Fine line · Black ink · Rochester
Fine-line tattoos, drawn slowly and meant to last.
Fine line, black-ink tattoos — Rochester, NY — at Old Friends Tattoo.
Selected work
A first look at recent pieces
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Botanical · forearm -
Fine-line · forearm -
Fine-line · single-needle
Specialty & fit
What I focus on
Quiet, intentional fine-line work in black ink — feminine, delicate, and considered from the first sketch.
Not a fit for
So every piece is something I can do beautifully, a few styles and placements aren't ones I take on — and that's okay. I'm always happy to point you toward an artist who specializes in them.
Certain placements: eyelids, inner lips, ears, palms, soles
The process
How the Tattoo Quote works
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Share your idea
Tell Paulina what you're thinking — idea, size, placement and references.
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Paulina reviews it
Every request is reviewed personally for fit, not auto-booked.
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Receive next steps
Personalized pricing, timing and fit guidance for your piece.
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Approved clients schedule
Scheduling and the deposit happen only after approval.
- Booking starts with a short request — it’s reviewed before your appointment is confirmed.
- No separate consultations — every idea, size, placement, reference and quote is reviewed through the request form first.
About Paulina
Soft, intentional, detail-focused work
I'm Paulina — originally from South Florida and Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where I learned to tattoo. I've been tattooing since 2021, and I work in both English and Portuguese.
My focus is fine-line, black-ink work that feels soft and personal: pieces drawn slowly, with care for placement and detail. You'll find me at Old Friends Tattoo in Rochester, NY.
What to expect
A calm, clear experience — especially for a first tattoo
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Process clarity
You always know the next step — from request to approval to scheduling. No guessing, no pressure.
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Comfort & care
A patient, detail-focused approach in a relaxed setting — many clients are getting their first piece.
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Professional studio
Work happens at Old Friends Tattoo, a licensed Rochester studio, with clear expectations set up front.
Before you start
What to have ready
A short list so your request arrives complete — this keeps the back-and-forth to a minimum.
- Your idea
- Placement
- Size (in inches)
- Style
- Reference images
First — what are you here for?
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Looking for an estimate
Exploring your idea, size and rough pricing.
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Ready to book
Decided, and ready to move toward an appointment.
Please allow up to 14 business days for a reply.
Each request is reviewed personally. Your details and photos are used only to plan your tattoo — never shared.
Questions
Frequently asked
No. It's a request for me to review. It isn't an appointment, doesn't open a booking calendar, and doesn't guarantee I can take the project. If we're a fit, scheduling comes after approval.
Use the tattoo quote form. Share your idea, placement, rough size, and a few reference images.
I read every request myself and aim to reply within up to 14 business days.
I don't offer separate consultation appointments — I review everything through the request form.
Not at first. Booking and the deposit happen after I've reviewed and approved your request.
I'll send a $50 deposit request and scheduling instructions, and we'll confirm the design and your appointment time.
If it's not a fit, I'll let you know honestly. It's not personal — it usually means the style or subject isn't what I focus on.