Don Robison

@dontattooer · Tattoo artist

Traditional Tattooer in Newport, OR Loyal to the coil since 2004 Owner @newporttattooshop Book online or walk-in

Don Robison is a tattoo artist in Newport whose work centres on American traditional. The 56 pieces on Perspectiv lean American traditional (72%) with a steady realism thread. Roughly 24% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often coral, burgundy and dark red. Recurring subjects include ship, octopus, flower and snake. The forearm and the shoulder are the usual placements. 36 of the pieces are shown healed rather than fresh. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly colour, black and grey in 24% of pieces, measured across 55 segmented pieces.

Recurring colours: coral, burgundy, dark red and teal.

What they tattoo

Subjects: ship, octopus, flower, snake, shark and palm tree.

Usually on the forearm, the shoulder and the upper arm.

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Work

Red rose American traditional tattoo on the hand by Don RobisonShark American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Don RobisonBeach sunset American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by Don RobisonSnake and mask American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by Don RobisonShip American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by Don RobisonWoman wearing sombrero American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by Don RobisonGeisha American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Don RobisonOctopus dotwork tattoo on the calf by Don RobisonMountain landscape realism tattoo on the shoulder by Don RobisonDragon and flowers American traditional tattoo on the thigh by Don RobisonCandle with banner American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Don RobisonRose black and grey tattoo on the hand by Don RobisonSplit face woman with butterflies neo-traditional tattoo by Don RobisonOctopus realism tattoo on the hand by Don RobisonOctopus American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Don RobisonShip and airplane American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Don RobisonSpider and skull American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Don RobisonButterflies and mushrooms black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Don RobisonFlower and bee American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Don RobisonFloral design black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Don RobisonBeach scene American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by Don RobisonNautical compass black and grey tattoo on the shoulder by Don RobisonPanther and roses American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by Don RobisonFloral mandala American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Don Robison