Russell is the most compassionate and caring person I've met lately. His artistry stands above the…read morebest. I can't speak highly enough about him,and I will drive the 5 hours to use his services in 5he future.

When we picked Astoria as a travel destination last summer, I started looking up places we may want…read moreto visit and top of the list was a tattoo shop. I did a deep dive into their website and Instagram accounts and Keepsake clearly became our top choice. For the record, their explicit support of #BlackLivesMatter sealed the deal. I knew it was a long shot trying to get on one of their artist's calendars only a few weeks prior, although I decided it was worth trying. I e-mailed both Aaron and Russ. I got an automatic reply from Aaron that he was booked out for like six months, however, Russ responded and while he was already fully booked the week we would be there, he offered to put us on a waitlist just in case someone canceled. Fast forward a week, and still a couple weeks before our trip, and Russ reached out to get more information on what we were looking for. Then he proceeded to go out of his way to bump up some local clients to make room for us. It was my honey's second and my more than second tattoo. Both were in "spicy" spots pain-wise--calf for him, inner upper arm for me. Russ is a seasoned artist and it shows through both his professionalism, as well as his ability to make a painful experience as easy as possible. Tattoo safety aside (which they obviously take very seriously), I really appreciated their attention to COVID safety as well, including masking for artists and clients. Both of our pieces have healed beautifully and we would return in a heartbeat. I am hoping that future travel plans can include more time in Astoria and specifically more time at Keepsake Tattoo. I would just plan farther ahead next time!

Immaculately clean, and the staff here is incredibly thorough. They ask all the right questions and…read moreare not in a rush. You are not just a canvas or a number. They make sure that you understand everything you need to about getting a tattoo and they help you to make sure that you have all you need to fully enjoy your tattoo. I will not go anywhere else. I have worked with Signe I have plans to have her do my eyebrows and more tattoos on my arms. It is a huge enjoyment to go to the coast and get a tattoo. There's so much to do in town and it's a Pleasant Drive. Astoria is a beautiful city and this makes the entire visit like a mini vacation. You can go anywhere to get a tattoo, but you can't get the experience they offer here no one else has what they have, highly recommend. And yes, I do have a tattoo from a different parlor. this place beats the pants off of them and the other places I have visited.

5 Stars - Incredible Artist & Awesome Experience!…read more Astoria Tattoo is an absolute gem! My fiancé and I both got tattoos here, and we couldn't be happier with the results. The artist was super, super friendly--easy to talk to, made us feel totally comfortable, and really took the time to understand what we wanted. His work is amazing, especially if you're into realism. He has serious talent when it comes to black-and-white realism--the detail and shading in our tattoos is insane. You can tell he's passionate about his craft and really takes pride in his work. I'd 100% go back for my next piece. If you're in Astoria and looking for top-notch work in a chill, welcoming atmosphere, definitely check this place out!

Smooth, takes his time, friendly and did an amazing job on my tattoo. Best in town hands down…read more Highly recommend. Don't hesitate to lock in, you won't be disappointed.

Amazing, super clean, great conversation. Wall to wall with amazing art, if you go in there you…read morewill leave with a tattoo

I was visiting my brother in Seaside from California and decided to take a leap of faith with my…read moresecond tattoo. I had him call The Lucky Dog for a dealer's choice design with a location of my choosing. While slightly nervous because I knew nothing about the artist, I'm here to tell you that Travis is a gifted artist with a enchanting line style and pop doll collection. Nothing about this tattoo was planned and it somehow ended up matching my first tattoo on my chest. I was blown away by the design when I first saw it, and promptly decided to have it placed on my calf. My only regret is that I can't see it; this tattoo was completed in less than two hours and the attention he put into detail on it in that short time span blew my mind. Travis is affordable, personable, and has years of experience doing this. It's a cash only business; I possibly like this better than my first, and I paid a quarter of the price for it (I'm from California.) I'll be coming back and getting another from him next year, without a doubt. Call and make an appointment because he's quite busy, and walk-ins aren't available. I got lucky with a day-before scheduling.

Wonderful work done by Bear. Listened and was such a chill guy it felt like just chilling. The shop…read morewas clean and not creepy feeling like other shops. And the work was great. I will get more work done by him!!

Has good quality. Specialized in piecing. I highly…read morerecommend you go to a specialized piercer like this shop, because when it comes to tattoo shops, they don't specialize in piercings only tattooing, like Walmart, Claire's or any other store does not specialize in piercings. Those kind of places use the wrong equipment, and is very harmful, but professional piercer like brand X use the correct equipment and know exactly what can be pierced with what anatomy you have so the conclusion here is, it's worth it for your safety and worth the money to. I highly recommend this shop. The atmosphere is very welcoming. There is plenty information for education because you should always get educated on what you want to have pierced.

Been coming here for a couple years now and they always take great care of their customers. Mondays…read moreand Tuesdays are still currently by appointment only and there is a sign posted so please be patient and if you need a walk-in, come their other days. I recommend this studio to everyone I know.

Walked in to get some septum jewelry and ended up walking out with an eyebrow piercing! Love the…read moreladies in there (don't know their names) I'm very impressed with how thorough and clean the process was, will definitely be back!

Love my Tattoo Mile Espinoa is a wonderful person very caring. Great artist I'll be back for more…read moretatts

Just got tattooed the other day here and it was a great experience. Was able to get in within a…read moreweek of contacting them and it was at a time and day that was perfect for me. The shop was extremely clean and has a great vibe. All the tattoo machines and stuff on the walls is a great distraction while getting tattooed. The tattoo was exactly what and where I wanted, his prices are competitive too. I will definitely be going back for more work soon.

My 6 friends and I booked appointments a month in advance for our reunion trip and when we got to…read morethe day of the appointment everything went so smoothly! We didn't even have an idea picked out yet and we all got different tattoos and gave him our ideas day off and him and his wife drew up our ideas on spot and they were perfect! One of my friends and I even went back the next day and Zurn squeezed us in for a second one! We were so happy with our results. I highly recommend this shop! I love my pieces! Thank you again!!!!

I am so pleased with the tattoo Maise drew. It is delicate, feminine, and completely unique. Her…read moreattention to fine detail is amazing. I enjoyed the entire experience and will definitely work with her again.

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they are so great fast and when you need a break they will let you they are friendly and fast.read more

My fiancé just got some ink from Shamrock there & it's amazing! He was very professional, super…read moresanitary, & great at what he does. My fiancé said it was the most pleasant tattoo experience he's ever had. If you're looking for great ink by amazing artists you gotta check this place out!!! The shop owner, Raynell, was also very sweet.

Brandon is by far the best artist I've ever had. Has a lot of education to back up amazing art…read morework. Lightest hand ever. And until now, I didn't believe there was such a thing . Can't wait for more work! Call ahead cause he's booked out pretty far!