Long Live Tattoo Collective

5 things before I begin: 1)New shop who dis! (my go-to Denver spot) 2) Sarah 3) Sarah 4) Sarah 5) Sarah Such a five-star experience. I honestly don't even know where to begin, but first and foremost, this is one of those shops that, from the moment you walk in there, you just kinda feel at home. Every single person in the building was super cool, with some real positive, friendly energy. You could tell everyone in there loves tattooing and is enthusiastic about sharing work with one another, and it's just a really positive environment to get tattooed in. As you can tell, based on my list of five, Sarah played the most major role in my stellar experience at Long Live Tattoo Collective. I found Sarah on Instagram, and she was incredibly easy to get in touch with, very responsive, and extremely professional. The level of work she's putting out for $200 an hour is a bargain. Trust me. She slayed my tattoo. I went in there with expectations and left with them completely disintegrated. She went above and beyond, and I could not be more pleased with how it turned out. I will absolutely be going to Sarah again for more tattoos in the future, and I recommend you check out her page and hit her up. You will not be disappointed!!!

I just got my seventh Justin Sedelmayer tattoo, and I am also the proud owner of some of his other visionary art in various media. Justin has the unique ability to understand a client’s desire to wear their mythos on their skin and to realize that into a stunning design. Justin has achieved technical virtuosity such that my last tattoo happened with speed, precision, little to no pain, and is rapidly healing.

BIGGG fan of & forever loyal to Nina. I’ve been getting tattooed by her for about 4 or so years now. Her attention to detail, communication, and overall being as a person is what keeps me sane. Finding an artist whom you can trust from the start of a project to the very end when it comes to customizing your avatar can be trial and error. Ever since I met her/got my first piece, I knew it was a forever thing. I look forward to every session I have with her. Being able to see her growth and talent expand has been such an honor & being a part of her exhibitions in her craft is something I don’t take lightly. I couldn’t recommend her any more than I do. She’s amazing, she’s understanding, she’s kind and patient and willing to expand outside of her comfort as she knows her artistic boundaries but is always willing to push past those and evolve. The shop vibe and atmosphere feels like home. Everyone is extremely friendly, the environment is clean, pristine, and inviting. One of my favorite places to be aside from happy hour. Stop in, browse around, become a member. You’re gonna like what you see, I guarantee it. :)

I wanted a tattoo of my dog for a long time, but I wanted the portrait to look realistic. I discovered Amy through my sister, who had been following her on Instagram for a while. I immediately fell in love with her style and how well her portraits were done. In my opinion, there are very few artists who can achieve this level of quality. Eventually, I took the plunge and flew from the Netherlands to Denver to get the tattoo done. Based on my wishes, Amy created the design, and I fell in love with it right away. I spent two days (back-to-back) in the studio. The vibe was super relaxed, and time flew by. She truly an artist with tattoo ink. She takes the time to mix the right colors to create an even more beautiful and realistic result. The final outcome is even more stunning than the design. My overall experience with Amy has been amazing. She tattoos with a genuine love for her craft. She has her own style but is also open to ideas. If you love colorful tattoos, I can wholeheartedly recommend her.

Luis Andrés (@somoslobos__) is the most talented artist I’ve had the pleasure of getting tattooed by. I have two pieces by him, one being a cover up on my chest and it is the most beautiful piece I could’ve ever hoped for and it has given me so much more confidence in my appearance. He’s always been such an easy person to be around for long periods of time and I put complete trust in him for any future pieces. Always recommend anyone interested in getting a tattoo to him because I truly believe he can pull off any style.