Bold simplicity balanced with articulate detail is Ian's approach to creating tattoos that look great for life. Whether you are looking for vibrant, saturated color, smooth black and gray, or anything in between,  he has you covered. A lifelong artist, Ian has been drawing since he could hold a pencil. His art skills lead him to an informal apprenticeship with a biker named Caveman in 2005. He currently tattoos at Art With Heart in Denver CO. Book now for an authentic, no BS tattoo experience!

Skulls, snakes, butterflies, and roses. Classic themes in a simple color palate.

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Tibetan skull and lotus designed for a back!

Tibetan Skull Backpiece

Inspired by the elaborate costumes of silent film

Butterfly girl

Some hard ass skulls! 5x5" each. The price is for one skull only, and we can add background to fit the spot at an extra cost.

Skulls!

Inspired by vintage flash of the 80’s, this panther is ready for action!

Wild Style Panther

The hannya mask is a traditional Japanese Noh theater mask representing a jealous female demon, specifically a vengeful spirit (onryō) who has transformed due to intense emotions like jealousy, resentment, and anger.

Hanya Masks

A Japanese peony "botan" tattoo combined with water symbolizes a powerful blend of contrasting elements, representing both delicate beauty and immense strength. 

Peony & Water sleeve

A Japanese snake, known as "Hebi," is primarily a symbol of protection, wisdom, and good fortune, often believed to ward off evil spirits, illness, and bad luck. The snake is revered as a guardian and a messenger of the gods, sometimes seen as an incarnation of deities in Shinto beliefs. Its ability to shed its skin makes it a powerful emblem of transformation, rebirth, regeneration, and renewal, representing personal growth and the ability to overcome adversity.

Snake Sleeve

A Japanese cherry blossom and wind tattoo embodies the profound cultural and philosophical concept of impermanence, symbolizing the fleeting nature of life and beauty. The cherry blossom, or sakura, blooms vibrantly for only a short period before its petals fall, often swept away by the wind, which represents the inevitable passage of time and the transience of existence.

Cherry Blossom Wind

The Phoenix (Ho-ō) is often depicted as a hybrid creature, combining features of a peacock, pheasant, rooster, and crane, with its plumage representing the five virtues: benevolence, purity, propriety, wisdom, and gentleness. It is considered a protector and patron, and historically, it was featured on imperial emblems, signifying its high status and sacred nature.


Phoenix Sleeve

Japanese dragon (Ryu) symbolize strength, wisdom, protection, and good fortune. Japanese dragons are benevolent and protective, believed to ward off evil spirits and bring happiness, freedom, and prosperity to their wearers.

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