I walk in to breaking ink to get my very first tattoo and i must say i was extremely happy with the tattoo. Rory did an amazing good on the tattoo and every detail was beyond what i had imagine and spot on. The price was really good. Read Less

Here we go again - to explain, and just to be clear, I almost never give 5/5 because I believe 3/5 is acceptable. Right?  I mean, that's passing, meets expectations, did everything right, but not necessarily going above and beyond. 4/5 is going the extra mile, did everything right but also gave that "little bit more" to delight the customer. So, when I give a 5, for some reason, I feel compelled to explain why it's not just because meh, they were this, or that, and 5 is the easy out just because I wasn't disappointed in some way so here is your 1 star. So, I don't have a huge number of tattoos but of the 5 pieces I now have - Rory has been far and away the best experience thus far.  And everyone at B.I. Is really nice and helpful. The place is clean, comfortable, bright, easy to access, and super reasonable - I can attest to the fact that I have paid as much for much much less complicated work. The piece Rory did for me is by far the most beautiful work I have had done. He went the extra mile to make what would have been a simple (that is to say, my 'style' if you will is extremely plain work) flat, dare I say boring, piece really pop. Everyone who has seen it so far has said the same thing. "Beautiful".  I am sure there are many other fine choices and great artists out there but Breaking Ink is top of the game. If your looking and not sure where to go, put B.I. At the top of your list Read Less

This is my spot! Everyone is so very wonderful and helpful. Andrea is a Goddess. I've sat with Nick and Rory, both are so talented it is astounding. Prices are reasonable and the art is hands down awesome. We are lucky to have such talent in our little town. Read Less

I'm so psyched right now! Almost feel like keeping Brian a secret just so I, and those that know him, can keep him to ourselves ;) I love my latest tattoo! It's beautiful. Brian (obviously the artist) is wonderful, he is super relaxed, he listened to all my silly request (I made plenty) and steered me in the right direction. The above was my review right after my tattoo by Brian. Way to many months have past, and this dumb blond obviously forgot to hit "post review".Anyways, way back when I was showing off my latest tattoo to my family back in the Netherlands my sister got so enthusiastic she booked a flight (May 2017), told me to "please book appointment with Brian" and came over for him to do the same tattoo on her. I feel should explain; for years I've been trying to get my sister her 1st tattoo, and for it to be a sisters one. I showed her many ideas before and usually got a ", not sure", until I came up with a rough draft for a sisters/family design (as to have my family close, having lived overseas and missing them daily), as I showed it to my sister she fell in love with the simple design on paper and said she would love this, Yes! she wanted one too. She wanted me to help her find a good artist in Amsterdam blahblah, moving forward... for myself I found Brian who made my design absolutely gorgeous so when sis saw it she knew she wanted him to ink her as well. She immediately booked her flight and was on her way to not just get her first ink but also visit me ! Yay! This was the best decision ever. It's even better than mine I'll be coming back with some other ideas I have Read Less

This business is great.  The few times I've been in the office manager and artists have been friendly and welcoming.  Nick does my work and as the other reviews have pointed out is top-notch.  The shop is very clean and has a great vibe to it.  Nick himself is very positive and makes you feel like your business is appreciated.  He's got a good work ethic and its obvious he takes pride in his work.  I'm quick to recommend Breaking Ink to friends and family. Read Less

Fantastic. I couldn't be happier. My shoulder piece went from a nice tattoo to epic, and looks to me like a rad, badass piece of shoulder armour. Nick is great, a super talented artist and good company today which is half the point. Well worth the the trip from Portland, but if you're on the far west side you've got a gel you probably didn't even know you had out here. Read Less

My tattoo came out great!The shop itself was clean and smelled great.And they had walk in openings on a Monday when no one else did!Going to a new tattoo shop is always nerve racking but in this case it was a good experience. Read Less

Went in for a small tree tattoo on my arm and was able to get a same day appointment with Matt. I had a specific design that I brought in. Matt did a great job and had me in and out of there in half an hour! He also touched up a finger tattoo that I had gotten at a different shop several years before.  Everything was surprisingly inexpensive for the quality of work. I couldn't be happier!! :) Read Less

My experience was fantastic. Brian did an amazing job, his skills are just crazy-mad. He is very experienced and is super efficient and fast. I would recommend for sure. He got me in super quick and I just really appreciated the whole experience. We will be coming back in again soon. Read Less

I have been wanting to get some more work done and actually met the owner after complimenting him on some of his pieces; he told me to come check out the shop and the rest is history. Went in today for a consultation; after looking at the artists work and brainstorming ideas, we finally came up with an awesome concept and set a date here soon. The consultation was super chill and they answered any questions or concerns I had with ease. I walked out SUPER pumped for my upcoming appointment. Thanks for the awesome customer service, looking forward to the good stuff! Will update with pics after, thanks! Read Less

Got a okay tattoo a few years from here but got a poor "not interested@ attitude when we went in to get some ideas and suggestions.  Decided the lack of customer service, it is just not a place to get a tattoo.  Really want some customer service.  Unfortunately someone told me they were rude to her and in interested and I didn't get that the first time, even stuck up for them, but dam, got it this time. Read Less

