Might be the opposite of what you imagine a tattoo shop to be, but in all the best ways…read more The space is quiet, calm, clean, and peaceful. It's the second floor of a house, and you genuinely feel like you've been welcomed into a home. And then the artists...are spectacular in really every way. Everyone I have met has been so nice, so cool, and of course so skilled and talented. They take their work tremendously seriously and produce amazing results. On top of all that, their prices are super reasonable. Getting inked can be super nerve wracking, particularly if it's your first time. I can't imagine a better studio than Tsunami to put you at ease. Seriously I can't recommend them highly enough.

I started getting tattoos 2 years ago. My sister and I get a tattoo every 3 months whether we need…read moreone or not . Tsunami and specifically Matt have become my go to "shop". Matt is so kind and knows exactly what will work and what won't. He's not going to give you a shitty tattoo. The " shop" is in a beautiful second floor Portland apartment flat. It's clean, organized and quiet. There's parking on the street but I've never not parked in front of the building. I would recommend Tsunami a hundred times over. You need an appointment and I'd recommend calling well ahead because they do not take walk ins.

Emma did a great job. Highly recommended. Great vibe in a great city. So glad they took me on as a…read morewalk in!

Great time at Dark Harbor with Jordyn! I got my first tattoo - my dogs name with a line drawing of…read morehis ears. I love it. The studio has a cozy friendly vibe and the Jordyn was just so sweet and professional. I'd return for sure!

I went to Brave Souls Tattoo Studio to inquire about pricing for a small tattoo I am thinking about…read moregetting. When I started to talk to the woman at the front desk, she informed me that the tattoo artists are gone for the day and that they will be back tomorrow. The sign on the front door states that people can get tattoos from 12-6p on Thursdays. If this is the case, why even stay open if the tattoo artists leave during tattoo hours and not come back. I am going to take my business to another tattoo studio. The only positive note was that the woman at the front desk was very nice and apologetic from the artists not being there. Personally, she should not have been placed in that spot.

I just got my first tattoo. I had a great experience. The tattoo artist was friendly, professional…read moreand super easy to work with. I would definitely recommend Brave Soul Studios.

I've gotten a lot of ink here. I have always enjoyed the experience and my tattoos get compliments…read moreall the time.

I've never had a bad experience here! Bre is AMAZING! I'm getting a coverup right now and it looks…read moreso great! She's doing exactly what I wanted, I just let her take the reins on what she can do and it's totally worth it! I drive 2 hours for my tattoos with Bre and I will keep driving 2 hours for my tattoos with Bre. Thank you so much! I know it's not finished yet cause we're part way into a session but I already know I'm gonna love it!!!

This is the only place I will go! I know what your thinking...Lewiston no thanks…read more This is the cleanest shop I've been into. They are great about making sure your tattoo is really what you want and where you want. They don't get frustrated with you change your mind and they are great people to talk with. Eric and Dee are the best!

It's so rare these days to find someone who knows what they're doing, so when I do, it's a big…read morething. Eric was great - very personable and customer-friendly. He understood what I wanted and produced exactly what I wanted. I had a 2"x2" kanji symbol in black. No place to hide a mistake! Eric drew the symbol points perfectly, and I couldn't be happier with it. Paid shop minimum ($75). Love it. Highly recommend this business!

James is a genuine human who truly cares about the work he does and how his approach affects his…read moreclientele. I felt comfortable and attended to throughout the entire process. I'm really grateful for the time he took to get to know me, and for him sharing some key points of his lifestyle as well. I will definitely return to Fianna Studios.

I have been going to Fianna studio for years now and still continue to be amazed and impressed by…read moreJames' work. My family has been going here for all of their tattoos as well. He is a Fantastic tattoo artist, and artist in general. I love how he takes the time to discuss what you really are looking for in your tattoo. He then takes all that information and draws out the perfect custom tattoo that you will absolutely love, and then tattoos it on you with such precision and accuracy that it will really blow you away. His lines are so clean, and water shading is pretty damn perfect. He is very focused on his work and will not let you leave with a tattoo that he/you won't like. The new studio is also beautiful, it's located in the old firehouse building that has almost completely been restored. The studio has two large windows that actually used to be the garage doors to the fire truck bays. They let in a lot of natural light and give you something to look at while you're being tattooed. The studio is also filled with a lot of really interesting art, mostly paintings, and always has good music playing. It's really a relaxing and creative environment. The shop is also very clean, and James is very good about making sure things are sanitized. I have almost two full sleeves completely done by him, and definitely plan on getting more until I don't have any more room left on me! I have gotten to the point where I give him a simple idea and then let him create whatever he would like. If you are looking for a beautifully done custom tattoo, I highly recommend this studio.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Super-clean studio with talented, friendly artists…read more The hubby and I had made a pact during the pandemic with our two friends in Maine that someday we would get our second tattoos together. Not the same tattoo, just a second tattoo of our choosing, but at the same time. Lo, six years passed and we finally had our chance, but where to get these tattoos? Enter our friends' 20-something daughter's friend's recommendation for this place. I know that sounded totally sketch, but it turned out to be great. Located in downtown Portland on the second story of a professional building, it was surprisingly spacious, with a reception area, break room, and rest room. It had lots of cool art everywhere and great light from all the windows. There were two artists on hand to work on all five of us (our friends' daughter decided to join in on the fun). The hubby and I already had our designs, so we emailed it to them ahead of time and they had the transfers ready to go. The other three people sort of knew what they wanted but needed some artistic guidance, which the studio was able to provide. Since the tattoos varied in size and complexity, it ended up taking about 6 hours, but it was a fun hang with friends, and we took advantage of the studio's proximity to all manner of good food options nearby. We came away pleased with our tattoos and impressed by the artists' skills and professionalism, which included immaculate hygiene practices. If you're looking for a great tattoo studio in this area, it's worth a look.

Quality work, decent prices. Great artists. What more could you want? Relaxed atmosphere. You got…read moreit!

This place is as good as it gets…read more A few friends and I found this place when another shop suggested we check them out, and we we thrilled. The shop is a small, and warm space both comfortable as well as clean and friendly. We had called with a very vague idea of what we wanted and within a matter of hours they had something drawn up that was better than any of us expected. We were all getting matching tattoos and not one of us had a single change to make to the drawing. It was exactly what we wanted but couldn't quite put into words, but these guys managed to sketch it out and it was spot on. The shop owner was really nice as was the other artist (Brad) who did my tattoo. Both worked fast and diligently with the friendly banter you'd expect from a barber shop. Brad, who tattooed me, had a light hand and did a great job with the colors. Start to finish the whole experience was exactly what you want in a tattoo shop. The prices are more than fair, the work is outstanding, the shop looks great, the artists are honest and dedicated. If there were 6 stars they would get them. If you are looking to get tattooed and you live anywhere near this place do yourself a favor and check them out. Myself and my friends who got tattooed there are thrilled and everything about this shop soared above our expectations.