How We Curate
Last updated: June 2, 2026
Every listing in our directory is reviewed by a real person with firsthand experience in Portland's tattoo community.
Who Curates This Directory
PDX Tattoos is founded and maintained by Ruby Gore, a working tattoo artist and owner of Black Thorne Tattoo Portland. This means the directory is built by someone who understands the craft, knows what makes a quality studio, and is embedded in the local scene.
How Artists and Shops Get Listed
Listings come from two sources:
- Artist and shop requests: Artists and studio owners can contact us about being listed or updating an existing listing. Self-serve submissions are not available yet.
- Community research: We actively research and add reputable Portland-area artists and shops that meet our quality standards
All listing additions and update requests go through a review process before they appear on the site.
What We Look For
When evaluating a listing, we consider:
- Active business presence: Is the artist or shop currently operating in the Portland area?
- Portfolio quality: Does the artist have a body of work that demonstrates skill in their stated style(s)?
- Accurate information: Are contact details, hours, location, and other listing details correct and up to date?
We do not accept listings for artists or shops that are no longer active, have unverifiable information, or misrepresent their work.
Accuracy and Availability
We make reasonable efforts to keep listings accurate and current, but details can change without notice. PDX Tattoos cannot guarantee that every listing is complete, current, or error-free.
Always confirm booking details, availability, shop affiliation, contact information, and studio policies directly with the artist or studio before making plans.
How Often Listings Are Updated
We review and update the directory on an ongoing basis. This includes:
- Checking for closed or relocated studios
- Updating artist information (new styles, availability changes, contact info)
- Removing listings that no longer meet our standards
- Adding new artists and shops as they emerge in the Portland tattoo community
Reporting Inaccurate Information
If you spot something that's wrong (a closed shop, an incorrect phone number, an artist who's moved) let us know. We take accuracy seriously and will investigate and update within a reasonable timeframe.
Email us at hello@tattooshopsportland.com with the listing name and what needs to be corrected.