LUKE REUBEN
Fine Art Artist, Tattooer, Memory Maker
About
Luke Reuben is a Portland-based tattoo artist whose work blends technical precision with bold, thoughtful design. Known for his clean linework, strong compositions, and meticulous attention to detail, Luke has carved out a distinct style that stands at the intersection of classic tattoo traditions and modern illustrative techniques. Under the name @luke_reuben on Instagram, his portfolio showcases a wide range of striking, intentional tattoos—from symbolic blackwork to nature-inspired pieces and custom lettering.
Luke’s approach to tattooing is grounded in craftsmanship, communication, and care. He views each tattoo as a collaboration between artist and client, working closely to bring personal ideas to life in a way that’s both artistically compelling and timeless. Whether it’s a minimalist design or a large-scale custom piece, Luke prioritizes precision, clarity, and the longevity of every tattoo he creates.
Outside the studio, Luke is constantly honing his craft, drawing inspiration from the Pacific Northwest’s natural beauty, traditional tattoo iconography, and contemporary art. His laid-back, professional demeanor makes clients feel comfortable and confident, creating an environment where meaningful tattoos can take shape.
If you’re looking for a tattoo that tells a story, makes a statement, or simply looks incredible for years to come, Luke Reuben brings the vision, skill, and thoughtfulness to make it happen.
Thanks @breisbee for your trust and patience. You handled that session like a champion !!!
…. I sure would like to work on some more pretty floral projects …so if you’re into that kinda thing hit me up 😉
Ok, bye !
This project is really starting to come together !! I had all the fun adding a spooky night sky behind our haunted mansion.
What’s next you ask? Perhaps some creepy trees, deaths head hawk moths , bats, or even a cemetery ….. stay tuned for more spooky shenanigans 😉
I had all the fun making these lil tattoos for a rad couple from outta town. Maddie and Ben , I hope you guys are having the best adventures out in the world 😀 Thanks for being awesome !!!
I really enjoy making nature themed tattoos … books are open… just saying 😉
60% of the time, it works every time .
I had a lot of fun with this one 🙂
Im stoked to be showing this piece as part of the Writer’s Block group show opening August 1st at 4:00 @witchinghourtattoo There will be party. Art. Art party
I got to make the most fun tattoo yesterday!! This is my take on Verac the Defiled’s helm from Runscape.
Thanks for letting me tattoo the gladiator helmet of my dreams @paulceboeffect !!! You are a scholar, gentleman, and super rad dude 😀
I really do enjoy working in this style. It’s pretty much my favorite thing ever. So, if you’re looking for… dragons, daggers, Dwarven warlords, damsels in distress, denizens of the deep, drooling dire wolves, or a demented Duke, hit me up !! ;D
Today’s post is brought to you by the letter “D”
Hello Internet it me Luke again. I get it . The world is just a lil bit on fire. There’s a lot going on right now. In response , all I can offer you is…..
A rad flail I got to make the other day! Get it? “FLAILing around”?!
I had the most fun working on this one and would love more work in this style 😉
Thanks again @paulceboeffect !! I literally couldn’t have done it without your trust and support !!!
So in conclusion: I love making tattoos - Books are open - stay safe out there
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PS cows have best friends. Isn’t that nice ?
Cover up? What cover up? ….. I’ll never tell 😉
I’m so stoked on this project in progress for the awesome @tjfuller76 , thanks dude!!! I’m stoked to keep on coloring 😀
I do love me making some dragons … just saying 😉 wink wink nudge nudge
Hello Internet, it’s me Luke again. How’s things? I’m doing great , I got to make the most fun tattoo yesterday. I present to you a World War One tench flail… well a design based heavily on one.
I had all the fun making this one!! I really enjoy working in this style . It’s sorta my favorite 🙂
Thanks so much @paulceboeffect !! I really appreciate the trust , you rock dude!
