consult. Once we set a date and time, I'll collect a 100$ deposit. This deposit is non-refundable but does go towards the final price of your tattoo.DESIGNS
I usually draw custom designs a few days before an appointment in order to keep up with my queue.I do not release custom drawings before your appointment date.I will not send photos of a design I have made or allow photos/videos to be taken of a stencil/drawing, even during your appointment. I am happy to make minor changes to a design day-of or more significant ones for a different appointment time.
TOUCH UPS
your tattoo includes one free touch up for any areas you feel need to be darkened or saturated. tattoos require a minimum of two weeks to heal before a touch up, four weeks minimum if they contain color or shading. not following aftercare guidelines may void your free touch-up.
PHOTOS
please do not take photos or videos of me without asking. you make take photos of your friends or yourself but if the picture will contain me or other artists in any way please ask first.
TIPPING
not required but always appreciated.
THINGS YOU CAN BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT
a water bottle
snacks
airpods/headphones
fidgets/adaptive devices
pillows/blankets
.
THINGS I CANNOT ACCOMMODATE
numbing cream
sunburn / skin disturbance in the area of tattoo
intoxication of any kind/hangovers
large groups of guests (with the exception of group tattoos)
unsupervised minors
guests touching a client during their tattoo
INSPIRATION/INTERESTS
[including but not limited to, these are just the ones I think would be the most tattooable.]
TATTOOS I LOVE DOING
folk tattoos
woodcut style tattoos
medieval tattoos
freehand tattoos
illustrative black and grey
nordic/pagan/neotribal/ancient
folklore/storybook/myth and legend
botanical/floral/animals
naturalism/renaissance/historical art
cottagecore/critters
music/games/movies/books
blackwork/dotwork
decorative/ornamental
neotraditional
EMS related [I’m also a paramedic!]NOT CURRENTLY BOOKING FOR
under palm-sized [see exceptions above]
micro tattoos
large scale blackouts
graphic 18+ designs
new school
permanent make up
script/text without imagesI can however recommend several great artists for these styles, please let me know if you’d like some help finding one!ART MOVEMENTS/STYLES
Folk Art
Ancient Cultures/Primitive
Medieval
Sigils/Runes
Occult
Woodcut/Linocut
Pre-Raphaelite
Impressionism
Botanical Illustration
Anatomical/Medical Illustration
Art Noveau
Greco Roman
Norse
Symbolism
Naturalism
BOOKS+MOVIES
Lord of the Rings
True Detective
Jurassic Park
Sinners
Avatar the Last Airbender
Vikings
Annihilation
The Hunger Games
Snowpiercer
Matilda
The Haunting of Bly Manor
Eternal Sunshine
The Fountain
Castlevania
The Witcher
Willow/Wizards/80s Dark Fantasy
American Horror Story
The Princess Bride
Firefly
Berserk
Anything from Studio Ghibli
Anything from Oats Studios
Midsommar
GAMES
DND
Mass Effect
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Long Dark
Baldurs Gate 3
Hades
Until Dawn
Skyrim
Hellblade
Kingdom Two Crowns
Dark Souls
Elden Ring
Destiny
World of Warcraft
Diablo
MUSIC
Hozier
Faun
Wardruna
Sleep Token
Banks
Ethel Cain
Paris Paloma
Noah Kahan
Zac Bryan
Tyler Childers
The Roots
Atmosphere
Holly Humberstone
Bon Iver
Taylor Swift
Florence and the Machine
CURRENT FLASH WANNADOS
AFTERCARE
Care guidelines for after I tattoo you. Please follow these instructions to ensure optimal healing, prevent infection, and keep your tattoo looking nice. Your initial process will depend on if saniderm was applied during your appointment, or a bandage.
SANIDERM
A sticky, transparent bandage placed over a tattoo. If saniderm was applied during your appointment, you may notice a dark substance pooling underneath the bandage This is tattoo ink mixing with plasma and is a normal part of your tattoo healing. Remove the saniderm after 3 to 4 days in the shower and wash gently with antibacterial unscented soap. It is water resistant but not waterproof, and cannot be submerged in water for the days after its application. The only times to take saniderm off before 3 to 4 days are if the tattoo becomes exposed outside of the saniderm, or the liquid underneath leaks out of it. Both of these things render the saniderm non sterile and
allow bacteria to enter underneath the bandage. If these things occur, remove the saniderm as soon as possible in the shower and wash gently with antibacterial unscented soap. If you develop any sort of burning, itching, rash, or redness, take the saniderm off immediately, wash the area of the tattoo, and seek medical attention.
BANDAGE
If a simple bandage was applied with tape during your tattoo, simply remove this bandage the same day it was applied and gently wash with antibacterial unscented soap. During the healing process of your tattoo, you will need to wash it a few times daily with unscented antibacterial soap using your hand. Afterwards and/or when the tattoo becomes dry, apply a thin layer of unscented lotion.
HEALING
Your tattoo will need to heal for 2 weeks minimum on simple small linework designs and 4 weeks for larger shaded or color ones. A free touch-up is included with your tattoo as we understand they are organic
artworks that don't always heal perfectly.
THINGS TO AVOID
During the initial healing time (2 to 4 weeks), please do not do any
of the following:
Do not go to the beach, pool, lake, swimming, etc. Any place your tattoo will be submerged in water (including the bath tub) will compromise and/or ruin the healing process, and can cause bacterial infection.Do not expose your tattoo to direct sunlight. This will be exceptionally painful and compromise the healing process.Do not allow animal hair or saliva to come in contact with the tattoo.Do not pick at your tattoo for any reason. Allow the scabs to fall naturally.Do not over moisturize your tattoo. You don't need to slather it in lotion! A thin layer is all you need.
The artist can tell if you've let these factors impede your healing process. Damage caused by the above may incur additional fees if you wish for the tattoo to be touched up or fixed.
IF YOUR TATTOO SHOWS ANY SIGN OF INFECTION, PLEASE SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
This includes but is not limited to: blistering, developing excessive heat and/or redness, flu-like symptoms accompanying any unusual healing. purulent discharge, skin discoloration, or excessive swelling.