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Charlie McClure

Custom Neo-Traditional, diverse subject matter and styles

About

Charlie McClure —

(he/him)

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 their passions and stories to come to life on their skin. Style — Ranges from neo-traditional fusion to surreal explorations of human emotion and nature. Availability — Engaged in various art projects, but always ready to lend an ear to fresh creative visions.

Style —

Neo-traditional with strong lines and saturated color, often with natural and pop-culture themes. tes tes test tesssss
Sometimes you want a cowboy armadillo lassoing deli mustard while riding a corn dog. Lines are about a year healed. Thanks @sneaky_zombie for always wanting something fun to draw. Appreciate your continued support throughout my career ❤️ -Books open- DM for inquiries #armadillo #armadillotattoo #cowboy #cowboytattoo #mustard #mustardtattoo #corndog #corndogtattoo #yeehaw #pdx #pdxtattoos #pnw #pnwtattoos #portland #northportland
Fun gap filler for Jeremy. Thanks for getting something cool! -Books open- #arrow #arrowtattoo #magicarrow #dnd #magic #eldenring #brokenarrow #pdx #pnw #portlandor #pdxtattoos #gapfiller
All of these tattoos are healed. Thank you for taking such good care of your tattoos! DM for booking
I am really happy with the outcome of these flowers for Diamond. Thanks for coming and letting me make this for you! -BOOKS OPEN- DM for appointments
Really fun neck tattoo on my friend/ coworker Silas @1800stabyou. Done in one shot. Thanks for toughing it out I know that can be a rough spot…. Still waiting to get some healed photos 😑
Skull and sunflower for Katelyn Thanks for coming back and getting something so fun to tattoo
Big mandala for Akaya Thanks for coming back for another one! BOOKS OPEN- DM for appointments #mandala #mandalatattoo #egyptian #egyptiantattoo #eyeofthoth #dotwork #dotworktattoo #blackwork #pdx #pdxtattoo #pnw #northportland
A fancy owl for a fancy lad, thanks Cyle @l33tpvpness Books open DM for appointments #owl #owltattoo #fancy owl #pdx #tophat #monicle #whom #pdx #pdxtattoos
Bouquet of flowers from my trip to ny @thebodyshoptattoo_ Thanks again for hosting me while I was in town and thanks to Kayla for getting this tattoo!
I had a great time making this jousting frog for Jerek. Thanks ,as always for the fun idea! #DM for booking #frog #frogtattoo #jousting #snail #snailtattoo #pdx #pnw #pdxtattoo
Andy sat like a champ for this red eft right in his knee ditch. Thanks for letting me put this on you!
Trilobite skull morph for Jeff @jwest607 on my guest spot in New York Thanks @exhumed_arts and everyone else for hosting me Looking forward to coming back
Excited about how this one turned out for Lexi Thanks for getting something from my flash The last photo is about a month or so healed BOOKS OPEN
Super excited to do some of my flash This was an older design that I updated for @dpalinphotography1 I’m really happy with how it turned out Books open send me a message for appointments
Moth from my flash I have plenty of pre drawn designs DM for booking
Some of my flash, thanks dev! Books open ,send me a message
This was fun tattoo to design and I was really happy with how it turned out! Thanks Jasmine for getting both of your knees done on the same day DM for booking
Little strawberry for Liz, thanks for coming in! Books open DM for appointments
Huge draw on cover up for Hunter Swipe for video and a picture of what we covered. Thanks for coming all the way from Nebraska to get this done! Books are open send me a DM for appointments #coverup #coveruptattoo #blackwork #freeform #drawon #pdx #pdxtattoos
Had a lot of fun designing this gap filler for Ryan, thanks for coming in My books are open send me a message for appointments #cowboy #cowboyskeleton #skeletontattoo #cactus #cactustattoo #wildwest #northportland #pdxtattoos
Rabbit and rabbit skull for Jess. The last video is Healed Books open send me a message!
Big dogwood branch for Gavin. Thanks for always coming in with fun ideas! DM for booking info #dogwood #dogwoodflower #pdx #nature #northportland #floweryattoo #blackandgrey
Party pineapple for my neighbor, Reed. Thanks for trusting me with your first tattoo! Now booking my remaking days in July, send me a message to get tattooed #pineapple #pineappletattoo #neo #neotats #neotrad #neuma #dkrotary #portlandtattoo #pdxtattoo #pnw #northPortland
Any Donnie Darko fans? Got to do this cool frank the rabbit the other day! Thanks for coming in Books open for July, send me a message for appointments #donniedarko #franktherabbit #flash #booksooen #pdxtattoo
Really fun @berriedaliveofficial themed cat tattoo! I’d be more than happy to tattoo more cats Books open send me a message to get tattooed
Always love doing lettering in this style! I’d be happy to do more. Thanks @sneaky_zombie for toughing it out! I am booking the remainder of my open days this month, send me a message to be tattooed #lettering #metalfont #letteringtattoo #metalletters #logo #cheese #cheesetattoo #letteringtattoo #script #customlettering #customscript #deathmetalfont #deathmetaltattoo #blacktattoo #pdxtattoo #pnw #portland #northportland #

Artist Overview

Availability

General: Charlie welcomes ideas and concepts, offering consultations to explore artistic possibilities further.
Priority Projects: Concept-driven projects with intricate detailing.
Business Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Hourly Rate: $125/hr
Minimum: $180/session
Current Wait Time: 2 months
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Favorite Food: Pasta
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