Maryn at Tigerlilly is THE artist!! She has that rare combination of art history knowledge, artistic talent, and openness and curiosity to help anyone bring their vision of body art to life!! Recommend as highly as I can! Would give 6 starts if I could!! AND Tigerlilly is the BEST shop! None of the pretentiousness you can find at a lot of other portland shops!! These folks find pleasure in their artistry and will make you feel at home!! read more

My wife and I wanted almost spur of the moment tattoos and could not find a shop with walk in availability even tho they said they accepted walk ins but TigerLily lived up to their claim we got right in. I was tattooed by Mike and my wife was tattooed by Danner. Both artists were extremely friendly but most importantly very detail oriented from stenciling to application. Shop has a cool american traditional / Japanese esthetic. We couldnt be happier with the cost and quality. Also both tattoo artists are very painless tattooers my forearm tatt and wifes wrist tattoo were about 1/10 on pain scale. 10/10 would recommend. read more

So I got my tattoo from the Dutch dude Igor, well, because we're Dutch, and it was fun talking my native language with someone other than my kids. We had figured out our design and placement. The most time was spent actually prepping out design, which took about an hour with the expert input from Igor helping us decide what would look best. We all 3, my two sons and I, got the same tattoo. A family tattoo and saying we have been sharing these past years. The pain from tattooing will never be my favorite. Igor did accomplish this super-quickly, about 10-15 minutes for our 3-word statement. We got this great bandage, instead of the normal plastic covering, which I completely adored and worked a miracle in my healing really well. Price had been agreed upon and was more than fair. Definitely recommend. read more

TigerLily Tattoo - Just kiddin' -- I got something else - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

On a whim, about 3 years ago, my sisters my mom and myself decided to get matching tattoos on the day we were leaving Portland. My sister found TigerLily and they had availability to get us all in prior to our flight. My sisters and mom ended up with another artist and I luckily got paired with Maryn, who is AWESOME!! She had super clean line work and just an overall cool, laid back vibe I have since gone back to her 3 times...and I live in Cali! She is gentle, great convo (not too much and no awkward silence), totally works with you to make sure your vision is what she is executing but will give you her professional opinion on what may work or not, great communication leading up to the appointment, and I really feel like I found a gem of a tattoo artist! This last round I had a couple different things done and saved my sternum for last...she made me feel so relaxed I didn't move and almost fell asleep! You will not be disappointed read more

TigerLily Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

BABY BEAR. I love Amy Cole. She has the most gentle touch, but she is just a beautifully talented human, with the most awesome heart. I'm blessed to be able to call her a friend. She placed my first tattoo, many years ago. Now, when I'm back in town, I will always see if she has an opening for me. I never really know when I'll be in Portland. She is a multifaceted tattoo artists. Great at a broad range of styles. She's placed work in many of my acquaintances and even my former husband. All glowing reviews of her. Love my new knuckles. Can't wait to see her for touch up and some trees soon. read more

TigerLily Tattoo - New knuckles; BABY BEAR. - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I hate my tattoo and my artist scammed me out of a coverup. Do NOT GO THERE! Awful work and did a awful job. read more

TigerLily Tattoo - Tattoo that I did not want! - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I got a Che Guevara tattoo here and there was no issue with any of the staff. The dude that tattooed me was understanding of my low pain tolerance so that was rlly nice. He seemed pretty knowledgeable in it too and offered advice during the whole process read more

Still the BEST place to get tattooed! Any is so light and breezy. Superb! Thank you!! read more

Amazing work. They are very professional and a super clean facility. I highly recommend! read more

TigerLily Tattoo - An original design. - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

THIS WAS THE BEST TATTOO EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD! Ava is a total beast when it comes to tattooing! From the moment I walked in the door for the consultation she was really inviting and personable and was really psyched about collaborating on this tattoo of my cat. Her style is old hollywood and that is exactly what I was looking for! I have a really sassy kitty and wanted the tattoo to represent her personality and aloof demeanor, and Ava was able to really capture her essence in her mock-ups. When came in for the tattoo she had my kitty all drawn out and had brought some embellishment options as well which I loved! We were able to find a happy medium of aesthetic and functionality when it came to placing the embellishments - she was really honest with her suggestions and helped me see things from her perspective in terms of how the tattoo will look over time depending on where certain accents were placed. During the tattoo (my first portrait/color piece) she tattooed with a light hand and was super calm the whole time! I got this piece on my calf and even though I jolted a number of times, I can't find any jagged or unruly lines. The tattoo looks absolutely stunning and she event sold me some natural tattoo salve which healed my tattoo so much faster than aquaphore which everyone uses. Overall, this was a really positive experience and I left being extremely happy with my tattoo! Can't wait to go back for another! read more

