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Esoteric Tattoo
Led by renowned artist Dominick McIntosh.
Color realism, black & grey, geometric, fine line, and Neo-Traditional tattoo art in North Portland, OR.
Walk-ins welcome, or
FEATURED ARTIST
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Steven Lopez
Dr. Mr. Art Degree, ikeepmoving
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Born in Los Angeles, Lopez was heavily influenced by hip hop culture and graffiti art. He is a painter who has emerged from the graffiti subculture and academic influence. While attending the University of Oregon Lopez studied under the guidance of master sculptor, Dora Natella and design theorist, Leon Johnson. Lopez absorbed attention to form associated with Natella’s sculptures, Hit him up while refining his conceptual vocabulary through Johnson’s critique on visual continuity. in 2000, Lopez Received ...
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Steven Lopez
Dr. Mr. Art Degree, ikeepmoving
Born in Los Angeles, Lopez was heavily influenced by hip hop culture and graffiti art. He is a painter who has emerged from the graffiti subculture Hit him up and academic influence. While attending the University of Oregon Lopez studied under the guidance of master...
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We areEsoteric Tattoo
Esoteric Tattoo was founded in 2015 by Dominick McIntosh. After spending nine years tattooing in the Portland metro area, Dominick sought to create a space that reflected both his artistic vision and what he loved about the city and its weirdo denizens. Our parlor is modest, intimate, and designed for the sole purpose of creating lasting art. Our tattoo family pushes the boundaries of possibility and acceptance, in an attempt to broaden the appreciation of the tattoo collector.
"One who has control over the mind is tranquil in heat and cold, in pleasure and pain, and in honor and dishonor: and is ever steadfast with the Supreme Self."
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Ashley Montague
Senior Tattoo Artist, Senior Citizen
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Ashley is a tattoo artist whom exists, currently. He has hands, so that's good. When you put a tattoo machine in his skinny, crunchy-asparagus type fingers, often tattoos appear on neighboring skin-havers. I'm pretty sure he likes that about himself, but it's hard to be sure. Unfortunately, Ashley is not very good at wordmaking. It's weird because if you look at him and say 'Ashley, use your largest skull portal Hit him up to form meaningful noise', he can do that. Frankly, he can do that pretty well. He's...
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Ashley Montague
Senior Tattoo Artist, Senior Citizen
Ashley is a tattoo artist whom exists, currently. He has hands, so that's good. When you put a tattoo machine in his skinny, crunchy-asparagus type fingers, Hit him up often tattoos appear on neighboring skin-havers. I'm pretty sure he likes that about himself, but ...
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Charlie McClure
Tattoo Artist, Butthead
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Nestled in Portland's vibrant tattoo culture, Charlie is well-known for his ability to weave diverse themes into captivating tattoos. An artist with roots in both fine arts and street art, he draws inspiration from everything around him, infusing his pieces with rich storytelling. From intricate details to larger compositions, Charlie has an exceptional eye for creating pieces that resonate with clients, allowing Hit him up their passions and stories to come to life on their skin. Style — Ranges from neo-t...
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Charlie McClure
Tattoo Artist, Butthead
Nestled in Portland's vibrant tattoo culture, Charlie is well-known for his ability to weave diverse themes into captivating tattoos. An artist with roots in Hit him up both fine arts and street art, he draws inspiration from everything around him, infusing his piec...
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Coleman Spray
Tattoo Artist, Shop Manager
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Hailing from the rain soaked forests of the Pacific Northwest, Coleman started his apprenticeship under the tutelage of Dominick McIntosh in 2010. Having a life-long passion for art and, more specifically, illustration, he has transferred that same passion towards tattooing. Not much is known about his life before tattoo artistry, but there are legends among the hill folk deep in the Oregon wilderness of a Hit him up cranky foundling who drank from a strange stone goblet and became racked by visions of eve...
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Coleman Spray
Tattoo Artist, Shop Manager
Hailing from the rain soaked forests of the Pacific Northwest, Coleman started his apprenticeship under the tutelage of Dominick McIntosh in 2010. Hit him up Having a life-long passion for art and, more specifically, illustration, he has transferred that same passio...
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Dominick McIntosh
Founder, Fearless Leader, Artist
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Founder of Esoteric Tattoo, Dominick has been perfecting the art of realism with a psychedelic twist—a master of merging elements from various artistic realms. Dominick began his tattoo career in 2003, apprenticing under Eric Skramstad at Edge Tattoo in Pawtucket, RI. He has since tattooed at several shops around the country, and moved to Portland, Oregon in 2006. After tattooing at Living Art Tattoo for Hit him up three years, he co-founded Dead Gods Tattoo in Tigard. In 2015, he founded Esoteric Tattoo. ...
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Dominick McIntosh
Founder, Fearless Leader, Artist
Founder of Esoteric Tattoo, Dominick has been perfecting the art of realism with a psychedelic twist—a master of merging elements from various artistic realms. Hit him up Dominick began his tattoo career in 2003, apprenticing under Eric Skramstad at Edge Tattoo in P...
