Aardvark Tattoo Company
Review of Aardvark Tattoo Company
Aardvark Tattoo Company:
Aardvark Tattoo Company is a professional tattoo shop located in Portland, Oregon. The shop is known for its talented artists, clean environment, and friendly staff. The shop offers a wide range of tattoo styles, including traditional, black and grey, and color tattoos. The artists are skilled in creating custom designs that meet the client's needs and preferences.
The shop is open seven days a week, and clients can book appointments online or by phone. The shop's manager, Bill, is knowledgeable and helpful in guiding clients to the right artist for their tattoo needs. The shop also offers piercing services, and the staff is knowledgeable and experienced in providing a safe and comfortable piercing experience.
The shop's artists are highly skilled and have received positive reviews from clients. Clients have praised the artists for their professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to create beautiful and unique tattoos. The shop's artists are also known for their ability to work with clients to create custom designs that reflect their individual style and personality.
The shop's environment is clean and welcoming, and the staff is friendly and accommodating. The shop's prices are reasonable, and clients have praised the shop for its fair pricing and quality work. The shop is committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for clients, and the staff takes great care in ensuring that all equipment is properly sterilized and maintained.
If you are looking for a professional and talented tattoo shop in Portland, Aardvark Tattoo Company is an excellent choice. The shop's skilled artists, clean environment, and friendly staff make it a top choice for clients looking for quality tattoo and piercing services.
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- In-store shopping
David Renfro
I had an amazing experience with this place. Dan was my artist, and he was kind and informative. He worked with me to get the perfect tattoo for my daughter on my arm. Not only did he work well with me for the initial tattoo, but after the death if my mother he was amazing at rescheduling for me several times. I went and got another tattoo fto commemorate my mother, and he nailed it out perfectly as well. Professional, as well courteous and kind. I will be back for more tattoos, as they all do amazing work.
Morgan Marjama
My tattoo experience with Risa was awesome! Sheβs obviously really talented, but also super personable to talk to and be around. I enjoyed my time being tattooed by her and Iβm so happy with how it turned out :) I would definitely recommend her and her shop.
Shelley Toy
The staff at Aardvark are very friendly and courteous. Prices for the work are fair. The artist tattooers are very skilled, very clean and are greatly skilled artisticly in their craft.
I would highly recommend Paul or Risa to anyone looking for a high quality clean looking tattoo. Bill at the front counter is very friendly and knowledgeable. He is also excellent in piercings.
Shannon Shora Huy
I came in with my friend to get matching tattoos from Daniel Z. He was amazing and we absolutely love our tattoos!!! Will definitely be back for some future sleeve work!!
Elizabeth Haro
The manager Bill was amazingly knowledgeable about who would do the best for me given my idea. And he was exactly right with Tanya. She had an ideal drawing made up for my memorial tattoo for my dad. She & I have lots in common-- she recently moved from SoCal & I am in the PNW to see if I can fulfill my dream of moving here, so our conversation flowed. Her work is perfect. Tattoos sting a bit but Tanya managed to hit the right pace with conversation & tattooing & was careful to keep in mind she could achieve her goal of making me relaxed & the process as as pain-free as possible.
And the price was very reasonable. If you are thinking of getting a tat go into this very clean,
very friendly & comfortable shop , & check out her book.
Rebecca Tweed
My experience working on this piece with Risa over the last year was absolutely the best. Risa just has this way of taking a client's idea and turning it into a piece of art, far exceeding the original expectation. She listened to me, asked just the right questions, explained what needed explaining, focused on the details, and got to know me as a person. Honestly my appointments at Aardvark and chats with Risa got me through the darkest parts of 2020. I don't know if I would have made it otherwise. The rest of the staff were on point as well! I have already booked my mom for a small piece she's been wanting too.
Thank you to the whole Aardvark team!
Lauren Keilani Meader
Loved the new tattoo I got from here yesterday! I came in with a friend a week or two ago and saw how Dan did an amazing job on her tattoo and wanted one from him myself. I had a family friend draw up a picture of my design and Dan tweaked it to make it look even better. Music choice for the appointment was great, the detail on the finished product was awesome and all around a great experience. Highly recommend Dan at this shop for your next tattoo.
Roger Rabbit
I was excited to find some great jewelry here, but unfortunately, they were the wrong size. One set of tunnel plugs was labeled 5/8, but was really 9/16, which was too small.
The smaller tunnels that I also purchased was marked as 6g, but was actually 4g.
While their prices are good, it's not so good when you receive not just one, but two wrong sizes.
My partner called and left a message, but didn't receive a return call to address the situation.
If you buy body jewelry here, I suggest you verify that the size shown is the actual size.
***UPDATE:
6/29/21
I had moved out of state and was back in town to visit and get some personal stuff done.
I went into the shop with the unused jewelry.
I was greeted pleasantly by someone working the front.
They were not able to fix the issue for me, but quickly got the manager, Bill.
Bill came out immediately, and I explained the situation.
While he wasn't able to accept the jewelry back (understandable), he said he would work with me.
Work with me he did.
Initially his demeanor was a bit gruff, but this changed to a more friendly one.
Bill made it right with a great pair of 0 gauge captive bead stainless steel rings, something I have been wanting for my 19mm lower lobes for the look and weight.
Not only that, but he found the black tunnels I had wanted in the correct size of 6g for my cartilage piercings.
This time he made sure to measure the sizes.
Bill absolutely made a poor situation into a fabulous one.
I've changed my initial 3 star βββ rating to a five star βββββ thanks to Bill.
I'm not a beginner at body modification. I have several tattoos and piercings.
Most all of the artists that I have worked with have been great. We have a good time with whatever service I get. In all my decades of experience, there have only been 2 times that I have ran into issues.
*Pro tips for anyone considering services at ANY tattoo/piercing shop:
Leave your inner Karen or Kyle behind.
Don't go in with an attitude.
Be a pleasant client.
Listen to your artist.
RESPECTFULLY address any concerns.
Enjoy your body modification journey.
Tiffany Coleman
My sister wanted us to get matching tattoos with my mom. She had been tattooed here previously and I liked the half sleeve she had gotten done so we sent her artist our idea of a flower with daughter/mother as the stem. Tattoo shop is clean, organized and professional. Relaxed atmosphere. My mom went first and got hers on her wrist. Immediately she started groaning in pain and the artist never stopped to ask if maybe she was going to deep or if she wanted her stop. I went in and asked her to stop and checked in with my mom to see what the problem was and she said she didn't remember it hurting that bad. She has 2 other tattoos. Artist never said anything and my mom finished with the tattoo. I went next and got my flower on my tricep. This lady was digging in my arm like I had spit on her mom and ran over her cat. I've been tattooed on my chest, ankle, spine, wrist and foot and have never had someone do it that hard. I finished for the sake of finishing and knew I wouldn't be back after that. It took 3 months to heal and I developed sores that scarred over and now my "h" looks like a "d" and I have multiple scars in my tattoo. This was my experience with the one artist and no way reflects the establishment as a whole. I will personally stick with artists that I know from now on.
KATIE BARROW
Absolutely amazing...
I had an earring buried into my helix piercing and Bill managed to get it out clean up my ear and got me sorted with another earring... Explained how to look after it, gave me sea salt to cleanse it...
I'm sooooo thankful
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