Infinity Tattoo

by Rochelle L.

Infinity Tattoo has my heart. On July 05, 2008 I sat for eight hours getting a floral silhouette with a very talented individual named Tyler. I had done a lot of research and actually chose Infinity over another well known shop for a couple of reasons....1) The shop has great lighting, cool art, and light colors (unlike many shops that seem to rely on the stereotypical black/red color scheme),2) their ability to utilize technology (evident in the front entry where you can view portfolios or in my case, the ability to see my design imposed on a photo of my back which allowed me to inform the artist in terms of scale and positioning of a very symmetrical design),3) an overall positive and humble attitude (they're talented artists and their work speaks for them...yay for not having to deal with inflated ego!!!), and finally...4) their attentiveness to detail and appreciation for the art. I will be returning soon and defininitely recommend this place to anyone interested in tattooing.

by David R.

Paul who is the founder of Infinity Tattoo has done all the work on Tia and I. He is very fast and good at what he does, so in that he may be the best bargain around, working mostly on original tattoos that he is happily willing to help design with you. A major plus! They are very nice and professional there. We highly recommend this tattoo shop. You can see their web site at http://infinitytattoo.com

by Megan T.

If you search for tattoo shops in Portland, you'll almost certainly get Infinity as your results in at least the first two or three listings. It gets incredibly high marks, rave reviews, and glowing recommendations. This is all well deserved.Immaculately kept, very clean yet inviting, Infinity does both walk-ins and scheduled appointments, though don't hedge your bets on a walk-in anytime during the weekend; they're usually always booked. I got my first tattoo here a while back on a summer night with a friend. Aaron was our tattoo artist, and he was awesome.He helped us figure out what we wanted and tweak our ideas so they were just perfect for us. When I was unsure about mine, he even suggested that I go home for a night, think about it, and then come back. This was super reassuring; I didn't feel at all like he wanted me to get inked just so he could get paid, which wouldn't be a great feeling to have upon getting ones first tattoo.They're a little on the expensive side; I paid more here for one word on my back that took five minutes than I did for two tattoos on my ankles that took an hour. It's worth it, though. You're getting experienced artists who are talented, clean, and meticulous in their work. I almost feel bad for their locale; since it's so near to the University of Portland, they probably get an absurd amount of first (and only) time tattoo receivers, getting the requisite tiny heart on the hip or Chinese symbol on the lower back. But they do other great work, too. I give this place a shining recommendation for anyone wanting a tattoo of any scope or size.

by abby b.

Alice gave me a wonderful dragonfly flying under a vine.  Everyone who sees it can't believe the wings.  At 45 it was my first and I couldn't have asked for a better experience or result.

by Petra L.

There are very few people in the world who can convince me to drop trou in front of them after having known them for all of ten minutes or so. So far the list includes a Utilikilt sales rep, a very special piercer, and Sean at Infinity. I walked in a couple of weeks ago with a rather large text piece that I wanted to have done, but very few convictions in terms of details. Last night I arrived at 5:30 for my appointment and spent the next 45 minutes working on the exact font, spacing, and placement. Sean was great about making my text piece unique and making sure that the placement worked with my body -- the placement that meant me standing in the middle of the (incredibly beautifully decorated) shop with one butt cheek hanging out and a less-than-appropriate angling of my jeans over my pelvis. Three hours of pain and ass-baring later, I'm absolutely ecstatic with my piece and thankful to the staff who didn't bat an eye when I walked past them half-naked from the waist down in order to examine the placement in their full-length mirror.Oh, and these people are actually nice! Not once did I feel like an idiot, as I have in many other shops (and social situations.. personal situations.. job interviews.. you name it). Professional, clean, beautiful space and fantastic artists. Make sure you check out the portfolios for all the artists - there's some mind-blowing work in there. I know where I'll be heading for my elusive half sleeve (although I hear they're booked out 8+ months in advance).

by Crazy G.