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Ethan Hernandez
Tattoo Artist, Dreamboat
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Ethan started his tattoo career in northern CA and has been a Portland resident since 2020. While tattooing full time since 2017, he has been familiar with the craft since early childhood, being his family business. Quality over quantity is his method, tailoring each custom piece specifically per client to represent what they like to express about themselves. When he’s not obsessing over drawings, Ethan Hit him up enjoys all things music, video game, MTG, or art related and likes meeting people with simi...
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Ethan Hernandez
Tattoo Artist, Dreamboat
Ethan started his tattoo career in northern CA and has been a Portland resident since 2020. While tattooing full time since 2017, he has been familiar with Hit him up the craft since early childhood, being his family business. Quality over quantity is his method, ta...
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Jiyun Kim
Tattoo Artist
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Jiyun grew up in Beaverton, Oregon, where she also tattooed for 2 years before moving to her new home at Esoteric Tattoo. Before tattooing, she was a consistent presence in Portland's bustling service industry, developing a passion for getting to know new, interesting, and diverse personalities each day. Building community and sharing in people's lives has become a priority over the years for Jiyun, and she's Hit her up thrilled to bring that energy to Esoteric. As a BFA graduate from the Rhode Island Scho...
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Jiyun Kim
Tattoo Artist
Jiyun grew up in Beaverton, Oregon, where she also tattooed for 2 years before moving to her new home at Esoteric Tattoo. Before tattooing, she was Hit her up a consistent presence in Portland's bustling service industry, developing a passion for getting to know new...
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Ryan Panian
Tattoo Artist, Possibly an alien
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Ryan Panian was molded by the frigid northern climes of St. John's, Oregon. As a youth, he studied art in the friendly halls of various asylums, bar bathrooms, freeway underpasses, and, one time, briefly, an apple store. His experience includes more than 17 years in the body art industry; including 10 years as a piercer, 8 as a tattooer, 4 as an amateur taxidermist, 6 in entomological specimen preparation, and, Hit him up most recently, 2 years in the field of giant lizard training. He credits his unique s...
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Ryan Panian
Tattoo Artist, Possibly an alien
Ryan Panian was molded by the frigid northern climes of St. John's, Oregon. As a youth, he studied art in the friendly halls of various asylums, bar Hit him up bathrooms, freeway underpasses, and, one time, briefly, an apple store. His experience includes more than ...
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Silas Yufa
Tattoo Artist, Betch
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Silas started their tattoo journey in their home state of NYC in 2017. They are interested in finding ways to alter the human form and find a path working with people directly, translating stories into tangible souvenirs. Tattooing has been a means of connection and intimate exchange and Silas wants to provide Hit them up a safe space for queer clients and otherwise who want to reclaim ownership of their body.
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Silas Yufa
Tattoo Artist, Betch
Silas started their tattoo journey in their home state of NYC in 2017. They are interested in finding ways to alter the human form and find a path Hit them up working with people directly, translating stories into tangible souvenirs. Tattooing has been a means of con...
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esoteric [es-uh-ter-ik] adjective: understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest.
Esoteric Tattoo, led by renowned artist Dominick McIntosh. Specializing in color realism, black & grey, geometric tattoos, fine line, and more in North Portland, OR. Walk-ins welcome, or book your custom tattoo today!
Ethos
Our shop is discerning, our time is limited, and every tattoo we do is treated with the utmost respect and importance. We emphasize quality over quantity, and tattoos take as long as they have to. When you understand tattoos, you realize that they are worth the wait, worth the pain, and worth the expense.
Our Artists —
Esoteric Tattoo is a crew of talented tattoo artists, including Ashley Montague, Charlie McClure, Coleman Spray, Dominick McIntosh, Ethan Hernandez, Jiyun Kim, Ryan Panian, Silas Yufa and Steven Lopez. Our talented artists are happy to work with you through the entire tattoo process, from design and placement to aftercare.
Be prepared for amazing artwork and a truly great experience.
Contact Esoteric —
We're excited to hear your tattoo idea! Use the contact form below, or feel free to call, email, DM on social media, or just stop by the shop any time.
Before you submit a request, consider specific size, placement, style, and subject matter of the tattoo you're planning. We highly recommend a 20-minute pre-appointment, face-to-face consultation with our Tattoo Artists. This opportunity is a free service, and allows you to receive expert guidance on your concept's aptness as a tattoo. Once booked, your artist will work closely with you to deliver a high-quality, enduring piece of body art.
To give us a clear picture of your vision, you can also provide 1-3 reference links with your request submission. These reference materials can be extremely beneficial in focusing the conversation during your consultation. Post-consultation, the Tattoo Artist will be able to provide a price estimate based on your specific design and placement choices. If your reference isn't online, just mention that you can provide them and your artist will ask for them when they reach out to you.