by brian | Oct 19, 2026 | news
When the tattoo, graffiti, and fine art communities pull together, there is nothing quite like it. Big Sleeps is a true pioneer whose distinct style shaped custom lettering, Chicano culture, and the global tattoo industry. Through his art, instructional books, custom...
by brian | Sep 30, 2026 | art, gallery, news
Brian Ulibarri with Jeremy and Ryan the two founders of Sullen Clothing Brian Ulibarri with Hoon Kim and Matt Cammarano of Sullen Clothing These guys have always been such great supporters of artists in the industry. It’s just not something everyone in the...
by brian | Sep 12, 2026 | news
The Summit Invitational is returning, and there is a distinct electricity in the air this year. Alongside the Real Gone Crew, I am incredibly proud to help bring Darl Gnau’s vision to life once again. If you have ever been to a standard tattoo convention, you know the...
by brian | Jun 7, 2026 | news
Summer Tattoo Aftercare: How to Protect Your Ink Under the Sun Summer is here, and while it’s the perfect time to show off your ink, the sun is undoubtedly a tattoo’s worst enemy. Here in the Denver area, our high altitude means those UV rays are especially...
by brian | May 24, 2026 | news
Tattoo Exercise Guidelines Not that most of you will hear this but this would be the best time to use that home gym that never gets used or do a trendy home cladistics challenge from social media. BUT if you are a hopeless Gym Rat then read below…. A fresh...
by brian | Apr 9, 2026 | news
A successful cover-up tattoo is more than just a new design—it’s a complex puzzle that requires a deep understanding of ink chemistry, color theory, and skin anatomy. While the goal is to hide the old ink, not every idea is suited for the task. The Foundation: Flow...