Tattoos made with
intention, by people who give a damn.

A calm, welcoming studio where the work is custom, the room is clean, and you never feel rushed. Booked by appointment with Tony, Lauren and Steve.

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5.0 across 241 Google reviews
5.0 ★241 reviews
25 yearsin the chair
By appointmentsame-day for small pieces
745 Forest AvePortland, ME

The studio

A place built so the work can be good.

I have always believed the space you create in shapes what comes out of it. So Cosmic Sea is the kind of room I would want to get tattooed in: everyone welcome, everyone safe, artists and clients relaxed enough to actually be creative.

That calm is the whole point. You sit down, we take our time, and you walk out with something clean that you will still love in twenty years.

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Sunlit Cosmic Sea Tattoo studio with traditional flash art on green walls and big street-facing windows
241 five-star
reviews

Inside the studio

Clean lines, calm room, real flash on every wall.

Twenty-five years of art, color and care. Here is the space you will be sitting in and a glimpse of the people who run it.

Studio corner with framed traditional flash art, a stained-glass lamp and a plant by the window
Waiting area with a large goldfish mural and mid-century wooden chairs
Artist tattooing a client's arm, focused, in black and white
Private tattoo station with deep blue walls and rows of framed flash art
Lauren tattooing a client up close, black and white
Bright studio room with green walls and big windows letting in daylight

The artists

Three hands. One standard.

Each artist books directly so you talk to the person who will actually do your tattoo. Reach out, tell them your idea, and give them a few days to reply.

Tony Baris, owner of Cosmic Sea Tattoo

Tony Baris

Owner · Custom & cover-ups

The one most of the 241 reviews are talking about. Attentive, patient, and great with first-timers.

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Lauren Hart tattooing a client at Cosmic Sea Tattoo

Lauren Hart

Custom work · Books consultations

Takes consultations online so you can plan a bigger piece before you ever sit down.

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Steve Redlon tattooing at Cosmic Sea Tattoo

Steve Redlon

Custom & traditional

Reach out on Instagram with your idea, placement and rough size to get on the books.

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What people say

Five stars, 241 times over.

5.0 on Google · 241 reviews

"I went in and saw Tony for a tattoo of my son's handwriting on my forearm. Not only professional, but extremely attentive. I won't be going anywhere else, and I'll be sending all my friends."

Bethany Harris

"Tony was awesome. Got my first tattoo and was really nervous. I will definitely be back for the next one."

Maureen Giorno

"I had a hard time finding an artist I really liked. As soon as I walked in, Tony was professional and kind. He understood exactly what I wanted. I'll absolutely be going back."

Terri G.

"Got a tattoo covered up and couldn't be happier. The place is clean and organized and Tony was awesome. I recommend anyone to come here."

Melissa R.

Visit & book

Come find us above Forest Ave.

We are by appointment only, but you can call the shop any time to check for same-day openings on smaller tattoos that don't need much drawing time.

  • Where 745 Forest Avenue, 2nd floor
    Portland, Maine 04103
    Above Mystique of Maine. Free parking across the street.
  • Hours By appointment
    Call for same-day on small pieces
  • Call (207) 536-4989
  • Email tony@cosmicseatattoo.com

How to book

  1. Pick the artist whose work fits your idea.
  2. Message them with your idea, placement and rough size.
  3. They reply within a few days to set a date.
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