Parlor-F Tattoo

I first started going to Owen a few years ago to help cover up some gruesome work I’d had for lots of years, and I’ve been back for more work over and over again since. He is a fantastic artist with a keen eye for what his clients are looking for. One of the things I love about his work is that no two pieces are the same. All of his work is completely original, beautiful and well-​done. Thanks Owen for all of the amazing art, good company, and of course the candy!

I have been going to Owen since the 90’s. The entire experience is far better than walking into a tattoo parlor on the street. I enjoy the one on one consultation and having the work done in his private artist loft. He has done several tattoos all over my body and was open to my ideas. But it was his vision that brought it all together to give me a unique look that I call my own. I love having his work displayed on my body. His work is art not just a tattoo.

Owen has the most unique and beautiful artwork I’ve ever seen. I constantly have people come up to me and say my tattoos by owen are the best they’ve ever seen. On top of the artwork Owen is a super awesome guy who is fun to hang out and so are his dogs. I love his studio, its comfy and so much cool art to look at. I make special trips from AK just to get work done by Owen. I highly recommend!

Owen’s intelligent, easy going, conversational style might be enough to set him apart from the vast majority of tattoo artists, but his unique and bold style makes him
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Truly talented and gifted artist. My first tattoo was done by Owen and I will say that he set the bar Way up there! If I could give ten stars I would. Great guy who is true to his work and one of a kind artist.
I will definitely be back for more.
Thank you!

I just recently flew out to Seattle with my sister to get some of Owen’s work on both of us. My sister decided it was time for her first and after milling it over she only wanted Owen to do the work especially with how well my tattoo has lasted. I got my first tattoo from Owen 6 –7 years ago and I am still constantly stopped on the streets and asked if I just got the tattoo and where did I get it.
The experience at Parlor F is always very supportive and fun. Owen is a pleasure to work with and truly believes in the integrity of his work. As an artist myself I wouldn’t have wanted the work on my body to be done any other way. It is a pleasure to be a canvas for his work.
I highly recommend Parlor F above any others.

I live is a small fishing town in Alaska and the first time I saw Owen’s work was on a fisherman who came into the restaurant I worked it, and I was blown away. Later on in life I moved to Seattle and occasionally would see his work on others bodies, and I always knew right away it was his work. Finally I tracked down Parlor-​F and met Owen. His tattoo shop is the place you dream of finding when you plan to get something permanently inked on your skin… clean, comfortable, mellow, and one amazing professional artist that is sure to give you a one of a kind piece!
My ink from Owen is personal to me, and exactly what I wanted. I am constantly asked by people where I got my work done, and many of my friends have gone on to get work done by Owen after seeing my tats, and are always totally in love with their new pieces. Thanks, Owen!

Owen has been my primary tattoo artist since the 90’s. He’s an amazing artist and tattooer, and his shop is a wonderful example of how a tattoo parlor can be a personal, intimate, and artistic experience.
Only come to Owen if you want a truly one of a kind piece of art, you will not get some cookie cutter piece of flash off the wall from this guy, you will get a real work of art. His style is also one of a kind, I love it when people recognize his work on me. I’m proud to wear his pieces and to call him my friend!

First and foremost, Owen is an exceptional artist. When you get a tattoo from him you become a canvas for an original piece of art. People who know of Owen’s work recognize it when they see it. Those who don’t know of Owen spontaneously say, «nice tat!».
He’s a professional that works with you. A few years ago I decided to get my first tattoo. My daughter, a budding artist, and I discussed some design ideas and she developed some sketches. We went up to Owen’s shop and my daughter and Owen began working together on the design. They even emailed ideas back and forth. Once we settled on the design, getting the work done was a great experience. I’m proud to say that Owen and my daughter collaborated on my tattoo.
My decision to get a tattoo was a very personal one with deep meaning. Parlor-​F is what you’d expect… professional, clean, etc., but it’s Owen’s demeanor… warm, calming, friendly, inviting… that made getting a special tattoo so memorable.
Whether you are getting your first piece of work done, or adding on, I highly recommend Parlor-​F and Owen!

Owen doesn’t need more 5 reviews but he deserves them. Great original artwork, clean shop, great company while you are in the chair. I couldn’t be happier with my Parlor F tattoos.

I like parlor-​F tattoo. Ella is the relaxed studio dog, that will make you relax. Plus … Free candy and 23years of original art work by Owen. Thanks.

