Tattoos by Tall Paul
Blue Heron Craftworks is a private tattoo studio in the Fairhaven district of Bellingham, Washington. Paul Foertsch (Tall Paul) works in black-and-grey realism, botanical, geometric, and portrait tattoos.
Bellingham · Whatcom County
At a glance
- City
- Bellingham, WA · Whatcom County
- Phone
- (360) 333-4395
- Website
- blueheroncraftworks.com
- Online booking
- blueheroncraftworks.com
- @tattoosbytallpaul
- Social
- Services
- tattoo, custom design
- State tattoo shop license
- Verify this shop’s license at WA DOLLicense lookup by the Washington State Department of Licensing
- Listing status
- Listed open · data as of September 23, 2026
What to know about Tattoos by Tall Paul
- Consultations are scheduled with the appointment for most pieces
- A deposit is required at least 30 days before the appointment
- Jenny will reach out within 7 days after the form is submitted
Artists at Tattoos by Tall Paul
All tattoo artists2 artists listed on the studio’s own website. Names, roles, photos and links as the studio publishes them.
Paul Foertsch
Tattoo artist
Ruby Jones
Apprentice tattoo artist
Map & directions
Local context
Tattoos by Tall Paul is one of 30 studios we list in Bellingham. Whatcom County has 22 licensed tattoo shops and 80 licensed tattoo artists, according to Washington State Department of Licensing data for August 2026.
Tattoos by Tall Paul: common questions
Where is Tattoos by Tall Paul located?
Tattoos by Tall Paul is at 1200 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 (Whatcom County).
How do I book a tattoo at Tattoos by Tall Paul?
Reach Tattoos by Tall Paul through online booking (blueheroncraftworks.com/paulbooking), the website (blueheroncraftworks.com), phone at (360) 333-4395, or Instagram (@tattoosbytallpaul). Most Washington studios ask for a deposit to hold an appointment, and custom pieces usually need a consultation first.
Is Tattoos by Tall Paul licensed?
Washington requires every tattoo shop and tattoo artist to hold a Department of Licensing license (RCW 18.300). You can confirm any shop or artist with the DOL license lookup; see our Washington tattoo laws guide for how.
What other tattoo shops are near Tattoos by Tall Paul?
Nearby studios include Boy Eats World Art (2.0 mi), Story Tattoo (2.1 mi), and Chameleon Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing (2.1 mi).
Does Blue Heron Craftworks require a consultation?
For most pieces, a consultation is needed and will be scheduled at the same time as the booking.
What deposit is required?
A deposit is required at least 30 days before the appointment. Half-day appointments require a $250 deposit; full-day or multiple-sitting appointments require $400.
