J.D. MARKWARDT

JD Markwardt is the co-owner of Solana Tattoo Company, which he runs with his wife, Aimee. A Colorado native with more than 20 years of tattooing experience, JD has helped open four successful tattoo studios from Denver to Fort Collins. After closing his private studio, Surfbilly Tattoo, he founded Solana — named after his favorite California beach — as a place that reflects his vision of an art-forward, artist-run shop where creativity and respect for the craft come first. JD is best known for his unique take on American traditional tattooing and his signature drawings of women, inspired by the important women in his life. His daughter, Betty, is part of the Solana team as the shop’s staff photographer, making the studio a true family endeavor. JD tattoos exclusively by appointment.

View some of JD's work below.

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