MARIAH LANDERS
Owner/Artist
I have been working in tattoo shops since 2003
I was apprenticed and licensed in the tiny state of Rhode Island in 2005 and have been tattooing full time ever since!
Continuing education is a passion of mine, while holding nearly 20 years of active CPR/first aid certification, I also holds certification and training in.
-Skin anatomy/Physiology
-Blood borne pathogen and cross contamination prevention
-Standard precautions and Hand hygiene
-Advanced first aid and AED
-Trauma informed body modification and tattooing
Originally from Ottawa Canada, I have traveled around the US and Canada tattooing and making art, With grand plans to slowly tattoo my way all over the world. I opened Obscura in June 2020, although Obscura has grown we have kept it's original mission close to us from the beginning. To be a space focused on growth, celebration of self and of course to create amazing ART!
My style is based in traditional tattooing principals but with an illustrative and ornamental feel. I prefer to focus mostly on black/black and grey tattooing. (With some exceptions from time to time)
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First, thank you for your interest. I prioritize bookings for large and sometimes medium size pieces and those that are most aligned with my style. Due to a high volume of inquiries I cannot take on every project submitted.
The following subject matter is always Appreciated and prioritized.
large/medium scale; Dot workFloral/botanical Sacred geometry ”Mandala”/Pattern work Ornament Soft Traditional (colour OK)Black and grey still life Fine line Illustration Animals Macabre, Spooky, Occult
Please send me a request through the form below. I work best from drawing prompts, meaning, if you like the images you see on my instagram and social media, please know that I achieve this by using my own feel for organic flow and general aesthetic.
Please include reference images and all useful details. I receive a large volume of emails and this helps us when picking projects.
Please indicate in your form whether you are interested in a carte blanche design or your custom idea. Carte blanche is where you give total creative freedom to Mariah with a basic theme for the design (eg. ornamental or botanical). Custom designs Marria will take your more thought out design and create a custom design for you.
Please note
We receive a high volume of requests and cannot take on every project that is submitted. If you submit a request when my books are closed your request is still subject to the same consideration, as projects submitted during open books, everything is considered at the same time. It is not first come first served. Additionally, I can book consultations for folks with questions about my services, but design consultations need to be scheduled within a months time of your appointment date.Generally I am not able to reply to project requests when my books are closed. If you require a consultation please contact the shop separately, beforehand.
(at this time, most consultations are done via phone or email)
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Tuesdays- Saturday 12 – 7 pm
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$220.00/hour (This applies to large scale/ multi session work). $250.00 for custom designs. Session minimum of $400.00
Anything else (small tattoos) is estimated by the piece, amount of detail, time and placement, etc.
*Approximate base prices for pieces by size: Half day $700-$900 Full day $1100-$1,500
Palm size : $300 - $450Thigh/bicep and chest pieces: $1000- $1500
Need to get tattooed in a jiffy?Occasionally I can accommodate same week or month requests for those not able to wait for my regular booking cycles. In which case you will be booked on my soonest day off. I offer only half and full day sessions for this booking, at a rate of:
Half day $800-1000
Full day $1400-1800
Please note that E-mails can take some time to reply to unless I am actively booking. So, it may take a little longer to hear back from us if you email a request in between booking periods. Our email reply days are Thursday and Saturday if you have general questions.
I will announce schedule openings on instagram or you can contact the shop to be added to the call list for notification once books are open. This is a VIP list of sorts, any spots left over at that point will be offered on social media.
If your project is accepted, I will confirm this with you via email.
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Most consultations can be done over email or video chat. Please be as thorough as possible when attaching reference. Please inform us if you need an in person consult and we will do our best to accommodate.
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Generally speaking I do not email drawings as a matter of time management. Drawings/stencils are shown at the time of appointment and any edits can be made at that time. Because I use a thorough consultation process, typically any edits are quite minimal, and done in seconds if not minutes.
For a lot of my tattoos I use a combination of stencil and drawing directly on your body to create a more organic flow.
I appreciate that some people may feel anxious about non-standard stencil applications. Before submitting a request please make sure you have fully familiarized yourself with my work and make sure that I am the artist for you. To maintain a manageable work load and provide each client with the best possible product, I simply cannot include viewing for drawings as a general service. However, built in to every tattoo session is allotted time to review (and edit if necessary) if the need arises.
If you absolutely must view a drawing or mock up prior to your appointment, please email me before your appointment request and we can discuss design-time rates as these services are additional.(stencil preparation is standard and included in the cost of your tattoo)
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A deposit of 100.00 cad is required to secure your appointment.
Deposits are non-refundable.
We require 72 hours to move an appointment.
Any notice less than 72 hours will result in a loss of deposit. At this time, I am unable to reschedule “no call no shows” so please reach out if you will not be able to make your appointment.
Deposits are taken via email and appointments are confirmed and held only after the deposit has been sent.
I cannot give estimates without a full consultation. The above figures are estimates only and can change given different styles but can be used as a guide.
Feel free to mention any budget limitations/goals as it is possible to work within ranges for some things.
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Pronouns: She/they
Follow Mariah on IG: @mariah.landers
CANCELLATION LIST
For those with flexible schedules who are able to take last minute bookings, please fill out the form below to be placed on Mariah’s cancellation list. As cancellations come up during the year, those on the cancellation will be contacted on a first come first served basis to fill last minute cancellations and openings in Mariah’s schedule. Please fill out the form below to be added to the cancellation list!