Ryan Fleming is friendly, open to ideas and professional. The shop , equipment and cleanliness are…read moreextraordinary. He takes his time to create the beautiful skin art you've been dreaming of. He is truly an artist and I feel fortunate to be his customer for my first tattoo.

Ryan Fleming is a professional, kind, funny human being and someone I look forward to working with…read more The studio itself is clean and predictable. He creates something out of the pile of ideas I send him and never disappoints. He curates a welcoming and relaxing environment and doesn't fail to keep his hand relatively light and the experience short. It's all your own preference, but I never feel as though I am alone through the process, he has the ability to make conversation with a wall or just be the wall. I have first-hand seen him interact with unexpected costumers and been touched by how he can kindly answer questions that might seem obvious to others. I can't wait to work with him again. I just got a tattoo done today, but have added a picture of a memorial tattoo that he did for me a couple years back.

Service was fantastic. The quality of the tattoo is wonderful and the vibe was very chillread more

Wife and I wanted to get tattoos while we were I. Town, called and they allowed us to walk in…read more Marcus was so pleasant to deal with. He was patient, understanding and had a still hand. Could t recommend him enough.

Great time at Dark Harbor with Jordyn! I got my first tattoo - my dogs name with a line drawing of…read morehis ears. I love it. The studio has a cozy friendly vibe and the Jordyn was just so sweet and professional. I'd return for sure!

We were driving through Portland and decided to stop and get tattoos. The shop is very clean and a…read moresuper cool vibe. Nick was are artist and he did an amazing job, and has excellent line work. He did a great job with our Fine Line Tattoos. He gave good suggestions and was very patient as we found ourselves switching placements and asking for advice We will definitely be back for more with Nick on our next trip to Portland!

Might be the opposite of what you imagine a tattoo shop to be, but in all the best ways…read more The space is quiet, calm, clean, and peaceful. It's the second floor of a house, and you genuinely feel like you've been welcomed into a home. And then the artists...are spectacular in really every way. Everyone I have met has been so nice, so cool, and of course so skilled and talented. They take their work tremendously seriously and produce amazing results. On top of all that, their prices are super reasonable. Getting inked can be super nerve wracking, particularly if it's your first time. I can't imagine a better studio than Tsunami to put you at ease. Seriously I can't recommend them highly enough.

I started getting tattoos 2 years ago. My sister and I get a tattoo every 3 months whether we need…read moreone or not . Tsunami and specifically Matt have become my go to "shop". Matt is so kind and knows exactly what will work and what won't. He's not going to give you a shitty tattoo. The " shop" is in a beautiful second floor Portland apartment flat. It's clean, organized and quiet. There's parking on the street but I've never not parked in front of the building. I would recommend Tsunami a hundred times over. You need an appointment and I'd recommend calling well ahead because they do not take walk ins.

Can't say enough good things about this place. Missy is the…read morebest piercer I've ever been to. She is great at making you giggle and calming your nerves. She did such a great job on my rook piercing. I felt so relaxed and actually had fun, because she put me at ease and made me feel very safe. She was very thorough with explaining her process. I 1000% recommend.

AWFUL!! He poked my the back of ear with the needle (it left a mark) and they didn't know what they…read morewere doing. One of my piercings took over 10 minutes and he told me after he did the piercing that he usually tells people that he wouldn't do this piercing because it's so tough and that he had only done it on two other people, yet he still decided to do it. Also, he told me afterward that he used numbing cream that I didn't ask for. They gave me no aftercare instructions and it was just an overall bad experience. I recommend going somewhere else if possible!

I came to Fortune Teller Tattoo specifically to get a tattoo from Doug, who I have gotten other…read moretattoos from at a different tattoo establishment. However, going to Fortune Teller, it is clear that everyone there loves what they do. Upon walking in, I was greeted by one of the artists who was incredibly nice and checked me in while I waited for Doug to finish up. The establishment is incredibly clean and spacious. If you are looking for a new tattoo, I highly suggest Doug. He cares about the work that he does, and his artistry is amazing. He also is personable and makes the experience of getting a tattoo enjoyable and eases your mind. I would definitely come back to Fortune Teller in the future.

I've had 2 great experiences with Laura at Fortune Teller. First, I appreciate that they have…read moreparking and have lucked out and snagged the last spot both times. I love how big the space is. Tall ceilings and plenty of room for each artist and their client. Laura is very personable and a great artist. Highly recommend!

