Brave New World

Brave New World is awesome. Eric gave me my first tattoo and it's the best thing ever. Thanks so much for the experience guys I'll be going back in the future. more

Signed up for a CitySearch account just so my friend, Mike, could rave about Eric's work. Mike is visiting from Chicago and Eric was able to fit in a consult and a three+ hour tattoo during Mike's visit. The design is beautiful and the work is flawless. The tattoo is awesome and Mike is so happy that he wants to come back to Denver to get more work done from Eric. Definitely recommend Brave New World (and Newspeak, Eric's other shop). To check out the tattoo, see the skull train tattoo in the photo gallery. more

Best tattoo shop in Denver. Super professional, incredibly gifted artists. Clean, well maintained store. Enrique is truly a master. I will never go anywhere else, you shouldn't either. Thanks Enrique! more

This is the place to go! Enrique is the man. He’ll listen to what your looking for, and is willing to put in the time and effort to get you exactly what you want. \r \r Be brave enough to give him some artistic/creative freedom, and he won’t let you down. If you’re thinking about getting your tattoo done elsewhere, I would encourage you to just stop in, talk to the guys, and take a look at the art on the walls. \r \r Whether its your first tattoo or your fiftieth, this is the place to go. more

After two consecutive HORRIBLE consults at Think Tank, I walked up to BNW and setup a consult with Chase. The dude was so inviting and personable, and so energetic he made me feel totally comfortable. Plus his work is AMAZING!. I told him the exact same thing I told the Think Tank guys - I have an idea for a half - 3/4 sleeve of some flowers for my sisters and deceased grandparents with some sort of design flow to it, but I view my tattoos as a collaboration between my ideas and whatever the professional artist feels would be the best piece of artwork (they do know best). Unlike the Think Tank guys who kept saying they need more direction and more information, Chase immediately took hold of the prospect and started talking about all kinds of different things we could do. He took the time to look through his portfolio with me to get a sense of what I like and don't like, and really listened to what I was saying. I sent him some pics of the flowers I wanted, and in a few weeks drew up the most amazing piece with a little Japanese influence of windbars and outlining. It was beyond my greatest expectations!! I had my 1st of 3 sessions ealrier this week and I gotta say - and this is the most important factor for me - that was hands down the best ink session I have ever had. Chase was personable the whole time, super professional and kept me at ease. He could tell when the pain was minimal and was talkative, and when doing the shoulder cap continually made sure I was doing alright. On top of all this, the other dudes in the shop made the atmosphere remarkable; everyone was friendly and jovial and made me feel very much at ease. I can't wait to get this thing finished and after investigating numerous shops in Denver (which was a headache), I recommended Brave New World to any person I talk to. I am very excited to say that Chase will be my personal artist for every tattoo I get for as long as I live in Denver. Thank you so much guys - this is a HUGE weight off my shoulders! more

I was searching for a tattoo parlor and came acroos the reviews for Brave New World. Enrique was the artist who did my tattoo and he was great. Very calm, friendly and a perfectionist ~ he wouldn't begin until he had everything just right. more

Great Shop! I went on a recommendation and I will definitely be going back in the future. Chase Martines did an awesome job and didn't shy away from doing small line work behind my ear. The shop was clean, comfortable and professional. I highly recommend it if you're looking for ink in the mile high city. more

Brave New World is an excellent tattoo shop. They have a very clean and professional atmosphere. I have been working with Chase Martines. He has exceeded my expectations. I came in with some ideas and lots of tiny details for a full sleeve and he turned them all into an amazing piece of art work. I have had two sittings with him and have enjoyed his easy going conversation and professional attitude. I would refer anyone looking for any style of tattoo to Chase. I am so glad I found him and Brave New World. I really like the music played at Brave New World. I have found at other shops the music is too loud and makes me feel stressed. At Brave New World they play a wide variety at a comfortable volume. There is a reason they get five stars from so many people! more

This place is excellent! I am from California and was visiting Denver for a weekend. They are not normally open on Sundays but Haley McMahon made an exception and allowed me to make an appointment. They met with me -- I came down in person -- and were flexible and understanding. I could only get my tattoo done on Sunday due to time constraints and other plans. Everyone in the shop that I met was friendly. On Sunday I showed up, Haley met me there, and he was very professional, but also very welcoming and friendly. One of my favorite things about this shop (this is my fourth tattoo -- a different place each time) is that they were very thorough in their explanation of cleanliness and the entire process of sterilization. The tattoo came out great. I am really happy with it. I initially only showed up with a concept and a crappy drawing that I did myself and he took the idea and redrafted it to form something worthwhile. The shading is cool and he listened when I had little critiques in regards to the way the outline looked. This was an overall awesome experience and a great tattoo. Afterwards I was waiting for a cab and he gave me a ride to where I needed to be. Really welcoming. If you're in the Denver area and are looking for a great place to get a clean and detailed/well done tattoo, then come to Brave New World. more

