We are Crista & Michael Tappan.

Michael is a licensed tattoo artist, with a love of all things fantastical, geeky, nerdy, interesting, and fun. He specializes in large and intricate tattoos and is always open to hearing what you have in mind for your next tattoo. To collaborate on a tattoo, please select TATTOO BOOKING from the menu above.

Crista is a Jill of All Trades, with many hats that she wears across her broad spectrum of careers. By day she is a consultant with Nike, and by night she is an avid reader and is currently writing a novel of their own.

In June of 2021 we opened Wandering Triumph Tattoo. In a post-lockdown world, it was important for us to have a safe and uncrowded space to resume Michael’s tattooing profession. We were so fortunate to find this amazing space in NE PDX, right on Sandy Blvd. Only 1.5 miles from our home and located a few steps away from a collection of great Portland restaurants and cafes, it is a dream come true for us.

Thanks for taking the time to learn more about us and we look forward to seeing you in the studio someday!