Atlas Tattoo Studio

Called in last night for a last minute flash rose. They were rad and called me back an hour before closing to see if I still wanted in. Adam drew something up in a few minutes and it was perfect. He was super light handed .it felt like he was sketching with a pencil on me. The lines are crisp and the color is gorgeous.
He was really fun to chat with and made me crack up the whole time. Thanks dude! Gonna be back for much more. I love it.

Jerry did a great job on my tattoo. He really helped me with the concept and made my tattoo I’ve been designing for months come to life. Far better than I imagined and to top it all off he even knew the obscure name of the tree I wanted at the core of my tattoo. The shading looks awesome and it wasn’t too painful at all! Oh and he finished an hour earlier than expected saving me $$. IT will be hard not to get another tattoo! he did great.

My boyfriend got his first tattoo with Shaun a couple months ago omgsh he’s amazing, beautiful work. Awesome guy my boyfriend ALWAYS GETS compliments. He got a second Aztec tattoo and it came out just as beautiful, my mother passed away in June so I got an arrow and cross for her he did a great job very steady hand definitely has lots of experience. We recommend him to everyone.

I don’t know how to rate this! So I had an awesome experience EXCEPT my tattoo by Corey is crooked. :(I got lettering surrounded by an image and the letters are pretty noticeably crooked and uneven… I know I should have caught it when he put the stencil on but I guess I just assumed he had a better angle then me and went with it. Crooked tattoo for the rest of my life, bummer.

I used to live in Portland and a long whiles ago I got a tattoo from Jacob Redmond (when he was at Oddball). Here’s how that went down. I met a girl who had a nice tattoo and when I complimented her on it, she told me that Jacob had done it. Then I met a guy who had a nice tattoo and when I complimented him on it, he also told me that Jacob had done it! So I knew I’d found my guy, after many years of waiting.
Fast forward a few years. My mom decided to get a tattoo for her 60^th birthday. Naturally, she wanted Jacob to do it (’cause she’s cute like that). By this point, he was at Atlas. So she scheduled it up and I went with her and that was that.
Fast forward a few more years. I live in NYC now. As with my first tattoo, I had my mind set on what I wanted but waited a few years to commit. I was traveling back to PDX for a week and a half, so a few weeks before that I got in contact with Jacob to see if I could get an appointment. I could not, due to my own foolishness for waiting so long. He said that I could call as soon as I was there to check for cancelations.
So that’s what I did. I called and called and called, several times. But there were no cancelations and no openings. They do walk-​ins on Sundays, not with Jacob but with other people, and I happened to be leaving on a Sunday. So I showed up about an hour before they opened to see what could be done. Alas, there were already a few people in line ahead of me!
I explained my predicament with being on a tight time schedule. They were so friendly & accommodating. By «they» I mean the employees and the people waiting to get their ink done. They let me go first, so that I could be squeezed in before having to depart!!!
On top of all that, I ended up with Dan, who is the owner. It occurs to me that when you get a tattoo, if you’re a serious-​minded person at least, you are sort of entering into a relationship with that person. This is someone you’re going to remember and talk about oh, y’know, probably for the rest of your life. In addition to the quality of the work, it matters (to me) if the person is kind, relatable, patient, understanding, etc. I can’t even begin to describe the relief I felt upon meeting Dan and knowing that I was in such good hands.
Let me also say that unlike my first tattoo, the two little ones I was getting this day were pretty uncreative. By that I mean that I already knew what I wanted and they required no editing. The first one Jacob redesigned and made more wonderful than I could’ve imagined. These ones were basically of the print-​trace-​ink form. I felt so nervous/​bad about that, and apologized… But Dan told me they were perfect «walk-​in» material. Even if he was just saying that to make me feel better, I don’t care. It worked, because I did feel better.
I don’t think you could go wrong here. Of course I have a bias towards Jacob & Dan since they have both done right by me… But I also truly believe that everyone who you encounter at this shop will be a person of high quality and character. I’m incredibly appreciative, on a variety of levels, for their existence.

Found this shop to be clean and everyone was friendly. An issue was quickly resolved and I felt very comfy here! Thank you all!

all of my ink is from Atlas, Brian. Great group of artists that truly care about the design and take as much time as needed to make it perfect. High quality studio.

Atlas is one of the most professional shops I have ever had the pleasure of getting tattooed in. Not only is Jerry Ware a truly talented artist (my piece came out better than I ever imagined) but the other artists and staff there are also wonderful! This shop is clean, welcoming, full of humor and full of REALLY amazing talent. I got a medium/​big arm piece done by Jerry and began to feel faint about ²⁄₃ or the way in (this had NEVER happened to me on any of my other tattoos). I let him know and he immediately stopped, the manager of the shop fed me candy to get my blood sugar up and put a cool towel on my neck while Jerry rubbed my back and assured me that I would be okay and that it happens all the time. I don’t feel like most shops would be this understanding, kind and generous. There was not even a hint of judgment for them about me not being hardcore enough or tough enough to handle this tattoo. Instead, it was the total opposite, they spent the time taking care of me and helping me get through it. I have a HUGE amount of respect for Jerry and for this shop. I highly recommend them to everyone I know (which isn’t hard because I’ve already got an insane amount of compliments on my piece) and I will definitely be back. All in all this was hands down the best tattoo experience I have ever had. THANK YOU, ATLAS!

Dan Gilsdorf is amazing. He is a really talented artist and a total professional. He is a super-​nice guy and good at making conversation, and his manner totally puts you at ease. You can trust that he knows what he’s doing and he makes getting a tattoo as relaxing as it can be. And, he is really great at designing cool tattoos.

Incredible tattoo experience. I got my first one here, and then came back for a much larger piece. The shop feels totally clean, but still edgy and with character. I had Lew do both of mine, and he’s absolutely amazing. You can tell that they all give a shit about what they’re doing. I had to wait a long time for both tattoos, but it was genuinely worth it. If you’re putting something on yourself for the rest of eternity, might as well do it somewhere that is coveted. Can’t recommend Atlas enough.

I went in as a walk-​in yesterday (Sunday, 2−22−15). When they tell you get there early, they aren’t kidding! It was really well worth the wait and I couldn’t be happier. Very, very clean shop, very professional atmosphere. My best friend and I took her daughter (19 yrs old) for her first and for my 5^th. I’ve never felt so welcome and so, so comfortable in a tattoo shop before. It was truly a relaxing environment and not at all intimidating. I didn’t feel for one second like I didn’t belong in there or like I wanted to get in and get out. And to top it off, our tattoos were tributes to favorite books/​authors. At some point I realized the artists were all having this discussion about literature and favorite books/​authors and it was word nerd heaven (sorry if that blows your «tough guy» images!).
Mav was guest tattooing there yesterday, and since I live in Vancouver I will probably go see him again there just because of the convenience. He was really attentive and really detail-​oriented and we could really tell he truly, truly loves what he does. His lines were insanely perfect, the color is rich and mind blowing, and just his sketch was better than what I had pictured in my head. I felt truly cared for as a person, not just as somebody who was going to be slapping down some cash afterward. I got the same vibe from all of the artists there.
Really wonderful experience, and I highly recommend Atlas if you’re in the Portland area. When you need to show up super early before opening on walk-​in days and when appointments are 2 or 3 months out, there’s a reason for that, and it’s absolutely well worth the wait and the price!

