Mother Milk Tattoo is a biopic, woman-owned tattoo studio located in Portland, Oregon. Opening its doors in 2025, owners Dana Vargas and Nia Malone envisioned a safe and welcoming space where art, medicine, and community could come together. The studio offers tattoos and pop-up events with the goal of uniting the community through creativity and connection.

Dana and Nia first met in 2021 while Dana was tending the land at Wapato Island Farm. Dana took Nia under her wing, teaching her the art of tattooing, and together their friendship evolved into a shared dream of opening their own studio. With the support of many helping hands and wonderful friends, Mother Milk Tattoo is now a reality and accepting clients.

In August 2025, the team was thrilled to welcome a new artist, Emily Elizabeth, adding her unique vision and talent to the studio. We’re excited to see the creativity the three of us will share!

To book a session with one of our artists, please visit the artist page and follow the booking instructions. Thank you for being part of our journey!