I had 8 tattoos before I booked my appointment with Toby, and this was by far the best experience I've had! He's super laid back, and genuinely just a great human being. Conversation flowed easily and he had a killer music playlist going. Even his partner Hanam was a great guy and seemed vested in the quality of the work being done! Where he really shines, however, is his amazing attention to detail and the incredible quality of his art. I've had this tattoo planned for a long time and he seriously nailed it! Blew every expectation I had for it completely out of the water! Every small detail pops and the color and shading came out amazing! Seriously can't recommend this shop and Toby's artistic ability enough!! read more

Tattoo 34 - Half way point - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Update: Toby and Nisha had their attorney send me a very aggressive and threatening letter in an attempt to bully me into removing my review. I made the terrible decision to be tattooed by Toby. I went in to start on a full sleeve, although it wasn't technically a full sleeve but a 3/4 sleeve. I have a tattoo on my upper arm that takes up half of my upper arm. During my 1st appointment we discussed that we are going to keep and incorporate that one. At my 1st appointment Toby told me that it would take 3 sessions since it wouldn't be an actual full sleeve. I paid for a full day session. He told me at my 1st appt that the stop time will be once I tap out. Our first session he ended early and said that his kids were sick. He specifically told me that our next session won't be the same. He also said our next session wouldn't take as long to get started. I went back in for my 2nd session yesterday at 10am. He showed up late like he did for our 1st appt. It wasn't until about 11am that he started drawing on me. It took him about 4 hours to draw on me. Keep in mind we haven't even started on my upper arm. He was drawing on my lower arm. Finally by 3pm we get started tattooing. The table wasn't working properly so he had to reset up a new one. Then some random person walks in looking for a tattoo. He stopped tattooing me to go chat with the person. Then throughout my entire session he purposely inflicts maximum pain. He seems to think that I don't have any large or decent pieces. I have my entire back done. I also have portraits and pieces on my legs. I have good quality work in those areas. I only mentioned to him that I wanted my back covered up, but because I don't like it anymore and don't have those beliefs anymore. It's not due to the quality. The tattoos that he was starting to cover on my arm are much older tattoos that I got when I was younger. Based off of that I suppose he thinks I don't know any better. My ex is also a tattoo artist so I understand needle groupings, heavy hands vs light hands, dry wipe vs wet wipe etc. Throughout my entire session he never finished a single area. He jumps from area to area throughout the entire process. He would randomly jump from my wrist, elbow, side of arm, just all over the place. He opens up the area and works on it for a while, then moves to another area for like 20min or so, then moves back to the area he opened up. He inflicts serious pain. I hinted to him several times that each time you do that it hurts much worse. He never listened and continued to do it. I told him from the start that I wanted to work in a particular area first. He didn't listen. He is super heavy handed intentionally. He dry wipes with a paper towel the whole time. He inflicts maximum pain to attempt to get you to tap early. At the very start of our 2nd session after the marker was drawn on, I flat out asked him will you be able to finish this today to which he yes. By about 10pm he said we should call it a night. I literally only had maybe 1/2 of a half sleeve. There was so much work to complete still. I told him no I want to keep going. He didn't want to but I was persistent. So we get back to tattooing. I asked him flat out why did you tell me that we would have this finished today if that isn't the case. He said well there are a lot of factors like the way a client takes pain. I told him he put me in a ton of pain but I never once stopped him so what do you mean. I told him I feel lied to, taken advantage of, and just how unhappy I was by this and that I won't be continuing with him. I was planning on getting 2 full sleeves, full chest piece, and a cover up on my entire back. I told him you literally told me that for a full day session that it means we stop once I tap out. He got extremely combative. He said that in the fine print says he only tattoos 7 hrs max. I said why did you lie to me then? He ended up calling me an asshole and threatened to stop my work mid session to leave it. He said it's his right to do so. I said that I'd leave a review about this and he said that's "thats fine, I don't give a f". I'm not sure if he ended up texting his family or people or what. But suddenly around midnight all his people showed up at the tattoo studio I guess to try to intimidate me. I paid $ 3,225 in total and I don't have a completed half sleeve. I don't even have a single section of my arm that is complete due to him jumping around constantly. Literally not even one single area of this "half sleeve" is completed. During our argument he scoffed at me and was the mentality of how dare you .. but he admitted flat out a full sleeve is 5 grand. I said okay and I've paid over 3 grand now and I don't even have a completed half sleeve. He refuses to take accountability. He is a very selfish mentality, a liar, and he will gaslight you the entire time. He pretends to be a nice person but he is absolutely not. He takes advantage of people and rips them off. read more

