Artists

Brian Moore
What's up world!!!
My name is Brian Moore. Co-Founder of West Side Tattoo with my less handsome, but talented brother Aaron Moore. We had a dream, and now are living it. Together as brothers, partners and best friends, we have established a landmark in our community. We set our standards high for creativity, quality, cleanliness as well as customer service. I will personally ensure you will have an experience you will never forget. Instagram @westsidetattoo719
Kate Perets
Hi Colorado Springs. I am here to bring the most colorful tattoos. I love to do color, neon, graffiti styles. I also love to do black and grey. Send me your ideas.
Follow me on
IG @kateperets_tattoo
Juan Canon
Greetings and Salutaions. I'm Juan. I've been making tattoos at West Side for the better half of my 12 years as a scab merchant. I enjoy long walks on the beach, hunting unicorns, and looking like chewbaccas illegitimate cousin. I will tattoo almost anything you put in front of me if you'll let me be your huckleberry. I've learned how to walk and write twice, which was super fun. So come down to get some bold and colorful scabs. @obijuantattoos on the instagrams
Drake Gann
Drake "Drastik" Gann is a local, (tattoo, mural artist to Colorado Springs). He started his tattoo career in San Diego, CA in 2006. A 20 year history of doing graffiti has heavily influenced his creative process and style. Since returning to Colorado Springs in 2008 he has expanded his abilities and mediums, to include, oil paint and acrylic fine art. Instagram @drakedrastik47
Clients to include:
Patron
USA Volleyball
Ricks Garden Center
The Mansion
Thirsty Parrot
Westside Tattoo
The V Bar
High Country Healing
Holy Cow
Egle Marie
I am Lithuanian living in the US! Been tattooing for 10 years now; I fell in love with it and never looked back. Being able to make art every day was my dream!
My focus currently is large illustrative blackwork pieces. I love love all the spooky stuff, flowers, old scary folk tales and I love tattooing them! My other interests include oil painting, my 80 thousand plants, video games, tinkering with dead stuff (such as animal bones and dried flowers), playing with my pets and being a space cadet. Instagram @silvi_tattooer
Melek Tastekin
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What's up guys! My name is Melek. I am a color realism artist from Turkey. I am now living in Colorado. Follow me on Instagram @melektastekin_tattooer​ for upcoming convention and travel dates.
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Sponsors
Cheyenne Tattoo Equipment
World Famous Ink
Holder Ink
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Melek has a 1000 minimum.
$350 per hour on multiple session pieces
Full day prices range between $2500 -$3000
Up to artist discretion
Jaime Faith
Hi! My name is Jaime and I specialize in art! I work in multiple different styles, from black and gray as well as color. I do bold lines, dot work and delicate lines. Ido asian styles, tribal, anime, geometric, and floral! I just have a passion for all mediums and styles of art.
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A few fun facts about me:
I am a Sullen Angel
I have 3 kids.
I have a passion for yoga, meditation, and traveling. I have tattooed at multiple tattoo conventions and I look forward entering some cool tattoo into competitions. When I'm not working, you can find me doing more art for fun at home. Follow me on IG @artbyjaimefaith
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Alex
My name is Alex,
I specialize in black and grey realism.
Send me your ideas, so we can party.
Follow me on
IG @Alex.tattoo
Clayton Girst
Hey, I'm Clayton.
I like tattoos! I'm a traditional tattooer, but definitely not limited to any style. No project is to big or to small.
Get in touch. We will get it dialed in.
IG @weakling666
Johan Nieto
Coming Soon
"Hello, my name is Johan Nieto, and I am a proud tattoo artist from the vibrant city of Bogotá, Colombia. I have been in this beautiful profession for 8 years, specializing in the fascinating world of realism and shadows My passion for the art of tattooing has led me to perfect my technique and to strive more and more to capture the most minute details in my creations.
Each tattoo I make has a part of me printed on it, and I seek to transmit this through each line and shadow. Each piece is a unique and custom work of art, created with the highest attention to detail. My satisfaction lies in the happiness of my clients when they see the final result.
Every day, I strive to be a better version of myself and offer my clients the best of me.
Thank you for accompanying me on this journey and for appreciating my work. I hope to continue surprising you with my future creations!"