Mav did some line work with graphic designs inside on my arm today. I am so so happy with how perfect and precise he did my tattoo. He is great.
The shop was clean and the staff professional. They book out far in advance and only do walk ins on Sunday. I would suggest getting there by 915 on a Sunday to get your tattoo done as soon as they open at 11. It’s definitely worth it. They really know what they are doing.

i have been tattooed here 3 times by two different artists, Lou and Dan. both are incredibly professional and talented and i would recommend them hands down to anyone in portland. their work speaks for it’s self. i will keep going back as long as i have blank skin left. ;)

I got my tattoo done and I’m very happy. I even got complements from family members that hate tattoos, which I can only attribute to the skilled artistry of Jerry. I had gone to other shops and showed the sketch of what I wanted to work towards, shelled out 20 here and 20 there as a deposit. Jerry was the only one I felt really nailed it, and captured the beauty and simplicity I was hoping to see. I’m pleased to say that he didn’t turn my arm into hamburger. While I was there (it was about a 3.5 hour endeavor) I saw some other people getting their art done, and I’m sure that if you have an idea of what you want whether it’s traditional American, Native, Asian with all it’s colorful and graceful aspects. I think Atlas is where you’ll find the excellent artists you’re looking for. The chick at the front desk likes to interrupt and isn’t the friendliest but she shows awesome side boob so it balances out. For the kind of tattoo I got there, I’d deal with a gauntlet of abrasive front desk women sans side boob. There can be a long waiting list, be patient. It’s worth the wait.

Had Brian as my artist. Showed him a picture of what i wanted and he drew it up completely different, nothing like what I showed him. I thought it looked alright so i went with it (foolishly), and this asshole rushes it and makes it look awful. A decision i will regret the rest of mt life.

You really can’t beat the talent and professionalism these guys have. Went in with a concept, walked out with a work of art much better than I could have hoped for. Don’t settle for less.
Thanks for working with me, Cheyenne.

Jerry did my first-​ever tattoo, a tiger lily with my daughter’s name below it. Even after 6 years this piece still looks new. When I was ready for a bigger piece I went back to Jerry who did my Pacific giant octopus arm/​shoulder piece over two sessions. The color is amazing and I get a lot of compliments. The shop is always clean. You may need to make your appointment months in advance because they are in high demand, so don’t be impatient.

After doing some research from my hometown in NY I confidently decided to get tattooed here by Dan Gilsdorf during a recent vacation to Portland, OR.
First off, all our consultations occurred via email and that entire process was made extremely easy by Dan’s high level of professionalism. He was speedy to respond and I was very happy with the customer support even from 3,000 miles away.
When I finally did get to the shop, it was welcoming, clean and bright! I must say it was the most comfortable tattoo experience ever! They provided me a pillow for under my head and one for under the leg he was tattooing. I honestly could have fallen asleep I was so comfortable (and possibly jet-​lagged).
The tattoo came out great, I am in love with it. And all the guys had me laughing the whole time. I highly recommend this shop but just be prepared to book your appointment well in advance as these guys are busy — and for good reason!

If you’re even considering getting a tattoo, this is the place to go. I have had two tattoos done here and the service is amazing and the work even better. The first time was by appointment with Cheyenne. Right from the start his art was amazing, he easily hand drew what I wanted and it went perfectly. Then I did a walk-​in for a smaller one and that also turned out fantastic. If you are interested in getting something bigger done, then I recommend that you make an appointment as soon as possible since they can be booked over three months out (you must go there in person for this as to make your deposit). If you are just doing something small go to a walk-​in. I would call ahead of time just to see when they are happening on the weekend and who the artists will be. I recommend this shop to everyone who asks about my tattoos. Thank you Atlas for amazing work!

I got my last tattoo done at Atlas by Lew a few years ago. My mom went to Lew over 10yr ago for her first tattoo and we had to search (as Atlas moved) so her 2^nd could be done by him as well.
My tattoo still looks new and I am always getting compliments.
The staff is very nice, any of the artists are willing to help you book with another. They seem like a real family. Lew is really great though, I find people all over who’ve gotten tattoo’d by him and they all feel the same — he’s terrific! Plus he’s really nice, unlike a lot of tattoo artists.