Ciel was wonderful to work with from start to finish. He was communicative and flexible while we were arranging the appointment and gave my sister and I awesome tattoos that we really love. My after care has been a breeze due to Ciel's excellent technique. I also loved the shop itself. It's beautiful and peaceful inside. I highly recommend Ciel and Tattoo 34. read more

Sham Lund does amazing work! She has done 2 tattoos for me so far and I love both of them. She does a great job of mixing my ideas with her artistry. I'll definitely keep coming back to her for touch-ups and future work. read more

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Hunam is a terrific tattoo artist! I have a beautiful half sleeve of cherry blossoms. Everyone was very friendly and the shop is beautiful. read more

Wonderful experience at Tattoo 34! I came in during a drop-in Wednesday, and Toby was very welcoming and easy to work with. I love my tattoo, and had a great time in the really cool shop. read more

Phenomenal artists and work! Great, relaxing environment, and will definitely be going back for more work!

Sara was amazing! Super personable. Clean spot, fun location, well established. Loved it here! Able to accommodate my sunday walk in with no problem - great service!!!! read more

TOBY and TATTOO 34 are FABULOUS- 5 STARS!.... It was my first tattoo, so I had no idea what to expect. I showed up with a vague concept, and Toby had a great way of drawing out my ideas, and then adding to them. It was a very collaborative process that honored Toby's masterful artistic instincts with my ideas. He has a ton of resources to draw inspiration from, which kept the creative process flowing. Most of all Toby is an extremely kind genuine person, a good listener, and clearly respected by all- as evidenced by all the other artists that asked to come in and take a look, hoping to glean some wisdom from his art, and his process. read more

Tattoo 34 - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Such a fantastic journey so far with my tattoo artist in a shop with a great vibe, discreet, and non-assuming. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Sham was perfect for a first-timer! Relaxed, fun and great work. Highly recommend. Will make my mom proud ;-)

A friend and I went in for friendship tattoos on Walk-in Wednesday. The space is bright, clean and filled with gorgeous plants, not intimidating or too bro-y. We were lucky to get Toby, the co owner! He was so friendly and guided us through the process expertly, then free handed my chosen design upside down on my wrist! We were very, very impressed with his skill and kindness. It has since healed beautifully and I would recommend this store for anyone, anytime! I love how they sent after care information and followed up several times, felt very smooth and cared for. My friend already made plans to return for more work :-) read more

I went in for a walk-in on a Sunday, the wait was really long but thats to be expected for a walk in so no worries. the place is super cool, very clean with wicked decor. my tattoo was free handed by toby and he was great! felt very comfortable and he was very perceptive to subtle changes i wanted to make. i had a great experience here and im in love with the tattoo, definitely recommend ! read more

Tattoo 34 - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This was my first tattoo and I was very nervous about getting it. But Toby made the experience very positive and made the process comfortable. He also gave me some great recommendations on the design I brought in and was also very attentive to the design details. I recommend Tattoo 34 for your next tattoo. read more

I had a lovely experience with Jenny. I love her work and the tattoo appointment flew by. The shop is super clean, inviting, and full of beautiful plants! I also love the location of Tattoo34 and that they sent me a reminder email for post tattoo care! 10/10, two thumbs up. I'll be back! read more

This shop was absolutely beautiful. It creates a really fun and relaxing environment with tons of plants and lots of great natural light. Silas tattooed me and my best friend and we did a sort of mirrored/matching situation with a rams head. Silas was able to give us both such a beautiful ram with incredible details, down to some very tiny flowers and berries in my bouquet, and made our experience super comfortable. They are light handed but also offered numbing spray which was really helpful for me because my skin was particularly angry and it really helped. Thank you Silas and Tattoo 34 for such an amazing experience! read more

Tattoo 34 - A black nosed Valais ram with sunflowers in a small bouquet and a sun pendant - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Went in yesterday for touch up on Eagle Globe & Anchor (EGA) and St Michael tattoos. Great experience! Touch ups were free, but it was so much more than just touch up. EGA was easy just had to darken a couple of lines. St Michael was also near perfect, but Toby made a couple suggestions on how to improve and make the colors really pop. I accepted. Toby spent quite a bit of time adding some red to the scarf/ribbon and blue to the wings. These were colors not in the original tattoo. Final cost? FREE. Here is a man that stands by his work and knows his art reflects on him. None of that "there you go, it's done. Gimme my money" Even after he's done Toby looks at how his work can be improved. Thank you for a great tattoo and human experience. read more

