Villain Arts Tattoo News Magazine Premier Issue 1 by Villain Arts Tattoo News Magazine

PREMIER ISSUE! TATTOOS, INTERVIEWS, ARTWORK, & MORE!

fall 2020

STATE OF CONVENTIONS Troy Timpel Speaks About 2020 and Reopening Tattoo Conventions in 2021

JAMES VAUGHN 21 Questions with Mr Vaughn

NEW TATTOOING REGULATIONS Tips on How to Follow These Guidelines Properly

UPDATED CONVENTION DATES Next Year’s Convention Schedule and This Year’s Convention Reviews

PUSHING PAINT Beautiful Artwork from Amazing Artists

AWARD WINNING TATTOOS The Top Award Winners of This Year’s Conventions

KNOW YOUR TATTOO HISTORY Tattoo Historians Share Stories and Treasures from Legendary Artists QUARTERLY DIGITAL PUBLICATION

TOP ARTISTS & WRITERS Marshall Bennet Aaron Is Gentle Jay Blondel Shannon Michael Dana Brunson Syxx O’brien Toby Gehlrich Alexandra Fische Stelios Chimpouras Rizzie D’Alterio Daniel Fisher Justin Coppolino Jordi Pla Flipshades Chazz Hysell Jymi Calkins

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on the cover Troy Timpel speaks about 2020 and Reopening Conventions in 2021.

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12 FEATURE STORY

CONTENTS Tattoo News 61.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Editor’s Page Jersey Nicolardi

8 ��Boss Talk Troy Timpel

101.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 I 12........................BLM

Hated Masks

Saylor Sweetheart

Peaceful Protest in Tampa

Aaron Is & Belena Roy

161.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Pull up a Chair Marshall Bennet

201.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Rough Writing Gentle Jay Blondel

Tattoo Artist Features 221.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.Rizzie D’Alterio Interviewed by Shannon Michael

261.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1Alexandra Fische Interviewed by Jersey Nicolardi & Betty O

321.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Mr. James Vaughn Interviewed by Jersey Nicolardi & Betty O

Model Features 401.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Amanda Wiles Photography by Ernie Bustamante

461.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Robyn Barnsdale Photography by Ernie Bustamante 521.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. El Mexicano Photography by Ernie Bustamante

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Convention Reviews 581.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.City

Preview Nashville

621.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Philadelphia 641.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Council

Betty O

Review Aaron Is

Bluffs Review

Angela Archer

661.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.Cleveland Review Angela Archer 681.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Minnesota Review Syxx O’Brien

Know your History 721.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1Jack Tempke Dana Brunson 76 �� Ace Harlan Mike Skiver Sr.

Pushing Paint 801.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Stelios Chimpouras Digital Art from the Mind of Stelios 841.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Daniel Fisher Out of this World Art 881.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Toby Geilrich Master in the Making

Tattoo Contest Results 96..................Philadelphia 98........................ Council

Contest Results Elektra Storm-Smith

Bluffs Contest Results Elektra Storm-Smith

100.................................. Cleveland

Contest Results

102...............................Minnesota

Contest Results

Elektra Storm-Smith Elektra Storm-Smith

Tattoo Gallery 1041.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1. Tattoo Gallery Amazing Tattoos from Top Artists

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EDITOR’S PAGE with Jersey Nicolardi @jerseynicolarditattoo

illain Arts Tattoo News Magazine. The Premier Issue. I can not emphasize how honored I am to present this magazine to the tattoo community. A magazine conceived during the Corona Virus pandemic. Recognizing the need for Tattoo News during this time as well as a desire to publish a magazine with top shelf content that tattoo artists and collectors would appreciate; Troy and I decided to move forward with Villain Arts Tattoo News Magazine and announced the launch of the magazine in May. I was overwhelmed by the caliber of contributors that contacted us wanting to be a part of the project. Something that started as an idea grew to an epic 100+ issue packed with informative

