Keepsake Tattoo

Aaron has done 8 tattoos for me and does the BEST job! The only stipulation I’d give is that he is a true artist, give him an idea and let him do the art. He is SO good!

Carolyn did my nose piercing, it was quick and she took the time to answer all the questions I had and made sure the placement was right for me. She gave me the option to lay or sit which helped as well. It was $ 50 for the piercing and jewelry at the time I went (this may change) which was a better price than other placed I checked. Very great experience.

I had 2 tattoos I wanted touched up because I was not happy with the work done by a tattoo artist at a shop in Portland, OR. Aaron at Keepsake was very funny, kind, relaxed, and easy to talk to. He did exactly what I asked for and more. I’m now proud of my tattoos and plan to go back to get more work done. It’s a clean shop with very friendly and knowledgable staff.

Pierced my lobes this afternoon. No appointment needed. Crazy-​nice gal named Carolyn poked me full of holes. Quick and very nearly painless. Prices are standard [my lobes were 50]. The place was really clean and I really liked the layout of the studio, especially the open storefront.
I’ll be back again next year for another.

I just got my nose pierced on Saturday. The lady who did it was very clean, and she was incredibly sweet. She told me only to do what she said, and I have. Only $ 50 for the piercing including jewlery. And my piercing looks great! I’ll go back again!

I’ve been considering getting a tattoo for the past few months and figured I would just go into PDX since in my mind that is where the «really good» artists are. Before I did that I thought I would check out Keepsake. I’m really glad I did. When I first went in, the guy at the front was really kind and helpful, showing me the artist’s portfolios. I told him what I was interested in and when I decided Andrea’s work best reflected what I wanted, he took me upstairs to talk with her. Even though she was working on someone, she took a moment to hear what I wanted and was really friendly about working with me.
I just had my first session with Andrea yesterday and it went great. I was there for about 2 hours and she did an AWESOME job. The studio was well lit, very comfortable, clean and I felt like I was in very very good hands. I feel extremely confident about recommending Andrea to anyone (since I only have experience with her) and I know if I get another tattoo, she will definitely be my go-​to artist. Highly recommend.

I had seen the outside of this tattoo studio many times, having passed by it almost daily in this small town. Then, I one day I finally walked in. I went to Keepsake Tattoo Studio having nothing with me except a sketch of what I had in mind. I never had any work done because I wanted it to be the right time and I never came across a design that called to me. Then, I discovered a tribal design I really liked online.
When I walked in the person at the counter greeted me and ask how she could help. Despite my apprehension, she was friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I felt welcomed. I was lead to the artist booklets, so I could see the artist style of each artist. I went upstairs, where the actual tattoos are done, there I saw several samples of each artist work spread out on the wall.
They explained the process to me and what the next step I could take would be. They offer reasonable prices, they gave me an estimate of how many sessions my design would likely require and that I would need to have a deposit the first time I had work done.
The studio was clean, professional, and inviting. They are cool with walks-​ins and consultations, but I would recommend an appointment. Keepsake Tattoo Studio does both piercings and tattoos.
Summary:
Clean
Professional
Knowledgeable
Affordable
Update—
In late June and early July of 2009 I decided to have some work done at Keepsake. Chris was my artist, I would describe him as passionate, professional, and welcoming. He is obviously passionate based on his philosophies on the art of tattooing and the fact that he uses his own custom designed needles. He is a professional, from how he approaches the design to the feedback he provides you. And he’s welcoming because he won’t pressure you and wants you to feel comfortable.
Lastly, as for the work itself, I walked away satisfied and proud. Although time and cost varies, in my case the back piece was completed in two sessions and for surprisingly reasonable cost. I chose Chris as my artist, however, all the artist that currently work there are great. Sit down, talk with them, and decide for yourself. As for myself, I am pretty damn happy.