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Tattoo Shops I Recommend in Portland, ME
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items I'm what you might call a tattoo enthusiast and Portland is my hometown. I've been tattooed at most of these shops and many of the artists. These are my recommendations if you're looking for permanant adornment in Portland, Maine.
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Top notch shop in one of the hottest locations in Portland (India Street area). All quality artists, but I have personal experience with the owner, Rebecca. Excellent artist and great human.
Brass & Briar Studios
An assortment of some of the best tattooers in Portland, Maine. All the artists are high quality, and they regularly host specials and flash days.
Fortune Teller Tattoo
If you're looking for good old American Traditonal style tattoos, you can look no further. The guys at Gold Star Tattoo are great at what they do and great to work with.
Gold Star Tattoo
Old school American Traditional style tattooing at its best in Portland's Old Port. No 6 month wait for an appointment here, these guys are ready to book appointments and regularly have availability for walk ins if impulse is more your style.
Hallowed Ground Tattoo
Looking for a walk in banger tattoo in the heart of the Old Port in Portland, Maine? Look no further than Off Hand Tattoo. Top notch flash tattoos and appointments as well.
Off Hand Tattoo
The vibe at one of Portland's newest tattoo shops is super chill and laid back. The owner, Holly, is a genuinely sweet human being in addition to being a rad and unique tattooer. Highly recommend checking this shop out if that vibe appeals!
Mother of Pearl Tattoo Shop
This shop is consistently rated one of the best in town for good reason. Tyler is the owner and his black and grey realism has won many award. I've personally worked with Tyler and I highly recommend him as an artist and a good person. The other arti...
Pure Tattoo Studio
Perhaps one of the most mature shops in Portland and it shows. These artists have been doing tattoos – well! – for a long time. The owner, Phuc, is also a published author and lecturer so you may even learn something while getting stabbed.
Tsunami Tattoo
Another great shop with established tattooers who both know their craft and ploy it well. Highly recommend for tricky coverup work as well.
Squirrel Cage Studio (@squirrelcagestudio) · Portland, ME
For more detailed and painterly style tattoos, check out the artists at Wild Child Tattoo. This shop is super inclusive and welcoming, which makes it a comfortable place to get a sick tattoo.
Wild Child Tattoo
If creepy and crawly are more your vibe, check out Nightbeetle Studios. The women at this shop are known for their blackwork tattoos with a dark/creepy style.
The Four Witches (@nightbeetle.studio) · Portland
Outside (but not far from) Portland
Taylor is my absolute favorite for fine line blackwork, black dot work, and florals. He's an amazingly talented artist and a great person to spend a few hours chatting with. I highly recommend heading north to Brunswick if you're looking for his tatt...
Bespoke Tattoo Company
The spot for American Traditional style tattooing in Brunswick, Maine. I'm a fan of – and have been tattooed by – Ethan and I recommend his work highly. I know the other artists there are best of the best as well.
East Bound Tattoo
Do you like detailed fine line tattoos? Maybe even miniature detailed fine line tattoos? The artists at North Coast Tattoo will have you covered, literally! These artists are so talented, well worth the short drive south to Scarborough.
North Coast Tattoo Company
Old school American Traditional/flash tattoo shop without the hassle of parking in the Old Port. Nothing flashy, just the real thing, done well.
Death or Glory Tattoos