Mesa Tattoo — On Upshur, NW Portland
Ornamental Blackwork, One Sitting at a Time
I take on solid-black ornamental pieces in half-day or full-day sessions, starting at noon. If you want more than one piece, I can book multiple days for you.
How Sessions Work
Noon start. Half day or full day. One piece per session.
Sessions start at noon and run either half day or full day, depending on the piece. I do one tattoo per session. days.
If you want more than one piece, I can book you for consecutive days, up to 4 in a row, with a new piece each day. That works well if you’re traveling in: instead of one long sitting for one big piece, you spend a few days in Portland and leave with several finished pieces, each done and healing-ready on its own.
- Start TimeNoon
- Half Day$600
- Full Day$1,200
- Pieces / SessionOne
Ornamental Blackwork, Kept to Scale
Solid black, high contrast, built for a single sitting.
I specialize in illustrative ornamental linework or blackwork tattoos. I prefer themes focusing on flora and fauna, high contrast imagery, realism, or deco-styled art.
I try to keep every focused on maximizing the time in chair, with smaller single-shot tattoos being preferred. This doesn’t mean I do not do larger scale work so if you are looking for that, reach out and we can have a consultation.
- Blackwork
- Ornamental
- Illustrative
- Flora & Fauna
- Single-Shot
- Solid Black
If You’re Flying In For This
A lot of my clients travel for their appointment.
I keep that in mind when scheduling. The studio is private and appointment only, so there’s no walk-in traffic to work around. It’s also ADA compliant.
I’m at 1801 NW Upshur St in Slabtown, a short rideshare from PDX.
- Studio1801 NW Upshur St, Slabtown
- AccessPrivate, appointment only, ADA compliant
- StayThe Paramount Hotel Portland — 808 SW Taylor St, (503) 223-9900
- PaymentCash & Venmo
About Fae
Fae Kennedy
I’ve been tattooing professionally for about four years. I’m a nonbinary and queer artist specializing in illustrative blackwork, mostly ornamental pieces built around flora and fauna.
Consent-based tattooing has been a huge focus in my career, and it always will be. I want every client to feel like they can ask questions, take breaks, and speak up for their own boundaries.
Booking a Session
Book time with Fae.
Sessions start at noon and run half day or full day. I like to book 2 to 3 months out, and a 30% deposit holds your date.
Half Day
$600
One single-shot piece, starting at noon.
Full Day
$1,200
One single-shot piece, starting at noon.
I can book you for up to 4 consecutive days, one new tattoo each day, at the half- or full-day rate for each session. Custom pieces are reserved for repeat clients — a single-shot custom or flash session works for a first appointment either way.
FAQ
Booking & policy
What time do sessions start?
Noon. Half-day and full-day sessions both start then.
Can I book more than one tattoo?
Yes — I don’t split a single piece across multiple days, but if you want more than one piece, I can book you for consecutive days, up to 4 in a row, with a new piece each day.
Do you do large pieces, sleeves, or back pieces?
Not right now. I keep my work to a single-shot scale — solid black, ornamental, one sitting.
I’m traveling from out of town, how far in advance should I submit?
I like to book out 2 to 3 months at a time. Please send in your submission at least a month in advance for the best chance of availability on your desired date.
I’m traveling from out of state, what should I know?
The studio is in NW Portland, a short rideshare from PDX. If you need a place to stay, I recommend The Paramount Hotel Portland downtown, 808 SW Taylor St, (503) 223-9900.
I want a custom piece from you. How does that work?
I reserve custom projects for repeat clients, meaning someone that has gotten at least one piece of my flash regardless of size or price.
What is your rate?
I charge $600 for a half day of tattooing and $1,200 for a full day.
What is the retainer and how much do you charge?
I charge 30% of my flat rate as a retainer — either $100, $200, or $400 depending on the length of the service.
What forms of payment do you accept?
I accept cash and Venmo.
Am I allowed to bring guests to my appointment?
Yes, everyone needs a little moral support sometimes. I do ask that you limit it to 1 guest as I don’t have the space to accommodate more than that.
What is parking like near the studio?
There’s a lot behind the studio on 18th as well as plenty of street parking.