Powell Tattoos 5117 Southeast Powell Boulevard, Portland, OR 97206

"Jon Crook is an INCREDIBLE artist, and Powell is so lucky to have him. I met him for the first time at a Halloween flash in 2018 and got tatted by him for the first time in 2019. Before I went Jon for the first time, I went to a shop in Dallas that I had been to once before; I thought they were good, but the dudes at the shop that day were AWFUL. They were mean, sexist, & condescending. They thought they knew best and ignored what I wanted. I cussed them out & left before getting inked. I seriously thought all artists were aholes. Then I met Jon in Carrolton, TX and everything just CLICKED. I learned that tattoos are a meaningful experience with an artist and that it could be enjoyable and therapeutic. I told him about the last artist and he was appalled and apologetic even though he had no associate with that shop or those people whatsoever. Jon was incredible my first day in his shop, and I’ve been with him since. I’ve brought 5 people to his old shop and tell everyone about them because of him. He did my three matching tattoos with my best friend and gave my sister her first two tattoos—I wouldn’t have trusted her with anyone else. He’s the kind of artist you sing praises about and want everyone to experience. He takes after care, client satisfaction, and safety seriously, always takes the designs I make and turns them into something even more beautiful, values and listens to my opinions, trusts my judgement, and was incredible in every way. He’s the artist that is willing to put a stencil on you 10 times just to be sure you’re happy and won’t be bothered if you end up going with the first placement! I was always excited to see him and would update him on my big life events during our sessions. He would take time to actively listen and engage in the conversation. I met him while in school to become a teacher (in which he was always sure to encourage me to succeed in). I did end up becoming a teacher in 2020, and Jon would listen to my endless rants and stories about my students. I allow my students to pick out a tattoo for me every year, and Jon has tatted each of them for me in the best way possible. He would listen to the background and reasoning behind every tattoo. He would recall conversations from our past sessions and continue to engage in those discussions with me when I’d come back. He’s the kind of man that has never met a stranger! All in all, he’s awesome and incredible, and his leaving was a huge loss for DFW, but a huge win for Portland. Jon is the artist you will never want to part with! I cannot recommend him enough. I hope that life drops me in Oregon one day so I can get inked by him again and meet the rest of the incredible staff at Powell Tattoos!"

"Jon Crook over Powell Tattoos was an absolute delight to work with, very very patient with my indecisiveness, stayed after hours to finish up the tattoo, was talkative and very friendly and professional. Highly recommend going to him!!"

"This is the best overall experience I've had in any tattoo shop. I've gotten a bunch of tattoos over the last 20 years from artists all around the US, Central America, and South America, and this place had the best vibes of any shop I've been to. Everyone was nice, but not "overly nice salesperson" style nice. It was relaxed, but professional, and it felt naturally welcoming. It just kind of had the perfect mix of everything. My specific artist, Jon Crook, was super easy to work with and patient, and just a genuine and good guy. I don't have any good pictures of what I got, but I got a piece that's all linework, and it's just super clean and solid. It has consistent details, and it's just objectively well-done. He's light handed, quick, and I wish I had more tattoo money to spend right now because I'd go right back this weekend. Really wish I could. Overall it was just a really easy and relaxed experience, and I'd recommend Jon and the shop to almost anyone. I'm excited to have a shop to go back to now. Pretty sweet."

"everyone i work with here is a peach and super professional. comfy spot for your first tattoo and youll want to get more by the time youre done! tons of original flash to choose from from every artist. fun place to get work from"

"Amazing parlor! Super clean, amazing prices for the work and friendly environment. The artists have an incredible range of styles to offer. They were incredibly accomodating and got us in for a next day tattoo appointment for our anniversary. The bees are SO CUTE!!! Cozy was an absolute gem and did an amazing job ❤️ They're one of the gentlest artists I've ever met. Everyone in the shop held great conversation and were really helpful with our questions and concerns. I'll definitely be coming back for more work from these guys in the future! I'll have to post a few more pics when they heal a little more (and a pic of my fiance's finished piece), but they already look practically healed the next day :0"