I have been Tattooed by both, Paul Amanda, They are the best team, and buy far the mellowest tattoo shop around, I Love the presents in the shop and usually all the people in the shop are rad, How can you go wrong! The pricing is almost perfect for permanent marking your body goes!You guys rock and I will be back shortly!Peace N Love, Gena

by Melissa P.

When I die, skin me and frame this damn artwork!Ms. Mikki is a visionary.  She turned the crazy and overwhelming ideas in my head into the most beautiful back piece I have seen.  The best part... it didn't look anything like what I was picturing, and yet I fell totally in love at first glance at a sketch.The shop is clean, beautiful to behold, and modern.  The walls are covered with unique art work and the only flash on display is a collection of classic collectibles.  Not somewhere you are going to stumble into, point at something, and declare with a drunken slur "I'll have that one."Ms. Mikki is professional, talented, experienced, and genuinely cares about her clients.  You can tell she loves what she does by the intense cock of a head while examining the work in progress combined with a heartfelt giggle describing the parts of a design she just loves.  Over the course of a five hour (sometimes painful - anyone who says tattoos don't hurt is a lying bastard) sitting; I still managed to practically doze off under her gentle ministrations.I can't wait for my next sitting!

by Sabrina D.

This review is for Alice Kendall along with the entire staff who deserve five stars as well. If you are searching for a friendly, welcoming, clean, non-pretentious atmosphere, Infinity Tattoo is that perfect shop. I always knew I wanted to get a tattoo and always had my design in mind; however, I spent a long time searching for the right artist. After I found the website for Infinity Tattoo and rummaged through the online portfolio, I knew immediately that this tattoo shop was everything I was looking for and more. I booked my appointment two years in advance and just got home last night from Portland. I live in Chico, California, and was concerned that discussing my tattoo via email would be not only over-complicate things, but that I would not be able to get my ideas across with the precision necessary to perfect the image in my mind. Alice was very responsive to my emails and took all of my ideas and images beyond anything I ever imagined. She sent me countless sketches along with her own thoughts on color and placement. She also had me come in early to talk in person about everything. After a fourteen-hour train ride for my first tattoo, I became very nervous. I am a perfectionist and have a tendency to be pessimistic; however, upon entering the shop, all of my fears and negative thoughts vanished. I was greeted with a welcoming smile and a very tastefully designed shop. My tattoo ended up lasting a total of 8 hours. What I appreciated most was the fact that Alice was a perfectionist like myself. She not only made this experience the best eight hours of my life, but she used her artist's sixth sense to make my idea exceed anything I could have ever thought possible with my design. She had a very soft touch and made my 8-hour experience almost painless. I will recommend Alice and this shop to anyone looking to get a serious work of art on their body. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work with them.

by coral c.

I had originally gone to them back in February to get a birthday piece for myself, but found they were booked months in advance.  D'oh!  But I suppose, with good reason, the work they do over there at Infinity is awesome!I had a sleeve tattoo that desperately needed some touching up and some new life.  I moved up to Oregon before the finishing touches were put on.  I chose Ms. Mikki based on some of the stuff I'd seen from some yelpers, she has an amazing sense of style and I loved the work I had seen.She has an ultra soft touch, works pretty fast, and is extremely professional.  I have done 6 hours with her so far, probably with another three to go, but she has brought my dull tattoo to life. The shop itself is super clean and everyone there is really friendly.  I found that their rates were pretty comparable with other shops in the area.

by Mandy H.

When I was researching which artist to go to for my last tattoo, I was determined to find someone who was capable of the intense line work my tattoo would call for, and also - I needed to find someone I could feel good about spending the time with. I visited shops, and researched local portfolios, and fell in love with Paul Zenk's work. When I met him in person, he was not only friendly and helpful, but also confidant in his ability, and enthusiastic about the artwork I showed him. That's so important!I recommend Paul to every person that sees my last tattoo and admires how straight the lines are. I'm a big believer in recommending tattoo artists based on the style of work they are most adept at - and at Infinity, the people are wonderful, and there's a little something for everyone!