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!

Oh my God I can't even give these guys five stars I'd give them 10 the owner fucking hooked me up…read moretoday with my fiancé's name and made me feel completely comfortable and super happy with his work. I cannot even describe how comfortable and inviting this environment is at gold standard. I will continue to go to this tattoo shop because of how awesome the owner of the shop is he was gentle on me which I cry almost every time through every talk to you and he was super accommodating

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!

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!

Great place for first timers. My wife and I got wedding tattoos after 16 years and they made the…read moreexperience easy and fun!

This shop has an amazing team of artists! It was my first tattoo, and Brogan was incredibly kind,…read moreprofessional, and fun to talk to. The time flew by, and I left with a beautiful memorial tattoo honoring my daughter. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Brogan! My daughter also got an incredible tattoo from Tiffany. It was her first tattoo as well, and Tiffany was so kind, patient, and made her feel completely at ease. We both had a wonderful experience and highly recommend this

First of Tiffany is sweet and makes you feel comfortable automatically. (Heads up schedule an…read moreappointment) she took, and my niece in as a walk-in she stayed longer until we arrived there. No one I know will do that, but she did. This was our last night in Oregon and it was my first tattoo I was nervous. Once we started talking she made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Tiffany's work is incredible, check her out. I 100% love my tattoo, perfect lines, and the writing is spot on. The tattoo was exactly what I desired. Looking forward to my next trip to Oregon and booking another appointment with Tiffany.

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.

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!

Joanne's artistic talent combined with her attention to detail and passion for this work is…read morereflected in every tattoo she does. I receive compliments regularly about mine and am incredibly impressed by the detail and nuance reflected in others she's done as well. I highly recommend her!