Stay safe out there . Books open . Honey bees can flap their wings up to 200 times a second 🙂
To boldly go where no one has gone before!!! I love me some sci-fi space horror ❤️
Working on this piece has been a true joy and privilege. Thanks so much @tjterror !!! I can’t tell ya how much I appreciate getting to make one of my nightmarish creations come to life. Im stoked to add the last few finishing touches 🙂
As always: Have a good day - Books are open - The truth is out there
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Why an X-Files reference? Wouldn’t “ live long and prosper “ or “ Klingons don’t surrender “ make more sense ?
I said what I said … are you still reading this? If so thanks! Maybe schedule an appointment about it ? 😀
Well hello, how’s everyone out there on the world wide web? I’m good thanks for asking 🙂
So, check out this fun project in the works for the super awesome @cheryl_ann415 . I have had so much fun working on this and cannot wait to get back to work !!The black and grey is fully healed and the color work fresh .
That’s all I got. Have a good one 🙂
PS : books are always open
Hello everyone out there on the internet. It’s me , Luke again. How you holding up? I know the world seems like a scary place with potential peril around every corner, but….. check out this rad tiger I painted !!!!!!!!
I would love to bring this design to life as a tattoo.maybe a rad hip / thigh piece ? Send me DM if interested.
That’s all I got , have a good one. Ok bye .
I am having all the fun working on this rad space half sleeve 🙂 Thanks for toughing out a rough spot @jomoto10 . You are rad and I’m stoked to get back to work for ya !
I feel the need to pad this post out with a body of text…. But it’s sunny out and I’m feeling lazy. Soooo…
I love making tattoos. Books are always open. Stay tuned for updates . Have a good day
I had so much fun making this cute lil buddy! Nature is rad and I love tattooing it on people.
Thanks so much @lylaaamae , I really appreciate your trust and patience 😀
I considered making this post riddled with puns, but I decided that I didn’t KNEE-D to put everyone through that.
Thanks so much @maddie.wiebke . You got through a tough session ( and my sense of humor ) like an absolute champion!
Im going to wrap this one up quick. I don’t want to be perceived as KNEED-Y ….. I had so much fun working on this piece !! Okay bye !!
I have had all the fun working on this rad cover up / rework project!!! Thanks so much @gina.renee.fontana , I really appreciate the trust and patience . Who has two thumbs and is super stoked to get back to work for ya?….. This guy! 😀
Welp… that’s all for today sports fans. Stay tuned for more artwork and mild mannered shenanigans. Have a good one
Hey, how’s everyone doing out there ? Right about now is when I would normally go on some sort of rambling near rant full of the word “rad“ and lots of exclamation points . It still may but… this one’s a little different .
I have been partaking in artistic endeavors as long as I can remember. Things certainly haven’t always worked out. Honest self assessment can be extremely draining, discouraging, and just sad. It is work, but in the end I wouldn’t have it any other way.
This last while I have made a real effort to embrace this process. I have learned so many things, including : how weak my grasp of some concepts has been - that the work is its own reward - progress comes with time and dedication - the list goes on….
So here we are today with a video featuring 3 tigers . A year or so long story short: I wasn’t satisfied with how my tiger turned out. So, I did it again… and … again ( sorta ) I can honestly say that I’m excited about the direction that my artwork seems to be moving . That is a lot of positivity coming from me 🙂 it may be a while before I do another tiger though …
Stay tuned for more tattoos, art, and shenanigans
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Hi the internet , it’s me @luke_reuben again.. how are you , how’s things? You good? Keeping your sanity in this increasingly mad world ?….. any way here a haunted house I’ve been working on!!! You know me, I can’t lay off of the creepy stuff 🙂 I have had the most fun making this one happen !! Thanks so much @kenzie_sugar You are the coolest and I literally couldn’t do it without ya. I’m so stoked to back to work 🙂
Also, I would love to do more architectural themes tattoos … bonus points if it’s goth / spook 😀
Have a good day out there, stay safe
Helllllllo the internet !! I hope you all are having a good one. Here’s a quick lil video of me painting… again. . . I know , I know. You’ve all seen this before, but…. I’m SO STOKED on how this one is turning out. I remember a time where I thought that I had the whole water color painting thing alllll figured out . Hahaha boy was I wrong. So much to learn. Always 🙂
Thanks for looking !! Ooh ooh !! Also , I would love to tattoo this one!! Just saying 😉
Hello Internet….. Check out this rad dragon I made!!! I am so damn proud and thankful to draw dragons for a living 🙂 Thank you so much @shemilymemily !! You are rad and I couldn’t have done it without you
I have had so much fun making this one for @jaredscarola , thanks man!! We have a long way to go on this sleeve and I’m so excited to get back to work . Stay tuned for updates all of you out there on the internet 🙂 Oh and have a good day !!
