Custom Tattoos
Original artwork drawn for you alone, from first sketch to final line.
Est. 2008 — Portland, Oregon
Where Great Tattoos Begin.
Award-winning artists creating custom tattoos you'll be proud to wear for life.
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What we do
Craft for every
kind of skin story.
Eight disciplines under one roof, each led by a resident specialist rather than a generalist.
Fine Line
Delicate single-needle work with impeccable healed clarity.
Black & Grey
Soft gradients and deep contrast built to age beautifully.
Colour Traditional
Bold outlines and saturated palettes, done the classic way.
Realism
Portraits and nature pieces rendered with photographic depth.
Cover-Ups
Thoughtful redesigns that transform regret into artwork.
Sleeves
Full and half sleeves mapped across multiple planned sessions.
Piercings
Implant-grade titanium jewellery, placed by licensed piercers.
The residents
Meet our artists.
Filter by the style you have in mind — every resident works by appointment with a private station.
Portfolio
Recent work.
A small selection of healed pieces from the last few months.
Why Black Canvas
Built like a gallery. Run like a clinic.
Award-Winning Artists
Eight resident artists with 30+ convention awards between them.
Private Consultation
Unhurried, judgement-free planning in a private room.
Sterile Environment
Single-use needles, hospital-grade sterilisation, full licensing.
Custom Artwork
No flash walls, no repeats. Every design is drawn for one person.
Licensed & health-inspected since 2008
Reviews
4.9 stars, 900+ reviews.
What clients say after they've healed.
"I sat with Yuki for three hours and never once felt rushed. The linework healed absolutely perfect — it looks drawn on."
"Desmond covered a fifteen-year-old mistake with a portrait piece I genuinely stare at every morning. Master-level shading."
"The consultation felt like meeting an architect. They mapped the whole sleeve before a single needle touched me."
"Spotless studio, private stations, great coffee. It feels closer to a gallery than a tattoo shop, in the best way."
"First tattoo, and I was terrified. Mara talked me through every step. I've booked my second already."
"I sat with Yuki for three hours and never once felt rushed. The linework healed absolutely perfect — it looks drawn on."
"Desmond covered a fifteen-year-old mistake with a portrait piece I genuinely stare at every morning. Master-level shading."
"The consultation felt like meeting an architect. They mapped the whole sleeve before a single needle touched me."
"Spotless studio, private stations, great coffee. It feels closer to a gallery than a tattoo shop, in the best way."
"First tattoo, and I was terrified. Mara talked me through every step. I've booked my second already."
How it works
Four steps. No surprises.
- 01
Book Consultation
Tell us your idea, placement and budget. We match you with the right artist.
- 02
Design Your Tattoo
Your artist draws a custom piece and refines it with you before the session.
- 03
Get Inked
Private station, sterile setup, and as many breaks as you need.
- 04
Enjoy It For Life
Guided aftercare and a free touch-up within the first year.
The studio
A calm room
for a big decision.
Our Pearl District space was designed with a gallery architect: warm low light, art on every wall, and four fully private tattoo stations behind solid doors. Arrive early, take a seat in the lounge, and let our barista make you something while your artist finalises the stencil.
- Modern waiting lounge
- Private tattoo stations
- In-house coffee bar
- High-end natural finishes
Cover-ups
Before & after.
Drag the handle to see how a tired old piece becomes something worth showing off.
Gift cards
Available from $100 in a hand-finished envelope, redeemable with any resident artist and valid for three years.
Buy a Gift CardAftercare guide
Our full day-by-day healing plan, product recommendations and the warning signs worth a phone call. Free to download.
Download PDFFAQ
Good questions, answered.
Our shop minimum is $150. Most half-day sessions run $600–$900 and full days $1,200–$1,600. You'll receive a firm quote at your consultation — never a surprise at the counter.
Custom work is by appointment only so your artist can draw for you in advance. We do keep a small number of walk-in slots each Saturday for small pieces.
Absolutely. Bring references, sketches or a mood board. Your artist will adapt it to your body and make sure it ages well.
Yes — a $100 deposit secures your date and is credited toward your final session. It's transferable with 48 hours' notice.
Sleep well, eat a full meal, hydrate, and skip alcohol for 24 hours. Wear comfortable clothing that gives easy access to the placement area.
You'll leave with a breathable second-skin bandage, a written care plan, and a direct line to your artist. Download our full aftercare guide below.
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Contact
Book your consultation.
Tell us about your idea. Consultations are free, unhurried, and never a hard sell.
- 418 NW Marshall Street
Portland, OR 97209 - (503) 555-0142
- studio@blackcanvastattoo.co
- Monday – Thursday11:00 – 20:00Friday – Saturday10:00 – 22:00SundayBy appointment