View Full Version : Good tattoo artist in NOCO/Denver?
Eggysrun
11-05-2014, 23:32
Been years since I got a tattoo and was kinda a spur of the moment thing. I'm looking at getting it covered with something better. Does anyone have an artist or shop they'd personally recommend? What I'd like to get isn't something super complicated, I just find word of mouth seems to be the best way the good artists get advertised.
I would really prefer NOCO, but not unwilling to go down to Denver.
Great-Kazoo
11-05-2014, 23:48
[facepalm]There's so many shops / studios in old town ft fun you'll trip over them.
https://www.ar-15.co/search.php?searchid=2644551
There was a guy on armslist that was trading tattoo work for gun related items. Seemed legit and he posted some of his work, was adamant about letting everyone know that he was safe, clean and certified.
Here you go. Located in FoCo Seems like he does decent work but I'm not expert.
http://www.armslist.com/posts/3510934/fort-collins-colorado-handguns-for-trade--100--custom--guaranteed--and-quality-tattoo-work-for-barter-
Great-Kazoo
11-05-2014, 23:56
There was a guy on armslist that was trading tattoo work for gun related items. Seemed legit and he posted some of his work, was adamant about letting everyone know that he was safe, clean and certified.
That's what they all say after 2 weeks of no job, when released from prison. My man got himself a few guns, uses new paint for each work, but he only does black & grey.
redneck122
11-06-2014, 00:54
Go see Jon in Greeley.
Jon's Custom Creations
1654 8th Ave
Greeley, CO
Great-Kazoo
11-06-2014, 01:22
Go see Jon in Greeley.
Jon's Custom Creations
1654 8th Ave
Greeley, CO
Little Johnny K. All he needs is an AK & black pajamas. Good guy.
Big John
11-06-2014, 05:35
Jon at Sanders Ink (http://www.sandersinkstudio.com/) does good work.
Check out Artis at Certified Customs in Denver: http://www.certifiedcustoms.net/#!artis-garcia/c8cn
ColoFarmer
11-06-2014, 08:05
Susanna at second millennium. My wife just got a new one, lizzard that looks like it could leap off her side and run off.
Eggysrun
11-06-2014, 08:51
Thanks guys. I'll check out the various sites and hopefully this weekend get it done.
Jon at Sanders Ink (http://www.sandersinkstudio.com/) does good work.
I've had a couple of pieces done by John Sanders. He's good & is not afraid to say if something won't look good & will give suggestions on how to fix that. He has good judgement and good skills as an artist. He's right there on Mullberry between Howes & Mason, N side of the road. I highly recommend him. Be prepared to wait a bit though. He has a waiting list a few weeks long.
PugnacAutMortem
11-06-2014, 10:34
Check out Artis at Certified Customs in Denver: http://www.certifiedcustoms.net/#!artis-garcia/c8cn
+1 for Artis. That dude's work is nuts.
Jon at Sanders Ink (http://www.sandersinkstudio.com/) does good work.
I came here to recommend this guy for you. My wife & mom have had lots of work done by him and he does some very good work and is a good guy to boot.
I've had a couple of pieces done by John Sanders. He's good & is not afraid to say if something won't look good & will give suggestions on how to fix that. He has good judgement and good skills as an artist. He's right there on Mullberry between Howes & Mason, N side of the road. I highly recommend him. Be prepared to wait a bit though. He has a waiting list a few weeks long.
Did he try to talk you into 'truck nuts' on the back of your thigh by chance? If so, that was my idea and there's a standing offer of a free tattoo to anyone who will do it and I'm to be called in to witness if someone accepts. lol
I think I know the right person for that one...
I think I know the right person for that one...
Let's make this happen! I'm too clean cut to run with the types of people who would get a truck nuts tattoo on their thigh. lulz
Great-Kazoo
11-06-2014, 13:55
Let's make this happen! I'm too clean cut to run with the types of people who would get a truck nuts tattoo on their thigh. lulz
Afraid the taco crowd might elevate you to sainthood?
Afraid the taco crowd might elevate you to sainthood?
Your obsession with Tacomas is bordering on unhealthy.