TigerLily Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I had an unclear vision of what I wanted for a tattoo. I knew I wanted a rose on my tricep, but I wasn't quite sure how it would play out. I gave Chris Ruppert an idea for a design and he took it, made it his own, and created something that was so much better than what I envisioned. This was my first time getting a tattoo. The staff at TigerLily was really laid back and down to earth. As soon as I came in, the intimidation factor completely dissipated. And once I was getting tattooed, my preconceived notions fell away. I would absolutely recommend TigerLily to all newcomers and repeats alike. read more

TigerLily Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I can not say enough about how much I love the custom tattoo Ava designed for me. I gave her a general idea of what I wanted and she ran with it. The result was far better than I imagined. She was able to combine my love of two hockey teams into one brilliant design. The process as a whole was a great experience. The staff is friendly, the price is reasonable and they genuinely care about the quality of their work. Especially Ava (Avalon Reynolds), she really takes her time to make sure she gets what you want but isn't afraid to give her opinion. Which she has great ideas so listen to her. I couldn't be happier and I will definitely be back for another one. I highly recommend Ava and Tigerlilly Tattoo. read more

TigerLily Tattoo - Custom tattoo I had done by Ava (Avalon Reynolds) I gave her an idea and she ran with it. I couldn't be happier. - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Toby good is amazing!! Got a big tattoo on my forearm from him and am blown away with it! If you need a tattoo this is the place to go! You won't be disappointed read more

Christopher Ruppert did my first two tattoos (dragon on my lower leg and an owl on my upper arm) and they are both amazing, I absolutely love them. I get complemented on my tattoo's all the time. Getting a custom tattoo is a collaborative process, Ruppert took the time to walk me through the process, we worked on a few different concepts and he delivered beyond my expectation. I appreciate all the time and effort Ruppert took to create make them perfect, he certainly doesn't rush the process because he knows how important it is to get it right. Everyone who works for TigerLily are super friendly and great to talk to. If you are looking for an awesome custom tattoo I would highly recommend TigerLily. read more

TigerLily Tattoo - Owl tattoo done by Christopher Ruppert at TigerLily Tattoo. - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amy is just amazing! She did a couple of perfect tattoos today and she was patient and professional. Her work is Stellar, her lettering is perfect! read more

I got my very first tattoo here in 2008. Fresh-faced and unfamiliar with tattoos and armed with money, Tigerlily was recommended to me by a few friends. It took 3 different people blowing me off before someone finally sent me outside and upstairs to someone else who could help me. The guy, who never told me his name, ended up being my artist. He was a genius with a pen, I made a shape in the air of what I wanted the script to look like and he penned it perfectly. I left that day feeling confident. When I returned, it was a different story. On the day of my appointment, the guy said he hadn't eaten all day and had a headache. I offered to reschedule my appointment or postpone it so he could eat. He declined and insisted he was fine. He brought a sandwich into my session to eat WHILE he was tattooing me. It was disgusting. During my session (which was a 30 minute one of just putting a name onto my wrist), he visibly flinched/shook which caused him to mess up my tattoo. He offered no apology for it. If he had ever told me his name, I would urge everyone to steer clear of him for his over-priced messed up tattoo. Overall, the art done by the artists in the shop is incredible and I still think this is a great location. Just, be careful. I have a permanently messed up tattoo thanks to one of their careless artists. read more

I was recommended to this place by a tattoo friend many years ago and got my first cut here. They promised me I would get another and I did. They do darn good work here, last time I called they had a long wait to be seen. The guy I saw the first time did some of the best brush stroke work I've seen. Darn good tattoos. read more

Walked-in and discussed what I wanted with Toby. The time he had available that day didn't work for me, so we scheduled for the next day. I emailed him 3 pictures to design from. One for the arrow, one for the mountain, and one showing how I wanted them combined. The next day I arrived for my appointment and his design exceeded my expectations, it wasn't a copy of anything I had sent him; it was his artistic interpretation and better than I imagined. I was glad to have his advice and creative opinions with this tattoo, which is a tribute to my son. I'd highly recommend Toby! read more

TigerLily Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I got my first tattoo from Igor at Tigerlily while visiting my best friend. We got matching carrots and I was definitely nervous. But thanks to Igor, my first tattoo experience was better than I could have hoped. We brought in actual carrots from the grocery store and asked him to design something for us. We had planned on shrinking it once he drew it, but his design was so good, we went for the life-sized real deal. He was gentle, clean, and really helpful in explaining how to care for it once we left. He was so good that I waited 2 years to get my next tattoo just so I could go to him. Not that I mind - Portland is awesome and I'll visit my friend any time. But I can't even imagine a better tattoo experience. Second time was just as good as or better than the first. I lucked out and made my appointment just before Igor left for Holland for a month. He remembered me and my friend as the carrot girls. This tat is smaller than the carrot and just black lines, took Igor about 20 minutes - 1 hour total with design and setup - and healing time was virtually none. If (when) I get another tattoo, I can't see myself going anywhere else. Very reasonable prices too for stellar work. read more

