Get plenty of food, water, and sleep the week leading up to your appointment. Moisturizing consistently is also helpful. There is no need to shave prior to your appointment.

Essential Items

• A valid, government issued photo ID (driver's license or passport).
• A payment method (cash preferred, card accepted with a 3% processing fee).

Recommended Items

• Water, juice/electrolytes and snacks.
• Sunglasses if you are sensitive to light.
• Electronics and chargers.
• Headphones, books, a switch, or other comfort items to pass time. Do not bring activities that cause disruptive movement.
• Multiple layers of clothing (adrenaline causes body temperature fluctuations)

Clothing

Wear clean, dark, comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting stained. Choose clothes that allow easy access to the area being tattooed. Consult with your artist if you are unsure.

If you are experiencing symptoms or exposure to sickness of any kind, please stay home and contact your artist immediately. Do not show up to an appointment if you are not feeling well.

KN95 masks or equivalent are required to be tattooed and are provided upon request. Please note other people will be unmasked in the studio since this is a personal artist policy. A HEPA certified air filter runs in my station at all times.

Contact your artist immediately if you are running late. Reschedules are determined on a case by case basis, and you may have to place another deposit. Communication goes a long way to show respect for your artist's time.

If you are 15 minutes late without contacting your artist, your deposit will be forfeit and you may have to reschedule depending on the artist's demands that day.

If you are 30 minutes late without contacting your artist, your deposit will be forfeit and you will be blacklisted.

Come tour the space, meet your artist, and get a feel for the culture of the shop. Zero expectations, zero pressure, just cool people who want other cool people (you) to feel confident in the quality of service we provide. Email Birdy at birdyeverhart@gmail.com to set up a meet and greet.

Birdy's studio is a calm, professional, and welcoming workspace for you and your artist to collaborate. The Upshur Tattoo Company shop is located in the Slabtown district of PDX, nestled alongside many other makers and artists in a beautiful historic building that is over 120 years old. Snacks and drinks are available for clients and guests alike. A few blocks away visitors can find charming cafes, restaurants, entertainment, food, and oddities that Portland has to offer.

According to OAR 331-915-0065, tattooing is prohibited:

"(a) On a person who shows signs of being inebriated or appears to be incapacitated by the use of alcohol or drugs;
(b) On a person with sunburn or other skin diseases or disorders such as open lesions, rashes, wounds, puncture marks in areas of treatment;
(c) On a person younger than 18 years of age, regardless of parental or legal guardian consent."

MEDICATIONS: If you are on Accutane or a similar Isotretinoin, you cannot be tattooed for 9 months to one year after cessation. Consult with your doctor if you're on this type of medication, or any other medication that you are unsure about. Avoid blood thinning medications and alcohol (acetaminophen is fine).

WARNING: Tattoos are known to cause conditions like psoriasis and auto-immune responses to flare up. There is always a chance that tattoos will cause an allergic reaction.

All inks in this practice are certified vegan.

Fantasia inks are organic, non-toxic, vegan, water based pigments blended with isopropyl alcohol, witch hazel, and distilled water.

Solid Inks are a vegan proprietary blend of natural pigments, vegetable glycerin, distilled water, and hamamelis.

DISCLAIMER: Allergic reactions are always possible and may occur from exposure. Consult with your doctor if you have concerns, and consider doing a color test prior to a full-color appointment.

The studio is located in an ADA compliant building. If you need accommodations to make your appointment accessible, please contact your artist before your visit.

Cash is preferred. Card is accepted with a transfer fee of 3%.

While it is customary and appreciated to tip tattoo artists around ~20%, it is not necessary for service.

Numbing cream is not used in this practice. You will be sent home if you show up to your appointment with numbing cream already applied, and you may be required to place another deposit to reschedule.

Please consult with your artist if you are nervous. There are alternative approaches to help with pain management.

Touch ups are offered for one year at no additional cost provided there are no signs of irresponsible care. After one year, touch ups are available at usual rates.

Cover ups are accepted on a case by case basis. Use the booking form to submit your request as a custom project.

• Fantastical characters and creatures
• OCs/Anime/Gaming/Monsters/DND etc.
• Signature wispy shapes and bright reds
• Abstract inky contour shapes
• NSFW (ID required upon submission)
• Large scale sleeves, bodysuits, and anatomical contouring
• Swords and weapons

Other artists are not permitted to replicate my work. I do not offer tattoo tickets or draw designs for other artists to tattoo. Please reach out with your request if you would like me to visit your city.

While it is rare for non-tattoo related commissions to be accepted, please don't hesitate to reach out if you feel the project is right.