magazine can provide, such as hyperlinks and the ability to read on any device anywhere. We will be publishing an issue every 3 months and will also be adding features in upcoming issues such as tattoo equipment reviews. For those of you who do not know me, my name is Jersey Nicolardi and I’ve been a tattoo artist for about 20 years and have owned ArchAngel Tattoo & Art Gallery in Canal Fulton Ohio for the past 17 years. I have attended Villain Arts Conventions tattooing and judging the tattoo contests for nearly 10 years and miss attending shows like many of you. I am also a regular guest artist at Philadelphia Eddies 621 and Atlantic Tattoo throughout the year. I feel blessed every day to do what I love, be a part of this craft and carry on a tradition that was passed on to me. Tattooing always has and always will convey a certain magic to me. I respect this powerful median and am thrilled to be a part of this “tattoo renaissance”. continued on next page

articles, amazing model features, award winning tattoos, captivating artwork, tattoo history, and features with interviews from top artists that is sure to entertain. I am excited to be able to bring you this amazing content in a traditional format with updated features only a digital

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Until then, we must continue to stay strong, resilient and overcome our challenges together as a community. Enjoy this issue. It was a labor of love, giving back to tattooing what tattooing has given us and sharing with the world stories, information, and beautiful artwork from all over the globe. Thanks to everyone who contributed in making this issue bad ass!! Looking forward to bringing to our readers more great content in upcoming issues! Thanks for reading and enjoy!

Tattooing has grown into an accepted mainstream art form with artists pushing the median further than ever. Today’s Jersey Nicolardi 10-30-2020 artists are creating some of the most amazing tattoo artwork we have ever seen. I am grateful to the tattooing pioneers such as Lyle Tuttle, Ed Hardy, Ernie Carafa, Philadelphia Eddie Funk, and most recently Troy Timpel, among so many others who helped bring tattooing to the level that it is today. We bear witness today to a time in tattooing that the world has never experienced before. Marshall touches on this in his Pull up a Chair article, referring to it as the “tattoo bubble”. It seems to keep growing and growing. Not unlike tattooing, Villain Arts keeps growing. Looking towards 2021, there are conventions that are planned and we have high hopes for the year. This year has taught many of us to stay fluid and prepared for unexpected changes. The entire year has been full of changes, some of these changes may be temporary and others may be permanent. There have been high expectations for a vaccine. Troy speaks about the vaccine progress in his article Boss Talk. Let’s hope they release a safe and effective vaccine soon and the world can return to normal.

ABOUT THE WRITER Jersey is the owner of ArchAngel Tattoo & Art Gallery, and frequently tattoos at Villain Arts Conventions.

*Dates are Subject to Change

BOSS TALK

with Promoter Troy Timpel @troytimpel

Villain Arts 2020

his was going to be a great year in January. Minneapolis, Council Bluffs, Philly, Atlanta, and Cleveland all beat last year’s numbers. I was all set for Chicago when…… Seems like years ago, thinking back to March now. Its like we are living in a Sci fi movie. We did our best to try to reschedule and push the shows back to the point of the country returning to normal. We managed to get one show out. OKC. OKC is a great little city and a super nice show. The state had among the lowest Covid numbers in the

“Seems like years ago, thinking back to March now.” country when we decided to move forward with the show. We did a great job in managing the event. Temp checks, free masks to the public if they didn’t have them. Booths were spread apart. We gave additional space for artists, 6ft social distancing for the stage and contest areas. Mandatory masks for everyone. Large areas for the public, 40ft ceilings.Masks are not a requirement in Oklahoma. Not for Tattooing, not for retail, no mask requirements at all. We required them for safety. It resulted in us deleting 200 comments a day from our social media. We got slammed from both the hard left and hard right. “Can’t believe your being greedy and unsafe by running an event during a pandemic” and “you can’t infringe on my personal freedoms by making me wear a mask” were the most common deleted subjects. We were featured by multiple TV crews and reporters as we were one of the first to move forward with an event in July for OKC. They all said it was the most masks they had seen worn in OKC ever. It was a far

