Skeleton Key Tattoo
| Category: | Tattoo Shop |
| Address: | 1729 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214, USA |
| Phone: | +1 503-233-4292 |
| Site: | skeletonkeytattooportland.com |
| Rating: | 4.9 |
| Working: | Closed 11AM–8PM 11AM–8PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–8PM 12–8PM |
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A Private User
Both Maki and Chaz have tattooed me, and they are both wonderful (I have 3 tattoos by Maki, one by Chaz). Ive also had the pleasure of speaking with Ximena during my sessions and I would feel just as comfortable letting her ink me. As a medical professional, Im hypervigilant and picky when it comes to letting anyone near me with a needle, but Ive always been impressed with SKT. They make it clear theyre serious about keeping the tattooing process as aseptic as possible. The shop is clean, bright, and mellow. Perhaps my favorite attribute of SKT is the sheer skill of their artists. I approached Maki for a piece to memorialize my grandpa, and told him a few things I loved about my grandpa, but I didnt have a clear picture of the tattoo. Fast forward to a week later, and Maki had created an amazing piece of art that was exactly what I wanted (without me knowing what I wanted). It was similar for the coverup piece he did for me a couple years ago, as well as the custom piece Chaz created for me last year. Both artists are fantastic with color and detail. I wholeheartedly recommend these fine folks for your inky needs.
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A Private User
Getting a tattoo can run the gamut from boring to a religious experience. That being said, you want your tattoo done in a shop that is comfortable, calm, fun, welcoming and just plain nice. The only place I have found those feelings is Skeleton Key Tattoo. The artists are nothing short of brilliant, the actual tat work is clean, quick and beautiful! The highlight of the shop though is there staff. EVERYONE IS COOL! The owner Ximena is strong, competent and has awesome instead of blood in her veins. Maki, (who did my tattoo), was quick, clean, professional and kind. My tat is perfect. It is exactly what I wanted. Raven and Chaz are nothing short of magnificent. There really is no other place to go in Portland. Run..quickly, to Skeleton Key and get all you tat needs met. Run...now! I mean it....GO!
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A Private User
The Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, talented, flexible and professional. Ive been to a number of tattoo places here in Portland, and a bit on the coast, but this is my favorite place to go. Ximena, has done three tattoos for me know and everyone is expertly done and its always a pleasure to see and chat with her. I recommend Skeleton Key to anyone that is going for their first tattoo or even their 5th or more. If you are tired of all of the stuck-up self-righteous tattoo artists here in Portland, this is the place to go!
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A Private User
These guys know what they are doing and they do it right! All of the artists are amazing. I personally have had work done by DZ and Chaz and cant wait to have custom work done from Ximena, Raven, and Maki too. They all have their own individual style and have all done some really amazing pieces. The shop has such a warm vibe to it too, you really feel comfortable when youre there. Make sure to check out their first Friday events too. Each month they feature a local artist and have a get down party, really good stuff.
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Rebecca Allen
Levi is amazing! He really takes time to make sure his client knows what they want and how it will look on the body before the commitment. He is the first tattoo artist I have had to actually explain to me in depth how to utilize the space and curves of my body with my tattoo. He is also very funny and a complete sweetheart. I will be going to him soon for my next piece. :)
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Marissa Nordahl
Not from the area?? Levi is awesome at this shop! Stopped by to get a tattoo and he was amazing. We discussed the placement pros and cons, why i wanted it and what it meant to me. My tattoo is beautiful and i couldnt be happier. He fixed an old tattoo and i got a new one all for a great price. Definitely recommend this shop and Levi.
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Dominique Murphy
Loved that they take walk-ins, and wait wasnt that bad at all! Super clean! Levi was my artist and he was great! Super nice and made me feel at ease while my tattoo was being done. My boyfriends tattoo artist Daniel and he was super nice, both were great artists! I would definitely come here again! We are very happy with our tattoos!
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Elly Winstead
I love this shop! The owner, Ximena, is my artist and she has always done a spectacular job for reasonable prices. Shes always open to suggest changes, work with me on my designs, and map things out with me. Plus it is great conversation. Check out the shop on a First Friday when they have art galleries and free beer!
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winnie messa
Ximena was my tattoo artist, she did an amazing job on me & my friend and we were both very pleased. When I described what we both wanted to her, she immediately understood and came up with a great design. I would definitely recommend this tattoo shop, it is affordable , clean and the tattoo artists are very skilled.
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Ambrosia Coleman
I came here for my first tattoo, the owner, Ximena made me very comfortable and was fun to talk to. They took great care in making sure I got what I wanted and were knowledgeable. My tattoo is healing very well, and I am looking forward to another tattoo with them in the future!
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Emily Jiménez
I was here when they celebrated Oregons bicentennial by offering heart in oregon tattoos for free that day. Amazing work they did, the tattoo came out great and still looks good 3 years later! I will be back to see Ximena soon to get more work done.
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devon swearingen
Waldo is such a talented artist who knows his stuff. Affordable but high quality for sure! I had no doubt he would make my tattoo the way I always dreamed. Great shop too very clean and inviting with lots to look at when getting the tattoo.
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Catie Burkhardt
Great atmosphere and they people who work theyre are fast, nice, and efficient. Ive gotten three of my four pieces done here.
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Ryver Hankins
Clean, professional, and friendly. This has been my preferred tattoo shop for some time. Would definitely recommend.
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Alexia Brenholtz
Great artists! Very clean.
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Andii B
Amazing people
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