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I had a great experience with Silas getting my second tattoo, a heron on my chest. The shop has a chill vibe without the hypermasculine BS that can be common in this industry, and it truly felt like an artist's space. I'm planning another piece with Dyllan and would consider working with the other artists in the future. There is so much talent here and between their different styles, there's an artist here for everyone. Thanks again! read more

Tattoo 34 - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My daughter and I did our research and got matching rose tattoos, on a Sunday walk-in. I explained my vision to Ceil, and he absolutely NAILED it! So incredibly talented! The studio is really cute with plants everywhere and very clean. All of the staff were so nice and just an overall wonderful experience to share with my daughter. 12 outta 10!! read more

I want to say that Ciel La Rue was incredible- for my first tattoo you walked me through The design and gave me ideas and feedback- even when I wasn't entirely sure of what I wanted. Thank you, Ciel! I love my tattoo so much!! read more

Tattoo 34 - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Beautiful waiting room full of incredible plants, super clean, and obviously incredible artists!! Amelia was awesome, drew up a super dope piece I immediately loved after having sent a terrible description of my idea lol placement and size was perfect. She was so sweet, it had been a very long time since my last tattoo and it felt like she started off super gentle, much appreciated. I'm absolutely in love with my witchy hands! Can't wait to get the second skin off and watch it heal!! I'm such an awkward introvert, and this experience made me want to actually finish my arm. Ty so much Amelia! read more

I had a really great experience here. I had asked friends for recommendations for shops in Portland and when Tattoo34 came up, I was excited to find it was an indigenous & BIPOC owned shop. I fell in love with Michelle's work and was so excited to see butterflies as part of their flash work. They took on the challenge of matching the colors of an old book cover I wanted and I am over the moon happy with how it looks. 100% recommend. read more

Tattoo 34 - My gorgeous new butterfly - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I arrived around 3 pm on a walk-in Wednesday, my choice day to execute a dedication piece that I had been wanting for some time. I was greeted when I arrived with my tattoo design on printed paper. I signed the clipboard to join the queue (only 1 person ahead of me), and waited in the comfy seating area. They offered me snacks, tattoo look books, and beverage accomodations. I waited 15-20 mins. when the artist Ciel came over and we discussed my tattoo design and desires. He appreciated how prepared I was. ;) Once we were both on the same accord, I read and signed the QR wavier and waited while he disinfected the work space and prepared his tools. Once we got the tattoo placement to my liking and about 2 hours later I was sporting my new tattoo with absolute joy! Great experience. Highly recommended...bouns points if you come prepared. read more

I had a great experience here with the two sessions I had with Michelle. I'm a big fan of their work and have been following on instagram for some time now. I knew I wanted Michelle to do my artichoke and hops for me once I saw all of the amazing florals they had done. She is very gentle (well as gentle as one can be when giving a tattoo), and offered frequent check ins to make sure I was able to tolerate the pain. She also made sure I was comfortable, and I felt very secure the whole time I was there. As far as the vibe of the studio they have lots of light and a growing plant collection I am super stoked to see. The other tattoo artists in the shop seem to really support each other and offer encouragement, and it was neat to see them working as well. I cannot tell you how many compliments I get on the work that was done. My only problem now is finding the space for more! read more

Ryan was incredible. I was fortunate enough to be chosen for my first tattoo which happens to be down my spine. I had heard that it would be very painful but Ryan did an excellent job at helping me feel relaxed and making sure the artwork matched what I wanted. The tattoo was done in a couple hours and healing within two weeks. I'll definitely be back for more. read more

Tattoo 34 - First tattoo! - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great studio full of wonderful artists, Micaeah is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a great experience with Micaeah. She worked with me the day of my appointment to get my tattoo design just right. I enjoyed the relaxing vibes and company of both the people/artists and the lovely plants throughout the space. It was very meaningful to me that Tattoo 34 is indigenous owned as this art is a way for me remember my ancestors and my favorite coyote story. Shu' 'aa-shi nu'-la (thank you) Micaeah, Nisha, and Tattoo 34. read more

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The energy of the shop is inviting. Once we figured out the shop was owned by persons of color and were LGBT+ supportive, we knew we found our new tattoo studio. We are from Southern Cali and are supper happy with our new tats! read more

