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Chris
Specialist in cover-ups, realism and floral. Sponsored pro-team artist with Proper Tattoo Care. Travels to tattoo conventions across the country.
The Ivory Needle
Realism, cover-ups & floral.
A private tattoo studio in Loveland, Colorado. Custom work by Chris, upstairs in Suite 203.
Bring the idea.Leave with art.
Custom, one on one
Every piece is custom-designed for your idea and placement. Chris talks through size and placement with you so the tattoo fits your body and ages well.
Made tolast.
Signature work
The exhibition
Healed and fresh work from the studio. Select any piece to view it large.
Color realism — The Ivory Needle
The artist
One chair, one artist.
The Ivory Needle is Chris's private studio. You work with him from the first idea to the last pass of the needle.
Tattoos
What Chris does
Open to all jobs, with a specialty in the work below.
- IRealismBook →
- IICover-ups & ReworksBook →
- IIIFloralBook →
- IVStained GlassBook →
- VPortraitsBook →
- VIMemorial PiecesBook →
- VIICustom DesignBook →
Built around your idea
Every piece is custom-designed for your idea and placement. Send a message with the idea, size and placement to get started.
A second chance
Old names, faded outlines and cover-ups gone wrong. Chris plans a new design over what's already there.
When the chair's open
Appointments are preferred, but ask about walk-ins. If Chris is available, he'll take one.
Every tattoo is priced by the piece. Call or message with your idea, size and placement for a quote.
Book a tattooAbout the studio
A private studio, upstairs.
The Ivory Needle is Chris's private tattoo studio, upstairs in the Thrivent building at 2956 Ginnala Drive, Suite 203, in Loveland.
Appointments are preferred, but feel free to ask about walk-ins. If Chris is available, he'll take one.
He travels to tattoo conventions all over the country, so some weekends he's out of state. Facebook and Instagram are the best places to keep up with new tattoos and travels.
“Look forward to hearing your ideas!”Chris, The Ivory Needle
5.0 on Google142 reviews
Suite 203Upstairs in the Thrivent building
Walk-insWelcome when Chris is available
Pro-team artistSponsored by Proper Tattoo Care
Inside Suite 203
Private.
Clean.
Yours for the session.
Gallery
From the chair
More work from the studio. Scroll to walk the wall.
How it works
From idea
to skin.
Scheduling is by phone. Call, or message with your idea and Chris will get back to you.
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01 · Reach out
Share your idea
Call (970) 988-1985, or message on Instagram or Facebook. Include your idea, size and placement.
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02 · Design
Shape the design
Chris works through the design, size and placement with you, so the piece fits your body and heals and ages well.
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03 · Session
Book the chair
Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins are welcome whenever Chris is available.
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04 · Heal
Aftercare
Follow the aftercare Chris walks you through, and reach out if you have questions while it heals.
Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars on Google
142 Google reviews
Book & visit
Call to schedule
- Studio2956 Ginnala Dr, Suite 203
Loveland, CO 80538 - Finding usUpstairs in the Thrivent building, Suite 203. Get directions
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Hours
By appointment
No set public hours are listed. Call to schedule, or ask about a walk-in.
| Appointments | Preferred |
| Walk-ins | When Chris is available |
| Scheduling | By phone |
| Convention weekends | Sometimes out of state |