In The News
About our Founder

“Uncle” Bud Yates, Local business owner of Pikes Peak Tattoo, Steel City Tattoo, and president of the National Tattoo Association, passed away August 14, 2006 after a tragic motorcycle accident in Roswell, New Mexico while doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle. He will be missed immensly.

For those wanting to honor Bud's Memory donations can be made to the “Uncle Bud Memorial Scholarship Fund” and sent to the National Tattoo Association, 485 Business Park Lane, Allentown, PA 18109 or online at www.nationaltattooassociation.com

For more information on the scholarship fund click here.

Tattoo History

The word tattoo is said to has two major derivations- from the polynesian word ‘ta’ which means striking something and the tahitian word ‘tatau’ which means ‘to mark something’.

The history of tattoo began over 5000 years ago and is as diverse as the people who wear them.

Tattoos are created by inserting colored materials beneath the skins surface. the first tattoos probably were created by accident. someone had a small wound, and rubbed it with a hand that was dirty with soot and ashes from the fire. once the wound had healed, they saw that a mark stayed permanently.

click here for more tattoo history

What's New

Piercing Gallery

Check out the new photos of piercings. Are you in the gallery?
Click here to find out.

New Enigma Gallery

For those of you who missed Enigma at Spring Spree it was a fantastic time. Click here to view the photo gallery.

Lifestyle Friendly!
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Winter Hours:

12:00p-8:00p
7 days a week

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ART FUSION RESULTS

Pikes Peak joined up with Mind Seizure again this year. There were two different days of art fusion. The first night was Friday Oct. 9th from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm, and then again on Saturday Oct 17th from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

It's always a pleasure to watch 5 different artists add their own flair and talents to create a truly one-of-a-kind piece of artwork. We have posted a special photo gallery of the Artfusion for you to view. Click here and Enjoy!

Look for these prints to be auctioned soon.


 

FLASH! What is it?

News flash - That's what this is, a single item of important news.

Tattoo Flash - Is a tattoo design printed or drawn and may be regarded as a species of industrial design. It is typically displayed on the walls of tattoo parlors and in binders to give walk-in customers ideas for tattoos. Although Pikes Peak Tattoo is NOT a "parlor", we are a studio, we do have flash. But our artists are here to consult with you to give you a tattoo you'll be proud to display, that is really YOU! Flash or custom, we can accommodate you.

To Flash Someone - to display your body without clothing. We don't recommend this. BUT WE HAVE A SOLUTION if you're lacking bunches of cool clothing, come into the studio, say hi, check us out and get a 

FREE DENVER TATTOO
CONVENTION T-SHIRT

(while supplies last).

Flash in the Pan - What some studios or "parlors" become. Pikes Peak Tattoo Studio is definitely not that! We are one of Colorado Springs oldest studios established in 1978, WOW, that's 31 years! Rest assured we have the experience and will be here for you in the future!

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Pikes Peak Tattoo, located in Colorado Springs was founded by Uncle Bud Yates. We offer the latest and most sterile techniques in tattoo application and removal. Our national and international award winning tattoo artists are some of the best not only in Colorado Springs but in the nation. We offer complete written instructions on the healing and aftercare of your new tattoo. Amongst our other services we offer Permanent Cosmetics and Piercing. Call us today for more information (719) 632-5300. We are Health Department Certified and accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Our artists work by appointment and we also accept ‘walk-ins’. We encourage you to visit the studio to meet the artists in person to discuss your artwork. Our consultations are provided free of charge. We have thousands of designs for you to chose from, or you are welcome to bring in your own idea or select from our large selection of flash. Don’t forget to bring in any reference or sketches you might have when you visit us.