Tattoo34 was recommended to me. I'm really happy with their work. I had a half sleeve done. I gave them a copy of a painting and they replicated it perfectly. read more

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After looking in depth for a tattoo artist I wanted to work on me and I found Toby Linwood of Tattoo 34. It took a while to get in to see him (because he's brilliant) but I sensed it would be worth the wait. My experience was incredible. Toby listened to what I wanted and then I completely trusted him to work his magic. We went through some photos so he could get the feel of my design and then it was all him. And so impressive as he draws straight on the skin and then free styled a lot of it. I felt like I got to witness his creative process in action. The atmosphere was super relaxed. He followed my lead with regard to breaks and pauses, but honestly it wasn't nearly as painful as I imagined. We went over time, but he was focused and all in to finish it in one session if that's what I wanted. I met Nisha his lovely wife and his son, and other tattoo artists. The whole studio felt like it was a family affair. So chilled and inviting. We had some great conversations and I learned about Toby's indigenous roots and some of his traditions and love of tribal art. My experience couldn't have been better. AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my tattoo and love having the Oregon coast on my body. I'm already thinking about my next one! I can't recommend Toby and Tattoo 34 highly enough. read more

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Toby did exactly as I asked and it was perfect. Nice and clean shop with friendly staff. Highly recommend.

I had a fantastic experience at Tattoo 34. Toby is amazing. Actually, Toby is a bad ass! Went in for a consultation to update a tired, faded and old tattoo I had on my shoulder. After the consultation, I sent him a few ideas about what I was thinking (of which, he responded promptly to my text). On the day of my appointment, we talked about the design, he pulled up a couple of examples and he created a masterpiece half sleeve cover-up. His work is amazing! Even his staff was engaged in the process. The vibe in his shop was so relaxed and super chill it was hard to believe I spend the day there. Toby is great and the experience in his shop was truly amazing! read more

There's really nowhere else to go. If *you* are good people -- if *you* value inclusivity and kindness - if you want artists who love their work, love all people and have tons of experience - you found your bipoc shop. read more

This is a unique tattoo shop full of fantastic tattoo artists who all made me feel welcomed and comfortable with my session! A big shout out to Dyllan, the artist who did my tattoo, and all his fantastic work! Thank you for the amazing piece!! read more

I got my first tattoo in January by Katrina and she was absolutely amazing! Not only was she talented in making sure the design was what I wanted, she was open to sharing information on adding color, and very open to explaining the process to a first time person like myself. The culture in this studio is absolutely beautiful, and I felt incredibly welcome and impressed by their talents on all types of skin tones, which had been a concern of mine. Getting the tattoo was easy and the aftercare directions were clear. read more

Very welcoming vibe and outstanding artists. I've been working on a custom sleeve with Toby for several sessions and I appreciate his thoughtfulness, patience (I can't really go more than a few hours at a time), and kindness. And they always have great tunes playing. Couldn't imagine going anywhere else! read more

Got a beautiful flash tattoo created by Michelle. She is a very gentle and sweet artist. She continuously checked in on me as she was working on the piece. I highly recommend Michelle for any botanical work. You will love her. I will be coming back for more ink in the future! read more

Tattoo 34 - Cherry blossoms! - Tattoo Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I got a tattoo by Silas- she is incredibly talented and has a true gift! Such a great space- I felt comfortable and taken care of the entire time. I'll definitely be going back! read more

Amelia provided one of the best tattoo experiences I've ever had. Incredible artist amazing human, and light handed! 10/10 would book again :) read more

This place is awesome. I resurrected my Yelp account just to leave them a review. The shop is everything I could want in a studio. Very clean, sanitary, respectful, professional, and welcoming. It was my first ever tattoo and I was worried about the elitist attitudes I hear about in the tattoo world but they were the total opposite which was such a relief! The shop outside is very thoughtfully decorated with beautiful furnishings and plants. The waiting area is very cozy. They have snacks on hand which is nice when you are sitting through a long session. I noticed that the artists wear gloves and wash their hands frequently. My appointments were with Silas who is amazing as both an artist and person. It's rare to go somewhere and have someone take their time in general. I feel like Silas really went the extra mile for me, which was especially appreciated since I came in from out of town and had limited time. They checked in on me throughout the sessions to make sure I was doing ok pain-wise. I can't wait to come back to this studio and to Silas for more work in the future!!! read more