Blackwork and Gothic Tattoos in Fort Collins with Cullen Puffer

If you're drawn to darker artwork, gothic imagery, or tattoos inspired by horror and fantasy, Cullen Puffer might be the tattoo artist you're looking for.

Cullen has been tattooing since 2016, beginning his career in Texas before making his way to Colorado. Today, he's one of the resident artists at Linden Street Tattoo Company in Old Town Fort Collins, where he creates custom tattoos with a distinct illustrative style.

What Tattoo Styles Does Cullen Puffer Specialize In?

Cullen specializes in illustrative black and grey tattoos, blackwork, and gothic designs. His artwork draws inspiration from mythology, nature, folklore, medieval imagery, and dark fantasy.

His portfolio includes everything from skulls and unusual creatures to detailed animals and elaborate custom pieces. Many of his tattoos have the feel of old illustrations, giving his work a recognizable style and character.

Blackwork and Illustrative Tattoos

Blackwork tattoos use black ink, contrast, and negative space to create a design. Some blackwork is made up of large solid areas of black, while other designs rely on intricate linework, textures, and shading.

Illustrative tattoos have a hand-drawn appearance, using linework, shading, and texture to create designs that resemble drawings or illustrations.

Cullen combines these approaches in his own work, using contrast and carefully placed details to give his tattoos depth and dimension.

Gothic, Horror, and Dark Art Tattoos

Horror characters, unusual creatures, skeletal imagery, and macabre artwork are all subjects that fit naturally into Cullen's style.

But gothic tattoos don't necessarily have to be scary. Even familiar subjects like animals, plants, or historical figures can take on a darker appearance through the use of shadows, composition, and intricate details.

Whether you're interested in something eerie, mysterious, or inspired by your favorite horror story, there's plenty of room to explore different ideas within this style.

Custom Tattoos with Cullen

Have an idea for a tattoo but aren't sure exactly how to bring it to life? Cullen works with clients to create custom designs based on their interests and inspiration.

Whether you have reference images, a specific subject in mind, or just a general concept, you don't need to have every detail figured out before reaching out. Cullen can help develop a design that works with your preferred placement and overall vision.

Walk-Ins and Appointments with Cullen

Cullen welcomes walk-ins when his schedule allows, so feel free to stop by the shop and check his availability.

For more involved projects, we offer free in-person consultations where you can discuss your ideas, sizing, placement, and booking with Cullen.

You can also explore Cullen's tattoo portfolio to see more of his work and get a better feel for his style.

Get Tattooed by Cullen in Fort Collins

Interested in working with Cullen? You can reach out to him directly at cullen.eerie.art@gmail.com or visit our booking page to get started.

You'll find Cullen at Linden Street Tattoo Company, located at 218 Linden Street in Old Town Fort Collins. We're open Tuesday through Saturday from 12–8 PM, and you're always welcome to stop in and say hello!