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safer environment than shopping at a “Box store” and one of the safest places we saw during our visit there. We still drew half the attendance as the year before. The artists killed it, as there were more than half the booths to split the public draw from. We canceled the years events after returning from OKC. There is no way to turn a profit on events during Covid. It will change quickly when the vaccines come out. Herd immunity for vaccine is only 50% of the country. At the time of this writing we are moving forward and hoping that Jan will allow us to move forward again safely. Trump made a press release today that the CDC is getting states prepped for release of the vaccine on Nov 1st. I doubt that will happen as none of the vaccines are scheduled to pass FDA phase 3 by then, continued on next page

but Moderna and a few others said December for deliveries. The NY times has an updated daily vaccine tracker to follow. None of it looks like Nov 1. I can’t wait for this dumpster fire of a year to end to get back on tour. When the shows come back we will be just as busy as before Covid. Tattooing has never been more popular and I can’t wait for the conventions to come back!

I have been going to conventions since 1994. I have a lot of fond memories of traveling and splitting rooms with Philadelphia Eddie. In future issues maybe I’ll start telling some of the old stories of travel with Eddie.

The convention circuit has always been one of magic for me. Seeing a new city, meeting new artists, making money, traveling and seeing a new place has been great. Conventions have allowed me to see most of the US, and have been able to travel to shows in Spain, England, Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, Czech, etc. I’m stoked on the progress that Villain

Arts has made in keeping great attendance, ease for the artists to travel and do our shows, and the fun we have had on the road for 20+ years now. Philly is now the biggest in the world, and I’m really happy that the industry and artists have come out to do our events. 2021 will pickup where precovid left off and I look forward to seeing all of you at an upcoming Villain Arts show. Troy Timpel 9-3-2020

ABOUT THE WRITER Troy is the promoter of Villain Arts Tattoo Conventions, and co-owner of Philadelphia Eddie’s 621, Floating World, and owner of Hunter Gatherer.

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I Hated Masks Before Hating Masks Was Cool

BUT WE ALL NEED THEM by Saylor Sweetheart

@saylorpiercing

Photo by @inked_photography

hate the phrase “the new normal”, as much as I love the short-lived NBC sitcom of the same name; at least the show had Nene Leaks serving up jokes on the regular! Problem is: for the time being; it’s completely accurate!

Once your system is in place you need to start debugging...look at your system, show it to your team; and start asking questions: What could go wrong? What happens when it does? How should I handle x,y,z?

Reopening isn’t the end goal, it’s the beginning of a journey full of challenges! If you’re not open by now you’re probably on your way, to planning your re-open...which is great, because You probably pulled from sources more qualified than I am, to speak on technical issues; when you started building your new policies, and systems (like the APP, The APT, and The CDC)! I wish that reopening came with a manual, on how to do our jobs, while navigating the physical, social, and intellectual barriers, the pandemic has forced us to install. Unfortunately it can’t be done, there is no one size fits all approach...saying all studios should follow the same plan, is like saying bike tires and oranges are the same thing...sure they’re both round, but only one of them mixes well with vodka when I juice it!

I’m overwhelmed” Protect your mental health: You can’t do this all at once, or by yourself, ask for help, and break everything down into small tasks, and give yourself permission to take breaks, and find peace; throughout your day. remember if you don’t take care of yourself, you have less to offer everyone else! We’re all in this together; Look

“salad bars don’t have sneeze guards, to protect us from the vegetables” for someone who does, we have coworkers, colleagues, and clients we can ask for help! we also have neighboring businesses like hair salon, or the dentist, or chiropractor down the street, who could offer a fresh perspective on how to approach a similar problem!

Again it’s impossible to plan for everything, all we can do is take notes and try; and it’s overwhelming, so I made a quick list of some of the bugs “What if clients get angry because I’ve found in our system, and solutions they don’t understand?” This new normal is uncertain. Sadly we can’t plan for what we don’t know; I Haven’t seen anywhere else to help patch them up, and help get you started: but we can plan With what we Do! continued on next page

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You can’t please everyone, but you can do your best to save the situation when you can’t! Know your policy, know why it exists, and make sure you can explain it easily. people space out when we things get technical...if a client doesn’t see why they need a mask there’s a huge difference between saying “drops of saliva in the air we exhale blah, blah, blah” and “salad bars don’t have sneeze guards, to protect us from the vegetables” dumbing it down, ensures they won’t think you’re talking to them like they’re stupid! “My normal vendor is out of stock, Where do I find ppe/specific items without overpaying a third party seller?” You don’t...we’re bound to overpay at some point; relax: just pretend it’s supreme or Gucci...it’s an inconvenience. We need to save our bandwidth for problems! “What if I overlap, screw up, or forget to do something, or make a mistake?” Same as it ever was, to error is human, to acknowledge, apologize, and bend over backwards to make it right, is correct!

you’re sticking them on the front counter or door, you might also want to make a: QR codes only take a minute to make, and can be set to open a website of your choice when scanned by a smartphone (I like linktree (linker.ee) as you can add your contacts social and aftercare instructions all in one easy page. •Any of the previously mentioned consent forms •Your clients can take a pic of a framed print of your aftercare in your lobby can work in a pinch! •All of the above; it’s redundant, but if you stay ready you don’t got to get ready! If you’ve read this far, thank you! I’m sure there’s plenty of things I missed feel free to add your best survival tip in the comments below! Thank you! Black lives matter Protest is patriotism Please wash your hands! And in case nobody said it today, I love you! Piercer, fluent in tattooer and client. -Saylor

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“How do I keep my mask from fogging my face shield/glasses?” Treat them with Optix Antifog spray for glasses, or RainX as directed...either should work wonders •digital consent forms; like stabpad, or Reepertech make it possible for the clients to fill out contsent forms from their own smart phone! Care instructions can be disseminated by: •Email if the client has one. •Airdrop if the client has email or an iPhone •NFC stickers like popl (popl.co) can set to open a specific website on a clients phone with a single tap, and you can stick them anywhere, but they don’t work with older phones, so if

ABOUT THE WRITER

Saylor is a piercer that works at @floatingworldtattoos and @huntergatherertattoo in Philadelphia. He is also a regular at the Villain Arts Tattoo Conventions, piercing clients across the country.

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TAMPA

BLACK LIVES MATTER

PROTEST

Written by Aaron Is and Belena Roy, Edited by Belena Roy @aaronistattoo & @belenatattoos

eorge Floyd was murdered. Shock and disgust filled the entire planet. A few days pass and I see a flyer for a protest in Tampa, organized by Donna Davis. We knew that sitting on the couch didn’t do anything, so we make a plan to go. We’d bring a wagon and fill it with four cases of water to hand out. We marched alongside hundreds of protestors for miles, our feet ached, our arms tired, we saw people faint from heat, and all of the water we brought had been passed out.

his was our first experience joining a movement that has been growing, and quite frankly ignored, for decades. Then we went to four more. Each one more emotional than the last. Some were full of energy, marching for 5 or 6 miles without stopping, others stayed more central and focused on emotional

demonstrations, or creating space for storytellers, like the American Indian Movement, to share their struggles with injustice to those of us who knew we would never truly understand. I remember one of the marches we attended, the organizer had all of us kneel in the street and raise our fists in the air. She set a timer for eight minutes and forty-six seconds. The first minute was completely silent, and by the second minute my shoulder started to tire and burn. I wanted to switch arms or bend my elbow. Then over the megaphone I heard a voice say “Do not relax your arms, the discomfort you feel now is trivial in comparison to George Floyd being unable to breathe.” We raised our fists higher. By the third minute, the weight of collective grief began to well continued on next page

