Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Holy Oak is a small worker-owned and operated collective studio in Portland, Oregon. Resident artists Virginia Hicks & Isaac Bushkin both originally hail from the North East, but have made Portland their home for for over a decade.
Virginia specializes in expressive and delicately refined illustrative work, with a focus on naturalistic botanical & otherworldly, fantasy inspired art. She is also happy to turn your beloved fur baby into a timeless work of art.
Isaac works in a range of styles. His work tends to be bold and heavily saturated. He enjoys doing traditional, folk, Japanese and ornamental pattern based work. He draws on influences from his own Slavic background and enjoys mash ups pop culture with traditional themes and allegory.
Our studio space is centrally located in the Slabtown neighborhood of Portland, OR. We offer a welcoming and creative atmosphere, where artistry and professionalism blend seamlessly. Designed with both comfort and inspiration in mind, our studio has ample natural lighting which creates a relaxing environment. We aim to ensure every client feels at ease while bringing their vision to life.
We are a private studio and work by appointment only.
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Below is a small selection of our artists' work; click an image to view a larger version.
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To book an appointment or inquire about our services, please fill out the Contact Us form. We will do our best to get back to you within 24 hours, but due to our schedule it may sometimes take up to one week for us to respond. We appreciate your patience. For general inquiries, you can also reach out to us via email at holyoakpdx@gmail.com and we will get back to you as so soon as possible.
If you need to reschedule your appointment, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance. We will do our best to accommodate your request. Two consecutive reschedules will be considered a cancellation and will require a new deposit. Deposits are generally non-refundable, however we may consider extenuating circumstances.
Please note that due to high demand we often schedule several months out and then close booking until we are able to catch up.
Sometimes we have last minute cancelations and reschedules. Keep an eye on our instagram page for last minute availability.
Otherwise, feel free to send inquiries and you can always be added to an artist’s waitlist.
Our private studio is located in the Slabtown neighborhood of Portland, OR. Your artist will email you detailed arrival instructions the day before your appointment. Parking is available off-street and is metered for up to 4 hours. On the day of your appointment, we recommend arriving early, (not too early), as you may need to park a few blocks away. Often there is parking available within a block of the studio. We recommend you download the Parking Kitty App ahead of time for longer sessions, as this allows you to keep track of the meter and add more time if needed, although you will need to repark after the 4 hour mark.
Our studio hourly rate is $250/hour. Cash is best. Check with your artist ahead as to what form of electronic payment is best for them (venmo, paypal, apple pay).
We are a very small studio. Unfortunately we do not have additional space for guests, and also try to limit the number if people in the building as a safety measure while still in a pandemic. Please check with your artist if you are scheduled to get tattooed with a friend/family member/partner. There are a variety of shops, restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance of the studio. If your ride needs somewhere to wait, we can recommend some options, check with your artist.
We clean and disinfect work space between every procedure. We have a high grade air circulation fan running at all times.
Vaccination and boosters for Covid are highly encouraged, but we are not checking vaccination status at this time.
We DO require all clients to wear a N95 or KN94 mask while inside the studio. If you are in need of a mask, we can provide one.
We ask that if you are feeling sick in any way, to please reschedule your appointment.
Yes of course. We do recommend you eat a nourishing meal prior to your appointment. It’s never a good idea to show up to your appointment hungry. We have water and a variety of beverages to hydrate. We also have snacks, to help you maintain your energy throughout the tattoo. Before drinking or eating anything, please check with your artist before removing your mask, so that we can give you space. We ask that you keep food and beverage breaks short and only remove your mask while actively eating or drinking.
Your bandage can remain on between 1 to 4 days. If fluid leaks out of the bandage, it is compromised and should be removed. If you notice redness or swelling around the edges of the bandage, remove the bandage. When wearing second-skin bandages, you may shower, but try to avoid getting the bandage excessively wet or soapy. When removing the second-skin bandage, get the edges wet with warm water and soap. Begin rolling the bandage off the skin, and ensure soap and water are making contact between the film and the skin. Continue to pull bandage down and away from skin until it is completely removed. Wash the tattoo thoroughly with soap and water and pat dry with a clean towel. Moisturize your tattoo daily with clean hands using either an unscented lotion or ointment.
Your bandage should remain on overnight if possible. After removing your bandage, wash your tattoo thoroughly with soap and water. Pat dry with a clean towel. Moisturize your tattoo daily with clean hands using either an unscented lotion or ointment. If using an ointment, it is recommended that you apply the product sparingly, as overuse/over-saturation can lead to complications in healing. Wear clean, loose clothing. Moisturizer can be used liberally several times a day. Do not re-bandage your tattoo. Continue to moisturize your tattoo until it is fully healed - approximately 2-3 weeks. Do not pick or scratch your tattoo.
This method is best used for individuals who have received a large tattoo or lengthy tattoo session.* Your bandage should remain on overnight if possible. After removing your bandage, wash your tattoo thoroughly with soap and water. Pat dry with a clean towel. Moisturize your tattoo daily with clean hands using either an unscented lotion or ointment. For the first 3-4 nights, wash your tattoo before bed and pat dry. Do not apply any product to the tattoo after washing it. Wrap the tattoo snug with Saran Wrap and secure the edges with tape or sports wrap, ensuring adhesive is not making contact with the skin. Keeping the tattoo wrapped at night ensures that the tattoo does not dry out and is kept moist with the body’s own fluid production. During the day, you may moisturize your tattoo and wear clean, loose clothing.