Aiden is a Fort Collins tattoo artist whose path to tattooing began in a Colorado State University dorm room — where he spent all day drawing. A lifelong artist from Boulder, Aiden dropped out of college after realizing all he really wanted was to make art. That decision led him to a fateful tattoo with JD, who would later become his boss at Solana, and then a tattoo by Matt, who ultimately became his mentor. After a successful apprenticeship and relentless practice, Aiden has developed a distinct style rooted in American traditional design but shaped by his own voice: bold, thoughtful, and instantly recognizable around town. Influenced by tattoo legends past and present, he blends strong lines, dark contrast, and timeless imagery into work that feels alive. “I love tattooing," he says. "I am so passionate about it; it’s all I can think about, honestly.”

See Aiden’s work below.
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Learn more: The Making of Tattoo Artist Aiden Keller