Owner & Lead Artist
Ash Nakamura
Japanese Traditional & Irezumi
12 years of experience. Trained under a tebori master in Osaka. Booked 4 months out.
Ironclad Tattoo Collective
Custom Tattoo Art
in Portland, Oregon.
By appointment. By design. Private rooms, specialist artists, and work worth waiting for.
Free 30-minute consultation | 12 years experience
12 YearsExperience
47K+Followers
400+Custom Pieces/Year
PrivateRooms
TeboriTrained in Osaka
OregonHealth Licensed
The Artists
Sage
Fine Line Botanical & Geometric
Remarkable precision at the smallest scales. Specializes in forearm and sternum pieces.
Marcus
American Traditional
Saturated color, bold lines. Classic style executed with precision.
Yuki
Black & Grey Realism
Portraits, animals, nature scenes. Photographic precision translated to skin.
River
Watercolor & Abstract
Pieces that look like paintings on skin. Pushes boundaries of what tattoos can look like.
Ready to start your piece?
Book a ConsultationClients travel from Seattle, Vancouver, and the Bay Area
The Process
Every piece begins with a conversation. No flash, no walk-ins. Just a collaborative journey from concept to completion.
01
Consultation
Free 30-minute session, in person or virtual. Share your vision, discuss placement, size, and style. We listen before we draw.
$200 deposit applied toward your final price
02
Design
Your artist creates a custom design based on your consultation. Revisions until it’s right. No compromises on your vision.
03
Session
Private room, dedicated artist, professional setup. Single or multi-session depending on the piece. Your comfort is the priority.
04
Aftercare
Detailed aftercare instructions. Complimentary touch-ups within one year. We stand behind every piece.
Your piece starts with a conversation.
Book a ConsultationPrivate rooms for every artist. Oregon Health Licensed. Complimentary touch-ups within 1 year.
Begin Your Piece
Tell us about your vision. Free 30-minute consultation.
From single pieces to full sleeves, back pieces, and cover-ups.
Visit Our Portland Studio
2241 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR 97211
Alberta Arts District
Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 7pm
By appointment only
Closed Sunday and Monday
Virtual consultations available