Portland’s Custom Floral Tattoo Artist
A meticulously crafted custom botanical tattoo, thoughtfully designed just for your unique shape and personal story
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What Sets Ruby’s Work Apart
Not all tattoo artists make getting tattooed an exceptional experience – here's how Ruby does.
Thoughtfully &
Custom Designed
Artwork as unique
as your story
Made to measure and designed thoughtfully to reflect your personality, journey, and vision.
Classically Trained
Nature Artist
Museum-level technique,
inspired by nature
A nature focused fine arts background informs every design, rendered in striking detail.
No Rush
Approach
One client per day,
all focus is on you
A calm, intentional environment with no distractions means the focus is entirely on you, your art and your experience.
Trauma Informed
Care
A healing-focused
tattoo experience
Specialized training in mental health and trauma helps Ruby to create a safe, respectful and inclusive space.
Accessibility
Focused
A studio built for
all bodies and minds
Ruby's personal experience with neurodivergence ensures a safe space to express your needs and boundaries.
Scar Cover-Up
Specialist
Expert artistry for
all skin types
10 years of experience creating empowering cover-ups for scars, stretch marks, and unique skin textures.
Meet the Artist
10 Years of Experience in Custom Tattoo Design
As a Portland based tattoo artist specializing in custom tattoo design, floral tattoos and scar cover-ups, Ruby strives to create an incredibly unique experience for each of her clients.
By choosing to work with only one person a day, it gives her the opportunity to craft beautiful, form fitting pieces, carefully designed to accentuate the natural curves of each individual's unique body shape.
Ruby Gore
Tattoo Artist & Owner of Black Thorne Tattoo
A Personalized Process from Start to Finish
Clear communication, thoughtful design, and a calm studio experience.
Share Your Vision
Submit your idea to schedule a one-on-one consultation to discuss your concept, placement, and any questions you have about the process.
Design Collaboration
Together you and Ruby will refine your concept into a custom design, blending your inspiration with her artistic style to create something truly personal.
Bringing it to Life
Relax in a private studio where you're the only client of the day, allowing time to perfect your design and create your tattoo without any rush.
Healed Work and Happy Clients
A look at how Ruby's tattoos heal over time, and the smiles they leave behind.
Transparent Pricing, So You Know What to Expect
How pricing is structured so you know exactly what to expect and what options are available that will allow you to get started without compromising quality.
Touch-Ups
FREE
For the first 6 months
Booking Deposit
$200
Applied to final cost
Pricing Options
Flexible
To fit your budget
Single Session Projects
Ideal for starting your collection or small standalone pieces.
• 4–6 hour session
• $800–$1,200
Common placements: forearm, wrist, lower bicep, inner bicep, ankle, lower calf
Multi-Session Projects
Medium to large scale pieces completed over multiple sessions.
• 12-20 hours
• $2,400 - $4,000
Common placements: half arm/leg sleeve, chest pieces, ribs, calf/shin
Evolving Projects
Ideal for larger scale work that develops over time.
• 20+ hours
• Starting at around $4,000
Common placements: back, torso, arm/leg sleeve, connected multi-area pieces
Flexible Options to Fit Your Budget
Ruby's goal is to collaborate with you to find the perfect solution. Below are some of the ways she offers flexibility to make your dream tattoo achievable.
Simplify details by working with an etched style that captures the essence of your vision in a unique vintage style.
Adjust the size, intricacy or placement of the design to fit comfortably within your current budget.
Focus on a "core" portion of the tattoo & add more detail later allowing you to get started without compromising quality.
Break the tattoo into smaller sessions allowing you to spread the cost over time to better fit your current budget.
Plus, pay over time with flexible financing options including Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna.
Your Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about booking, pricing, and preparing for your session. If you're wondering about something that's not here, just ask during your consultation.
Pricing depends on the size, complexity, placement, and detail of your design. Ruby charges $200/hour, and sessions are typically around 4–6 hours. During your consultation, she will talk through your design with you and create a clear plan so you know exactly what to expect.
Smaller pieces are often completed in a single session, while larger or highly detailed tattoos (like sleeves or back pieces) may take multiple sessions. In your consultation, Ruby will provide a time estimate based on the details of your design and help you plan a schedule that works for you.
A $200 deposit secures your booking and goes toward the final cost of your tattoo at your last session. Deposits are non-refundable but can be transferred if you reschedule with adequate notice. Ruby will explain all of the details before you book so you feel confident moving forward.
Yes! Ruby offers flexible financing options such as Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna as well as a handful of different approaches, making it easier to spread out costs without compromising on quality. If you're working within a specific budget, she will help create a plan that works for you.
Ruby is typically booked out a few months in advance. After you place your deposit, Ruby will share her booking calendar and help secure a date that works for you.
Once your spot is secured:
- You'll receive a welcome email with a link to book your in-person design consultation (or virtual, for traveling clients) and tattoo appointment.
- You'll also receive a get ready guide on preparing for your session, healing, and aftercare before your appointment so you feel completely ready.
- At your design consultation, Ruby will collaborate with you and start sketching your custom design based on your ideas and inspiration.
Ruby will provide a detailed tattoo session get ready guide before your appointment, but here are a few essentials:
- Get a good night's rest and eat a full meal beforehand.
- Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol or blood thinners.
- Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to the area being tattooed.
- Moisturize your skin leading up to the appointment, but avoid applying lotion on the day of your session.
You'll receive personalized aftercare instructions before you leave the studio. In general, you'll need to:
- Keep your tattoo clean and dry for the first few days.
- Moisturize as directed, and avoid scratching or picking.
- Stay out of pools, hot tubs, and direct sunlight until healed.
If you have any questions during healing, Ruby is just a message away.
What Clients Are Saying
Ready to Start Your
Tattoo Journey?
Ruby creates custom tattoos for clients who want more than just a tattoo, they want a piece of art that tells their unique story. Whether you’re starting fresh, adding to your collection, or looking for a transformative scar cover-up, Ruby’s process is thoughtful, collaborative, and designed to make you feel comfortable every step of the way. To explore your ideas and see if we’re the right fit, request a consultation through this form: