Uptown Arts Studio is Mike Drossos' custom tattoo studio on Brevard Court in the middle of Uptown Charlotte — original pieces, drawn for one person at a time. Rated 4.9 stars by 157 clients who keep coming back.
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Fine line, black-and-grey, color, cover-ups — bring a finished design or a rough idea and we'll draw it up with you before anything is final.
Your idea, drawn from scratch for your body and your story. No flash-wall copies — every piece starts as an original drawing.
Smooth shading, fine lines, and depth that holds up for years. Portraits, realism, and detailed illustrative work.
Bold, saturated color that heals bright and stays that way. Traditional, neo-traditional, and full-color custom pieces.
Names, dates, quotes, and hand-drawn script. Lettering designed to fit the spot and read clean for life.
Sit down with Mike before you commit. Talk through the idea, placement, and size, and see the direction before you book.
The studio runs on appointments so every client gets unhurried time — but if you're nearby and the chair's open, come in and ask.
Uptown Arts Studio is Mike Drossos' shop — one artist, three decades behind the machine, and a chair in the middle of Uptown. Every piece starts as a conversation and a drawing, not a pick off the wall. Clients come back because Mike treats a tattoo like what it is: something you're keeping.
Based at 120 Brevard Court, Charlotte, NC 28202 — and on the road across the area every day.
It depends on size, detail, and placement. Tell us the idea and we'll give you a real number after a quick consult — no surprises at the register.
Appointments are the sure way to get the artist you want. Walk-ins are welcome when a chair is open — call ahead and we'll tell you honestly.
Custom work is the heart of the studio. Bring reference photos, a sketch, or just words. For cover-ups, we'll look at what you've got and tell you straight what's possible.
Show up rested, fed, and sober — and bring your ID. You'll leave with aftercare instructions; follow them, keep it clean and moisturized, and it heals right.
Appointments are the way to go — custom pieces get dedicated time, start to finish. Walk-ins are welcome when the chair is open, but calling ahead is the sure thing.
It starts with a consultation. Bring your idea — a sketch, a photo, or just a description — and Mike works with you on the design, size, and placement before anything is booked. Nothing goes on skin until the drawing is right.
Custom work is priced by the piece, based on size, detail, and placement. You'll get a straight number at your consultation before you commit to anything.
Yes — you'll leave with clear aftercare instructions, and Mike walks you through them before you go. Follow them and your piece heals clean and stays sharp.
Flash and custom are not better and worse ways to get a tattoo. They are two different bargains with time and originality.
Call or send a request with your idea — what it is, where it's going, and roughly how big. We'll talk design and price before anything touches skin.
(980) 219-8523| Tue-Sat 12PM-8PM; Sun-Mon Closed |
120 Brevard Court, Charlotte, NC 28202
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