Jason Sweet Tattoo Artist - Freaks and Geeks

Jason has been tattooing since 2002. He spent his 20’s working in the music industry. In 1998, he graduated from California College of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Art, with a focus on painting and drawing. Jason was fortunate to meet two old-timers who mentored him into tattooing. Having tattooed in Los Angeles, Oakland, and San Francisco, CA, Syracuse, NY, and Corvallis, OR; Jason settled in Portland in 2009 and opened Freaks and Geeks Tattoo Studio in 2011. Jason specializes in traditional Americana or Japanese style tattooing.

Recent Work

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Traditonal tattoos before they were cool. tattooists:@tuffluckkevin @_xshaggyx @art_and_tattoos_by_jason Books Always Open 🏴‍☠️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✊🏿✊🏾

Drawing a set of fineline black and gray tattoo de

Drawing a set of fineline black and gray tattoo designs. This is sheet #1.

I was raised as a tattooist on this kind of tattooing.
It is great to see it come back 20 years later. Funny how it all comes around. When I moved to Los Angeles in 2003, I never did script or much black and gray work. Let me tell you, working in southern California, you will learn to do this kind of tattooing. I was happy to get away from it when I moved to Portland. Everyone here wanted color traditional work. Now, I see young tattooists posting fineline black and gray work all the time. It is nice to see....

So I figured i would throw my hat in the ring with the cool kids and see it the old man still has it.

I am heavily influenced by Jack Rudy, Brian Everett and Boog (RIP) When I was coming up, those guys were my idols and their work sang to me. These designs are referenced from their old tattoo designs.

FYI, all are available for tattooing and i have nothing going on through the new year. Come get tattooed!

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Some Christmas tattoos for two child caretakers. T

Some Christmas tattoos for two child caretakers. Thank you! Happy Christmas!

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#Christmastattoo
#brotatts
#ladybug
#snail

"A tattooist with no lettering skillz, is like a d

"A tattooist with no lettering skillz, is like a dentist with no teeth."

Or as a friend once said, "I can tell the skill of a tattooist by the quality of their lettering. Why? Because there is no room for error."

I was raised on a steady diet of fine line black and gray tattooing, working my first few years in Los Angeles. Tribal and lettering every day. Some weeks, I never touched a color.

I have never been much of a specialist. I became a tattooist because I can draw almost anything and adapt artistically to a variety of styles. A close musician friend once said, "Tattooists are the rock stars of the art world." I couldn't agree more.

Some tattooists write a hit and play that tune to financial success, over and over. Others turn everything they touch into gold. Most of us are journeyman artists. Playing any tune you want. Sometimes busking on a corner for the nights meal. You want it done right; find a journeyman tattooist.

I have a lot of availability these days. No appointments are booked for the week between x-mas ansld new year. So that means i am available for you! Come get one of these designs or let me draw something custom for you.

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#portlandtattoo
#IHateJasonSweet
#hateme
#portlandsoriginalantiherotattooist
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Custom Lettering a specialty. Appointments availab

Custom Lettering a specialty. Appointments available. Walk-ins welcome.

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#Portlandtattoo
#albertaartsdistrict
#lettering
#letteringtattoo
#customlettering

Now.booking December and January. #Portland #po

Now.booking December and January.

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#portlandtattoo
#albertaartsdistrict
#dragontattoo
#dragon
#sketch

Walk in tattoos all day by Kevin and Jason

Walk in tattoos all day by Kevin and Jason

Cherub for Euan. Thank you! #Portland #Portland

Cherub for Euan. Thank you!

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#Portlandtattoo
#albertaartsdistrict
#blackandgraytattoo
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Sunflower for Matthew by Jason. Thank you for look

Sunflower for Matthew by Jason. Thank you for looking.

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#portlandtattoo
#albertaartsdistrict
#Sunflower
#blackworkerssubmission
#blackandgraytattoo

Friday the 13th flash!!!! $100 - $130. First 12 c

Friday the 13th flash!!!! $100 - $130. First 12 customers receive a free tee shirt. Lucky number 13 gets a free hoodie!

