Grizzly Tattoo

I had previously got some fantastic work done by Eric, and I went back to him to get more done. the tattoo was a lot of precise line work and Eric did it beautifully. He is a down to earth, chill guy, we had some great conversations while he inked me. The tattoo came out great, I would certainly recommend this guy

Just got my second/​last session of the tattoo I started in November done during New Year’s weekend with Laura. A floral/​plant piece on my shoulder/​upper arm. Can’t find words to describe the turnout! Laura is such a nice and down to earth gal.
Took us a while to figure out the colors but in the end it all turned out super sweet! She even added a few things to what we originally had — she felt like it was a little too bare on some parts. She is definitely accommodating to her clients and collaborating with her on this tattoo was a pleasant experience.
I would lalalove to work with her again the next time I visit Portland.
A little more about the shop: The entire vibe is definitely one I’ve never seen at the shops back here in the Bay Area. It’s got some taxidermy-​ish vibes but not tacky. Pretty hip and modern. I love how they use a fence to divide the «tattoo zone» from the rest of the shop.

I’ve been waiting for the perfect tattoo idea, and the artist to match for years.
The idea came about a year ago, and I just needed a talented artist to collaborate with. A Unilocal friend suggested I check out Laura. After checking out her Instagram portfolio I was in love. Laura’s shading, lines, detail and work in general is clean, soft, and uniquely gorgeous pieces of art.
Laura is also super easy to work with, and makes you feel at ease.
The shop is clean, inviting, and in a fun area of town.
I looked into the shops other artists work as well, and it appears you can’t go wrong Grizzly.

My wife and I both had our first tattoos done by Shauna on our recent vacation to PDX. First off, Shauna was incredibly helpful and responsive in scheduling our tattoos. We sent along photos and she had sketches ready several days before we were scheduled just in case we wanted to make any changes. We both thought they were perfect and went ahead with what she had drawn up. The shop is absolutely immaculate and Shauna is meticulous with hygiene. Being our first tattoos, we were both a bit nervous but Shauna was super calming and made the whole experience super easy. I’ll always laugh when she jokingly said «Well this tattoo isn’t forever, you could lose your arm» hahaha. We both could not have been happier with how they came out and will definitely be getting another tattoo the next time we’re in PDX. Thank you Shauna and Grizzly tattoo for an awesome experience and for getting us addicted to ink.

I recently got my first tattoo here, and it was a great experience. I wanted something pretty simple — a picture from a book of poetry on my left calf. Rich was my artist, and he was able to do exactly what I wanted. The whole thing took maybe a half hour. I’d definitely recommend coming here, and will probably come back for my second.

Eric is AMAZING! From the moment we walked in we were greeted with a smile from the shop manager. She was warm and welcoming and very nice. I had scheduled my consult the week prior for that morning with Eric. I had a few pictures with me of what I was wanting and with in minutes he had sketched up my dream tattoo! The best part was someone called in to cancel while I was there so rather then wait 4+ months I was able to come back later that afternoon and get it done. It was my first tattoo and I was a little nervous but he made me feel right at home. My husband was able to sit with us and he let us take video and pictures.
Eric was very good about keeping the conversation going and keeping my mind off the pain. I cannot say enough about his talent. He truly has a gift! He has crisp lines and his shading is phenomenal. He was able to create a beautiful piece of art and I feel very lucky to have gotten in that day with him. Check him out, you will not be disappointed!!!

Shauna did some repair work on a tattoo I was unsatisfied with. She did an amazing job. The tattoo is now absolutely beautiful. The best part was that, even though she did quite a bit of work, the healing process was really easy and quick. I would trust Shauna to not only do wonderful work, but also to consult honestly about the best options. On top of all that, she’s really a delightful person. 5 stars, for sure.

It was my first time getting a tattoo. Eric was amazing! I was very nervous and he was great at calming my nerves. It wasn’t at all what I expected — it was SO much better!! The entire experience was perfect — from
beginning to end. I even scheduled another appointment the same day — yup, that’s how great my first experience was. I already want another one by Eric. Thank you, Eric, for making this such a wonderful experience!!!

When I moved to Portland from out of state, it took me a while to find an artist that I really loved. After much research, I decided that JASON GRAHAM was my dude. He responded to my email promptly and sketched the perfect tattoo after only a short conversation. I could not be more pleased the finished product. He is adorable, fun to talk to, and a great artist. He even shared his gum and let me watch The Walking Dead on his computer as he tattooed me. I highly recommend him to anyone!
Thanks J!

