Derrick and Ella at Sink or Swim Tattoo in Bend, Oregon are nothing short of amazing! My wife…read moreCandace and I and our friends, decided to get tattoos on a whim, and despite walking in without an appointment, we were treated with incredible service. Derrick and Ella was professional, welcoming, and clearly passionate about their craft. Derrick made us feel right at home, and the artists worked with us to design exactly what we wanted. The tattoos turned out absolutely awesome--better than we could have imagined! If you're looking for the best walk-in tattoo shop, look no further. Sink or Swim Tattoo is hands down the place to go. Thanks again, Derrick and Ella for an unforgettable experience!

The customer service was phenomenal! I had a great experience. Aliyah was so sweet and did a great…read morejob on my tattoo! The shop was super bright and clean. Great experience!

I waited 2 years to be tattooed by Kailah and I was NOT disappointed. She has a very light touch in…read moreher tattooing. And to say she has mad skills is an understatement. I'm absolutely in LOVE with my tattoo. It's not JUST BEAUTIFUL but it's everything I wanted. It is big but took us just under two hours. She is as fast as she is talented. I have no bad things to say whatsoever except that I wish I could have done it sooner! I will totally be back for more work though. I stayed for a second tattoo as Aaron Borden was able to fit me in and hook me up with a super special tattoo as well. I really liked him as well. The staff is super friendly, professional. And it's clean but cozy and comfortable in here. Definitely not that sterile smell but it feels like a place to hang out. They make sure you're as comfortable as possible while you're getting tattooed and I feel like they are definitely amazing in the quality of tattoo for what you pay here. Great work. Great place. All the happy feels from me. Don't ponder. Just book a session today!!

Expanding on a full back piece with Deke today. Always professional, accommodating, collaborative…read moreand enthusiastic. This will be our fourth session of many more! I can't say enough about how great everyone here is. The studio is small and cozy, yet maintains a bright, open feel. Highly recommend Black Opal Tattoo! Kailah, Nutasha, Deke - all very talented artists!

My sister recommended this lovely shop for a touch up and boy did they deliver! Kat was amazing…read moreand did such a professional and creative job of touching up my 10 year old tattoo. She was attentive, sweet and a great artist! I shall be back to have her creativity added to my small collection of art in the Spring of 2026. Please visit this perfect little gem for some memories and expertise!!

Elisabeth is wonderful! I'm very happy with the design. She took my sketch and turned it into a…read morework of art.

Walked in today to get mom/daughter tattoos. Ryan was extremely professional, listened to what we…read morewere wanting and made my 18 year olds first tattoo experience so wonderful. Our tattoos were exactly what we expected and we could not be happier! Definitely recommend and will be returning. Welcoming vibe. Thank you Ryan!

We were a walk in of four and they took us that day. Nick (our tattoo artist) was super friendly…read moreand nice. He did an amazing job and was willing to also do a touch up. All four tattoos were done in an amazingly fast time but the qualities was still perfect! Would recommend to everyone and would definitely go back if I'm in the area again!!!

One of the best tattoo experiences I have had. Shawn is very professional, respectful,…read moreknowledgeable and skilled artist.He spent time making sure that the design was where and what I wanted throughout the whole process. I drove all the way from Portland just to have him do it. I definitely recommend him!!

Shawn was very professional, friendly and listened to what I wanted. He touched up a current tattoo…read moreand he did a beautiful job! I'm very pleased!

The 5-star rating says it all! This shop is as good as it gets! My experience with this shop…read morestarted several years ago when I had resigned myself that I needed to get an old tattoo covered with a large black tribal or something that would cover it well. When I was talking to the shop manager, I mentioned that in addition to the coverup, I wanted to get a koi tattoo at some point. Over the wall, I hear a voice say, "come over here for a second and let me see what you have." I walked over and showed the artist and he immediately said, "why don't we just put a koi over that?" I was amazed that he was able to have the vision to see that something like that would work and immediately knew I had found my artist. That artist is Dirk Spece and he now owns the shop and has done 4 custom pieces for me. (My dragon is shown in the photos on the shops page above) As long as Dirk is tattooing in Bend, or anywhere nearby, all of my work will be done by him. Not only is he an amazing artist, but he is one of the most down to earth people that I have ever met. He is always willing to work with his clients on designs and any ideas that they may have. Gold Standard Tattoo is a great place to get a tattoo. The shop is always clean and inviting and Dirk or one of the others in the shop are always willing to talk to anyone that comes through the door, whether is be for a giant custom piece or just a small bit of script. Dirk treats every tattoo like it is the coolest thing he has done. He has a way of making his clients feel at home and comfortable throughout the entire process. If you are in or near Bend and in need of some ink, do yourself a favor and go see Dirk at Gold Standard Tattoo. I promise that you will not be disappointed!

KC was so awesome to squeeze me in before I had to leave town! He called when he was ready to prep…read morefor the tattoo and I had time to get cash and make it there while he set up. The shop is small but clean. I had found him when looking for local artists and his Instagram had great pics. It said he could do floral art and some of the pics showed that too. That sealed the deal for me as I am obsessed with floral everything! He did a great job, on a fairly detailed piece and it is my favorite tattoo to date! I'll be back next time I'm in Bend for sure!

These guys are as great as tatto artist comes. The owner Leon "Primo" Rosales is a tru master at…read morehis craft. He just started my sleeve and the whole process couldnt have been easier. My tattoo is amazing and I cant wait for the finished version. If you are looking for a tattoo, start here!

Primo gave me the best art I could ask for! He drew it up not only based on what I asked, but made…read moreit even better! Then put it on my chest and arm with an enormous amount of detail, perfect line work, and awesome shading! It came out even better than the drawing and I am super happy with it! It was also a nice clean, relaxing, and chill atmosphere. We had fun and I felt like we were just hanging out and listening to awesome music the whole time so a few hours went by quickly. Primo and Redemption Tattoo are the best and I will definitely be back for some more work!

I was a bit nervous for my virgin tattoo but FloraVixen and the whole staff at Peach made me feel…read morewelcome and comfortable. It is SPOTLESS and bright. Vibe was very chill. FloraVixen did an amazing job of interpreting my requests into a Stunning piece of art. It was exquisitely transferred to me. She was fantastic about explaining the process and ensuring a wonderful first experience. I am confident I know how to care for my tat and I'm already dreaming of my next piece!