I followed Ava here from her previous place, and I absolutely love getting work done by her! She is a true artist and quite talented. I give her a vague idea, and she creates a wonderful piece of art. Everyone seems to be pretty chill here at TigerLily, which is nice. I believe I have about five tattoo from Ava at the moment, with more planned. Seriously, she is the one to see for your tattoo needs. read more

August of last year my Hubby and I received tattoo gift certificates as a wedding present. That is right, wedding present! It is the best present we got for sure! Our best man gets all his work done by the owner of Tigerlily, Matt Reed. He wasn't in the day we went by to book our appt so we looked in the profile books and picked Matthew Mattison. Last week I finally had my day at Tigerlily. I booked my appt about 3 months ago and it was a long but well worth while wait. Matthew Mattison is AMAZING! I wanted a Tiki and showed him a few designs to get him started. He drew up something for me on the spot and I love it. He generally works in black and gray, but was up for doing color on me. The shading is fantastic and the colors he picked were spot on. I have had multiple tattoos done over the years but his is by far the best and my favorite. He also finished up another tattoo I had and now that one is perfect as well! I sat with him for a total of 4 hours. I have found the artist to work with for the rest of my life that is for sure. He is so talented and a really down to earth guy who loves to tattoo. He hails from Oahu, HI and has been tattooing for 17 years now, 8 of which are with Tigerlily. That alone tells me something that an artist would stick with the same place that long. He is charging 130 an hour and that doesn't include drawing or consulting time, which usually artists do charge for those things as well. I was pleasantly surprised. All the artists at Tigerlily are really good so I can't imagine getting a bad tattoo from any of them. If you want seriously outstanding work, go to Tigerlily! They are also a super clean shop. :-) read more

Just walked in and met up with Igor chill dude very experienced artist, highly recommended he drew up what I wanted real fast and inked me up I walked out of there happy with my piece, very nice and clean shop, should check it out ! read more

I am impressed by their friendly professionalism. They share their knowledge with you. You're engaged with them as they work on you. The artistry is amazing.... but the comfort level also counts for a lot. I loved my experience here. read more

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SO, here's my story. I had this hideous tattoo on my upper back from my punk rock youth. (You certainly make the best permanent body modification choices at the age of 15). Well, needless to say... I have been stuck with this embarrassment for nearly 10 years. It was time to say goodbye to my past and hello to my future. My boss has some of the prettiest tattoos ever, so I asked her where she went. She suggested Tiger Lilly and soon after went to the shop to check out portfolios and set up an appointment. I decided to go with Mike. Good choice. He was able to do something really creative to cover up my old work. It turned out amazing, was super detailed, completely hid my previous tattoo, and didn't take too long! This guy is super awesome at traditional tattoos, and he is super creative. I'm definitely one satisfied customer! read more

I have myself a tat or two; some were planned, some not. My last tattoo was done here at Tigerlily and I will not go anywhere else. It was really busy when I first when in and I actually had to make an appointment; luckily I was able to get in the next day. The guy who did the work did a great job (Drat was the dudes name), and I am wanting to get more work from him really soon. Be patient when going in to this parlor, if the people are busy with other customers, you will wait, and wait, and wait. It took 30+ minutes last time I was there just to ask a question. However, it is worth the wait! Take a look at their portfolios you will be very impressed at the work they do. It is ART! And bring cash, no credit, no checks, only greenbacks. read more

I went in on a whim wanting something cute and unique to me. I met Christopher Ruppert there. He was kind and talented. I gave him a vague idea of what I wanted and from that he drew an original piece of art. I love my tattoo. Of all the ones I have my elephant gets the most compliments and is my favorite one. I will go back to Tigar Lily and Christopher for all my next tattoos. It's a clean and upbeat environment with friendly artists. I live in Washington and it's well worth the travel time to see Christopher for all my future work. Keep up the great work guys! read more

TigerLily Tattoo - This cute pink elephant is an original by artist Christopher Ruppert. - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I also travel to get to this place and love the things I have seen and gotten from here. When I was looking for an artist in town everyone I talked to with multiple tats that werent of the tramp stamp and cheesy variety had gone to Tigerlily. See you guys in a few weeks for more .... read more