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up inside of me. Among my family, friends, and strangers, I started to cry. We know that not all cops are bad, but what we experienced at these marches was not good. We had

seen videos scattered throughout every media source, but the impact of those didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hit us until we saw it with our own eyes. One scene that really shocked us was witnessing a police officer in his car, accelerate excessively into the crowd, stopping inches short of young girls walking in the street. You cannot expect hundreds of emotional people to squeeze onto a sidewalk, the concept of that is ridiculous. We have to walk in the street. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to make you a

little uncomfortable. If everyone made their demonstrations in a convenient manner, the voices that need to be heard will just be ignored, again. My 19 year old daughter and I tasted tear gas for the first time. We saw people run in front of us, so we ran too, and the crowd became sporadic. There is nothing scarier than 400 people panicking in different directions, from police who are meant to protect them. This march was peaceful, all of the marches we joined in Tampa were peaceful. We were loud, we blocked traffic, we turned heads of various news channels. We did not throw anything, break anything, or cause any dismay, but god forbid we walked toward a wrong street, armored police moved in, rubber bullets flew, and tear gas filled the air. So many conversations I hear about this movement continued on next page

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are about how violent the protestors are, turning marches into riots, but everything I saw in Tampa says otherwise. One thing I noticed that might have caused some of the conflicts in Tampa, was about communication. Many of the organizers, especially by BLM Tampa, actually planned with the police, and had a specific route that both parties were aware of. They also had volunteers from legal professions wearing yellow vests and actively looking out for agitators. Other organizers were a person or group with enough following, who had either just a vague direction in mind, or a route that simply wasn’t known to the police. Both had hundreds in suit. So if the latter group walks in a certain direction, say near the freeway, whether they plan on getting on the ramp or not, the reaction from police was forceful re-direction. As a protestor or ally who wants to help, there is almost no way of knowing which of these types of marches you’re attending. These are our personal experiences with the protests. I encourage you to read, listen, and empathize with more voices from movement than just my own.

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The bottom line is this: There IS systemic racism embedded deep in our country, and there is proof that is staring us in the face through the wrongful deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tamir Rice, Eric Garner, Sandra Bland, Ahmaud Arbery, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Elijah McClain, and so many others before them, and before camera phones. It’s important for us stand up for what is right, I believe that is what we did at the Tampa protests.

ABOUT THE WRITERS Belena and Aaron are both tattoo artists who met in New Orleans at the last Villain arts show there, and they got along amazingly right away, their shared ideals and common interests have taken them all over the world together for almost a year, and these events were part of that. In their opinion, they make an incredible team! That’s why they chose to write this together, it just made sense.

PULL UP A CHAIR with Marshall Bennett @marshallbennett

ull up a chair, a primer. So everything seems to be changing so rapidly these days, no need to state the obvious here.. We’ve all seen how tattooing and tattoo culture is evolving as well. Body art has become much more acceptable and almost (dare I say) mainstream. I often wonder what the future holds for our industry. Can it keep growing or will it level out in the face of 2020’s? Will tattooing possibly even decline in popularity? I mean, can it get much better? There are virtually no limits to the art that is currently being created in skin. A while back, an old friend and an icon of tattoo history, (who I will mention in another installment) shared some thoughts with me regarding what he sees in the future of tattooing. He spoke of an eventual burst of the “tattoo bubble” ...A time when the industry will level out and

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eventually even subside into just another way of making a living. However, I honestly feel that we are nowhere near that currently happening. I feel it is not just the creativity and quality of tattooing that is

“I often wonder what the future holds for our industry. Can it keep growing or will it level out in the face of 2020’s? ” responsible for the popularity of tattoos today, it’s the people... our community. Just visit any tattoo convention and you will feel camaraderie, where everyone is accepted and welcome. We all share a common curiosity and fascination for the art of customizing skin. It connects us. It’s a wonderful thing. I’ve met and bonded with so many wonderful souls within the tattoo industry, It’s like an extended family from all over the world. Everyone reading this publication can attest to this feeling. I love all the people we meet in the industry; at the conventions, studios and everyone along the way. That’s why tattooing has grown and continues to do so. It’s the people. I love continued on next page

the people. I am quite fortunate to have been part of the tattoo industry for nearly a quarter of a century. Tattooing has allowed me to see quite a bit of our planet and has allowed me to meet and become friends with many incredibly talented and interesting people.

