I can't recommend Jeff at Scorpio Rising Tattoo enough! He did incredible work on a few meaningful tattoos for me and my family to honor a loved one who passed, as well as our dog. Jeff was not only professional and talented, but also funny and welcoming. He made the whole experience feel comfortable and special. He went above and beyond, even fitting in an extra last-minute tattoo for someone in our group. Jeff took the time to make sure each design and placement was perfect, and he walked my 69 yr old dad through his very first tattoo with patience and care. The shop itself is open and relaxed, with lots of Jeff's amazing artwork on display. And his dog is absolutely adorable, which made the visit even better. Jeff is a fantastic artist and a great human. If you're thinking about getting a tattoo in Portland, go see him. You won't regret it! read more

Best tattoo of my life. Healed quickly and turned out better than I imagined. Jeff is a true artist and exceeded my expectations. He is real and his studio is clean and beautiful. Ozzy rocks. Glad he got to play some ball. Thanks again. read more

Scorpio Rising Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Maine

Jeff is the best Tattoo artist! His communication was excellent and designed a tattoo that came out better than I could have ever imagined. The studio is super cool and his work is amazing. I am super grateful I found Jeff and already thinking about going back for another tattoo. I highly recommend Jeff! read more

I had an amazing experience with Jeff and I love my new tattoo! I was drawn to Scorpio Rising Tattoo with Jeff Clark through his beautiful art-style, featuring grey-scale and clean line work. If you get a tattoo from him, I would recommend allowing him to make the original sketch in this style because it is very unique and striking. Jeff really genuinely excited to make beautiful art you will love and that is exactly what you want in a tattoo artist. Jeff was actually able to get me in earlier than my original appointment due to a schedule change. I booked through his website's application form. It was easy to use and he reached out to be in less than the 48 hours he promised on his website. I recommend making a collage of a few inspirations of yours and attaching it as a file. There is also a place to write a description. After he reached out we discussed the design. I paid $100 deposit towards the tattoo to hold the appointment, which is standard. A few days before the appointment, Jeff sent me the design for my feedback. I had one feature that I wanted to change and he seemed very enthusiastic about creating a beautiful piece for me. On the day of, I honestly made him move the position and angles around a lot on my body; obviously, with a permanent body ornament you want to make sure you will enjoy the way it looks on your body, but since it takes a while it can be annoying for some tattoo artists- Jeff was super cool about working with me to do several placements of the stencil, small tweaks, was patient while I thought about it, etc. I know some people have so much anxiety about speaking up that they don't and this can be magnified by any intentional or unintentional annoyance by the artist- Jeff, on the other hand, very happily and patiently to take the time to tweak it last minute for me, after my earlier email feedback. His current location at 615 Congress St. is very private, comfortable, and clean. He had music and a tv show that I liked playing to distract me while I sat for the tattoo itself. This isn't my real name and I am a woman. I personally felt very completely comfortable with Jeff tattooing even my upper leg, alone in his studio, even as a woman who has experienced violence against men in the past. The studio is private and there is plenty of place for a friend to be comfortable in a sitting area nearby, if that makes you more comfortable. Actually, one of his featured tattoos is a beautiful Medusa portrait, which has become popular among women who have experienced SA and use Medusa as a figure of defiance and strength in the face of that trauma. During the tattoo itself he was very efficient, checked in with me often, made sure I was comfortable. The tattoo is probably about 14 inches or so with a good amount of detail and shading and the entire process (after applying the final stencil we used) only took about three hours. Jeff consistently offered to either take breaks, stop for the day, or continue. My personal preference was to get it all done in one shot so it can just heal once and be all set and I can just hurry up and enjoy it. Jeff had no problem busting it out incredibly efficiently- my back would have been killing me and my hand would have been cramping for sure. He gave me detailed aftercare instructions and told me how his tattoos heal best and emailed me the photos he took of the finished product for his accounts. The tattoo itself is so beautiful and I could not be happier (unless it would stop itching while its healing haha)! I would and very likely will go to Scorpio Rising again in the future for another piece. Jeff is great to work with. I recommend bringing a cash for a tip. Super surprised with the one negative review that I have seen on here because my experience was entirely different. I am sad to see what in my opinion is an excellent new business have their yelp average messed with. Jeff Clark is a five star tattoo artist for sure! read more

Scorpio Rising Tattoo - TV with a show I like, Jeff's cool art, supplies, and some oddities as decor. - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Maine

Jeff did a wonderful job with my tattoo. He resigned the tattoo I sent him to the way I exactly wanted it. He even offered to touch up my tattoo that was above the one he was doing. I would 100% recommend him! read more

Scorpio Rising Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Maine

Jeff Clark did an AMAZING job on my tattoo! I sent him a reference image, but he drew up a unique design for me. For the high quality of work that he did, the price was incredibly reasonable. Throughout the entire process, he made sure I was comfortable with every decision made. I will definitely be back in the future! Thanks, Jeff! read more

Scorpio Rising Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Maine

If you are looking to get a tattoo at Hallowed Ground, requesting Jeff would be a good start. I decided after my first tattoo (by this artist) that I would go to him for the rest of my ink. I get complimented on said piece on a daily basis! Since then, I have gotten 3 more (and counting!) The service has always been timely and the finished products gorgeous! Thanks Jeff, looking forward to many more sessions :) read more

Awful service. Made an appointment that he didn't show up for. When I went back a second time, he was rude and almost refused to do the tattoo that I requested, even though during a consult weeks prior, he had told me he could do it and even had me pay a $50 down payment. Even after the consult he did not have a sketch drawn up for me like he said he would until the day of my actual appointment. after hours of sketching and him being incredible rude, we got the tattoo over with. In the end, it turned out awful. The lines are rushed and bumpy and overall look like a child drew them. I am amazed that I am seeing so many great reviews for this artist. I payed $200 dollars for a tattoo worth no more than $40. Would never recommend. read more