Welcome to the Colorado AR-15 Shooters Club Discussion Forums.
Where to get a tattoo Near Denver
There used to be a thread that had good recommendations of where to get a tat in the Denver area. I dont even mind driving a little bit for a GOOD artist.
Gotta be good and gotta be a great artist.
Let me know where you suggest
Certified NRA Instructor, ask me about CCW classes
/l , [____],
l----L -OlllllllO-
()_) ()_)------)_) Jeep ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
My Feedback + 50 lost during the site crash
I used to play hockey with the owner of Tribal Rites. At the Westminster location there's an artist that was on Miami Ink. I think, anyway. He was on a tattoo show anyway. Dude has talent.
WWW.TribalRites.com. Mike Schuger is the owner.
Phantom 8, Englewood
Landmark, Denver. My bad thought Nik changed it to legend
Your best bet is to web surf for studios in the area. Then check out their web site to see if a specific artist work looks acceptable to you.
THEN stop by the shops and talk to them. look at their portfolio check out the work stations and bathrooms.Is their autoclave spore tested and how often, can they produce autoclave logs? Most shops are single USE which means needle & tube is disposed of (correctly) Single use is different than new needle. USE is one time then tossed, new needle means they should still be autoclaving their tubes. Do they have current certification regarding blood borne pathogen training, when was the last time they attended a refresher course? How long have they been tattooing? The industry standard is 3-5 years for an apprenticeship. IF they are 3 years or less you should not be paying full boat for work MOST (key word) most shops have their apprentices charge 50-75% of retail.
Of course there are some very talented young guns out there who do dynamic work. Their most impressive work may not be the genre of work you want so again check them out.
Just because one can do excellent portraits does not mean then can produce full color pieces and vice-versa.
Remember you get what you pay for.
Last edited by Great-Kazoo; 05-20-2012 at 18:18.
The Great Kazoo's Feedback
"when you're happy you enjoy the melody but, when you're broken you understand the lyrics".
Any by Coors field?
Red,White & Blue means Freedom, until its flashing behind you.
I've been to Faith tattoo in Golden and Lifetime of Sol which is kinda by the Filmore. I would highly recommend both shops. I did lots a research on both shops before I went in.
Nik Pew at Landmark tattoo. He's done 90% of my work, my wife's, my dad, my sister, my mom, and tons of friends.
He work at phantom8 for like 15 years then last year or so opened up a shop with a couple other guys.
His schedule is usually booked a month or 2 out, but that's a good thing, you always gotta wonder about the guy that can get you right in, there's a reason for that.
http://landmarktattooing.com/
My next ink will probably be done somewhere in Honolulu. I need to start checking into that. Thanks for the reminder.
Mantra Is on 19th and Wadsworth. Ask for Chris
Big Mike at White Lotus. He is around a 4 to 6 month wait but there is a reason for it, he's one of the best. He doesn't stencil your tattoo on he free hands everything.
David Allen at Preying Mantis Tattoo
He is a phenomenal artist and I have known him since high school.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