unique and wonderful lifestyle in the issues ahead. There will be some stories, photos and even a chat or two with friends and influences as well. Hopefully it is somewhat entertaining and Interesting, maybe even educational at times (gasp )! I have some things to share, and though it will spontaneous, I can assure you that this will not be a political forum. Yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;all be well, stay tuned and I will keep the chair warm. I appreciate ya! -Marshall

ABOUT THE WRITER Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited to share a bit of my experience and perspective on this

Marshall tattoos at Eternal Tattoos and is a regular at Villain Arts Shows. He can be reached at marshalltattoo@aol.com and @marshallbennet

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Travel Tips for Traveling Artists

Oh, look at you, out here on a big trip... So Where are you going? The further ahead you decide where you’re traveling to, the more you can set up before you get there. Here’s a few tips:

First tip - Start hashtagging your pics

with the place you’re going before you go. For example, if you’re going to New York City, hashtag your pics #NYC, #NYCtattooartist, #Newyorktattoo, shit like that. Use your imagination or look up the popular hashtags for that area. continued on next page

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Second tip - TAKE DEPOSITS. Do not

give anyone the ability to waste your time. That’s not even a travel tip, that’s just good advice. You’re welcome.

Third tip - How far are you going? Long

trips can be rough on your body, which is already beaten up from hunching over in your chair tattooing all day. Long flights can seriously dehydrate you, drink a ton of water and avoid alcohol until you get there and settle in. Try not to interrupt your sleep schedule (if you keep one). Not getting enough sleep and water can lead to bad decisions and you not doing what you need to do the way you need to do it. There you go, stay sharp kids! Gentle Jay

ABOUT THE WRITER Gently Jay has been on the TV show InkMaster. He owns Kinetic Body Art in NY and tattoos frequently at many Villain Arts Conventions among others worldwide.

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Rizzie

D’ALTERIO Interviewed by Shannon Michael @oxilox

Describe yourself in a few words.

I’m gender non-binary. I’ve always felt like one of the guys. I’ve never been one to shy away from an opportunity. My charismatic nature has landed me many opportunities and I’ve met such great friends along the way. I’m easy going, exuberant, and love to make people laugh. I’m known as the body guard to my friends. Don’t fuck with my clique hahaha. My life hasn’t been easy. I’ve been forged in fire, but I came out steel.

When did you 1st start tattooing?

I began tattooing at 18 years old. Due to my grades I was able to graduate high school early. This allowed me to go full time at the shop I was apprenticing at. I even worked on my Prom. I honestly preferred to be at the shop. I was ready to move on to the next chapter in my life.

Do you feel like tattooing has given you an opportunity to express who you are?

100% yes. Tattooing really gave me the power to say,”fuck what people think I’m just going to be me.” I get dressed up everyday in suspenders, a bow tie, and nice boots. I present very masculine. I think there is a certain sex

appeal to tattoo artists. When my clients first meet me I want them to get the impression I’m professional, and care about my appearance. Being gender non-binary I feel the most free to express myself in this industry. Other jobs I won’t be able to be as loud about it.

Do you feel like the tattoo industry is open to the LGBT community?

I have to say it’s pretty mixed. On one hand I think I’m lucky. Most everyone I’ve come across never discriminated against me. I think the worst I had to deal with was sexual harassment/ homophobia. The first shop I worked at was a nightmare. After I got out of that situation I found peace. I remember my friend Richie saying to me that he saw me as one of the guys. I just fit in. That always stuck with me. I just feel like tattoo artists are deviants of normal society. Whether they’re deep into the BTSM scene, poly, or non cisgender. I just always felt like I fit in.

