The Art of King Kalypso

Blackwork Tattoo Artist in Denver, Colorado

Come see what it's all about.

collaboration with @tinypavillion (2023)

22x30
ink, charcoal, watercolor

Find my work on Etsy.

Prints now available, and more original works will be updated soon. Check in once in a while for new listings.

‘DIVINE DEFORMITY’

8x10 Archival Giclée Print

‘DOBERMAN001’

11x14 Archival Print

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11x14 Archival Giclée Deckled Print

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Follow our journey.

cybersigilism spine for @ashlueyy
done @luckydaggertattoo
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New Orleans has been so wonderful! Can’t wait to come back someday.
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#cybersigilism #cybersigilismtattoo #spinetattoo #tattoo #darkart #onlythedarkest #guestspot #colo

second shin dagger for @samrbow
butterfly dagger is healed!
done @lumenati.tattoo
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#daggertattoo #tattoo #dagger #moth #mothdagger #butterflydagger #denvertattoo #denvertattooartist #coloradotattooartist #shintattoo #darkart

Dragonslayer Greataxe from DS3 for Cassandra
done @lumenati.tattoo
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thank you! 🖤
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#tattoo #greataxe #darksouls #ds3 #darksoulstattoo #darkart #denvertattoo #coloradotattoo #coloradotattooartist

‘Komorebi Portal’
Gouache, acrylic on oak barrel
for First Friday at @bearcreekdistillery !
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I’ve mentioned before in my other painting that 木漏れ日 (komorebi) is my favorite word/feeling, it means the sunshine that filters through t

for @camp_evans_ ⚡️
done @lumenati.tattoo
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#cybersigilism #cybertribal #cybersigilismtattoo #denvertattoo #denvertattooartist #coloradotattooartist

I will be guesting in New Orleans at @luckydaggertattoo next month!
September 14–15
I’ve been loving doing Dark Souls or other video game tattoos, but I’m down for anything dark 🖤
DM or email tattoosbykingkalypso@gmail.com to book

High Lord Wolnir from Dark Souls 3 🗡️
done at the amazing @sugoiitattoos in San Diego, CA
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I am so elated to have gotten to design and tattoo this on Kelton, thank you so much.
And the hospitality of this shop was incredible, thank you @tattoonin

butterfly dagger for @samrbow 🦋 🗡️
done @lumenati.tattoo
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1 of 2 shin daggers, my client requested this one be lighter and the moth dagger next month to be darker, can’t wait to see them together. Thank you Sam!
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I’ll be going to Sa

bear skull on the chest for Michael
done @fantasmagoriatattoo
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a bit of stencil peeking through the bottom but I was so stoked to do this piece my second day in Oregon, thank you!
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#bearskull #guestspottattoo #guestspottattooartis

Meet KK (King Kalypso)

Hey I’m KK! I’m a first year tattoo artist in Denver, Colorado at Lumenati Tattoo, specializing in blackwork tattoos. I love anything dark, fantasy, or relating to video games. You can always reach me from my instagram (@king.kalypso or button below) or email me at tattoosbykingkalypso@gmail.com to book a tattoo or discuss some art!

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