Wonderland Tattoo

I had a great experience at wonderland tattoo! I got a big piece by Kirsten, in one sitting, taking about 5 hours total. Kirsten and the other tattoo artists were super nice and helpful. She was careful to only charge me for time spent tattooing, not setup/​clean up/​transitioning between colors, lines or shading. We (Kirsten, Alice carrier, Alice’s client and I) chatted almost the whole time, talking about everything from Portland night life to Harry Potter. Kirsten was sweet and encouraging and helped me sit through my most painful tattoo yet (centered down my back).
I would highly recommend this shop. It’s hard to get in so you have to be flexible but the experience is worth it. I didn’t need a touchdown, but their first touch up appointments are free, something which shows how much they value their clients satisfaction. I highly recommend this shop!

Great tattoo artists! Don’t pay attention to negative reviews. It is common to need touch ups after getting a tattoo from any artist, novice or expert, ESPECIALLY if you’re getting color. Everyone’s skin takes ink differently. This is just part of getting a tattoo.
The folks that work at Wonderland are dedicated, amazing artists. I have been tattooed by Alice Carrier and Alice Kendall. They are great people and their work is excellent quality. It took a few tries to get in over a one or two year period, and it was totally worth it. I was also impressed by their hourly rates — I would’ve thought they would charge more!

I just noticed Alice Kendall’s reply to my initial Unilocal review below and am consequently even more appalled by her lack of professional character.
In her reply, Alice Kendall writes, «We are sorry… that our several correspondences didn’t satisfy your issue.» Her mention of «our several correspondences» is entirely made up and misleading; Alice Kendall and I have never corresponded. I tried to reach out to Alice Kendall, but she did not return my phone call, nor did she reply to my email. Zero correspondence. I removed one star from my initial 2-​star review in light of her blatant misleading of the public.
Besides, no amount of correspondence would have satisfied the issue because my ultimate request was not for a conversation but rather for Alice Carrier to complete my tattoo the way I had originally envisioned it.
Saying you care about customer service does not equate providing it.

Kirsten did my tattoo today and she was amazing! Super sweet, professional, and talented. Her illustration style is so beautifully done and I lucked out to have her do my first major piece! I had met an older woman who was super sweet, and seemed as though she had figured life out while sipping her coffee and smiling away. I asked her what her name was and she told me her name was Elora. It stuck and that’s the name of my lady. She’s strong, independent and doesn’t care what others think of her. Free sprit way of thinking is what I need especially having had some recent tragedies. Ty again Kirsten!!!

I was extremely lucky to get an appointment with Alice Carrier. She does amazing work!!! I drove from Seattle to get one of her pieces. Her talent blows my mind. I have admired Alice’s work for over a year now and was so happy to get a tattoo by her. LOVE LOVE LOVE her work. Alice ROCKS!

Kirsten always goes above and beyond. She is my go-​to girl for sure! Can’t wait for her to add to my arm garden.

Love love LOVE Alice Carriers work. She’s kind of the shit. Well worth the 5 hour wait to get a booking!

If you are searching for artists who create amazing floral, birds, and naturalistic tattoos, look no further! Wonderland is staffed with four über talented tattoo artists (three of them are kick-​ass women). I had a peony tattoo done by Kirsten Holliday and it turned out absolutely stunning. I gave her some reference photos initially and she literally went above and beyond with creating and customizing a design that I fell in love with. The two Alice’s tend to be booked really quick when they open up their books, so if you’re looking for another option, definitely check out Kirsten. She is worth every penny — you won’t regret it. And her sense of humor and friendliness makes it an enjoyable tattoo session.

Alice Kendall is my artist of choice. She has done my last 3 tats. She is absolutely amazing!!! I searched for 3 years to find the right artist for me. She really listens to your wants, and incorporates everything you tell her in to this ridiculous work of art. My largest piece is on my forearm, and it’s what I would call a girly, antique, floral piece consisting of 3 flowers with a small butterfly with a henna feel in the background. I’ve had people tell me that they want to smell my arm because the flowers look so real… lol. Kinda creepy, but true. There is a little bit of a wait for Alice (for good reason). Don’t let that discourage you because you will not be disappointed. She is, by far, the most talented artist I’ve ever encountered. I’m soooo happy that she has opened up her own shop!!!

I am SO excited that Wonderland Tattoos is open now — before even opening her new shop, Alice K. had a waiting list of over a year, and this place has been a long time coming. Her art is some of the absolute finest I have ever seen, and her skill, passion, and dedication to her craft is paramount. To be lucky enough to have an Alice K. piece on you is something you truly will treasure forever. Alice is THE best.

I’ve been seeing Alice K. for quite some time. For years. This is a true story.
So, I was sitting across from the head of cardiothoracic surgery, which is nothing you want to do at age 30. I asked him if I would ever be able to get another tattoo again. He told me that there’s a time in your life where you just have to accept your old life is over.
So, in the days ticking down before a surgery was about to change my tattooing ways forever, I asked my friend who he thought would have the skill to tattoo artwork on me (by an artist who worked in a children’s hospital and whose neice had open heart surgery). He said to me that only one person came to mind who had the skill: Alice K. But she books up for months in advance! And I had been given the news so suddenly, I’d probably be out of luck. I had to try.
Anyway, why am I writing this obnoxiously personal story on Unilocal?Because in short, only a true artist would squeeze you in after hours, tattooing your testament to heart surgery. And only a true artist would do it so well that a nurse in ICU would look at the painting on your skin and ask you almost word for word if your tattoo means what you intended it to mean.
Some tattooists put images on skin. Alice puts art on skin, with all the heart, meaning and integrity an artist should have. That’s why you should go to Alice if you have something you cherish that you want close to you for life.