Great-Kazoo
11-06-2014, 16:17
Your obsession with Tacomas is bordering on unhealthy.
i'd start a crossfit thread but the haters would frag it. mmmmmm
Big John
11-06-2014, 18:29
I've had a couple of pieces done by John Sanders. He's good & is not afraid to say if something won't look good & will give suggestions on how to fix that. He has good judgement and good skills as an artist. He's right there on Mullberry between Howes & Mason, N side of the road. I highly recommend him. Be prepared to wait a bit though. He has a waiting list a few weeks long.My son just got one from him and scheduled another. I think Jon is booked into December depending on what day you need to have it done. A good tattoo is worth waiting for. Myself and several friends have more than one tattoo done by Jon.
fairrpe86
11-06-2014, 20:46
Chris Fuller, owns www.junkyardink.com in Louisville.
trlcavscout
11-06-2014, 21:50
Anyone who can do anything is probably booked at least a week or two out, someone who can draw a straight line is probably a couple months out.
SouthPaw
11-06-2014, 21:53
Jons Custom Creations did mine. Jon, was a pleasure to work with and Jim knows him as well. My next tattoo will be by Cammi at Sanders Ink in foco. I have seen her work and like what she does.
Jons Custom Creations did mine. Jon, was a pleasure to work with and Jim knows him as well. My next tattoo will be by Cammi at Sanders Ink in foco. I have seen her work and like what she does.
Jon's wife for anyone here who didn't connect those dots.
SouthPaw
11-06-2014, 23:17
Yes, his wife. Too many Jons so I left that out.
Great-Kazoo
11-07-2014, 01:28
With the demand for ink from the board fairly consistent, maybe I should come out of retirement. [ROFL3]
ColoFarmer
11-07-2014, 16:16
Thanks guys. I'll check out the various sites and hopefully this weekend get it done.
As someone else alluded to, anyone who can get you in that short notice (especially on a weekend) isn't someone you want putting permanent art on your body! If they don't have a waiting list, they aren't someone I would consider...
Eggysrun
11-07-2014, 17:12
As someone else alluded to, anyone who can get you in that short notice (especially on a weekend) isn't someone you want putting permanent art on your body! If they don't have a waiting list, they aren't someone I would consider...
Right, I figure at least find a place I'd like the work done and make an appointment.
Great-Kazoo
11-07-2014, 17:59
As someone else alluded to, anyone who can get you in that short notice (especially on a weekend) isn't someone you want putting permanent art on your body! If they don't have a waiting list, they aren't someone I would consider...
Not true, not even.
Not every artist who is booked up 1-2 months out doesn't allow time for walk ins. The money is friday - sat night, OR if near a .mil base when the eagle shits. Walk ins on a friday & sat could bring you 2 -3x what an apt might. Some artist schedule their apt's after 5 week days or early on the weekends. This gives one the opportunity to grab that walk in clientele, who could become your next major work.
We at one time did apt only, which for some lost business since their apt never showed, while the rest of us had a 3 -4 hr wait for commercial work. It finally went to walk ins only (outside regulars) this way everyone had a chance to work, vs. waiting for an apt that never showed.
One of the artist would book her self solid when ever she could, that lasted 1 month as waiting 15 min past the set time was costing money while people were there Now.
I'd schedule my clients with a time that worked for both of us. They needed to come in on the weekend, no problem. They were also willing to work with me time wise.
Right, I figure at least find a place I'd like the work done and make an appointment.
You find an artist you feel comfortable with, like their portfolio and agree on price final design. I assure you, there's an apt set up for you. However do not walk in to a waiting room of people, get upset because the artist doesn't have time to draw up your shoulder cap while you wait.
Eggysrun
11-07-2014, 19:19
Not true, not even.
Not every artist who is booked up 1-2 months out doesn't allow time for walk ins. The money is friday - sat night, OR if near a .mil base when the eagle shits. Walk ins on a friday & sat could bring you 2 -3x what an apt might. Some artist schedule their apt's after 5 week days or early on the weekends. This gives one the opportunity to grab that walk in clientele, who could become your next major work.
We at one time did apt only, which for some lost business since their apt never showed, while the rest of us had a 3 -4 hr wait for commercial work. It finally went to walk ins only (outside regulars) this way everyone had a chance to work, vs. waiting for an apt that never showed.
One of the artist would book her self solid when ever she could, that lasted 1 month as waiting 15 min past the set time was costing money while people were there Now.
I'd schedule my clients with a time that worked for both of us. They needed to come in on the weekend, no problem. They were also willing to work with me time wise.
