Rosa Delgado
Color realism & florals
Twelve years in, Rosa builds color pieces that hold their saturation for decades. Books out ~6 weeks.
@rosa.inks
Est. 2017 · Denver, CO
Ink That Outlives the Trend
Four resident artists, one studio on South Broadway. Custom pieces, walk-in flash, and cover-ups — DM us your idea on Instagram and a real artist answers.
- Licensed & Inspected
- Single-Use Needles
- All Artists Bloodborne-Certified
The shop
About us
Night Heron opened in 2017 in a converted print shop on South Broadway. We keep it simple: clean private stations, artists who draw your piece for you (not from a binder), and a no-pressure consult before any needle touches skin. Bring a reference, a rough idea, or nothing at all — we'll design it together.
The roster
Resident artists
Every artist books their own chair — find your style, then reach out.
Miles Okafor
Blackwork & geometric
Heavy blackwork, sacred geometry, and full-sleeve compositions. Loves a big canvas.
@milesblackwork
@milesblackwork
Juniper Hayes
Fine line & botanical
Single-needle botanicals and micro script. Gentle hand, great for first tattoos.
@juniper.fineline
@juniperdraws
Dez Alvarez
American traditional & flash
Bold lines, whip shading, classic flash. Walk-in king — catch him Fridays and Saturdays.
@dez_trad
Portfolio
Recent work
A sampling across the styles we tattoo every week.
Color realism Traditional Blackwork Fine line Traditional Black & grey Flash Traditional Fine line Color realism Blackwork Color
Healed work
The full portfolio
Filterable by style — your real healed-work photos drop straight into this grid.
Color realism Traditional Blackwork Fine line Traditional Black & grey Flash Traditional Fine line Color realism Blackwork Color
What we tattoo
Styles & services
Not sure what fits your idea? Book a free consult and we'll figure it out together.
American Traditional
Bold outlines, limited palette, built to age beautifully. The classics are classics for a reason.
Fine Line
Delicate single-needle work — script, botanicals, and minimal pieces with clean healing.
Blackwork
Solid black, dotwork, and geometric composition. High contrast that reads across the room.
Color Realism
Portraits, florals, and photo-real pieces layered for long-term saturation.
Cover-Ups & Reworks
Free cover-up consults. We rework old ink honestly — and tell you when laser is the better first step.
Walk-In Flash
Hand-painted flash sheets ready to go, first come first served. Fridays and Saturdays.
Mark your calendar
Upcoming at the shop
Flash days, guest artists, and everywhere else you can catch us.
Guest Artist: Vera Lindqvist
Guest ArtistDate: Aug 4, 2026 · Aug 4–8
Stockholm-based dotwork specialist takes chair 3 for one week. Books open July 1 via our Instagram.
Mile High Tattoo Expo
ConventionDate: Sep 19, 2026 · All weekend · Colorado Convention Center
Find us at booth 214 — Rosa and Miles are taking walk-ups both days.
Ink for Paws Charity Flash
CharityDate: Oct 10, 2026 · 12 – 6 pm
Animal flash sheet, 100% of proceeds to the Denver Animal Shelter. Bring a photo of your pet.
Friday the 13th Flash Day
Flash DayDate: Nov 13, 2026 · 12 – 10 pm
$66 flash sheets all day, first come first served. Line forms early — coffee's on us.
Word of mouth
What clients say
“Rosa turned my grandmother's peonies into a half sleeve I can't stop staring at. The consult alone was worth the deposit — she redrew it twice until it was right.”
“Walked in on a Saturday for flash with Dez, was in the chair in 40 minutes. Clean shop, private stations, zero attitude. Already booked my next one.”
“First tattoo and I was nervous — Juniper talked me through every step and the fine line healed perfectly. DM'd them on Instagram and had a date within a day.”
Good to know
Questions, answered
How do deposits work?
A $100 deposit holds your appointment and comes off the final price of the tattoo. Deposits are non-refundable but transfer once if you reschedule at least 48 hours ahead.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes — walk-in flash runs Fridays and Saturdays, first come first served. Custom work is by appointment; the fastest way to book is a DM to @nightheron.tattoo.
How should I care for a new tattoo?
You'll leave with a printed aftercare sheet: keep the wrap on 2–4 hours, wash gently with unscented soap, thin layer of aftercare balm, no pools or direct sun for two weeks. Text us with any healing questions.
How old do I have to be?
18+, no exceptions, with a valid government-issued photo ID — Colorado law and shop policy. We do not tattoo minors even with parental consent.
How much will my tattoo cost?
Shop minimum is $120. Small-to-medium custom pieces are quoted flat at your consult; large-scale work runs $180/hr. Flash is priced as marked on the sheet.
Come through
Visit the shop
Find us
77 S BroadwayDenver, CO 80209(720) 555-0134 · bookings@nightherontattoo.example
Parking: Free 2-hour street parking on Bayaud Ave; paid lot behind the building off Lincoln St.
Open in MapsHours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 – 8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 – 8 pm |
| Thursday | 12 – 8 pm |
| Friday | 12 – 10 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am – 10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 – 6 pm |
Walk-in flash: Fridays & Saturdays, first come first served.
Start your piece
Book a consult
Tell us your idea — or skip the form and DM us. Either way, a real artist answers.
Fastest: DM us
Most bookings happen on Instagram. Send your idea, placement, and rough size to @nightheron.tattoo — we usually reply same day.
DM us on InstagramOr call (720) 555-0134 during shop hours.
Got it — talk soon
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