When I first met Owen I thought of him as a heavily tattooed graphic artist who sported many of his own designs. I loved his whimsical and creative style and cherished the t-​shirt he designed for a local ultra marathon, Dizzy Daze. A couple years later, when I was ready to get my own ink, I agonized over where to go to get it done. I then found out from a fellow ultra-​runner that Owen was also a tattoo artist!
From the moment I stepped into his studio I knew I made the right decision. I wanted something for my calf that reflected my passions: great food, tasty libations and ultra-​distance running. His design went way beyond my expectations. I loved the calf so much I had him extend the work up my quad. I then approached him with a more challenging design: rendering my two cats for my shoulder. He captured their personalities perfectly.
He is extremely professional and easy to work with, and his studio is filled with fun artwork that takes one’s mind off the inevitable pain of getting a tattoo. I had three different sessions with him — each taking almost three hours — and he continually checked in with me to see if I was okay or needed a break. As others have mentioned, I love it when someone sees my tattoos and recognize them as Owen’s!

I have several tattoos by Owen and I have watched several friends get tattoos from Owen. I am continually impressed with his professionalism, cleanliness and talent.
It doesn’t matter if you are a long time friend of Owen’s or if you are meeting him for the first time his demeanor is always calming and friendly. Owen’s tattoo style is very distinct, he is the guy you go to with an idea so he can turn your idea into something better then what you could imagine. Since I have seen him tattoo numerous times I would say that I am always most impressed with the decisions he makes with the placement and scale of the final tattoo piece. I look at his work and think you could not have made a better decision and choice for the idea and placement of that tattoo.
Nice work Parlor F!

I’ve been getting quality tattoo work done by Owen for the last 10 years. I’ve lived in LA for the last 6 & continue to go back to have more work done by him several times/​year.
His lines are SUPER clean and his art is one-​of-​a-​kind. He takes an idea and turns it into something I am proud to have on my body forever. He’s an amazing guy-​someone you actually WANT to spend several hours at a time with.

We have been seeing Owen exclusively for almost 10 years now. He is by far not only one of the best artists we know, but a great friend and truly the greatest tattooing experience worth twice what he charges. No way we could or would ever go anywhere else, and always crave our yearly pilgrimage from San Francisco to Seattle for our marathon session with Owen. The amount of time and energy he puts into each and every idea with us comes through in his work, which always ends up better than we envision and couldn’t be happier. We only wish we could visit more often.
For any and all custom tattooing, there is no other place or person that can come close to Parlor F. THANKS OWEN!!!

At first I was introduced in the early 90’s to Owen for a rescue cover-​up on my right shoulder. Who would’ve known years later that I still travel up to my hometown from Portland to hang out for an afternoon with good ol’ Owen and his dog while we continue spreading our collaborative thoughts into his interpretive shapes and colours on my arms, legs, back, and chest… while talking about life and jamming out on great music with little interruption. It’s an experience you’ll get nowhere else, trust me.
Over the years I’ve met folks who see Owen with their own ideas for a piece or will ask him to custom design a tat for his customers; either way, everyone leaves The Pound with a design that is totally unique and personal. I’ve been to other artists a few times and always come back to Owen because everything is just the way I want it to be, and he’s glad to have me return-​again, he’s a true professional.
It’s exciting to say that after 15 years of my arms being done, that people still come up and compliment the artwork that doesn’t seem to go out of style.

I had thought about getting a tattoo for years and was unsure of what to get. I had some ideas but I couldn’t settle on anything concrete. After talking to Owen about some of my ideas he suggested a number of things. He asked me some questions and based of what I told him, he designed the essence of what I was talking to him about. It was my first tattoo and I couldn’t be happier with it. I’ve since been back 3 other times, one of those times I brought my brother. My brother and I wanted to get matching tattoos and again, neither of us could figure out what to get and in the end, Owen designed another fabulous tattoo. The best thing about Owen’s tattoo’s are that they are original. His artwork is bold and beautiful. He designed the image for my friend’s wedding invitation which turned out amazing. She was so impresses that she had temporary tattoo’s made with that image on it for the guests. It was a big hit!
Also, after I moved into my new place, I had a bunch of wallspace, what to do? I bought some original paintings by Owen to hang in my house. They look great!

I have hangin with Owen since the 80, first tattoo in the early 90′ s and recently have had so more work done. If you need a great artist with amazing creative flow then nail down an appt. You will love it, great story teller as well!