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 Abbey M.

While I can't speak from personal experience, I can say that I have seen the final product of some of the work produced at Infinity and it is beautiful. I'm a loyal customer of Atlas Tattoo (see my review), but I have many close friends who represent Infinity Tattoo just as passionately.Classically trained artists first, the artists at Infinity create fine art on a skin canvas. Visit their website to see some work in the various artists portfolios. Custom and beautiful, you may just prefer an artist's style or the ambiance. Ain't no harm in forming your own opinion. Getting a tattoo is a big decision. You shop around for cars, you better shop around for a tattoo studio and artist or you should just give up now and drive your car into the Willamette, sucka.

by Brian H.

So far I have gotten an armband from Paul Zenk, a Stingray on my calf and a turtle on my arm from Aaron Goodrich and a ring finger tattoo from Mikal Gilmore. My wife has also gotten three from Mikal, and we both plan on many more. They are true artists and can transform your ideas into body art. I would definately recommend them to anyone. Check out their website and look at the portfolios so you can get an Idea of what you can expect. Then call em for an appointment or consultation. You won't regret it. April 6, 2008 I got my new Brian The Bull Hookah tattoo on my chest yesterday. I am really pleased with the way Aaron worked it out ..... The placement was perfect....a few minor "tweaks"(pardon the pun) and it will be great!!!The comraderie of the shop is amazing they bounce ideas off eachother and have a great time...

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 Andrea V.

After pondering my new ink for the last 3 years, I finally committed to Mikal at Infinity. She's a new kid on the block at the shop, but she's no newbie to the trade, having worked with some of the best in San Francisco. Mikal took my ideas and did them one better. Very friendly, down to earth, and easy to work with but more importantly, a true artist. She was willing to work with me to get the design exactly right and her execution was flawless. Its no good if your artist gives you a great tat and then your leg falls off from flesh eating bacteria, so cleanliness is super important. Infinity is one of the cleanest shops I've ever seen, and the artists are incredibly careful to follow precautions. I felt quite safe. Nothing at all to complain about here. Some of the artists are booked months in advance, but what's awhile to wait to get the best ink of your life?

by Rich H.

"Wow" is all I can say. I just went for my first tattoo ever (and at age 62 that's something). I felt completely comfortable ... and Amanda's artwork of my greyhound  Zeke was unbelievably fabulous. This is one incredible place. If you're looking for your first tatt, Infinity is THE place to go.

by Dani J.

Ms. Mikki - who tattoos here-- is the best!  Her touch is delicate and her work is amazing.  She's super clean and professional and doesn't fuck around.  She moved to oregon from a tattoo shop in SF, Ca where i met her...  She took my ideas and images I wanted on my sleeve and created something that I am amazed by every day.  Her floral work is incredible and her ability to bring life and color into a tattoo is priceless.   i have been tattooed by other artists, but  Mikki has my trust and complete confidence.   In the ever growing and trendy tattoo industry that is being flooded by new aspiring tattooers who don't yet know shit from shampoo,   Mikki's 20+ years of ever-evolving experience and skill shine through.  I live in Oakland, ca-- but I will continue to make the trip up to get worked on by Ms. Mikki. she never disappoints. xo check out http://prettycorpse.com

by Cam T.

I started my research for a good tattoo shop by checking Yelp. The reviews for Infinity were impressive, so I checked out their web site. I was wanting something organic and natural, like vines crawling up my arm, and I was pretty excited by Traci Manning's portfolio. Getting an appointment was easy and the consultation was good. I felt like she 'got' what I was imagining and when I went back later, her design was so great, I was super excited. In a nutshell, I LOVE my tattoo and get lots of compliments and people wanting to know who did it. My experience during the tattooing was really good. Traci has excellent bedside manners, so to speak. She was attentive to my pain tolerance and did helpful things to help me get through the tough moments. Highly recommended.

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 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 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 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!

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 ALEXIS C.

My first ink experience was artfully mastered by Alice at Infinity 7 years ago. She did a marvelous job other then it's regretful location. Ahhhhh yes I sadly have a tramp stamp but they can't be to blame. The color and detail have remained intact. I will be back soon to cover up my foot topper mistake I did on a whim somewhere else. I have learned my lesson and will not deviate again!

