I've been going to Drat at Ever True for years to cover up a full frontal torso piece, and I trust…read morehim and the shop completely. So much so that I travel from New Orleans at least once a year to continue work on my piece. I interviewed multiple artists across Portland before choosing Drat to go on this wild self-reclamation journey with me. He was the most considerate, understanding, and ethical person I met. Having said all that, I highly recommend both Drat and the Ever True shop for work large or small. The space is impeccably clean, and I am ADAMANT about cleanliness, especially in tattoo shops. I have topical allergies and Drat is accommodating for that as well, with zero hassle. Also, I feel completely safe and protected, which is imperative considering the intimate and vulnerable placement of my work. If you want body art that is aesthetically beautiful and handled with total care, check out Drat at Ever True! All the staff I have met there have also been super respectful and their work is top notch. Go go go!!!

Not a big fan of this place or its owner Drat…read more I showed up to an appointment I made with him and he told me that he is going to be busy tattooing his friend and I could get tattooed by someone else at the shop that is available. The lack of respect for my time was unbelievable. This was the last time I went to him. It's been many years since then and I found that most of the tattoos I've gotten from here have been tattoos I have covered up. What a waste of time and money it's been. Had I just done a little bit more research I would have found plenty of shops with better artists and vibes. If you'd like your tattooer to act like he is all that and get over charged for mediocre tattoos that at best mimic real Japanese art then Drat is the guy for ya.

This is a wonderful tattoo shop - one of the best in Portland. The space is clean, expansive and…read moreinviting. Every time I stop by I'm immediately greeted in a friendly manner. And there is beautiful artwork to peruse while waiting. This business has a high standard for their artists, and every one of them is incredibly talented. I've had several sessions with Gin Hicks, and most recently with Betty Marie, and I could not be happier with the end product - or the process. (When you're sitting for hours at a time, having someone you enjoy talking to is helpful.) My tattoos look excellent - rich in details and colors, and they've aged well. I'd highly recommend both artists and anyone in this shop.

I got my first tattoo here and I am so so so so so happy with it. Chloe did such an amazing job, I…read morefelt super comfortable. Overall it was a very pleasant and welcoming experience. :)))

I was really wanting a new tattoo but hadn't found my place yet after we moved here. I have some…read moreideas of pieces I wanted but didn't want to commit just yet....if that makes any sense. My husband and I had passed this shop a few times and liked the way it looked. We briefly looked online at the artist's work on Wednesday and decided the style did suit us best. We headed to the shop, no appointment and thought let's see what happens. We walked in, greeted by a couple people inside and I told him I wanted a rose tattoo on my forearm, I didn't have an appointment. He went to the back to get the tattoo artist, Jessica, and we talked. It was easy since it wasn't this huge piece, just a rose. She drew one up, and I noticed a piece on the wall that I loved. I mentioned it to her when she came back, and it turned out to be hers! She drew a beautiful rose, no stem. I wanted olive colored leaves and we went with the two-toned colored rose and took just about an hour. I am so in love with the finished product, I will definitely be back to see her for my next piece.

This review is long overdue. The guy who helped me was an ass. Super condescending about what I…read morewanted to get. I get upset when I see this tattoo on me just because of the poor experience. Would give zero stars if I could.

I am so grateful to Courtney for giving me such a gorgeous new tattoo on my arm. From start to…read morefinish she was amazing. I was privileged to be one of the first in their new set up - the shop looks gorgeous and I was very comfortable the whole time. Her placement of the tattoo was so perfect as well.

This tattoo shop is the most chill and welcomed spot I've ever been too. Keith who has done both my…read moreboys and husbands tattoo. They have all turned out real good. Although I have none. I feel I have a trained eye for what to look for. Lol I know nothing. But they look real good. Insert pic now I will post a finished photo. Keith is knowledgeable about meaning of tattoos, so you don't just get any ole thing tatted on your body and look foolish. Overall GREAT experience. If I want to get my FIRST, he will be my first. Lol

Got tattooed by Bryce and had an amazing experience. His flash selection is extensive, pricing is…read moremore than fair, and the conversation is great. The studio is super clean, all other artists are really helpful and talented, and the overall vibe is great. Would absolutely recommend to others, and will definitely be coming back in the future!