Just the ideal place for incredible human beings and outstanding ink. I can’t speak highly enough about this shop, the artist, and the work that they do. Laura is absolutely stellar and worth the wait. She not only cares about what she does, but genuinely cares about her clients.
I absolutely love Grizzly.

Laura’s work is insane. Seriously, just check out her website or instagram and tell me she doesn’t put out some of the best work. She recently came up with a design based on a photo I gave her and it was almost exactly as I envisioned. I said almost because she managed to make it even better than I had imagined. I’ve never been happier with a tattoo. Laura, thanks a million

I followed Laura here from her previous shop and have to say Grizzly is way above par. The shop is beautiful, quiet, in a nice, upcoming part of town. I’ll be back to see Laura many times I’m sure, but the othe artists here seem equally up to do anything you need done.

I had a most excellent experience with Chris at Grizzly Tattoo! After spending HOURS looking through artists’ online portfolios, his immediately jumped out at me as unique and suited to what I was looking for. I scheduled a consultation with him and we met to discuss my ideas. He listened to what I had to say, asked some clarifying questions, and was very professional yet friendly and easy to talk to.
We scheduled my appointment and he worked on a design. When he showed it to me, it totally blew me out of the water: I was thrilled! I made a couple of tweaks, he made the changes, and the he went to work.
The process itself wasn’t a ton of fun (you’re getting stabbed with a needle, after all!), but Chris did a great job of making me comfortable throughout the entire session. When it was over, my tattoo was even better looking than I thought it would be – which I didn’t think was possible!
I would highly recommend Chris at Grizzly Tattoo to anybody that was thinking about getting inked. It was a very positive experience from start to finish, and if I were ever to get another tattoo, I would no doubt come back here.

So I was out and about on a Saturday trying to find a place with an open chair. Needless to say it was quite difficult, everywhere I went priced me at about 75 to 85 dollars for my tattoo but they did not have an open chair. So I went into this place who had an open chair and they had one for a reason he quoted me $ 200 for a $ 75 tattoo. And when I told him other places quoted me $ 75 he got extremely rude and told me but why don’t you just go there then and turned around and walked away and left me at the counter. Avoid this place like the plague they are overpriced and extremely rude.

Eric is amazing. Phenomenal. A true artist. Anyone considering getting ink done should go and just have a chat with him. He is down to earth, polite, and knows his shit! The establishment is great too. Clean and well kept. Comfortable to wait in while your friend or significant other gets inked. Best place in Portland to get a tattoo.

I can’t praise this shop enough… the atmosphere is friendly and inviting… two of my pieces have been placed in positions that require near nudity and the artists are always professional in dealing with that aspect. the shop has an open and inviting atmosphere that encourages review of each others’ work, yet doesn’t over step the boundaries of my personal comfort. They employ some of the finest artists Portland has to offer… obviously, I’m partial to Eric Quale myself. He, and only he, will be allowed to ink my canvas. The staff is accommodating to my schedule and my needs. And that is why I will continue to fly across the country to visit this shop for all and any future work I have planned. Grizzly Tattoo is simply the best!

Getting a tattoo is all about the experience and having the customer service along with it. Making you feel right at home. I have been here 3 times now and I can honestly say I have made a friend with Eric. He’s amazing and his designs are unreal. The area is amazing as well if you have wait. Tons of good eats and drinks.

I had my best tattoo experience yet, at Grizzly. We planned our anniversary trip to Portland to get tattooed by the amazingly talented Jason Graham. I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Everyone was friendly & the shop was clean. Thank you for the memory & art!

Grizzly is awesome. The kindest staff of employees, and very accommodating to those like myself who like to decide on getting tattooed last minute. I called friday afternoon, and was able to get in on Saturday with Rich (drawing up done by Shauna). The piece, being a collaboration between the two artists, turned out perfect. They both really took my lose ideas and ran with them.
I will forever recommend this shop to others, and will be going straight back there for any future pieces I would like to have done.
Forget the lame 5 month wait times and snotty attitudes… getting tattooed should be accommodating and comforting. Grizzly has got that down pat.

Another tattoo shop in Portland to add to my roster, now that Shauna’s there. YESSSSSSSSS.
The shop itself I can’t yet speak of, but this little gal is amazing with her craft. Don’t let her small stature and warm, friendly nature fool you. This girls not only knows her way around a tattoo gun and ink, she knows how to BUILD a tattoo machine. Not to mention custom tattoo designs and unlike most any tattoo artist i’ve ever met, she doesn’t dick around with appointment times. If your appointment is at 11am, you’lll start shortly after 11am. Not 45 minutes after your appointment time.
Love this lady. I’ll be here next month to finish a piece on my forearm that she started over at Robot.