ASHTON ALLEN
Fine Art Artist, Tattooer, Oil Painter, Owner
About
Ashton Allen is a professional tattoo artist, illustrator, and oil painter whose work bridges the worlds of fine art and body art. Known for her distinctive blend of illustrative realism, traditional techniques, and painterly detail, Ashton has built a reputation for tattoos that are not only technically precise but emotionally resonant. With over a 15 years of experience, she brings an artistic sensitivity to every piece—transforming skin into living canvas.
Ashton’s artistic journey began with a deep-rooted love for drawing and painting, which evolved naturally into tattooing as a medium for personal storytelling and self-expression. Her tattoos often draw from natural elements, mythological themes, and symbolic imagery, rendered in a style that balances bold composition with delicate linework and rich texture. Whether working in black-and-grey or color, Ashton’s work exudes depth, movement, and intention.
Outside the tattoo studio, Ashton is a dedicated oil painter and gallery artist, with exhibitions showcasing her narrative-driven paintings and illustrations. She is also co-owner of Witching Hour Tattoo, a Portland-based studio and gallery space she founded alongside fellow artist Rachel Gilbert (Inkstress). The studio serves as a creative haven for both clients and artists—a place where tattoos and traditional art coexist and inspire one another.
With a strong commitment to both craftsmanship and client care, Ashton is known for creating a welcoming, collaborative experience. Each project begins with thoughtful consultation and is guided by her belief that tattoos are more than decoration—they are a powerful means of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment.
Whether you’re seeking a custom tattoo, a fine art commission, or simply inspiration, Ashton Allen offers an artistic voice that is grounded, imaginative, and deeply personal.
Bec came down from Seattle to collect all three poison bottles from my poison bottle flash collection. We did Belladonna in August at the Seattle Tattoo expo and it`s healed. We added Oleander and Wolfsbane and planned out some more for the future! Thanks for driving down and thank all of you for looking 🙏
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A fun space jelly from a couple years ago! 🌌🪼🪼🪼
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Did this really fun space kitten for Erin. Olive is an adorable black kitty who loves night time so we did her outline with her signature head tilt and filled it with night sky stars and space! The other side is the outline of her sibling Peanut that we will be filling it with a bright beautiful sunset! Thanks for looking. I love tattooing your guys` pets and seeing pictures of your adorable little fluffs, please keep `em coming🫶🐈🥰
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It`s our ANNIVERSARY 🥳🥳🥳
Please join us for @witchinghourtattoo `s year anniversary party!!! In the gallery we will be welcoming back 17 local artists from all 6 of our 2025 exhibitions for a year end retrospective! We will have complimentary snacks, wine, beer, treats, jewelry, vendors, art music, good company, gift certificate giveaways and more! The reception will be SATURDAY DEC 6TH from 4-9pm! Spread the word, put it on your calendar, grab a friend or two and we hope to see everyone there!💃🎉
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"Thoughts & Prayers" 18x24-Oil on birch panel.
Another piece in my series "Whether They Like it or Not"
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Let`s explore some of my favorite drawings I got to do this year! Which one is your favorite?
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A cecropia moth for Kate! Thanks for making the drive down from Olympia 🫶
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A technicolored rainbow sun for Phoebe. This will be the start of an epic Phoenix side piece, looking forward to all the colors and movement to come 🌈💃🦅
Thanks for looking!
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#colortattoo #vibranttattoo
Got to make this sleeve of adorable pitbull portraits and lilies. Look at those faces! Doggos are healed and one lily is fresh. I love tattooing pets 🐾🐾🐾. Thanks for looking
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One more session to go on Josh`s epic neck to knees reaper back piece! This is the kind of stuff I live to tattoo y`all, bring me alllllll the back pieces 🔥🔥🔥
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Started filling in Christina`s "Protection" back piece. Really enjoying this one, there`s something very intriguing about the power of hands and how they imply life and movement. I`ve always enjoyed drawing them! Thanks for looking.
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A bright beautiful forever garden ✨🌹🌻💐 Thanks for looking
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Three tiny paintings completed for the 3rd annual @brassworksgallery Post Card show which opens December 13th here in Portland, OR. This is the "No Evil" series 🩸🩸🩸
Rib palms🌴🌴
Thanks for looking!
