Est. 2018 — Portland, Oregon

YOUR BODY
OUR CANVAS

Award-winning tattoo artists crafting custom pieces that tell your story. Every line, every shade — intentional.

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Our Story

INK IS
PERMANENT.
SO ARE WE.

Founded in a garage in 2018, INKBORN grew from a passion project into Portland's most sought-after tattoo studio. We believe every tattoo should be a collaboration — your vision, our craft. No flash sheets, no rush jobs. Just meaningful art that lives on your skin forever.

5,200+
Tattoos Created
6
Resident Artists
98%
Client Satisfaction
14
Awards Won

Selected Work

RECENT PIECES

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Serpent & Roses

Black & Grey • Full Sleeve

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Geometric Wolf

Fine Line • Forearm

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Japanese Koi

Color • Back Piece

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Botanical Study

Fine Line • Ribs

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Sacred Geometry

Dotwork • Chest

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Memento Mori

Black & Grey • Half Sleeve

What We Do

TATTOO STYLES

Every artist has their specialty. Together, we cover the full spectrum of tattoo art.

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FINE LINE

Delicate, precise single-needle work. Botanicals, portraits, and minimalist designs.

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BLACK & GREY

Classic realism with depth and dimension. Smooth gradients, dramatic shadows.

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TRADITIONAL

Bold lines, saturated color, timeless imagery. American and Japanese traditional.

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DOTWORK

Intricate patterns built point by point. Sacred geometry, mandalas, ornamental.

The Team

MEET OUR ARTISTS

Six artists. Six distinct styles. One shared obsession with craft.

Marcus Chen

MARCUS CHEN

Black & Grey Realism

Founder & lead artist. 12 years of experience. Known for hyper-realistic portraits and large-scale compositions.

Lena Ortiz

LENA ORTIZ

Fine Line & Botanical

Precision is her art. Lena's delicate single-needle work has been featured in Inked Magazine and TattooLife.

Kai Nakamura

KAI NAKAMURA

Japanese Traditional

Trained in Tokyo, Kai brings authentic Irezumi technique to the studio. Specializes in full-body work.

How It Works

THE PROCESS

From first idea to healed tattoo — here's what to expect.

01

CONSULTATION

Share your vision. We'll discuss placement, size, style, and match you with the right artist.

02

DESIGN

Your artist creates a custom design. We refine together until it's exactly right.

03

SESSION

Relax in our studio. Music, snacks, breaks whenever you need. Your comfort is priority.

04

AFTERCARE

We provide detailed aftercare instructions and free touch-ups within the first year.

Client Love

WHAT THEY SAY

Don't take our word for it — hear from the people wearing our art.

★★★★★
"Marcus turned my rough sketch into a masterpiece. The detail in my half-sleeve is insane — people stop me on the street to ask about it."

— Sarah K.

★★★★★
"First tattoo and I was nervous. The whole team made me feel so comfortable. Lena's fine line work is perfection. Already booking my next."

— David M.

★★★★★
"I've been tattooed all over the world. INKBORN is the only studio where I feel like the artist truly understands my vision."

— Alex R.

Ready?

LET'S CREATE
SOMETHING PERMANENT

Consultations are free. Walk-ins welcome for small pieces. For larger work, book ahead — our artists fill up fast.

Book a Consultation Call (503) 555-0199