The Team
Thirteen
artists.
Every style covered, every artist hand-picked. Tap a card for the full bio, specialties, and Instagram.
Lead Piercer
Adam Lopez
20+ years of experience. One of Colorado's most sought-after piercers, known for precision, artistry, and making every client feel at ease.
Tattoo Artist
Aiden Keller
Boulder-born artist specializing in dark American traditional. Bold lines, dark contrast, and timeless imagery.
Professional Piercer
Bismuth "Biz" Trono
Former CSU biology student turned piercer. Calm, grounded, and meticulous — a veterinary-medicine background informs her approach to sterilization and care.
Tattoo Artist
Corey Diohep
Engineer and graphic designer turned tattooer. Brings the precision of an engineer and the eye of a designer to traditional and Japanese work.
Resident Artist
Eric "EZ" Johnson
From tattooing bikers as a teenager to building aerospace parts and back to ink. Decades of experience across fine line, realism, and cover-ups.
Co-Owner & Tattoo Artist
J.D. Markwardt
Colorado native, 20+ years tattooing, co-owner of Solana. Founded the shop to be art-forward and artist-run, named after his favorite California beach.
Professional Piercer
Lexy Acevedo
6+ years in the service industry, now one of Fort Collins' top female piercers. Calm approach, detail-driven, and known for guiding clients through every step.
Tattoo Artist
Liv Laeta
SCAD-trained in fine art and printmaking. Colorado native who studied art internationally — blends design expertise with deep knowledge of pigments and machines.
Tattoo Artist
Olive Pearson
Started watching her sister tattoo at age 12. Specializes in delicate fine line work — flowers, clocks, bows, roman numerals, and Hello Kitty pieces.
Shop Manager & Tattoo Artist
Matt Phillips
Northern Colorado native, 12+ years tattooing, Solana's shop manager. Respected for his timeless traditional style and hand-painted flash.
Tattoo Artist
Michael Miller
Prolific Solana artist with a versatile portfolio: cartoon, anime, fine line, realism, and watercolor. Full bio coming soon.
Tattoo Artist & Tooth Gem Specialist
Sienna Milan
Bookable by appointment for tattoo work and tooth gem applications. Known for bold, illustrative pieces.
Tattoo Artist
Sabrina Tassoni
Spent seven years as a pottery teacher in Illinois before apprenticing at Solana. Known for a feminine twist on American traditional.
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