Tattoos
that move
with you.

Emmanuel Hele is a Portland-based artist and the owner of Tumbleweed Tattoo, a private studio dedicated to personal transformation through tattoo. Grounded in connection and executed with experience, style, and expert technique, his practice bridges precision and intuition to offer striking, intricate, ornamental designs that move in harmony with their wearers.

Specializing in large-scale, form-fitting pieces, Emmanuel approaches each project as a collaboration and a sacred event. His practice is rooted in trust, presence, dedication, and respect for the stories his clients carry. Whether marking a turning point or simply honoring the body with a new adornment, every tattoo is a meaningful process, shaped by shared vision and attuned to the individual.

Drawing influence from the natural world, the human project, sacred rhythms, and the adventure of life, Emmanuel’s style is both timeless and innovative - forged on the fringes, refined through years of study, forever guided by a deep love of the craft. Placing emphasis on flow, composition, and detail, his tattoos are designed to enhance their wearers’ forms and to bring beauty into the environments they move through. He recognizes beauty as a gift, and also as an act of resistance in a culture that’s increasingly disconnected from the fundamental beauty of being.

In session, Emmanuel prioritizes mindfulness, humor, comfort, and clarity. He encourages clients to come as they are, leaving behind the burdens of their everyday roles. He believes that open communication, authenticity, and presence are key to creating both a tattoo and an experience that will last a lifetime.