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A Tattoo artist and Printmaker with an education in Applied Craft and Design. With an affinity for travel and the analog, I’ve been fortunate to tattoo in various cities internationally, from London to San Francisco.
I am deeply involved in print mediums and independent publishing, influenced by the both the history and contemporary state of these art forms, blended with over 10 years of professional printmaking experience… In addition, I have over 10 years professional experience in graphic design, working closely with grassroots brands to produce unique and original identities and products, particularly in the clothing and skateboarding industries.
Recently, I have begun to branch into video production and animation, working with grassroots skateboarding brands in Denver, Colorado to film and produce 4k video edits and animations which align with the brands’ individual aesthetics.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Portuguese
Beginner
Work Experience
Tattoo Artist (Ongoing) at Private and Guest Studios, International
October 1, 2019 - PresentDrawing and tattooing original and custom designs in sterile environs and equipment with unparalleled professionalism and customer service. Travelling to tattoo in cities from London to San Francisco is truly Nate’s passion.
Printmaking Master & Graphic Designer (Ongoing) at Hybrid, International
October 1, 2013 - PresentConsulted and performed graphic design and printmaking duties internationally, continuing to expand artistic and technical skills.
Creative Accelerator Mentor at Madelife, Boulder CO. USA
January 31, 2024 - July 20, 2025Mentor to young adults developing professional practices and skills in the visual arts, emphasizing a tattoo-oriented process through hands-on lesson planning with each individual mentee.
Studio Assistant at Strange Dirt Studio, Denver CO. USA
January 31, 2023 - July 20, 2025Assists Denver based artist Marsha Robinson in her studio practice in the production, handling, and shipping of fine art prints.
Artist Assistant & Liaison at Vertical Gallery, Chicago IL. USA
October 31, 2019 - July 20, 2025Assistant and liaison to international artist and tattooer “Word to Mother” during their solo exhibit “Let Love Lead the Way”.
Visiting Artist Lecturer at Western Colorado University, Gunnison CO. USA
April 30, 2019 - July 20, 2025Invited by faculty to speak to the printmaking and watercolor painting classes about my experiences finding opportunities as an artist.
Consultant & Independent Contractor at Remote
May 1, 2022 - PresentContract-based independent work utilizing over a decade of commercial textile printmaking and graphic design experience for various brands, businesses, artists, and marketing campaigns.
Co-Owner & Operator at Red Press Printing, Denver, CO. USA
December 31, 2024 - July 20, 2025Co-owner and operator of Denver based screenprinting business that started in 2020. Scouting and landing clients for textile-based printing jobs ranging from merchandise for independent musicians to uniforms for private schools.
Sublimation Press Operations Manager at Decco Slides, Denver, CO. USA
December 31, 2021 - July 20, 2025Oversaw the operations and training of personnel for sublimation-based printing techniques for made-to-order apparel company, Decco Slides.
Press Operations Manager at Off Center DeSIGNs, Gunnison, CO. USA
May 31, 2019 - July 20, 2025Operated a 6 color manual screen printing press while managing orders, interacting with clients, and generally running the shop when the owners were away.
Press Operator at Oregon Screen Impressions, Portland, OR. USA
May 31, 2018 - July 20, 2025Operated a 6 color manual screen printing press to produce shirts at a high standard of quality for large companies like Nike.
Press Operator at W&T Graphix, Tahoe, CA. USA
April 30, 2017 - July 20, 2025Operated a 6 color manual screen printing press to produce shirts at a high standard of quality for local businesses, schools, and other entities in the Reno/Tahoe and Bay Areas.
Tattoo Artist (Ongoing) at Private and Guest Studios, International
October 1, 2019 - PresentDrawing and tattooing original and custom designs in sterile enviroments and equipment with unparalleled professionalism and customer service. Travelling to tattoo in cities from London to San Francisco is truly Nate’s passion.
Printmaking Master & Graphic Designer (Ongoing) at Hybrid, International
October 1, 2013 - PresentInvolved in printmaking mastery and graphic design expertise. Perform work related to commercial textile printmaking and graphic design.
Creative Accelerator Mentor at Madelife, Boulder CO. USA
January 31, 2024 - July 20, 2025Mentor to young adults developing professional practices and skills in the visual arts, emphasizing a tattoo-oriented process through hands-on lesson planning with each individual mentee.
Studio Assistant at Strange Dirt Studio, Denver CO. USA
January 31, 2023 - July 20, 2025Assists Denver based artist Marsha Robinson in her studio practice in the production, handling, and shipping of fine art prints.
Artist Assistant & Liaison at Vertical Gallery, Chicago IL. USA
October 31, 2019 - July 20, 2025Assistant and liaison to international artist and tattooer 'Word to Mother' during their solo exhibit 'Let Love Lead the Way'.
Consultant & Independent Contractor at Remote
May 1, 2022 - PresentContract-based independent work utilizing over a decade of commercial textile printmaking and graphic design experience for various brands, businesses, artists, and marketing campaigns.
Co-Owner & Operator of Red Press Printing at Denver, CO. USA
December 31, 2024 - July 20, 2025Co-owner and operator of Denver based screenprinting business started in 2020. Scouting and landing clients for textile-based printing jobs ranging from merchandise for independent musicians to uniforms for private schools.
Sublimation Press Operations Manager at Decco Slides at Denver, CO. USA
December 31, 2021 - July 20, 2025Oversaw the operations and training of personnel for sublimation-based printing techniques for made-to-order apparel company, Decco Slides.
Press Operations Manager at Off Center DeSIGNs at Gunnison, CO. USA
May 31, 2019 - July 20, 2025Operated a 6 color manual screen printing press while managing orders, interacting with clients, and generally running the shop when the owners were away.
Press Operator at Oregon Screen Impressions at Portland, OR. USA
May 31, 2018 - July 20, 2025Operated a 6 color manual screen printing press to produce shirts at a high standard of quality for large companies like Nike.
Press Operator at W&T Graphix at Tahoe, CA. USA
April 30, 2017 - July 20, 2025Operated a 6 color manual screen printing press to produce shirts at a high standard of quality for local businesses, schools, and other entities in the Reno/Tahoe and Bay Areas.
Education
Masters in Applied Craft + Design at Pacific Northwest College of Art & Oregon College of Art and Craft, Portland OR, USA
August 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking at Western Colorado University, Gunnison CO, USA
January 1, 2011 - May 31, 2015Masters in Applied Craft + Design at Pacific Northwest College of Art & Oregon College of Art and Craft
August 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking at Western Colorado University
January 1, 2011 - May 31, 2015Qualifications
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Tattoo Apprenticeship
May 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019Mentorship with Jocko Weyland
October 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017Bloodborne Pathogens Training
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026Mentorship with Jocko Weyland
October 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017Tattoo Apprenticeship / Word to Mother
May 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Consumer Goods, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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