I was told for years and in many shops that a faded/ran together tattoo could only be covered up with a black panther or black roses, well not only did Rory do a phenomenal job on the piece the cover up of a newer better version of the previous one you can't even tell the other even was there! I can't believe it and hands best artist I've ever seen or came across! Thank you Rory for my amazing pieces! Read Less

Matt is an amazing artist who made room for me in his schedule and did an perfect job on my "School of Wolf" from the Witcher. I cannot highly recommend him enough. Thanks so much Matt I really appreciate all the time and effort you put into my tattoo. Read Less

I've only been to a few tattoo shops over the years, but Breaking Ink has given me the best experience and quality for my money. I went in a few months ago just to see how much something would cost, and ended up getting the tattoo that same day because everything was so good. All 3 guys that work here (Nick, Rory and Mike) are excellent at what they do and you can find tons of pictures of their work on here, the store's Facebook page and on Instagram. Each artist specializes in something different, and I've had two tattoos done by Rory so far. The first one was a simple jellyfish that my daughter drew- nothing that pushed his skills to the limit by any means, but he took his time preparing everything, making sure the tools and space were clean, and I appreciated that. I've been to two shops in Portland that basically rushed things because they had a lot of people, but that's no excuse to rush cleanliness. My second tattoo was of baby Krishna, the Hindu god of preservation. The image, again, may not have been the most challenging thing Rory's done, but it made it look gorgeous with fine detail put into things like the eyes and eyelashes. And for the price it cost, it's hard to imagine going anywhere else for the same tattoo. He's also friendly, does some great work on murals, and has recommended some stupid-good places to eat.I haven't talked to Mike much but he's a cool guy, and Nick is very educated on the things he's into. When he saw I was getting Krishna done, he came up and talked a little about the Hindu religion, the temple down the street that practices Krishna Consciousness, and more. It was really cool to hear that.I have nothing bad to say about the shop or the guys working there. Any bad feedback the place gets is from uppity people. I've been there when rude would-be customers come in, being very vague about what they want with no examples or images for a reference, and expect the artist to automatically know what they want right down to the last detail. Even then, the guys weren't rude to them and did their best to answer all the questions.For sure check them out if you're in the area. Read Less

I got a 3d crochet bracelet with a complicated stitch.. Nick is awesome.. made it look real with a hook.. managed to not cover up a cherished tat I already had but made it look like a button and a part of it.. I cannot get over how much I love it Read Less

I've been in a couple of times to setup my appointment.  I've seen work being done and it looks fantastic.  My interactions with Nick and Andrea (at the desk in front) have been nothing short of professional and friendly.  I felt that Nick really took the time to listen to what I wanted in my work and put me first, not his income, so far as to even suggest someone else (in his studio) who specializes in the work I want done.  I can't wait for next month to get inked! Read Less

Rory is new to Breaking Ink, but He has been my artist for many years. He was born and raised in Hawaii and has relocated to Oregon. Rory takes his craft very seriously. He takes the time to make sure your piece is the best it can be. He takes your design ideas and adds his expertise in location, size, shading and color so that you get the best art for your money. Rory specializes in custom work so you never have to worry that someone else will be wearing your tattoo. His pricing is more than fair and affordable. You can't go wrong Read Less

Nick is truly amazing! I love my new tattoo - it is truly a work of art. The customer service at this shop is top notch! Nick was so patient and just great to work with. And the finished tattoo takes my breath away. I have already scheduled my next appointment. :) Read Less

Nick is truly amazing! I love my new tattoo - it is truly a work of art. The customer service at this shop is top notch! Nick was so patient and just great to work with. And the finished tattoo takes my breath away. I have already scheduled my next appointment. :) Read Less

So after checking out a few other shops I picked Breaking Ink. I didn't get the chance to meet Nick but Jason was my first impression with this shop. Good group of people. The fact that each tattoo shop made me feel a little unwelcome Breaking Ink was the first one that took customer service as a role. Don't worry if you walk in and they are working on someone, they want to talk about you and your tattoo plans too. Nick and Jason both have their own styles they specialize in so take your time to talk to them. Their portfolios where very expansive and in depth. The shop was very clean and the clientele that came through where respectable. I will be going back to get the rest of my work done with Jason. Read Less

Wonderful people there. I got a Marilyn Monroe face shot & her signature on my shoulder from Abraham. Wonderful work done. Loved the guys that where there & their front receptionist. Funny & respectful. I'd recommend them any day of the week. Read Less

Where do I start, first and foremost Nick and Andrea make coming there a great experience every time. Breaking Ink is a warm and loving place and I can tell you, not only does Nick love what he does but he takes pride in every little tattoo that he does, from a small flower to this beautiful piece he did on my shoulder. It takes a lot of trust to let someone put ink on you for the rest of your life, Nick has definitely earned and kept that trust.I would never go anywhere else. Clean, respectable, and enjoyable.Breaking Ink is definitely recommended as number one in my book. Read Less

Nick does great work! I have two tattoos that I absolutely love by him! I don't go anywhere else! The space is nice too! Easy to find and easy parking... I drive all the way from the Woodstock neighborhood to see him (it's about a forty-five minute drive). Read Less