ABOUT FLORIS

Floris (he/him) is a Dutch artist who grew up in the south of the Netherlands and is a cat dad of two. He grew up loving cartoons and video games and has been drawing since knowing how to pick up a pencil. These interests are recognizable in the themes and stylization of his work.

He decided to pursue his passion of creating and attended the art college of AKV St. Joost in Den Bosch as an illustration and animation student. Which also featured a minor in Game Design. He has since branched out into 3D art, animation and other media. During these college years his interests in tattoos grew, and he got the opportunity to start an apprenticeship near the end of his bachelors.

In 2023, Floris started developing his own business further and started his own private studio. With its' focus being on creating an open and accommodating space for everyone.

PROCESS FROM START TO A FINISHED TATTOO!

YOUR IDEA/STYLE

I advise you to check my portfolio first to check if I fit the style you want, as well as to see examples of finished works. 

I also have pre-made designs (flash) available on my Instagram highlights. Changes cannot be made to existing flash designs. Existing work can always be used as inspiration for custom works, though. So please send me stuff you like that I did, if you want something similar.

PREPERATIONS & THE DAY(S) BEFORE

• Do not pre-shave the area of the tattoo 1-3 days beforehand as we cannot tattoo an area that has a potential nick or cut, or is too irritated.

• We cannot tattoo sunburnt skin, so keep your skin out of (harsh) sun before your appointment.

• Let us know about anything that might affect the tattooing or healing process.

• Moisturize your skin with a gentle lotion, ideally 1-2 weeks before getting your tattoo. This is not necessary on the day itself. This helps the skin to be more hydrated and easier to tattoo.

• Do not drink alcohol or use drugs the days leading up to your tattoo. This will make the skin very hard to work with and dilates your blood. It also does not promote the healing process.

• Discuss with us beforehand if it is possible to bring someone with you to your appointment.

• We would advise buying the aftercare products beforehand. You will need a PH-neutral soap, in a pump dispenser as this is cleaner than bar soap. And an aftercare lotion/cream. You can use aftercare from Balm Tattoo for example, Hustle Butter or the regular/baby brand Bepanthen cream. We do NOT recommend using Bepanthen tattoo as aftercare, as it should not be used on open wounds (a new tattoo is an open wound). A really thin layer of Vaseline/petroleum jelly is also okay.

DAY OF THE APPOINTMENT

• Let us know if you have any trouble making it to your appointment as soon as possible, to avoid losing your appointment date, deposit or extra charges.

• Bring your ID & bank reader to the appointment so you have them with you if needed. For filling in the consent form and paying by bank.

• Feel free to bring entertainment and a lunch/drink/snacks for longer sessions.

• Wear (or bring) comfortable clothes that fit the spot you will be tattooed. For example for an upper thigh tattoo you could bring very loose fitting pants that can roll/fold up or shorts. Also keep in mind stencil or tattoo ink can stain these clothes, so don't bring anything you mind getting stained.

• Have a shower, eat a good breakfast, drink enough water and bring something sugary just in case!

Let us know if you have any trouble getting to the studio. Check public transport or roadworks before for any disruptions. In case you show up late without any or enough notice, it could happen we don't have space anymore for you on that day. For no-shows - not showing up at all - the deposit is kept. There is more information about this in the FAQ and terms and conditions sections.

If you feel physically unwell or weird at any point in the tattoo, let us know as soon as possible so we can take a break or wait a bit.

We mostly use "second skin" - a type of aftercare that can stay on your skin for a few days. Plastic cling film is another option.

AFTERWARDS

Follow the aftercare instructions you can find here. We might have given you a more condensed version of the aftercare verbally. 

Contact us if you have any questions about this.

As mentioned in the aftercare instructions:

The first 6 weeks after getting tattooed you should not be exposing your tattoo to the sun. Dirty or dusty places. Swimming, saunas, etcetera. Afterwards it is very important you still be careful with sun and UV damage. Use a high-factor sunscreen after healing.

After 6 weeks your tattoo should be fully healed. At this point you can see if there are spots that might need a retouch.

If you think this is the case: contact us with a photo of the tattoo in good lighting so I can check. Retouches are free if you let us know within 3 months of getting tattooed. Not showing up to a retouch appointment will require a fee to retouch your tattoo at a different date.

Photos of healed tattoos are always welcome! I like to feature healed work on my Instagram.

Tips for the photo: Let another person take the photo during the day, in a well-lit environment.

STUDIO HOUSE RULES

• The artist has the right to, at all times, deny any clients or tattoos/projects.

• There will be a respectful environment and behaviour between the artist and the client.

• Floko Tattoo does not tattoo people under the age of 18. An ID check can be performed at all times.

• Floko Tattoo does not tattoo people under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• The entire building/studio is a smoke-free environment.

• Pets and people under 16 are not allowed in the studio.

The house rules as well as the terms and conditions apply at all times.