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. Communication goes a long way to show respect for your artist's time.

If a client is 15 minutes late without contacting the artist, the deposit will be forfeit and the client may have to reschedule.

If a client is 30 minutes late without contacting the artist, the deposit will be forfeit and the client may be blacklisted.

Reschedules and deposits are handled on a case by case basis at the discretion of the artist.

Tour the shop, meet your artist, and see if it is the right fit for you and your project. Meet and greets offer a zero pressure environment where clients can ask questions and build confidence in the quality of service we provide. Email birdyeverhart@gmail.com to get started.

The studio is a welcoming, calm, and professional workspace for you and your artist to collaborate. The Upshur Tattoo Company is nestled in a 120 year old historic building in the heart of Slabtown, PDX. A few blocks away visitors can find charming cafes, restaurants, entertainment, food, and all the oddities that Portland has to offer.

The studio is in an ADA compliant building. If you need or would like any accommodations to be made, please do not hesitate to contact your artist. Your safety, agency, and equal access is the highest priority.

Please bring cash for your appointment and check in with your artist ahead of time if you need a quote. PayPal is accepted if necessary. Venmo and Cashapp are not accepted at this time.

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

Deposits are $100 and are non-refundable. Your deposit does apply to the total price of your tattoo at your appointment.

Please note that drawing fees for custom artwork are not the same as deposits and do not apply to the total price of your appointment. Drawing fees are non-refundable.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

These are some of my favorite things to tattoo (listed in no particular order).

• Fantastical characters, creatures, and monster girls.
• Large scale sleeves, bodysuits, and body contouring pieces.
• Swords, weapons, and other objects with room for texture and detail work.
• NSFW/Kink/Erotica (ID required upon submission).
• Fan Art (OCs, Anime, Manga panels, Games, Movies/Shows, DND, etc).
• Cute chibi animals and figures.
• Abstract ink, brushstroke, splatter, and oil slick. Signature abstract wispy shapes.

I do not offer tattoo tickets or draw designs for other artists to tattoo. My work may not be copied or reproduced. Please reach out with your request if you would like me to visit your city!

Commissions are accepted on a case by case basis. Don't hesitate to reach out if the project is right.