What styles does Real Gone specialize in?

Real Gone specializes in Realism and Trash Polka.

How many tattoo artists work at Real Gone?

Real Gone has 8 tattoo artists on their team, with 63 published, tagged photos in the catalog.

How do I book with Real Gone?

Real Gone — send a booking request to book.

What does Real Gone charge?

See the Estimated Price Range above for tiers by size. This is confirmed by the studio.

Where is Real Gone located?

Real Gone is located at 2957 Wyandot Street.

What is Real Gone’s rating?

Real Gone has a 4.9★ rating from 42 reviews.

What happens to my deposit if I reschedule, cancel or I’m late?

Most studios keep the deposit if you cancel or don’t show up, but let you move it to a new date if you reschedule with enough notice (often 48–72 hours); arriving very late can count as a cancellation. Real Gone hasn’t published its own rules on TatSeek yet — call +1 720-774-5113 or message them to confirm before you pay.

Is the consultation free?

Many studios offer a free consultation, in person or by message; some charge a fee that comes off the tattoo. Ask when you first get in touch.

When will I see my design, and can I change it?

It varies: some artists send the design a few days before, many show it on the day and adjust it with you before the stencil goes on. You can always ask for changes before anything touches your skin.

Is a touch-up included?

Many studios touch up small healing gaps for free within a few months; after that, or for sun-faded work, touch-ups are usually paid. Ask before booking.

Is the studio licensed, and how do they keep things sterile?

Real Gone hasn’t listed licence or hygiene details on TatSeek. That doesn’t mean anything is wrong — ask about their licence, single-use needles and sterilisation; a good studio answers happily.

Do I need ID? What is the minimum age?

Expect to show a photo ID proving you are 18 or older. In the US some states allow 16–17-year-olds with a parent’s consent, others don’t allow it at all, and many studios only tattoo adults either way.

How do I pay, and should I tip?

Ask whether they take cards or cash only. Where tipping is customary (as in the US), 15–20% is typical; elsewhere it’s optional.

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What to include in your first message

What the artist needs from you

Your idea in one line + 2–3 reference images more →
Placement and rough size in centimetres more →
Colour or black & grey more →
Your budget range more →
Dates you’re free; OK with more than one session? more →
Cover-up? Add a clear photo of the old tattoo more →

What to ask them

Deposit — how much, does it come off the price, what if I reschedule? more →
When will I see the design, and can I ask for changes? more →
How long is the wait for an appointment? more →
Is a touch-up included? more →

Known for Real Gone: Deposit: not listed · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 720-774-5113 to confirm.

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Real Gone

Name: Real Gone
Address: 2957 Wyandot Street, Denver, CO, 80211, US
Telephone: +1 720-774-5113
Price range: $500-$900
Rating: 4.9

📍Denver, CO 🇺🇸 United States

★★★★★ 4.9 (42)

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Real Gone is a custom, large-scale tattoo studio at 2957 Wyandot Street in Denver, Colorado, founded by tattooer Darl Gnau (over 25 years of experience). The name comes from Darl's love of Tom Waits and the idea of letting go of ego and taking creative risks.

Eight artists work out of the studio, and the shared specialty is realism and its darker relatives: trash polka, surrealism, black-and-grey horror, pop-culture portraits and bold neo-traditional color. Most artists favor large pieces planned around the body rather than quick one-off sessions.

All tattoo services are by appointment: you contact the studio through the form on its website, and availability varies by artist. Aftercare guidance for the dermal-wrap method is published on the studio's FAQ page.

Speaks: 🇬🇧 English

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly📅 By appointment onlyⓘ

Owner: Darl Gnau

See the studio before you visit

Take a look at our space, tattoo setup, and team to get a feel for the environment where your tattoo will be created.

A tattoo station inside the Real Gone studio

Specializes in: 🖼️ Realism (50)🔴 Trash Polka (12)ⓘWorked out from the tagged tattoos in this profile — the styles that keep coming back, with how many pieces. Not a self-description, so it shows what they really do most.

Top subject groups: 🧍 People (33)🔱 Symbols & Objects (24)🐾 Animals (19)🌿 Nature & Plants (18)🎮 Pop Culture (10)ⓘWhat they tattoo most often — animals, people, flowers… — counted from the tagged tattoos in this profile, with how many pieces. Not a self-description, so it shows what they really tattoo most.

Artists’ hourly rates: $320/hour median $320 — TatSeek calculation

Estimated Price Range

✅ Verified — from realgonedenver.comⓘ

Small & Simple Small symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour: $150–400
Medium (Typical tattoo) More detailed custom design with shading — roughly 10–20 cm, about 2–3 hours: $500–900
Large & Complex Larger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions: $1100–2400
Very Large / Sleeve Half sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions: $2550–5750+

Each artist here sets their own rate. These ranges run from the lowest to the highest published price of 1 artist — see each artist’s page for theirs.

These are estimated ranges — for an exact quote, send a booking request or call +1 720-774-5113.

Before you bookⓘ

Real Gone hasn’t shared its booking rules on TatSeek yet. Worth asking before you pay a deposit:

deposit and whether it comes off the price · rescheduling and cancellation · when you see the design · touch-ups · typical wait · licence and hygiene

How booking works → · How deposits usually work →

About Real Gone

What styles does Real Gone specialize in?: Real Gone specializes in Realism and Trash Polka.
How many tattoo artists work at Real Gone?: Real Gone has 8 tattoo artists on their team, with 63 published, tagged photos in the catalog.
How do I book with Real Gone?: Real Gone — send a booking request to book.
What does Real Gone charge?: See the Estimated Price Range above for tiers by size. This is confirmed by the studio.
Where is Real Gone located?: Real Gone is located at 2957 Wyandot Street. View on Google Maps →
What are Real Gone’s hours?: Monday–Sunday: 9AM - 9PM
What is Real Gone’s rating?: Real Gone has a 4.9★ rating from 42 reviews.
What happens to my deposit if I reschedule, cancel or I’m late?: Most studios keep the deposit if you cancel or don’t show up, but let you move it to a new date if you reschedule with enough notice (often 48–72 hours); arriving very late can count as a cancellation. Real Gone hasn’t published its own rules on TatSeek yet — call +1 720-774-5113 or message them to confirm before you pay. How deposits usually work →
Is the consultation free?: Many studios offer a free consultation, in person or by message; some charge a fee that comes off the tattoo. Ask when you first get in touch. What happens at a consultation →
When will I see my design, and can I change it?: It varies: some artists send the design a few days before, many show it on the day and adjust it with you before the stencil goes on. You can always ask for changes before anything touches your skin. Design, flash and revisions →
Is a touch-up included?: Many studios touch up small healing gaps for free within a few months; after that, or for sun-faded work, touch-ups are usually paid. Ask before booking. Touch-ups explained →
Is the studio licensed, and how do they keep things sterile?: Real Gone hasn’t listed licence or hygiene details on TatSeek. That doesn’t mean anything is wrong — ask about their licence, single-use needles and sterilisation; a good studio answers happily. What a clean studio looks like →
Do I need ID? What is the minimum age?: Expect to show a photo ID proving you are 18 or older. In the US some states allow 16–17-year-olds with a parent’s consent, others don’t allow it at all, and many studios only tattoo adults either way. Age and ID →
How do I pay, and should I tip?: Ask whether they take cards or cash only. Where tipping is customary (as in the US), 15–20% is typical; elsewhere it’s optional. Tipping and etiquette →