Vanilla Ice

MAINSTREAM

Mainstream than ever. I like that people don’t judge you anymore because of your tattoos.

My Tattoo Inc: Our magazine has from the start decided to focus a big deal on the conventions around the World.

Earlier on it was more a subculture but today it´s complete different.

The tattoos and ink has improved a lot over the years, also because of Mario Barth indeed when we speak about ink and colors.

Machines and techniques are also an important part of the development.

It´s fantastic to see what all the new artists are capable to create.

How much have you been doing tattoo conventions in the past and do you get something out of visiting and working a show like that ?

Vanilla Ice: I love to attend these tattoo conventions and I remember I did one some years ago with my friend Gene Simmons in New York.

We did some trophy delivery regarding some competitions and in the evening I got people to dance. Also the conventions made by Mario in the United States are fantastic.

HOOKED ON INK

Vanilla Ice like to decorate so it was natural to be involved in the design when he got his tattoos.

Many of the tattoos is made by my friend Mario Barth and actually I got the change to do a tattoo on Mario, it was a horseshoe says the man who love the color tattoos and Mario has tested a lot of colors on me. (Mario is the founder of the World famous colors, named Intenze).