Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist

@kruegergrams · Portland, Oregon · Tattoo artist

Tattoo Artist in PDX Wed, Thurs, Fri, & Sat SE Powell Birdhouse Always taking tattoo appointments Walk-ins when ya walk in

Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist is a American traditional tattoo artist in Portland, Oregon. American traditional leads (16 of the 92 pieces on Perspectiv), with geometric on another 13. Roughly 59% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often dark red, coral and burgundy. Recurring subjects include flowers, skull, roses and scorpion. The forearm and the thigh are the usual placements. There are 59 healed pieces in the set, not just fresh work. Portfolio last updated September 2026.

Styles

Colour

Mostly black and grey, colour in 41% of pieces, measured across 88 segmented pieces.

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

What they tattoo

Subjects: flowers, skull, roses, scorpion, star and text.

Usually on the forearm, the thigh and the torso.

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Work

Scorpion neo-traditional tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonDenial and flowers American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonCrab American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonFlower and snake American traditional tattoo on the hand by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonRose American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonFire crab American traditional tattoo on the shoulder by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonRose black and grey tattoo on the neck by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonWizard and skull realism tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonCamera and flowers black and grey tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonLeopard black and grey tattoo on the ribs by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonBarbed wire wreath neo-traditional tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonChristmas tree new school tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonRoses American traditional tattoo on the ribs by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonRoses American traditional tattoo on the ribs by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonScorpion neo-traditional tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonPeony American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonSkull American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonTattooed arm American traditional tattoo on the upper arm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonRoot system black and grey tattoo on the chest by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonGeometric symbol geometric tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonScorpion American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonScorpion new school tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonLittle girl with umbrella American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, OregonScorpion American traditional tattoo on the forearm by Derek Krueger Portland Tattoo Artist, Portland, Oregon