12-7 pm.

December 13th.

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#Portlandtattoo
#albertaarts
#fridaythe13th

A Fleur de lis for Chieko. Thank you. 🙏❤️

A Fleur de lis for Chieko. Thank you. 🙏❤️

Chieko is the widow of a tattooist i was friends with over social media. Tony had contacted me in 2020 about working at Freaks And Geeks Tattoo Studio He explained his wife was from Portland and they wanted to move back here from New Orleans.

Tony was in his 50's and a street shop tattooist. For one reason or another, the move never happened. Tony and I became friends over social media and we talked over the phone. He was one of those people I felt a kinship with. Same age. Street shop tattooists with big black glasses.

Unfortunately, Tony passed away, suddenly and out of the blue. It was shocking to hear the news. I didn't know much about Tony's world. Chieko reached out to me over social media to tell me what happened and vowed to visit the studio to meet.

Yesterday was the day. It was really nice to meet and tattoo Chieko. To find out more about Tony. Although I feel we spent more time getting to know one another.

It was an honor to meet you, Chieko, and tattoo you. I am so sorry for your loss. Rest is Peace, Tony.

@tattoo_tony

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#albertaartsdistrict
#fleurdelis
#neworleans

It's Derek's last day until early January 2025. He

It's Derek's last day until early January 2025. He is available for walk ins all day. Plenty of appointments available when he returns.

Dm @_xshaggyx for more info

or call the shop 503.317.1325 or just walk right in and get tattooed.

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Here is a couple more by Kevin. Walk ins available

Here is a couple more by Kevin. Walk ins available all day.

Kevin is available for walk ins and appointments.
Dm @tuffluckkevin or call the shop 503.317.1325 for more info. Ask for Kevin if you call or email the shop.

Or just walk right in and get tattooed!

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#albertaartsdistrict
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Another half sleeve down. Thank you,Colin. It was

Another half sleeve down. Thank you,Colin. It was an honor to tattoo you. Cheers!

I am booking December and beyond. I have plenty of time for new projects.

22 years tattoo experience

●Reliable
●Quality
●Experienced

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#albertaartsdistrict
#hanya
#Japanesetattoo
#sleevetattoo
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A black hole for Corey. Thank you bud! #Portland

A black hole for Corey. Thank you bud!

#Portland
#Portlandtattoo
#albertaarts
#blackhole
#blackworkerssubmission

Welcome Kevin to Freaks and Geeks Tattoo. @tufflu

Welcome Kevin to Freaks and Geeks Tattoo.
@tuffluckkevin

Kevin is available for walk ins and has availability for appointments.

DM Kevin directly, DM the shop or call 503.317.1325 for more info on appointments and walk ins.

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#portlandtattoo
#albertaarts
#traditonaltattoo
#americanatattoos
#appointmentsavailable
#walkinswelcome

Thank you Jessica. Always a pleasure! @jessicabe

Thank you Jessica. Always a pleasure!
@jessicabeckpdx

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#Portlandtattoo
#albertaartsdistrict
#blackandgraytattoo

I have nothing new to post. So hear is a flashback

I have nothing new to post. So hear is a flashback to 2010 and that time, i tattooed a walk in.

All the other tattooists had left at 6 pm. I always stayed until 8 pm. Staying late has it's privelages.

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#blackmetal
#watain

Some flags for Sage. Thank you again, for your tru

Some flags for Sage. Thank you again, for your trust.

*existing flags tattooed by another tattooist.

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#albertaarts
#flags
#flagtattoo
#kuwait
#costarica
#Taiwan

Tee Shirts, Hoodies and Gift Certificates. We have

Tee Shirts, Hoodies and Gift Certificates. We have them all. Great stocking stuffers.

Come by the shop.
DM for more info.
Shipping available

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#Portlandtattoo
#Albertaarts
#Christmas
#xmas

More biker tatts please. #Portland #portlandtat

More biker tatts please.

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#portlandtattoo
#albertaarts
#harleydavidson
#bikertatts
#process
#customtattoo

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