Questions worth answering before you book.
The things clients actually ask, answered plainly.
Start by submitting a consultation request with your idea, reference images, and rough placement and size. Rodney reviews every inquiry personally and follows up to schedule a consultation before any appointment is booked.
Rodney works at Stillhouse Tattoo & Piercing, 241 N Dixie Way, Roseland, Indiana 46637, serving clients throughout South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, Northern Indiana, and Southwest Michigan.
Rodney focuses on black & grey work, portraiture, realism, large-scale pieces, sleeves, and custom memorial tattoos. He does not work from pre-made flash designs — every piece is built for the client wearing it.
Pricing depends on size, placement, detail, and the number of sessions required. An exact quote is provided after the consultation, once the design and scope are clearly defined.
Yes. A deposit secures your appointment and is applied toward the final cost of the tattoo. Deposit policies are explained in full during the consultation.
Sleeves and other large-scale work are typically completed over multiple sessions, spaced to allow proper healing between them. The full timeline is planned together during the design phase.
Yes — reference images are one of the most useful things you can bring to a consultation. They help communicate style, scale, and detail, even if the final design departs from them.
Cover-up feasibility depends on the existing tattoo's size, ink density, and placement. Share clear photos through the consultation form and Rodney will give an honest assessment of what's possible.
Arrive well-rested, hydrated, and fed. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours beforehand and sun exposure or tanning on the area being tattooed. Full pre-appointment guidance is provided ahead of your session.
Detailed aftercare instructions are provided after every session and are also available on the aftercare page of this site, covering the full healing timeline.