Meet John Flynn

We had the good fortune of connecting with John Flynn and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi John, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Creating something for Colorado by locals for locals without it just being a simple tye die.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My art is about creating what I wish existed—raw, bold, and personal. I started with clothing design, driven by a need to express what words couldn’t. Being an artist in other avenues pushed me to create. The path wasn’t easy, but the struggle sharpened my vision. What sets me apart is that everything I make comes from instinct, not trend. My brand is a reflection of that—real, focused, and built to last.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Day 1 – Welcome to Denver
• Breakfast at Somebody People – all plant-based, Mediterranean-style, creative plates.
• Walk South Broadway for vintage shops, tattoos, coffee, and murals.
• Chill at Mutiny Info Cafe for a weird-but-wonderful local bookstore/comic shop vibe.
• Dinner at Watercourse Foods – OG vegan comfort food, always hits.
• Mocktails at Death & Co

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Day 2 – Art, Ink, & Energy
• Breakfast smoothie from Nekter Juice Bar.
• Visit RiNo Art District to see walls dripping in murals and grab inspo.
• Drop into a local tattoo studio—I’d show them my work, or let them experience the art scene firsthand.
• Dinner at Vital Root on Tennyson – fast-casual, but insanely creative vegan plates.
• Sloans lets yo get some steps in.

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Day 3 – Nature Escape
• Day trip to Red Rocks. Hike the trails, explore Morrison, catch a show if timing’s right.
• Pack eats or grab something from True Food Kitchen on the way.
• Night back in Denver with chill vinyl listening or movie night.

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Day 4 – Mountain Magic
• Drive to Boulder or Estes Park.
• lunch at Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant in Boulder.
• Hike Chautauqua or stroll Pearl Street.
• Back to Denver for a late-night dessert run Voodoo doughnuts ftw

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Day 5 – Creative Grind & Chill
• Morning sketching/journaling at The Molecule Effect (great coffee and creative crowd).
• Hit Denver Art Museum
• Dinner at Up To The Elephant! – Caribbean vibes and vegan-friendly.
• Night walk through Larimer Square for lights and atmosphere.

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Day 6 – Slow Down, Get Local
• Brunch at City O’ City.
• Farmers Market or browsing Modern Nomad or The Source for cool local goods.
• Street art photography or photoshoot session for the ‘gram.
• Evening hang with some locals, maybe a rooftop chill or low-key house gathering.

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Day 7 – Wrap-Up & Reflect
• Final breakfast at Just BE Kitchen – not just food, but soul fuel.
• Denver Botanic Gardens.
• Reflect, share creative visions, and maybe plan the next collab or trip.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Shoutout to the real ones. Support comes in a lot of different forms but the ones who truly helped really made it possible. My good friend Eric has always been there for me in any artistic avenue I’ve taken. Without him none of my art would be available. My lady Sarah who pushes me to be the best version of myself.

Website: https://deadindenver.com

Instagram: Dead_in_Denver

Image Credits
@derek_bridge_