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I love seeing photos of my clients` healed tattoos in the wild! Happy anniversary to the beautiful @aunt.beezy and her man @trevorthorpewashere . We did Bri`s arm seven years ago and she got these gorgeous photos taken at their wedding shortly after! Send me your tattoos in the wild photos! 💞✨💞
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Sage smudge and smoke 🥀✨💨
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Nothing like a good smush face dog 🐶. I love tattooing pet portraits! Bring me all the fluffs and tell me about your pets 💞
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Blue heron with an art nouveau flare of course!
Thanks for looking 🫶
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Thigh band based on foliage and pottery to represent their Aztec heritage. Thank you for looking and happy Indigenous People`s Day.🙏🫶🇲🇽
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⛓️⛓️More shibari tattoos please ⛓️⛓️
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Here are some examples of tattoos that don`t rely on black of heavy outline. They achieve a softer, more realistic painterly feel. I am looking for a few clients who would like to mix this soft painterly style with a blackout background or a fusion of realistic color work and blackout ornamental. If you`re interested please email or DM and I will discuss a discounted rate for the project.
Thanks for looking!
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I often get asked if I do cover ups or will fix up/facelift work that I didn`t originally do. The answer is almost always yes! Here are a few fun transformations! If you need a coverup or fix up please reach out and we can help🙏❣️
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I`m not always working on full sleeves and full back pieces. I am also happy to do small, more simple and straightforward tattoos like these 🫶. Please reach out if you`re interested in getting a little guy for yourself #selfcare
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Some footage of Grace`s epic art nouveau peony piece. This is a double cover up, fix up and epic upgrade. Originally there was a thick black old english quote that stretched the length of her spine. We covered the black lettering and incorporated another existing tattoo and gve it a facelift (a part of the circular design on middle lower back). This was a final touchup session where we tweaked little corners and made sure everything was perfect! Thanks for the trust and commitment.
I love doing large scale floral AND art nouveau designs. If you`re looking for either please reach out and let`s make you one of your very own!
PS- please don`t report this for n@dity.... it`s art y`all 🎨🎨
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Thank you to all the artists, collectors, clients, friends and art enthusiasts that showed up to support our first Monster`s Ball exhibition featuring 22 artists and 51 pieces from all across the US. It means the world to us that you guys come out and support art in general like this. We are touched, inspired, and motivated to keep bringing shows like this to Portland. Big hugs to each and every one of you guys!
Added this beautiful little butterfly to Chalese`s arm in memoriam of her dearly departed mother who she lost recently. Her favorite color was turquoise 💙💚. Thanks for trusting me with an important part of your story! Appreciate all my return clients who`ve stuck with me over the years. I feel really lucky to be a part of your guys` stories 🥹.
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"Lilith, Final Form" Oil on birch panel. 24x36. My submission for Monsters Ball 2025 at the @witchinghourtattoo gallery! Come see her and many other amazing monsters in person at the opening reception this Friday from 4-9pm 👹👹👹
Got to start on the farm gal pinup section of Sarah`s back piece dedicated to her Polish grandmother (who survived World War II) It`s also a coverup, swipe to see the before! Thanks for looking!
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Proud to announce the official lineup of artists for MONSTERS BALL 2025! We have some sneak peeks of submissions from @stephanieinagaki , @corviidart , @inkstress and @luke_reuben . Opening reception at the Witching Hour Tattoo Gallery Fri Oct 3 from 4-9pm See these (and many more) beautiful monsters in person and meet the artists that created them. Can`t wait to see you all there!
It`s almost chanterelle season in the PNW so I thought it would be a fun time to post this turkey tail mushroom piece I did for Forrest back in July! Who likes to mushroom hunt?? 🍄❤️
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What better to end the summer with than all the bright blooms? It`s still dahlia season everyone 🌻🏵️!
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A quick tour of the artwork that`s on my easel right now. Working on my personal series "Whether They Like it Or Not" . Almost finished with the "No Evil" triptych for a group show later in the year. All works are in progress and my studio manager is overseeing production 🐈⬛🫡. Thanks for looking! Happy art making everyone .
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