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Custom Tattoos · Denver Metro, Colorado

Tattooed by K8

Fine line & black-and-grey tattoos, created with intention. Drawn by a portrait artist, tattooed one-on-one in a private booth.

By appointment only · First-timers welcome

Personal · Thoughtful · Timeless

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Tattoo artist Kate in a dark, moody black and white portrait
Tattoo Artist · Portrait Artist

Meet Your Artist

Hey, I’m Katerina, but you can call me Kate. I’m a tattoo artist originally from the Czech Republic, and art has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I studied art and graphic design back home and spent years drawing portraits before I fell in love with tattooing.

That portrait background is why my work leans toward softness, balance and detail. I work from a private booth, so every session is calm, comfortable and one-on-one.

“Every tattoo begins with listening.”

Private BoothQuiet, one-on-one sessions
Licensed ShopInside Wandering Bear Tattoo
First-Timer FriendlyNo rush, no pressure
Cover-Ups WelcomeOld ink, new life
My Approach

From Idea to Ink

Whether you come in with a clear idea or just a feeling you want to express, I take the time to understand it and turn it into a design that feels true to you.

I

Send Your Idea

A short request form: your idea, placement, size and any reference photos.

II

Consult & Quote

We talk design, placement and style. Pricing is based on size, complexity, placement and session time.

III

Your Session

One-on-one in a private booth, with aftercare guidance and a piece you’ll love for years.

From the Chair

Customer Experience

5.0
30 five-star client reviews

Kate is a delight and I'm beyond happy with how my tattoo came out! This was my first tattoo and I adjusted what I wanted to get a few times, Kate was super helpful and understanding. The parlor itself was very sanitary and comfortable.

Aubree EllisGoogle Review

Kate is a phenomenal artist! She is detail oriented, and gives her professional opinion when needed! She has done multiple pieces for me to include a giant octopus on my leg and I am in love with it.

Keegan KrohnGoogle Review

Kate was an absolute pleasure to get a tattoo from. We had an 8 hour session and it was great!

Kyle ThouttGoogle Review

Kate was fantastic to work with and brought my idea to life better than I imagined.

Chris JansenGoogle Review

This is my go to tattoo lady. Clean lines and great shading. Good communication and flexibility in making designs. Very creative and talented. 10/10.

Cyndi BarnhartGoogle Review

She's great! Kate interacts with you while you're in her chair and carries great conversation!

Savannah BradyGoogle Review

I wanted a cover up and I didn't really have an idea what I wanted, just something floral and my ugly tattoo gone! Her and I got to decide on something beautiful! I'm so happy and now I feel confident to show my ankle again!

Shelby SchachtGoogle Review

Katerina is wonderful, she answers all your questions, and the final result was fantastic.

Jorge MaciasGoogle Review

Kate did an amazing job on my Dilophosaurus tattoo. She's an amazing artist...

Matthew GibsonGoogle Review

Kate is incredible! Her work is amazing and she is so kind! She made the entire process so easy and enjoyable. I cannot recommend Kate enough!

Paige ThouttGoogle Review

From start to finish, my experience was amazing. The studio was clean and welcoming...

AnnieGoogle Review

Great experience with Kate. She was really gentle on the skin and I'm amazed of how it came out.

Brennan StrickerGoogle Review

She might be new but Kate is awesome! She listened to what I wanted, made adjustments...

Stuart OtaGoogle Review

Kate is fantastic. The design came out better than expected.

James LidstoneGoogle Review

What a pleasant and professional experience I had with Kate. She listened to what I wanted...

Ivona BirdsellGoogle Review

We had an AMAZING experience getting our family tattoo. Kate was able to get us in quickly...

Desi AndazolaGoogle Review

I love my new tattoo. Kate did an awesome job on this piece and I will be going back to her for more work in the future.

Tony NoalGoogle Review

Getting a tattoo with Kate was AMAZING!! Her prices are affordable...

Evie CranstonGoogle Review

My tattoo was small but Kate still took her time to make sure everything was perfect...

Chantel E.Google Review

Working with Kate was amazing, she took the time to hear me out with changes...

Adriana NavaGoogle Review

Love how we spent time going over everything until we got it to where I wanted my tattoo...

Sarah MeierGoogle Review

Gave good feedback, recommendations and colored a dull 2 year old tattoo I had and made it look more alive and intentional. Great prices!

Brandy CruzGoogle Review

Very professional and kind artist who exceeded our expectations...

Jon MacDonaldGoogle Review

Kate is so nice! She helped me decide placement and had me in and out...

Addison WhelchelGoogle Review

I have had a very nice experience with Kate. She's a very good artist...

Ogunwamide GabrielGoogle Review
Also Available

Custom Portraits

Hand-drawn pencil portraits of people, pets and family moments. A meaningful gift, drawn with the same eye for detail I bring to the chair.

Pencil portrait of a shaggy dog
Pencil portrait of a bearded man in a suit
Pencil portrait of a smiling person in a scarf
Pencil portrait of a smiling baby

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Your Story, Your Skin

A Tattoo You’ll Love Not Just Today, but for Years to Come.

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Tell Me About Your Tattoo

Rough ideas are fine. That's what the consult is for.

What style are you after?
Quotes are given after I review your request.