I met the guys at the tattoo convention last summer and was impressed by all of their work. After consulting with Chase, he took my initial ideas to a whole new level. He was receptive to my suggestions, and worked on it until the design was perfect. He is a great artist and I couldn't be more pleased with his work. I definitely recommend that anyone looking for a tattoo should stop by BNW. more

I decided to get a tattoo at Brave New World while helping my girlfriend move down to Denver and boy did I pick the right tattoo parlor. Enrique was the artist who did my tattoo and was incredibly accommodating. We discussed design and then settled on a price. During the course of the tattoo Enrique made several excellent design suggestions and even did another 20 minutes worth of coloring FOR FREE and all because we were running ahead of schedule. I will definitely be going back to get more work done. I would absolutely trust these guys to do ANY artwork for me in the future more

I was referred to this place by several friends with awesome tattoos and I am so glad I trusted them! I went with a friend and we both got our first tattoos with Haley. He was super friendly and also really knew what he was doing. It was really fun and when I have enough money for my next tat I will definitely go back to Brave New World. Clean, professional, creative, awesome. more

As I was getting my first tattoo I did some research. I found Brave New World mentioned in the top 3 places in Denver to get a tattoo. Chase was mentioned as being very artistic. I had a vision in my head and Chase was able to translate that to a beautiful tattoo. I couldn't be happier with my tattoo. Chase was wonderful. He was patient and very professional. His after care instructions were helpful. I am already thinking of my next tattoo, and wouldn't even think of going anywhere but Brave New World. more

Enrique Lazaro at BNW did an amazing job on my tattoo. I was a little worried as it is very symmetrical but he did a perfect job on it. I absolutely love it and plan to go back as soon as I find my next design. Everyone there was great to be around and the sterile procedures are impressive. The whole process was explained in detail, positive, clean, professional. A great experience all around and I highly recommend them to anyone.\r Regina T.\r more

My girlfriend and I were looking for a tattoo shop to bring my sister and mom to get there very first tattoo. We found BNW online and they had great reviews. My family and I could not have been any happier with the outcome. Chase is an amazing tattoo artist. He not only does great work but he also eased my sister and mother's nerves. My girlfriend and I also decided to get some work done as well because we fell in love with him and the shop. Myself and my family will now be returning to him for more work and no one else. more

I came in and they were able to get me and my whole family in on a Saturday!!! WOW... I love japanese art, guess what? My tattoo artist Chase not only know japanese art, but the history about it too! I fell in love not only with him but the shop. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone and everyone :) more

This place is terrible. more

After doing much research and getting two tattoos from different artists around Denver, I decided to check out Brave New World. As soon as I entered the shop, I knew that Chase Martines would be the artist to do my piece. His art hangs on the walls and is a nice representation of his talent with imagery and color. In addition, he is extremely professional while still being friendly. He expressed genuine excitement at doing my tattoo. It was about a four-hour sitting and he did an incredible job. His eye for detail and use of color is off the charts. I am in love with my piece and have nothing but good things to say about my experience at BNW and with Chase - so much so that I am in the process of designing a new piece with him right now. I wouldn't hesitate to send my family and friends to Brave New World. more

I received my first tattoo from Chase Martines in 2008 and from that moment I decided this was the only person I'd allow to tattoo me. I came back in February 2011 to plan a 3/4 sleeve, and am now proudly supporting Chase's art on my arm. I love my piece and will continue to go back to BNW even as I will reside more than 800 miles away. more

I went to BNW on a recommendation, without much of a clue as to where to go get work done in Denver. The guys there were really welcoming on the phone and made me feel at home and comfortable from the moment I stepped in the door. Everyone in the shop is very meticulous about keeping everything really clean and sanitary. Enrique has been working on my Denver bike scene half sleeve throughout the winter. We just finished it, and I couldn't be happier. Enrique spent over 30 hours pouring his heart into the work he did on my arm, and it certainly shows. I'm really excited to show off his work and cannot wait to get more done by him in the future. more