Darl Gnau
@darlgnau · Tattoo artist
Denver. Tattooing since 1998. shop @realgonedenver host @summitinvitational Paintings @darlgnauart Supported artist: @rawpigments @blackclaw
Darl Gnau is a realism tattoo artist in Denver, CO. Of the 432 pieces on Perspectiv, 222 are realism, and dotwork and watercolor come up as well. Roughly 15% of the work is black and grey and the remainder is in colour, most often burgundy, dark red and coral. Recurring subjects include skull, woman, flame and man. Most pieces sit on the forearm or the upper arm. Portfolio last updated August 2026.
Styles
- Realism — 222 pieces (67%)
- Dotwork — 66 pieces (20%)
- Watercolor — 57 pieces (17%)
Colour
Mostly colour, black and grey in 15% of pieces, measured across 300 segmented pieces.
Recurring colours: burgundy, dark red, coral and teal.
What they tattoo
Subjects: skull, woman, flame, man, bird and flower.
Usually on the forearm, the upper arm and the chest.
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