In the history of Southern Colorado’s art scene, few figures have shaped the local aesthetic quite like Aaron Moore. As one of the original founders of West Side Tattoo in Colorado Springs, Moore didn't just build a shop, he helped forge a cultural institution. Defined by decades of technical precision, artistic versatility, and an unshakeable commitment to the craft, his work can be seen worn proudly across generations of tattoo connoisseurs. He remains a cornerstone of the Front Range tattoo community: a master craftsman whose impact is etched permanently into the story of Colorado Springs. 

 

Aaron’s commitment to the craft set the standard for professional hygiene, artistic integrity, and client trust. Aaron’s reputation is built on deep technical proficiency across multiple tattooing styles, ranging from bold, timeless American Traditional to intricate custom illustrative work, line precision, and smooth color saturation.  He has received numerous awards and his work has been featured in many industry magazines.   

 

Talent in tattooing isn't just how a piece looks on day one, but how it holds up ten years later. Aaron’s deep understanding of skin composition, needle depth, and ink longevity ensures his pieces age as gracefully as fine art.  However, his true talent lies in translating a client’s abstract idea into a dynamic, anatomically suited tattoo design that flows naturally with the body.

 

Within the Colorado tattoo community, Aaron is widely regarded as a mentor and standard-bearer. His influence spans decades, having mentored and inspired generations of younger artists who passed through West Side Tattoo and throughout the tattoo industry and artist community as a whole. 

 

Aaron believes in supporting his community and has donated his time and talent to help raise funds for multiple organizations.  He has worked with The Boys and Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region, Wounded Warriors, autism awareness, veterans groups, and many more incredible causes and organizations.

 

While his professional achievements are extensive, Aaron’s greatest and most meaningful triumph is his role as a father. Raising his daughter as a single parent, he successfully balanced the demanding, non-traditional hours of a thriving art career with the full-time devotion of fatherhood.  Watching her father build a career from the ground up, she was inspired to follow in his footsteps. Aaron’s daughter is now an accomplished tattoo artist in her own right, carrying forward the Moore name with her own unique creative vision.  Together, they represent a rare and formidable father-daughter lineage within the tattoo community, blending time-honored dedication with forward-thinking artistry.