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Kel Otero Colorado Tattoo Artist

@kel.tattoos

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Tattoo Artist at @zenjitattoo
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New York 🗽 Dec
English / Español 🇺🇸
Vegan🌱 - Cruelty Free🐇
@wjxcartridge

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She doesn’t whisper. 🤣
I completed this piece over two days, about 18 hours total, at the Miami convention @theallstarstattooconvention
Blackwork tattoo with attitude.
Bold lines. Clean contrast. Real presence.
If you’re looking for tattoos that hit different — follow.
Denver tattoo artist. Bookings open. #blackworktattoo #chestattoo #customtattoos #tattoo #losangelestattooartist taken in Estados Unidos by @kel.tattoos

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6 months ago

DRAGON TATTOO 🐉🀄️ What symbol would you wear to reflect your inner strength? #dragontattoo
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#japanesetattoo #denvertattooartist #tattooinspo #designtattoo #tattoodragon #coloradotattooartist #symboltattoo
Dragon Tattoo denver Tattoo artist inspo Tattoo taken in Denver, Colorado by @kel.tattoos

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a year ago

Birds and Peonies Sleeve🍃
I had the pleasure of doing this amazing project that involves two of my favorite things to tattoo, and I really love the result! Let me know what do you think about it in the comments ❤️‍🔥

Manga de Aves y peonias, tuve la oportunidad de hacer este proyecto que incluye dos de mis temas favoritos para tatuar, y la verdad es que amé el resultado! Que piensan ustedes?? ❤️‍🔥

#sleevetattoo #floraltattoos #birdtattoos #flowertattoo #peoniestattoo #botanicaltattoo #dotwork #dotworktattoo #3rl #3rlonly #hustlerbutter #yckth #denvertattoo #denvertattooartist #coloradotattoo
Sleave tattoo, floral tattoo, bird tattoos, botanical tattoo, denver tattoo, colorado tattoo taken in Colorado, USA by @kel.tattoos

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2 years ago

The details are where everything comes together. 🖤

A closer look at the process behind this custom blackwork tattoo, combining bold negative space, geometric elements, floral details, and dotwork shading.

I love working with contrast, especially when the smallest textures can completely change how a composition feels.

Still working on this piece, but I wanted to share a little of the process.

Would you watch more close-ups like this?
Botanical Tattoo

#blackworktattoo #dotworktattoo #ornamentaltatto #tattooprocess by @kel.tattoos

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13 hours ago

Okay, this is one feature I’ve been wanting to try for a LONG time. 👀

My sponsor @wjxcartridge sent me their new tattoo machine to test out, and first impressions? I’m already obsessed with the design.

But what really caught my attention is the built-in Dotwork mode.

As someone who works with dotwork constantly, I’ve been curious to see how a dedicated mode like this feels while tattooing.

Really excited to put it through its paces and see how it performs on my projects.

Thanks to WJX for sending this over! 🖤

#wjxtattoo #tattoomachine #dotworktattoo #tattooequipment #tattooartist by @kel.tattoos

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4 days ago

Two Tattoos. One Flow.

Two separate floral pieces designed to move together.

Magnolias on the outer arm, a peony on the inside — different compositions, but the same direction and flow. 🌸

Magnolias or peony?

#floraltattoo #magnoliatattoo #peonytattoo #botanicaltattoo #armtattoo floral tattoo by @kel.tattoos

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10 days ago

A little floral obsession lately. 🌿

Some of my recent botanical tattoo projects, each designed to follow the natural movement of the body.

Peonies, Magnolias, Orchids, Lilies and more

Different flowers, different compositions, but always the same goal: creating something that feels like it belongs exactly where it is.

From delicate fine lines to bold blackwork and soft dotwork shading.

Which one is your favorite? 👀Botanical Tattoo Artist

#floraltattoo #botanicaltattoo #finelinetattoo #fineline #flowertattoo by @kel.tattoos

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4 days ago

Yes, Blackwork Tattoos Work on Dark Skin.
Can we stop pretending dark skin can’t hold beautiful tattoos?

Blackwork on dark skin. Clean lines, strong contrast, and details that speak for themselves.

Tattooing darker skin isn’t the problem. Not knowing how to work with it is.

Every skin tone deserves great tattoo work. Period.
#darkskintattoo #blackworktattoo #tattooondarkskin #blacktattooartist #newyorktattoo
Dark skin tattoo, tattooing on dark skin, blackwork on melanated skin, tattoos on Black skin, tattoo inclusivity, Denver tattoo artist. by @kel.tattoos

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Dark Feminine Portrait Tattoo | Blackwork & Dotwork
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#darkfemeninetattoo #newyorktatto #tattooprocess #tattoo #tatuajesnewyork
Floral tattooo / feminine tattoo / New York tattoo taken in Estados Unidos by @kel.tattoos

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8 days ago

NEW YORK — Guest Spot Nov 24–Dec 8 🗽
I’ll be guesting at @garaartstudio from November 24 through December 8, and I’m opening a limited number of appointments while I’m in the city.

I’m looking to take on select custom projects in my style — especially blackwork, dotwork, botanical/floral, Japanese-inspired, anime, and larger compositions.

If you’ve been waiting to get tattooed by me in NYC, send me a DM with:

“NEW YORK” + your idea + placement + approximate size.
#newyorktattoo #nyctattoo #botanicaltattoo #floraltattooartistnewyork #nyctattooartists
New York tattoo / floral tattoo New York / botanical tattoo New York / female tattoo taken in New York City by @kel.tattoos

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8 days ago

The Most Satisfying Final Step

Fresh peony tattoo, one last satisfying step before leaving the studio.

There’s something about watching Ink Beetle melt into the skin and bring all the contrast back out. 🌸

Tattoo process content or final reveals — which do you actually stop scrolling for?

#inkbeetle #peonytattoo #floraltattoo #tattooprocess #tattooaftercare Tattoo Aftercare by @kel.tattoos

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11 days ago

Three sessions later, her leg became a garden. 🌿

This large-scale lily tattoo was built from ankle to thigh, following the movement of the body instead of just sitting on it.

Would you commit to a full-leg floral piece like this?

#lilytattoo #floraltattoo #legtattoo #botanicaltattoo #finelinetattoo Botanical Tattoo by @kel.tattoos

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