Desert landscape with red rock formations, sparse vegetation, and a blue sky with wispy clouds.

howdy, I’m glad you’re here.

I’m Adam, a tattoo artist and illustrator, born and raised in Texas and now based in Denver. I’ve been tattooing since 2002, and I love working with people to create tattoos that tell their story. If something here resonates with you, reach out and let’s make it happen.

Black and white portrait of a man with a beard wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a jacket with a circular patch, and sunglasses hanging from the collar.

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Adam works primarily in freehand tattooing. Every design is drawn directly onto the skin, unique to the person wearing it. His work includes fine line tattoos, folky motifs, and original designs that carry a timeless quality.

Each tattoo begins with a conversation, followed by a drawing process on the body. This allows the design to flow naturally with your form, ensuring the tattoo feels both personal and alive.

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Black and gray tattoo of large monstera leaves and a classical-style bust with theatrical masks in a mirror on a person's forearm.

testimonials

  • Tattoo of two women's profiles facing opposite directions, connected by a braided hair and adorned with leaves, within a rectangular frame. Adam Guy Hays Denver artist tattoo Hand of Fate

    Adam's Hand of Fate: It was so fun to let fate decide and fascinating to discover meaningful aspects within it after the fact. Adam is such a skilled and thoughtful artist  so I had no doubt the piece would turn out great. Regardless he made sure I was happy throughout every step of the process. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

    Rachael M.

  • Black and gray tattoo of a rose with leaves on the hand. Adam Guy Hays Denver artist tattoo

    Getting tattooed by Adam is such a lovely experience! It was my first time getting a tattoo in an easily visible place and he made it pain free and anxiety free. It was also my first time doing an intuitive reading tattoo (we used the oracle deck to decide on an image after discussing the different options i was considering) — and it was such a unique and inspiring experience. If you want a tattoo from an artist who is caring and attentive to what’s important to you, while making the experience as comfortable as possible, you’ve come to the right person!

    Brendan C.

  • Tattoo of a wolf's head with a starburst design behind it on a person's arm. Adam Guy Hays Denver artist tattoo

    Getting my “Hand of Fate” tattoo from Adam was such a meaningful experience. From the moment I walked in, he was kind, understanding, and incredibly professional. I came in wanting to be open to whatever the experience had in store, and Adam made that completely possible. His calm energy and ability to connect created a great sense of trust and understanding throughout the entire process. It was wild how the cards spoke to me and aligned perfectly—I truly got exactly what I was meant to get. Adam didn’t just create a tattoo; he helped guide a moment of synchronicity and transformation. Grateful for the energy, the artistry, and the meaning behind it all. 🙏🖤

    Chrissy

  • Black and white tattoo of a flaming torch, roses, a heart, a sword, and flowers.

    Absolutely love my sacred heart tattoo! The fine line detail is stunning, and the black and grey design is timeless. Adam is a true artist.

    DJ. C

  • Tattoo of a fierce, roaring lion with a detailed, fiery mane on a person's forearm.

    What is the ideal tattoo artist really? Of course talent & experience are a must but there also has to be a sensibility to them. Personality that is personable, but appreciative of the painful silence. And when necessary the upmost ability to resurrect the client when at the brink of surrender. Adam Hays is all these qualities & more.

    Kyle R

  • Tattoo of a person's head made to look like a rainbow-colored brain with a vacuum cleaner as the face

    Adam Guy Hays is an amazing artist and the tattoos he’s put on me are without a doubt some of my favorites. He’s fast but never at the expense of the piece, easy to talk to and collaborate with, and it’s clear when he sits down to work that he truly loves what he does. He free handed my Simpsons-inspired koi fish shoulder sleeve before line work and color in two sessions, and it remains the coolest piece of art I own.

    Rich J

  • Adam is the genuine article and any day you get tattooed by him is a lucky day - his work speaks for itself and I can’t wait for my next session.

    Rich

Tattoo of a woman with an elaborate hairstyle that includes mechanical and technological elements, blending human and robotic features.
Black outline tattoo of a rose on the hand inspired by The Fool Tarot card
A hand with tattoos holding three colorful tarot or oracle cards with geometric patterns, set against a desert landscape with rock formations and a partly cloudy sky.
Tattoo of a fierce tiger's face with detailed orange, black, and white coloring, yellow eyes, and sharp teeth.
Black and gray tattoo of a butterfly with skull details on the wings on a person's skin.
Black and gray tattoo of Medusa's face with snake hair on a person's upper arm.
A man wearing a white hat, white shirt, and gray pants walking in a desert landscape with large rock formations, under a partly cloudy sky.