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.

Nate Bard

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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Tattoo Artist (Ongoing) at Private and Guest Studios, International
October 1, 2019 - Present
Drawing 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 - Present
Consulted 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, 2025
Mentor 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, 2025
Assists 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, 2025
Assistant 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, 2025
Invited 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 - Present
Contract-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, 2025
Co-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, 2025
Oversaw 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, 2025
Operated 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, 2025
Operated 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, 2025
Operated 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 - Present
Drawing 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 - Present
Involved 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, 2025
Mentor 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, 2025
Assists 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, 2025
Assistant 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 - Present
Contract-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, 2025
Co-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, 2025
Oversaw 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, 2025
Operated 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, 2025
Operated 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, 2025
Operated 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, 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking at Western Colorado University, Gunnison CO, USA
January 1, 2011 - May 31, 2015
Masters in Applied Craft + Design at Pacific Northwest College of Art & Oregon College of Art and Craft
August 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking at Western Colorado University
January 1, 2011 - May 31, 2015

Qualifications

Bloodborne Pathogens Training
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
Tattoo Apprenticeship
May 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Mentorship with Jocko Weyland
October 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2026
Mentorship with Jocko Weyland
October 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017
Tattoo Apprenticeship / Word to Mother
May 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Consumer Goods, Other