
1720 NW Lovejoy St. #339, Portland, OR
Open about half a decade, Above the Pearl's key feature is Tanya the Bellydancing Tattoo Artist (yes -- she's good at both).
333 nw 11th ave, Portland, OR
Just a few blocks north of Powell's, Imperial is a solid choice where you won't suffer from tattoo snobbery.
4601 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
Out on Hawthorne and 46th, you'll find Captain Jack cruising the waters of tattoos and piercings.
3316 N Lombard, Portland, OR
For a shop that's almost 20 years old, Infinity is still packed. Be prepared to call ahead for an appointment, or stop by for a look at their work.
4620 NE Sandy Blvd Ste 7, Portland, OR
Open for appointments and walk-ins, TigerLily thrives in a pretty nice neighborhood (the north end of Hollywood), which means they've got a solid business.
11945 SW Pacific Hwy Ste 102, Tigard, OR
With a funky, laid-back atmosphere, Skin City is a good choice with excellent privacy -- the studios are cleanly separated, a bit like a doctor's office.
4543 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR
North Portland tattoo shop specializing in fine detail work; this is the shop to go to with your big ideas (and plenty of time to plan ahead -- they tend to be
4642 SW Beaverton Hillsdale, Portland, OR
In deep southwest, you'll find this small shop where tattoo artist Gary Fiendish specializes in low-pain, high-attention tattoo services.
611 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR
A beloved east side studio, with full service -- including re-pigmentation and piercing. Check their website for portfolios, or just stop by for a look!
1223 Se Stark St, Portland, OR
Big skylights fill the room with happy sun, distracting you from what your mom will think about what's happening to your body.