I found out about Marvin’s work through instagram and was impressed with his portfolio. I’ve been meaning to get a tattoo by him so I finally texted, he was very responsive, professional and easy to talk to! I got a baybayin tattoo done and I am loving it!
It was also nice to hear how the Filipino community in Portland is booming and how the artists support each other.
I’m planning on going back to get some more done. Definitely recommend!
Requested style: Old School Filipino alphabet (Baybayin) he made sure that the letters were correct since I provided the photo, really appreciate his attention to detail.
October 2023
I got a tattoo saying “nanay” (mother in Tagalog) in my mom’s handwriting on my forearm, and it’s really special to me. Marvin was kind, professional, and welcoming. He was patient when I asked to reposition the stencil a couple times.From personal experience, I’ve met a few tattoo artists that were kind of intimidating, but Marvin made me feel comfortable and reassured, answered questions before and after getting the tattoo. Highly recommend to anyone!And just a plus - it was cool to hear about other Filipino clients he’s had before how others also want to reconnect with our heritage through tattoos. It’s like a humble sense of community.Service: Custom... read full review
January 2023
Went to Marvin for some tattoo cover ups for my wife. She had gotten some previous color tattoos and he was able to turn them into an amazing black and white star scape. She is so much more confident in showing off this piece of art than she was her older piece. Which is great for me!!Services: Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings
I found out about Marvin’s work through instagram and was impressed with his portfolio. I’ve been meaning to get a tattoo by him so I finally texted, he was very responsive, professional and easy to talk to! I got a baybayin tattoo done and I am loving it!
It was also nice to hear how the Filipino community in Portland is booming and how the artists support each other.
I’m planning on going back to get some more done. Definitely recommend!
Requested style: Old School Filipino alphabet (Baybayin) he made sure that the letters were correct since I provided the photo, really appreciate his attention to detail.
I got a tattoo saying “nanay” (mother in Tagalog) in my mom’s handwriting on my forearm, and it’s really special to me. Marvin was kind, professional, and welcoming. He was patient when I asked to reposition the stencil a couple times.From personal experience, I’ve met a few tattoo artists that were kind of intimidating, but Marvin made me feel comfortable and reassured, answered questions before and after getting the tattoo. Highly recommend to anyone!And just a plus - it was cool to hear about other Filipino clients he’s had before how others also want to reconnect with our heritage through tattoos. It’s like a humble sense of community.Service: Custom... read full review
Went to Marvin for some tattoo cover ups for my wife. She had gotten some previous color tattoos and he was able to turn them into an amazing black and white star scape. She is so much more confident in showing off this piece of art than she was her older piece. Which is great for me!!Services: Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings