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Thirteen Denver Shops With Friday the 13th Flash Tattoo Deals

By Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez

Jun 10, 2025

These shops are offering some scary good deals.

New Fest Alert: UNHINGED Combines a Trifecta of Metal, Tattoos, and Craft Beer

By Cleo Mirza

May 1, 2025

From July 26-27 at National Western Stockyards, the event will feature more than 25 music acts, a tattoo convention, and craft beer tasting sessions.

A shot of Artis Garcia tattooing a portrait of Jim Morrison on the inner forearm of a client.

A Lowrider That Lasts Forever: How Chicano Tattooing Influenced Denver

By Edward Simpson

Jan 7, 2025

Chicano tattooing's roots go deep, and these tattoo artists are here to keep its spirit alive.

A Guide to American Traditional Tattoo Shops in Denver

By Edward Simpson

Sep 18, 2024

Here are five walk-in tattoo shops blasting out the best American traditional tattoos in Denver.

Artists from Long Live Tattoo Collective.

Thirteen Denver Tattoo Shops With Flash Deals for Friday the 13th

By John Flathman

Sep 11, 2024

Enjoy a glass of kava while getting poked by Black Kraken, check out "cool ghoul" Beetlejuice with your ink at Improper City, or just enjoy Colfax people-watching at Lifetime.

Black Kraken Tattoo Studio Seeks Support After Second Rooftop Break-in

By John Flathman

Aug 23, 2024

The Longmont tattoo parlor is running a GoFundMe to recoup losses stemming from a recent string of robberies, with thieves breaking through the roof.

Lauren Boebert's ’90s Tribal Tattoo Is So Bad It's Trending Nationally

By Emily Ferguson

Aug 16, 2024

The photo was shared by Matt Gaetz's wife in a series of GOP women thirst traps.

Permanent Memories: Denver Artist Gives an Inside Look at Tattooing in Prison

By John Flathman

Aug 7, 2024

Piper was incarcerated for twelve years, and the whole time, he tattooed. He reflects on it in his new book, American InkSlinger.

Sol Tribe Manager on Sudden Closing, New Shop and Upholding a Legacy

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 25, 2024

Casey Hosch, Sol Tribe's manager, was just as surprised as everyone else by the sudden news.

Hundreds of tattoo artists from around the United States had booths for festival attendees to get fresh ink.

Denver Tattoo Arts Festival Brought Three Days of Ink to the Convention Center: Photos

By Rebecca Slezak

Jul 22, 2024

Hundreds of tattoo artists from around the U.S. brought their designs and fresh new ink to festival-goers.

Sol Tribe Closes After Fifteen Years

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 3, 2024

The shop at 56 Broadway announced on Instagram that the closure was sudden.

man with tattoos and rainbow suspenders wearing flipshade sunglasses

Long Live Tattoo Festival Debuts in Black Hawk With Top-Tier Artists and Major Draws

By John Flathman

Apr 9, 2024

The needle drops on this new event over 4/20 weekend with acclaimed artists and one-of-a-kind experiences for pros and newbies alike.

man covered in blue puzzle piece tattoos swallows a sword

Guinness World Record Holder The Enigma Moves to Denver, but His Tattoo Travels Far

By Justin Criado

Feb 1, 2024

The famous sideshow performer is currently tattooing at Freakys.

A Year of Grief: Denver's Tattoo Store Shootings

By Emily Ferguson

Dec 27, 2022

Five people were slain a year ago today.

The Ten Biggest Denver Culture Stories of 2022

By Emily Ferguson

Dec 27, 2022

The community came together.

Denver Tattoo Industry Had a Colorful History Before 2021 Mass Shooting

By Emily Ferguson

Jan 19, 2022

Alicias Cardenas helped change the business.

Tattoo Artists and Shops Unite for Fundraiser Benefiting Shooting Victims

By Emily Ferguson

Jan 14, 2022

Tattoos will be made from the victims' artwork.

Remembering Alicia Cardenas, Who Made Her Mark on Denver

By Emily Ferguson

Dec 28, 2021

A trailblazer in Denver's tattoo industry was killed Monday night.

Wolf Den Combines Tattoos With a Gallery — and a New Attitude

By Emily Ferguson

Dec 21, 2021

Body art, meet wall art.

Think Ink: Eight Denver Tattoo Shops With Friday the 13th Deals

By Teague Bohlen

Aug 13, 2021

The pandemic rages on, but it can't stop body art.

Tattoos

Duo Sets Guinness World Record For Most Eyeball Tattoos

An Exploration of Japanese-Style Tattooing in Denver

Tattoos

Duo Sets Guinness World Record For Most Eyeball Tattoos

An Exploration of Japanese-Style Tattooing in Denver

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