Tigerlilly has been a well known shop for years. They have tattooed a good portion of my friends and luck for me, me, twice. The whole place is cool. The upstairs location which is quiet and private, and the street side shop which is what you expect from a street shop. the music is louder, the lobby a little more packed full of people. Weather you end up up stairs or down, the work is great. read more

Maryn is an amazing artist. She has taken my ideas to the next level and produced the 2 best pieces I have. She did my mermaid witch a year ago and I came back for her to do a little mer-pony yesterday. I think she will be my go to artist from here on out even if I live in California. Worth the trip. read more

TigerLily Tattoo - My little mer-pony on my forearm - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I got my very first tattoo at TigerLily Tattoo on the recommendation of a good friend. DZ did my tattoo and was extremely nice and put me at ease. Being my first time, I was obviously very nervous but I was pleasantly surprised and I LOVED the end result of my tattoo. DZ was very professional and fit me into his schedule to do me as a walk-in. I would definitely recommend DZ to anyone! :) read more

I've never written a review before, and am in general against doing so, but Christopher Ruppert deserves a great one! I had been debating getting a cover up over the past three years of a tattoo removal. Hesitant after my last experience I wanted to be sure I would never regret a new tattoo. Ruppert took the image in my minds eye and brought it to life, a beautifully delicate black and grey half sleeve is the result of his patience, kindness, and gift. It's rare to find people who get what your saying when you don't fully understand yourself, but I found it, and after trying a number of artists in the past I will never have to look again, I'll be at Tigerlilly for all the tattoos awaiting me in the future! read more

TigerLily Tattoo - New ink by Christopher Ruppert - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My cousins own the shop and I got my first tattoo there. It was a very good first experience and I really loved the staff.

I was looking for an artist to do my tattoos for a long long time but I found her and she's amazing! I've done my big one and 3 more and I'm also sanding all my friends and family She makes me feel so comfortable and she gets exactly what I want! So thank you maryn Charles for a wonderful job again! read more

For the best Timbers Tattoos I highly recommend Igor at Tigerlily He has done all of my Timbers work and many many other's. Great guy that does great work and always has a good tip or two regarding the work you are getting done. RCTID T. Chase read more

Recently got my first tattoo here and it was amazing. All the artists are friendly, the shop is clean, and it was a great first tattoo experience. I saw some of Kat Dillion's work on their website and was very impressed by the detail and look of her work. She was very friendly and helped design the perfect first tattoo. She did an outstanding and timely job when I went in. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great artist. read more

Wish I could put zero stars. The "great" Matt Reed was supposed to tattoo my nephew yesterday. An appt that has been made for months and confirmed the day before. What a flake. Guy no shows didn't answer any calls. My nephew waited for a couple of hours. Terrible form by someone who is a legend and has bled thousands out of my brother. I hope my brother can give this "delta bravo" a piece of his mind. read more

I made an appointment at a certain time and Matt texted me saying he was running late and told me to arrive 30 min after the appointment, so I had to drive back home, I only drove like two blocks when he texted me. Well when I was in my way he called me and said he was making phone calls all morning and told me to wait a little more. I waited an hour and ten min in my car, I called him and texted him and he did not answered back. He also said he was going to send me by text a drawing of my tattoo and he never did. He does not have responsibility, If he could at least had called me and reschedule but not even. Its a shame because I heard he was good, too bad for him because this was gonna be my first tattoo of all the ones that were going to come. And i thoght he was going to be the person to do all my tattoos. read more

Matthew Mattison is the best tattoo artist in the whole wide world. Maybe even the universe :) I live in SF and have traveled to Portland twice to get ink from him and both times I have been thrilled with his work. Not only is he a great artist, he is so patient and kind! For both pieces I simply told him an idea of what I was interested in and he took the time to draw each piece with me and show me all the endless possibilities. While he's working he is chatty and truly excited to be doing the work! Sometimes I think he's more excited than I am! Anyway - I can't say enough about how wonderful Matthew and Tigerlily Tattoo is. All of my pieces will be done there no matter how far I have to drive! read more

Service was terrible! I had an appointment set up for 12:00 and it took the guy an hour and a half just to get my tattoo printed out and drawn. Then he spent the whole time complaining that my simple geometric design was really hard, and he had printed it out backwards! Then he tattooed me for 20 minutes, didn't really talk through what was happening, and the tattoo wasn't even great. Wasn't bad, but wasn't great!! Over all a very disappointing experience. read more

Wonderful experience Igor did fantastic job on my Tattoo I wanted olive branch with leaves he drew out for me which was perfect !!!!i will be going back for another tattoo this next one will be a feather I can't wait!!i highly recommend the Tiger Lilly for your tattoo needs .... read more