I came to Blacklist specifically to work with Jodie Beecham for my back tattoo. I had an old half…read moreback piece that I was looking to either finish/refresh or cover. After speaking with Jodie, we opted to do a full back with a blast over on the original tattoo. Since then every interaction I've had has been amazing. After I had scheduled my back, some physical issues came up, and Jodie was open to and willing to swap to another piece. She did a cover up on my hip of an Octopus and I constantly get compliments. Since then, Jodie has done my full back and finished a memorial tattoo on my lower arm. She's a phenomenal artist and person. While working on my back, I was coming in almost weekly for a little bit to try and move through it. She has a super light hand, and she's the only artist who I've had tattoo me that doesn't scab over super hard, but the colors are incredibly saturated. The shop is always clean, everyone who works there is fantastic. I've stood in that shop in just pasties and sweats for multiple months and I never felt uncomfortable. In fact they always went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable. Jodie is now my go to artist. I have at least 7+ larger pieces in my head and even though I've been/do still get tattooed by other people, she's my go-to and I consider her to be my primary artist. She's an amazing artist, really understands color theory, she asks other artists for their input, and really works with you to make something FOR YOU. She's flexible with scheduling, and honestly just a super fucking cool person. There's literally nothing bad that I can say about this shop, and as a heavily tattooed person, I recommend them all the damn time.

From the first interaction with Eli on the phone, we felt welcomed and at ease. We weren't sure if…read morewe could find a shop that could accommodate a last minute request on a Sunday night; after reaching out to a few shops we found Eli who gave us time to finishing drawing our design and then come in for our (2) tattoos. When we arrived at the shop we felt welcome by all members of the team and the vibe felt like a safe space for us. Eli gave us a sense of calm, like there was no rush. Eli communicated well about the preparation process, and took our design and made it something even better than we had originally imagined. After we left, we both agreed that both his friendliness and professionalism made the session and interactions all positive. So we came away with, both, tattoos as well as a positive experience and memory. After 25 years of friendship (since junior high) this is our third tattoo together, and it was a single line tattoo of four instruments that Eli, brought to reality in the best way possible. We are eternally grateful and will continue returning to this shop every time I return to Portland. -- Jos and Shelley Add-on: And speaking of add-ons, from the moment when he got started tattooing me I realized that I wanted to get another one and so after he was finished, I asked if I could add another one on, and he was willing and open to accommodate (even though he still had J's tattoo to do after mine). Thank you, Eli! We appreciate you! And we appreciate that you support women's sports!

Overall great experience. We didn't have an appointment, but we were able to get help right away…read more Friendly staff. Most importantly, our tattoos came out perfect.

my first time visiting portland, let alone the fact that i was only around the area for work. i've…read morebeen wanting to get my second tattoo for a while now and thankfully i managed to get it here. something about getting a tattoo everywhere BUT the actual place i reside in is my thing, supposedly. anyways, i was a simple walk in. stressed enough trying to find a tattoo parlor to come to for a tattoo and i was occupied in engulfing a scoop of ice cream before hunting for places last second. thankfully this place was open longer and later than most parlors which i like. i had read after gaining my tattoo that this seems to be one of the oldest parlors around! how cool is that? anyways it's not too difficult to find the place, two story building so when you step inside you're welcomed by the logo sign and the staircase to bring you up and over to where the magic really begins. patrick is the one who did my work and i was really happy with the results. i didn't have anything in mind and just showed him vague images of inspiration. told him what floral print i wanted etched over my skin and the placement. i have a mole and i was concerned that it was covered not that it mattered that much, but he kept it! i was so happy about that haha. nonetheless, i will admit it was a bit more painful than my first. expected from the placement and the wonderful line work and details. it was totally worth it all. patrick had a sense of humor that was relatable and he was constantly checking up on me too during the process which is appreciated. also, the art work placed on the walls helped as well. heh. thank you patrick again! the tattoo currently healed very well and everyone loved it a lot. i've been receiving compliments during work and outings when people notice it. their prices were reasonable, pieces and artwork fantastically done and the people there were considerate. they'll make your ideas come to life!

We stopped in late Friday night for a tattoo as part of a scavenger hunt. We were fortunate that…read morethey had the time and were good enough people to be excited about tattooing a Crass logo on my friend. It looked great & he was happy with the service.

Outstanding service! I highly recommend this place for your next tattoo! Work was very…read moreprofessional, clean, and skilled. I shopped hard and this place came highly recommended from some I knew. Jeff did my tattoo and he did an amazing job! Super friendly too!

I'm 60 years old and had my very first tattoo at Welcome Home Tattoo in Milwaukee, OR. It was a…read moreFANTASTIC experience. The environment is at the highest standard and my tattoo artist, ELLIE BARANY, is kind, careful, meticulous, super talented and made me feel very comfortable. I'm sure many who have tattoos have seen it all and may even have a favorite artist, but this place is clean, spacious with REALLY nice people. Now that I have my first tattoo, I'll have to go back for more