Had a really great experience here! They are so professional and it shows from the start. The…read morestudio is SPOTLESS and I love all the decor (lots of pics of dogs). I worked with Alby and he truly is a professional. He took my idea and made the sweetest tattoo. I liked that he printed out a few sizes so we could play with location and what it would look like. The level of talent was unreal - I have gotten so many compliments on the detail of work. Would not hesitate to recommend Alby or this shop for your next tattoo.

I have worked with both Alby and Casey and cannot speak highly enough of North Coast…read more Alby did a smaller piece on me a few years ago, and I felt instantly welcomed into the space. The tattoo is lovely and the healing process didn't even seem to happen - such fine work! More recently I have been to see Casey for a larger piece. I brought a crazy vision for a tattoo that I had always dreamed of and didn't think would be possible based on the placement and complexity. Casey has brought this dream to life. I am so grateful for his creativity, finesse, and general vibes that make getting a large painful tattoo feel easy and has changed my look in such a sick way. And not to mention all of the other beautiful tattoos I have witnessed in process by other artists at North Coast - When someone asks me where to get a tattoo in Maine, I always recommend North Coast!

I had my first tattoo by Slim. She was great. Very low key, listened to what I was looking for and…read morewas ready to roll when I walked in. I am so happy with her work I would not go anywhere else or with anyone else. The rest of the shop had a cool vibe. Lots of artist but everyone had space.

Came in from NJ with my family (our 7month old son's first trip to Maine!) and wanted to…read morecommemorate the trip with a tattoo of his footprints. This was a studio I'd been following and was hopeful for an appt. Was able to chat with Kara and we found time that worked. Everyone at the shop was smiling and friendly and Kara was so welcoming. We had a great time chatting while she worked (very efficiently at that!). Her creativity with the design was amazing and the tattoo exceeded my expectations. I love it! Kara is a gem and wonderful at her chosen profession. Check these guys out if you want a tattoo! Thanks, guys!

I recently went to go get a spine tattoo, it turned out amazing! Will definitely be going to back…read moreto get more!! And definitely recommend!

Looking for an experienced piercer who is going to do it right the first time? Feel confident Caleb…read moreis that person. My experience: I have had multiple piercings done by Caleb my conch and both nipples. I honestly couldn't be happier the advice he gave for healing and aftercare. He was thorough and the shop had a premade card to go home, it included all post care instructions. My nipple piercings are perfectly straight and the bar selection was spot on. He was extremely professional and kind and made me feel comfortable during the entire process. (To add some context, I had one inverted nipple that he was able to still pierce and it honestly solved that issue forever. He mentioned generally he wont do nipple piercings on inverted nipples but if its not severe it may still be possible. Get a consultation if your concerned.) My conch was done with a hoop which I switched to a labret to heal and now that its healed I put a clicker ring in. The environment was clean the materials used were top notch and sterile. There was privacy when needed. Props to them for doing it all with passion for the art. Planning to go back to him for a few more piercings very soon. (rook & anti tragus & maybe a forward helix) Wanting more is what reminded me to write a review! Hope this helps someone decide to go get that piercing they have been thinking about! Its worth going to a professional. PLEASE don't do it yourself.

I'm so happy that 'lo those many years ago the legendary Phuc Tran suggested I check out the…read moreequally legendary Chris Dingwell. The original reason I had sought PT out was that I had a tattoo that was only half finished and overly packed with gray ink when it was supposed to be in color. PT told me that the best person in Maine to fix it up and get it to where I wanted it to be was Dingwell. Dingwell and I met, and it was love right away (on my end anyway). Not only did he breathe new life into my tattoo, he made suggestions (and eventually changes to it when I realized he was soooooooooo right about those suggestions) that were both perfect for my individual body, and the shape, location, and sentiment of the tattoo itself. I wouldn't see anyone but Chris now. He's repaired tattoos, he's touched-up tattoos, he's done elaborate designs (we created together), he's done simpler designs (I brought in and he approved of), he's worked with me and never against me, and I feel like I have stunning, unique pieces that speak to my soul and tell my life story. I am proud to boast of his work when people ask me about my ink. His new location, Squirrel Cage Studios, is great. It's clean, spacious, welcoming, comfortable, brightly lit, and there's plenty of off-street parking (because who wants to get up halfway through their session to move their car?). Though Chris' personal work has a very specific look and falls under a very specific genre, he's a heck of an artist and really does always have his clients best intentions at heart.