I've had this wacky idea in the back of my head for years. I wanted to combine realistic landscape…read moreart with colored pixel art. When I decided it was time to just do it, I felt like finding the right artist who could take this idea on was going to be difficult. I mass emailed a ton of tattoo parlors with my idea and only got one artist who was excited to take on the idea: Trina. She not only wanted to do it, but was legitimately excited to. What resulted was an amazing work and something I'm so genuinely in love with. As we went along, I kept wanting to add, add, and add! The final result is incredible. I'm so happy. Definitely will be getting another one from Trina as soon as the right idea pops in my head again.

For me life is never a straight line...it is complicated, messy, convoluted, and never as planned…read more Such is the case with getting my half sleeve at Ikonik. I used Instagram to find the artist who I found to match my taste and quality. Went in met with him paid the upfront fee and set a date...Welp a few days before my artwork I get a DM saying he doesn't want to do the work...I was sort of devastated to say the least ( If you are reading this it is all good and I have nothing but love and respect for you and I understand). I reached out to Maira and she was amazing...gave me options to pick another artist. I chose Dany and was really impressed by how talented and dedicated he is to his art. Arrived at 11:30 am and left at 10:30 pm... Dany worked his butt off and he put his heart and soul into my piece. It came out AMAZINGLY. I cannot thank and recommend enough Ikonik Tattoo for their love and patience. All of the people that work there are phenomenally talented artists. Don't let their tough exterior fool you once you get to know them they are great people.

i submitted a request literally 24 hours ago on a holiday sunday and i'm already home with my new…read moretattoo. sara set things up quick and matty worked with me to get my ideas into a design that im really happy with. and then gave me a great tattoo. definitely will be back. thank you all

WOW! Loved our experience at DT! We took our daughter in for her first tattoo (18th birthday…read morepresent) and couldn't be happier. Clean, professional, kind, personable and highly skilled artists. I would highly recommend! Special shout out to our artist Aaron - he is amazing!! Not only did he do a perfect tattoo for our daughter but he was so nice, chill, loves what he does and it shows. We really appreciate that! He made our daughter's first tattoo experience super special. Thank you Aaron!

Everyone I spoke to here was super kind and helpful! Chris (piercer) has a gentle hand, walked me…read morethrough changing my jewelry. Would recommend!

I think this is my first yelp review but I am actually compelled to finally write this. I have been…read moregetting tattoos since I was 15 and I can honestly say I think this might be one of my best and favorite tattoos. Everyone at the shop was so nice. Max was my artistic and he absolutely did such an amazing job. I was expecting a simple outline but he went above and beyond with the detail on both of my small tattoos. I will absolutely be coming back for any future art.

I had a great experience with Danny Sanchez at Certified Tattoo. He did matching seagull tattoos…read morefor me and my friends, and his talent and knowledge truly show in his work. Initially, I was concerned that my tattoo didn't look exactly like my friends', and I asked Danny if he could take a look and possibly touch it up. Once the aftercare tape was removed, I could clearly see how great it actually looked. Danny took the time to walk me through everything, explained that he could slightly thicken the wing if I wanted, but was honest about his hesitation--he didn't want to risk affecting the healing or compromising the quality of the tattoo. He even consulted another tattoo artist, who agreed the tattoo was flawless. I truly appreciated Danny's honesty, professionalism, and willingness to put quality over simply making a change because it was requested. Although he was open to doing what I asked, I valued his expert opinion and trusted his judgment, especially since the tattoo was still so new. Danny does exceptional work and is incredibly skilled in fine-line tattooing. I'm very grateful for the time he took with me and for his integrity as an artist. If you're considering a tattoo, I highly recommend seeing Danny at Certified Tattoo on Colfax Avenue in Lakewood, Colorado. You won't be disappointed.

I highly recommend Certified. It was an emotional experience, we went there for my friend to get a…read moretattoo in remembrance of her husband. I decided to get one with her and the experience could not have been better. Jolene at the front desk was so kind. She paired us with Damian who could not have been sweeter but his line work was spot on. We are both so happy with our tattoos! And even happier that they made it such a beautiful and memorable experience. Thank you !

Russ is amazing. Great artist, clean shop, parking and professional. Good vibes for sure.read more

I was in Colorado for a long weekend with a friend and we really wanted to get matching tattoos. We…read morewalked into True Blue and they were able to get us right in which was awesome. Ben was my tattoo artist and he was so nice and fun to talk to. He made me feel very comfortable and he did exactly what I wanted. My tattoo is great! I would come back to this shop and see Ben anytime I am in Denver.

Bad artist, had to pay $700 to fix his mess on my leg after he postponed a tattoo that was supposed…read moreto be finished in one session. DON'T trust these "artists" that leave you with unfinished work. Artist did not listen to my feedback on his subpar design. Had to have a more talented artists fix this shoddy work & it cost a lot to repair. Manager tried to argue with me about the shitty service from their artist. Do not trust this place.

Absolutely wonderful experience! The shop is clean and welcoming. They didn't act like they were…read moredoing me a favor by tattooing me = didn't have the "we're so cool, cooler than you" vibe. And of course, I'm in love with my custom tattoo!

I cannot say enough good things about this place. Nick did my tattoo and made the process so easy…read moreand memorable. I really feel like he actually cared about it and didn't see it as just another tattoo on another person. He took his time helping me design my vision and gave great advice and suggestions when I asked. I never felt he rushed any of it. It turned out even better than I could've imagined. This tattoo is in honor of my grandmother that unexpectedly passed, so it was going to be the most important tattoo I'd ever get. If you want a person that is going to listen to you and also genuinely care about you and the work they do, Nick is the guy! He's fabulous with colors. The shop itself is also clean and the owner is very friendly. I can't see myself ever going to anyone else in the future.

Engel gave me a wonderful dinosaur tattoo on my forearm. Clean shop. I went through 3 sessions with…read morehim: initial black outline, color and touch-up. Throughout the process he was very communicative on email and during the actual process. Light touch. It did not hurt that much for me. I love the whimsical style and color choices for my dinosaur. So cute! I have received a few compliments even from strangers. I would definitely recommend Engel for color tattoos with a fun twist.

Jason is amazing. Completed my entire leg sleeve in just a couple months. He's incredibly…read moreprofessional and you can tell he really loves what he does. I brought some ideas to the table, but he did an amazing job of incorporating everything I wanted and making sure everything connected and flowed well. Could not recommend Jason and Denver Tattoo more!

Got a tattoo from nora and she is an amazing artist! very thoughtful, thorough and fun vibes all…read morearound! Will be going back for sure! Definitely if you are on the fence of getting ink done go here they will help tremendously!

Went to get a little fun tattoo done and had a blast. Wally is very talented, and a wonderful…read moreartist. I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone, and especially those who are new to getting tattoos. It is a very calm atmosphere, super clean shop and a comfortable place to be. Thanks Primitive Soul!

Jess is an amazing piercer! I was super nervous about the piercing. She took the time to understand…read moremy concerns and make sure I was full prepared. She's knowledgeable and patient. I highly recommend her!!

My sister and I were in town and decided to get tattoos. We worked with Khai and Billy! They were…read moresuper friendly welcoming and professional. We are in love with their work and had an amazing experience! Would highly recommend to anyone in the area!

I have been going to Dave Alan for years now; he truly is an amazing artist. I can't wait to see…read morethe finished product on my new sleeve, which we have been working on. His Japanese artwork and attention to detail are top-notch!