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The crew that makes it all happen. We are the organizers of the Summit Invitational located right here in Denver. We all share in the passion of cultivating a community for tattoo artists to grow and learn and that’s what the Summit is all about.
Darl gnau
Darl has been making custom tattoos professionally for over 25 years. He finds the best results when he is allowed to take the reigns with creative freedom and design intuitively based on the information, subject matter and feeling you give him.
His most notable styles are: trash polka, avant guarde, bio organic, dark art and pop realism. However, he is constantly exploring and has taken interest in countless styles throughout his lengthly career.
The human body is significantly important to what he does and he makes the highest effort to achieve natural flow and compliment the area an art piece lives in. He is definitely better equipped to serve larger scale tattoos and always accounts for the overall plan rather than the immediate session.
Founder @darlgnau
alex larsen
Originally inspired by the raw energy of graffiti, skateboarding, and hip-hop music, Alex Larsen grew up with an artistic lens shaped by subcultures. Art has always been a natural extension of who they are—a passion that never feels like work and has fueled a lifelong dedication to creative expression.
With over a decade in graphic design and six months immersed in tattooing, Alex brings a unique perspective to their craft. Their design background provides a deep understanding of composition, layout, and color, setting them apart in the world of neo-traditional tattoos. Beyond creating striking artwork, Alex values the personal connection formed through tattooing, helping people feel more confident and comfortable in their own skin. It’s a medium that holds meaning far beyond what a logo or digital piece could achieve.
For Alex Larsen, tattooing is more than a profession—it’s a way to connect, inspire, and create lasting impressions that resonate on a deeply personal level.
Artist @heavyhandles
Alex is a skilled tattoo artist specializing in realism and cover-ups. Known for creating detailed, high-quality work with a strong emphasis on precision and creativity with a versatile approach. She also works in color and neo-traditional styles, allowing her to take on a wide range of projects while maintaining a high standard of artistry.
With a deep appreciation for the craft, Alex takes pride in producing tattoos that not only look exceptional but also hold personal meaning for each client. Whether it’s a realistic portrait, a seamless cover-up, or bold custom design, her focus remains on delivering work that lasts.
To see more of my work and all my booking info go to https://www.alexsuareztattoos.com
Artist @alex_suarez303alex suarez
My name is Brian Ulibarri, I am a father, husband and Christian from New Mexico and I work as a Tattoo Artist.
I started tattooing in Denver in 2006. Starting at a street shop before Instagram I did every and anything that walked in the door. My main focus now is surrealism. I love portraits and a blend of weird/syfy like images together. I also have a love for New Mexican Chicano Art Style as well. I do both black and grey and color work, I really have no preference somethings look better in color and sometimes old school black and grey is the only way.
With traditional art media I love ball point pen drawings, oils, watercolor and a new love of mine is colored pencils.
To see more work and all booking info go to my website >> brianulibarri.com
Artist @brian_ulibarriBrian ulibarri
Born and raised in Denver,
Sage started tattooing in 2016 — initially interested in pursuing traditional Japanese tattooing, and drawn to the large scale graphic elements and mystical subject matter, Sage started his journey in tattooing doing mostly illustrative work. While this style of work still holds a place in his heart, he would ultimately find his niche in realism tattoos, with a particular interest in pop-culture portraits.
Sage takes pride in creating dynamic and atmospheric realistic tattoos, incorporating elements of many other styles and disciplines into a myriad of beautiful tattoos.
Artist @tattoosmadebysomeonesage raul
Makayla
Anderson
Colorado native Makayla started her first year tattooing in 2024 following an apprenticeship under her husband Sage Raul.
Still fresh to tattooing, Makayla's work is still being honed and refined, and her goal currently is to follow in her husband's footsteps, pursuing realism as her specialty.
Her current favorite styles to tattoo are traditonal, pop art, and anything bold and colorful, but she is still able to tackle fine line tattoos and other styles geared more towards walk-in traffic. Makayla is new to tattooing but her talent is obvious and her desire and ability to grow shows tremendous promise.
Artist @_thetattgoblin_
Alli is a tattooer and fine artist based in Denver, Colorado. Throughout her eight years of experience, her artistic focus has remained in black and grey tattoos that blend painterly realism, horror, and surrealism while always being open to stylistic exploration. While her humanistic focus has equally remained in fostering a comfortable space for everyone and creating a positive, safe experience for each and every client that lingers just as long as the tattoo itself.
Apart from tattooing, Alli is also known for her diverse artistic approach spread across multiple mediums; including charcoal, india ink, oil paints, and pastels. Her books are always open for accepting commissioned fine art projects.
You can contact her directly via www.allituttle.com
Artist @allituttlealli tuttle
Second Gen Tattooer, maker and artist, Raven uses style, light, texture and concept to contrast her abstract black and grey realism. Other styles she loves working within are neotraditional, ornamental, and fine line with a heavy emphasis on portraiture in all style that she master.
Influenced by her family’s history in art, multicultural background along with punk and hip hop music scenes, she puts a heavy interest un juxtaposition in all of her works and believes that the art she puts on your body is all about collaboration and connection.
Artist @eyepokesraven lennox
Come visit us
We are in LoHI Denver near I-25 & Spear.
Always have room for guest artists…..