Hello Internet , it’s me Luke again… Check out this slithery lil buddie I got to make !!! Thanks a ton @cym.cyma , you are the most rad! Im stoked to get back to work for ya 🙂
Just a normal everyday upstanding citizen, doing everyday upstanding normal things. Nothing to see here… unless… do you, ya know … like dinosaurs? Or maybe some random art?Maybe on the weekends or when no one is looking ? Well do have just thing for you!!!!…. A rad water color painting that I worked real hard on and I’m super proud of !!!! I wanna be a T-Rex space warrior when I grow up … someday . All shenanigans aside I had a blast and learned a ton making this one. It has been a scary but wonderful process to learn and grow in a skill that I have until recently not appreciated enough . Stay tuned for more shenanigans and thanks for looking !
Hello Internet , it’s me Luke again. How ya been? Holding up ok in this crazy world? Well, anyway… here’s a work in progress pic of a piece that I am super excited about !! I’m having so much fun working through all the spooky little details on this one . I swear, I could tattoo gothic horror architecture all day … wink wink nudge nudge 😉 stay tuned for updates and other artistic shenanigans. Ok bye
This fancy lil gentleman is all healed up and ready to do… fancy fish tings ? Perhaps a date with a fine lady fish? Who knows? Thanks again @sailor_steph7 you are the coolest!!!
Also if you ( yes you ) are thinking to yourself “ gee, I sure could use a fancy lil buddy tattoo!” You ( yes you ) should hit me up , because I had all the fun making this lil dude 🙂 ok bye .
Hello, how’s everyone out there doing on this fine … Monday ? Any way…. I hope you are having a good one. Here’s another quick little video showing more of my artistic process. I’m super stoked on how this piece is coming together . Stay tuned for more updates and shenanigans
Hello everyone! It’s me Luke. Here again to post another update on my latest painting. I’m really excited by how things are progressing . Sorry for taking so long to share that progress with you all. Ya know how it goes. Sometimes life in this modern world really gets the better of me… any way here is an epic T-REX SPACE WARRIOR!!!!!!!!!
PS. If you are watching oh great and mighty Algorithm. I know it’s been a long time since we have talked and I pretend that I don’t believe in you but, I could really use a lil help here…..
Hello Internet , it me Luke again. I know it has been a while . . . I can change, I will be better . I swear it! Starting today @luke_reuben is a new man! With all the content for the masses !!!! What’s that look? You don’t believe me? I swear I can change baby … ya just gotta give me a chance . …. Hahaha annnny way .. I’m back at it and here’s a quick lil video concerning a super fun boar skull , with floral arrangement 😉 Thanks for being awesome as always @carliecannibal !!!
I got to make this cute lil apple for a wonderful human going through a rough time . Not everyday is spooky stuff and space dinosaurs . Some days are meaningful and Im honored to be a part of them
Hello again internet, it has been a while. How are things ? Holding up okay? For your distraction and amusement I present … SPACE WARRIOR!!!! …. In progress 🙂 I’m still working on that giant monster buddy but I really needed a break from all those dots haha Thanks for looking, stay safe out there
I had so much fun making this death’s head hawk moth and skull for @cravenchris , thanks dude!!! I would love to do more spooky high detail projects… just saying 😉 stay classy out there !
