Nearly 20 years.

On the Instagram page @exiumstudio, or else @ace.alexander.nz.

Prices are per piece - Tattoos can range from a starting price $250 to max day rate of $2000 which would be 11am till after dark. These types of large budget day/s projects are an extraordinary undertaking and are a huge energy exchange, hence the day rate. Meals are provided, and we offer accommodation for travellers or those just wanting to stay in the forest.

Tuesday till Saturday, 11am - 6pm (other arrangements can be made for late evening until early AM)

The more the merrier. Any support person is welcomed.

No sorry, we are by appointment only. This includes consultations and gallery visits.

Depends on pain tolerance and the type of tattoo you are getting (line work, solid fill, black and grey etc). Pain tolerance is always an open conversation and we are not opposed to numbing agents or painkillers being used in the studio.

Through email exiumstudio@gmail.com, DM @exiumstudio on Instagram or fill out the form in the “Contact” page. In your message, please include size, placement (including a photo of where on the body), budget, whether you have any other tattoos, style and any reference images (include at least one from my own portfolio).

Through cash or online transfer.

Depends on the size of the piece, the design process, and your own pain tolerance and schedule.

My process is organic and intuitive - I tailor each experience around each individual and no two are the same. When you get here, you will be welcomed and talked through each step of the process. It is very collaborative, and I design 95% of my tattoos on the day which makes you a part of the process as much as me. This allows for quick alterations on the fly. If the design calls for it, I will design prior to appointment. After your session is finished, you will be given aftercare instructions and I will make sure you understand the healing process.

I’ve found between 2 days and 2 weeks, as it depends on style, placement and the client themselves - I tend to feel that tattoos settle and look their best after 3 - 6 months.

Depends on the type of tattoo you are getting - I will run you through what needs to be done near the end of the session but for the most part, keep it clean, sanitary, not too moist.

Yes - Legally I cannot tattoo minors under the age of 18. Other than that, all persons of any background and lifestyle are welcomed here. Exium Studio is a safe environment for all.

I will cry crocodile tears to my dog and take the day off.

Because I have a family to provide for and bills to pay. If a client doesn’t show up or cancels the day of or night before, it is virtually impossible to rebook. As much notice as possible is always appreciated but I understand this is not possible all the time. If you want to rebook, I will still honour your deposit, however straight up no-shows will not get their deposit back.

At this stage I am not accepting apprenticeships.

I am very open to Guest Spots - please see the “Shared Space” page and fill in the form. I would love to hear from you.

Yes we have a consent form to fill out for our clients. You can find a PDF copy of it here.