Our Artists

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Van Biard is a published and award winning tattoo artist. He specializes in photo-realism, portraits, black & grey, and Japanese styles of tattooing. Van previously owned Dark Millennia Tattoo before opening Clean Slate Tattoo in September 2013. Van started tattooing in 1998 and 

has not limited his tattooing talents to just Colorado; He has tattooed clients all over the world. 

Our Body Piercing Artist & Owner of Clean Slate Body Art Studio is well versed in all types of piercings including dermals. Jesica has been piercing at a very busy studio for years and before that she successfully completed a professional piercing apprenticeship. Graduating with honors she has her masters in education and business. She takes pride in making sure her work is perfect and that her clients have a good time, are educated on the procedure and happy!    

Derik a.k.a "Recklezz" has been tattooing since 2012 and has been with Clean Slate since 2017. His passion for the craft began with an appreciation for the artistry and storytelling that tattoos can convey. His area of expertise lies in black and grey and photorealism. His skills extend to all styles though. He prides himself on his attention to detail and and ability to bring every his clients visions to life. He believes each tattoo he does is not just a work of art but also a deeply personal expression of self. He is committed to delivering a unique and personalized experience to each client insuring their individual stories are told in the most beautiful and authentic way possible. In Derik's free time he enjoys time with his family and nerding out on video games and collectibles! 

Paige began tattooing and has been with Clean Slate since the summer of 2022. She's a passionate artist who works hard to come up with unique custom designs. A few of her expertise are black and grey, color, and all things strange and spooky! She is an artist who makes you feel warm, welcomed, and like you're hanging out with a close friend for a couple of hours. When Paige is not tattooing she enjoys reading and being outdoors. She also loves her plants and her 10 pet tarantulas!