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 Olivia H.

This review is for Ms Mikki. I met her at Sacred Tattoo in Oakland about 8 years ago. I had the stupidest all black tattoo on my lower back and needed it changed - pronto. We met and discussed what my options were and I have since had the most beautiful piece on my lower back that gets many, many compliments. Wish she was around here so she could add more to the piece.  Oh well.. guess I'll just have to go to Portland.

by melvin b.

An update:  I actually got a thank you from them for me review.Now that is a class act. AWESOME TATS!!!!!Five exclamation marks and Five Stars.The last tat I got was in Nam.Felt it time to…

by Chad S.

Great work, fantastic staff, happy  brother-in-law priceless!  You guys totally hooked up my Bro and he is so happy!  First tattoo for him and he lives in Virginia.  He was out to PDX for a break with the family and decided that it was time to get the best tattoo ever...good thing Infinity was close by!  They fit him into a booked schedule and gave him the coolest tattoo ever.  Thanks for making his trip memorable!  If you are looking for an overall great experience you would be dumb to not at least stop by Infinity Tattoo and see for yourself.

by Stephanie D.

Do you know what it's like to live with a grammatically incorrect German quote on your forearm for five years?  Well I certainly do, and when it was finally time for that sucker to go the way of the dingo I wanted to make sure the cover up was super fantastic.  I went to Rich at Infinity based on a recommendation and I couldn't be more pleased with the results.  After years of trying to decide what I wanted, when I finally consulted with Rich I still had only the vaguest idea of what I wanted ("something floral perhaps"?)  Rich had some great suggestions and and the results totally surpassed my expectations!  Throughout the tattooing process he was very calm, helpful and considerate and I think he did fantastic work.  He is a true professional and helped make my tattoo nightmare a dream come true.

by Morgan R D.

I made my appointments from Pennsylvania with Traci for a cover up. I may get slapped in the face by my local artist but I am going to say it: I would only trust Traci and others at Infinity Tattoo with detailed fine lined art. It is an art what they do there. The colors and technique that Traci used was awesome. The shop is Very clean and put together and the vibe is calm and tranquil despite the bloodletting. Yay!

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 Krista G.

I have had the pleasure of getting two tattoos by Ms. Mikki.  She is as sweet as she is talented. Her work is meticulous and her spirit uplifting.  I can't wait to get my next piece from her.  Thanks Mikki!!!

by Gina C.

I have been here several times and have all my major pieces done by Paul Zenk at this shop. I couldn't go anywhere else, period. Paul is an incredible artist who makes me feel so comfortable. I would trust him to tattoo my mom or anyone else I know.Infinity rocks my face off. If you get a tattoo in Portland and don't go here your missing out on an experience.

by Amy A.

There are moments in one's life where you're forced to just sit there and think, "How did I arrive here?" I had one of those moments a few years back when I was at Planned Parenthood filling out an intake form about my history and there was a question that asked something to the effect of, "Have you received a tattoo that was not in a shop?" And I had to circle "Yes." (A friend, an amazing stencil artist with a tattoo machine, in a kitchen. In return, I got him a #2 combo off the McDonald's menu.) Locale aside, the dining room tattoo wasn't so bad, but it did need to be touched up and that's when I went to see Amanda for the first time when their studio used to be in a converted garage space. I've admired the portfolios of the artists at Infinity every since then. Tyler gave me an awesome tattoo in Feb 2008 and I got another one from Amanda on August 2009 (I've got 7 tattoos in all). I trust this shop and it's the only place I'll go to in Portland. Uber-talented, super clean shop and awesomely professional. This is also a great shop to go to if you want some beautiful, naturalistic pieces. If you'll look through Amanda's portfolio, you'll see flora and fauna rendered gorgeously. In addition, Tyler's got a great eye for detail and precision. I haven't had the pleasure of having other artists at the shop tattoo me, but just based on the reputation of the work done by Amanda and Tyler, I'd trust any of them. (Also conveniently located off the 75 bus line and a few blocks away from a Goodwill for post-tattooing thrifting.)

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).