Please follow me on IG @johan_nieto_arttattoo
Odi Diaz
Born and raised in Cuba, he received his first tattoo by the Tebori/Handpoke technique in 1999. Odi Diaz decided to the art of tattooing and it became his passion. After tattooing for a couple of years, he moved to the United States and got a job at a street shop in Florida back in 2005. He started showing more and more interest in the traditional Japanese tattooing mixing the American Traditional style with it. as wells as, started to develop a unique and very simple straight forward style that has shaped his work into what is is today. Bold, Bright and to the point pieces.
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Instagram @odidiaztattoos
Hannah Shea
My name is Hannah Shea and I am a blackwork/ dot work tattooer. I moved to Colorado from Florida with 3 suitcases, my dog and a tattoo machine so I could surround myself with super talented artists and live in such a beautiful city. I grew up in a tattoo shop with my parents as artists, because of that I have always held the industry very close to my heart. In my free time I like to be out in the mountains hiking and that’s where I find a lot of my inspiration for my designs/art. I love tattooing animals, pets, greenery/florals, mystical creatures and lady faces. I really enjoy making my work with bold lines and thin intricate details. I would love to create something dope for you !:)
Instagram @cactihannah
Christian Puig
Hi I'm Christian Puig,
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Hello! My name is Christian. I specialize in black and grey tattoos and love doing dot work, mandalas, floral, ornamental and illustrative. I've created art since I was a child which eventually led me to CU Boulder, where I graduated with an art degree and a minor in French. I have since worked for a local artist aiding in the creation of large-scale abstract paintings and other contemporary works. I have also painted murals and have a love for photography. Although I work with several mediums, diving into the world of tattoos has been a game changer.
In my free time I enjoy hiking with my dog Onyx, climbing, boarding, and anything with adventure!
Check out my work!
IG @christianfaith_tattoos
Carl Sanders
Hello I'm Carl,
I have been a professional tattooer since 1995. I love tattooing many styles but mainly focus on traditional Americana and illustrative black work. I live in the mountains with my family and love the outdoors, so much that I am also a woodland firefighter. I have tattooed all over the country and a bit internationally. Thank you for you time and trust.
IG @carlsanderstattoo
Vicky Ellis
Hello, I'm Vicky. I was born in a tropical forest in Brazil, under a mango tree. Since I was a child my favorite thing was drawing on caves' walls using acai ink hoping that some day in a distant future someone would find them and think it was made by ETs. In 2017 I began my professional career and the rest is history. I specialize in fine line work, but I also do a lot of dot work, black work, and colors.
My Instagram is @vicky.tattoos
Zach Kruegar
Hello,
My name is Zach. Tattooing has been my dream job since I was a kid. Started my career in 2018, and couldn't be happier. I enjoy doing illustrative designs, Custom lettering, "spooky" stuff, cartoons, anime and Neo-tradtional. Let's jam and make some cool tattoos.
Follow me on IG @theclovengnome
Broc Chitty
My name is Broc. I am an all- around artist.I am originally from Florida, and have been tattooing for 20 years. I've been in Colorado Springs for 8 years now and am loving the vibe out here. I can do any style of tattoos. The styles I most enjoy are Black and Gray, Black and Gray Realism, Neo-Traditional and American Traditional color. I am a pretty chill guy, down to either and easy to get along with.
Follow me on Instagram
@brockstar719
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Terioshi Otto
Hello guys!
My name is Terioshi Otto. I do PATCH Tattoos that your grandma would definitely love! I'm Brazilian and Italian of Japanese decent. I learned to Tattoo while living in Japan and have tattooed in several countries since. I currently do Patch and Watercolor Tattoos.
I have a daughter who is my life inspiration.
IG @terioshi
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Sponsors:
Pepax
Stigma Tattoo
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Jean Paul Marrat
Hello!
My name is Jean Paul Maratt. I specialize in NEOTRADITIONAL and NEOJAPANESE Tattoos.
I have traveled around the world making tattoos in many different countries. I am happy to settle here in beautiful Colorado Springs.
Sponsors:
Tattoo Pharma ProTeam
Stigma ProArtist
Radiant Colors Crew
Please visit my online store to purchase prints.
https://www.inspireuplift.com/shop/JEANPAULTATTOOS
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Follow me on IG @jeanpaulmarrat
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