You find an artist you feel comfortable with, like their portfolio and agree on price final design. I assure you, there's an apt set up for you. However do not walk in to a waiting room of people, get upset because the artist doesn't have time to draw up your shoulder cap while you wait.
Oh I know, I'm a patient guy.
Big John
11-08-2014, 06:19
Jons Custom Creations did mine. Jon, was a pleasure to work with and Jim knows him as well. My next tattoo will be by Cammi at Sanders Ink in foco. I have seen her work and like what she does.I'm not a fan of Cammi's work. That's why you MUST IMO look at portfolio's before getting a tattoo. Tattoo's are for many very personal. A portfolio I look at and like, someone else may not.
I also have a piece from Nick McQueen at Summit Tattoo in Castle Rock that I'm very happy with. https://www.facebook.com/McQueenTattoos
mackbamf
11-15-2014, 22:20
Went to Certified Customs last night, Will Mordecai did this piece on me...
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Great-Kazoo
11-15-2014, 22:27
Went to Certified Customs last night, Will Mordecai did this piece on me...
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Nice. Fess up does it really hurt ? I'm not a fan of needles, or pain.
mackbamf
11-15-2014, 22:38
Nice. Fess up does it really hurt ? I'm not a fan of needles, or pain.
It really wasn't bad at all getting it done, it took about two and a half hours. I thought it was going to hurt more than it did. Today it is pretty sore though...
Great-Kazoo
11-15-2014, 22:44
It really wasn't bad at all getting it done, it took about two and a half hours. I thought it was going to hurt more than it did. Today it is pretty sore though...
That's tattoo road rash, good for the soul, better for the skin.
Monarch Tattoo
Marion St Tattoo
Sandi Calistro-Kazee
Think Tank
I've had custom work done at all of these places at would highly recommend them. Think Tank is a little less personal but the artists are all great.
Nice. Fess up does it really hurt ? I'm not a fan of needles, or pain.
You gotta hit the ribs, Achilles, or back of knee to bring the pain. To be honest, I freaking hate that 3 hour mark when you keep looking at the clock, but I just keep going back.
Great-Kazoo
11-15-2014, 23:04
You gotta hit the ribs, Achilles, or back of knee to bring the pain. To be honest, I freaking hate that 3 hour mark when you keep looking at the clock, but I just keep going back.
Really? One more reason tattoos are not for me
[Sarcasm2]
It really wasn't bad at all getting it done, it took about two and a half hours. I thought it was going to hurt more than it did. Today it is pretty sore though...
Get some sun on it, that will help.
You gotta hit the ribs, Achilles, or back of knee to bring the pain. To be honest, I freaking hate that 3 hour mark when you keep looking at the clock, but I just keep going back.
I don't remember you having any tattoos. They must all be hidden. :p
Get some sun on it, that will help.
I don't remember you having any tattoos. They must all be hidden. :p
I must of had pants and a long sleeve shirt bud. I keep them out of "uniform view". Nothing below the elbow....for now or I'll be destined to a lifetime of long sleeved uniform shirts.
Really? One more reason tattoos are not for me
[Sarcasm2]
From what I hear, the sarcasm is noted.
argonstrom
11-16-2014, 18:29
Really? One more reason tattoos are not for me
[Sarcasm2]
Tattoos are the Devil's work.
Great-Kazoo
11-16-2014, 19:00
Tattoos are the Devil's work.
get thee behind satan and push.
https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=HN.607998418341462798&pid=15.1&P=0
Rhys Hood
Studio 724.
Look them up on Facebook and tell them I sent you. They don't do walk-in's
argonstrom
11-16-2014, 19:31
get thee behind satan and push.
https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=HN.607998418341462798&pid=15.1&P=0
[ROFL1]
If you ever come out of retirement for a bit, I'd love a bit of your work.
get thee behind satan and push.
https://sp.yimg.com/ib/th?id=HN.607998418341462798&pid=15.1&P=0
[rockon]
I've have some good stuff done by jules at chakra tattoo in downtown denver, but it all depends on the style that you are looking for.
Great-Kazoo
11-16-2014, 21:33
I've have some good stuff done by jules at chakra tattoo in downtown denver, but it all depends on the style that you are looking for.
getting a tattoo is finding the artist that clicks with you.
it's 50% chemistry & 50% quality of work
getting a tattoo is finding the artist that clicks with you.
it's 50% chemistry & 50% quality of work
or a nice rack. You have to have something to keep you occupied the whole time...
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