Cecil Porter

Color Tattoo Artist · Portland, OR

221
pieces
1998
tattooing since
2009
on TattooNOW since
Portland, OR
based in
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Cecil Porter is a Portland-based tattoo artist specializing in realism, portrait work, and color realism. With nearly three decades of experience in the industry, Cecil brings a unique blend of technical precision and artistic vision to every piece. His work has been featured in major tattoo publications and has earned recognition at prestigious conventions across North America.

When not tattooing, Cecil is passionate about mentoring emerging artists and contributing to the broader tattoo community through education and collaboration.

FAQ

Frequently asked about Cecil Porter

Cecil works primarily in Color, Realism, Portrait, New School, Illustrative, and 1 more. View the full portfolio above to see recent pieces across each style — every image is tagged with its specific style on the detail page so you can filter the work that matches what you're looking for.

Cecil works out of Cecil Porter Studios in Portland, OR. Contact information and a booking link are below.

You can also email Cecil Porter directly at info@cecilporterstudios.com. Phone consultations are available on +15034445555.

Yes — Cecil accepts custom design requests. Send a consultation request through the booking link below with your idea (subject, placement, size, style references) and Cecil will get back to you with a quote and timeline. Most custom work involves a sketch round before stencil + ink day.

Cecil has been tattooing professionally since 1998 — 28 years as of 2026.

Most tattoo projects start with a consultation — in-person, over phone, or via the booking form. Use it to talk through the idea, placement, size, timeline, and budget before booking the appointment. Cecil replies to consult requests within one business day.

The portfolio above shows Cecil's published work on TattooNOW. For day-to-day updates and works-in-progress, follow @cecilporterstudios on Instagram.

Book a Tattoo consultation with Cecil Porter

Tell Cecil Porter about your idea — style, subject, body placement, size, reference notes. They reply within one business day.

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