Favorite LGBT ambassador?

I really appreciate Ellen Page. She’s been so inspiring and just a class act. I hope to one day be as confident and inspiring as her. continued on next page

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Pros and Cons of being young in an old industry?

I have so much respect for the older generation that paved the way. I started when I was 18, so I was no stranger to people using my age against me. I guess the cons would be constantly having to prove myself and push harder then the older guys. Another con would be getting made fun of for using newer technology/ techniques. Pros? Well for one my back’s longevity will hold out. I use both coils and rotary machines. I like the balance of the old and the new. I guess being young allows me to be able to choose. Plus it’s nice not having to make my own needles and inks. I’ve heard stories. That just sounds exhausting. I just feel like this industry is all about respect. As long as you respect the old guys you’ll be fine.

What is your prefered style to tattoo?

Neo traditional, illustrative, watercolor. I like to tattoo cute or witchy things. I’ve always been a nerd, so anytime I can tattoo something nerdy my day is made.

Who would you say has been an influence to your artwork?

Georgia Grey, Nicholas Keiser, Hideo Kojima, Cristian Casas, Tite Kubo, Matt Curzon.

What was the 1st tattoo you did?

Oh jeez, let me think. My first tattoo ever was a blue rose on this girl Randy. I did it with a 5rl, 14rs, and 8rs. It took so long to finish. I remember being so nervous for it.

When you’re not working what do you enjoy doing?

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is my second passion. My medium of choice is watercolor. Painting on wood is the best. I also really enjoy long boarding, and hiking.

When did you do your 1st tattoo convention?

My first tattoo convention was the 2013 Villain Arts Philadelphia convention. I was only a year into tattooing and definitely not prepared. I think I packed the whole shop with me lol. The best part was I got to booth right next to Carlos Rojas. It was really inspiring watching him work. I even had the opportunity to let him borrow my tattoo table.

What would you like to see for the future of tattooing?

I just hope it stays the cool kids club that it is. I fear the idea of tattoo schools. There’s a right of I passage in getting through an apprenticeship. I just feel like schools are going to create this massive influx of shops opening and That will make business a lot harder.

One item you can’t live without.

Realistically my IPad. It’s become my main device. I haven’t touched my laptop in years. I really rely on my PS4 for happiness as well. When I have a bad day I just get lost in a good game.

Do you have any pets?

Yes. Arya is a Green Cheek Conure. She’s blue and green with a red and yellow belly. Her red markings make a heart on her chest. When she wants out of her cage she says, “come here.” Arya is the best. Super snuggly. She has fully grown flight feathers. It’s always a cool feeling when she flies to me. Sometimes she’ll take naps in my sweatshirt.

Favorite tattoo ink color?

Southwest Blue Eternal. It reminds me of the Need for Speed games. That would be the color I’d paint my cars. I really like how it heals in the skin. That’s my go to color.

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If you could travel anywhere no cost to you?

Iceland, for sure. I would want to be close to nature. Or Australia. I’ve been on this huge hiking kick lately. I think during quarantine I realized how far I’ve drifted from nature. I’ve been trying to make up for it ever since.

If you were not tattooing what could you see yourself doing?

I would go to school to learn how to be a concept artist for video games. Hey, who knows, maybe I would’ve done film school. I love movies, I’ve always wanted to direct.

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go out people generally compliment my tattoos. I feel like tattoos have become very mainstream in a good way. I’m excited to see a president one day have a full sleeve or something along that nature.

ABOUT THE WRITER Shannon Michael is a Tattoo Artist at Aces High Tattoo in West Palm Beach and also tattoos at Villain Arts Tattoo Conventions.

If you could tattoo any celebrity dead or living who would you pick?

I would really like to tattoo Eminem or Leigh Raven.

Have you apprenticed anyone?

I had the pleasure of apprenticing Dusty. They’re now a full time artist. I’m very proud of the progress they’ve made. It’s nerve racking teaching someone. I never wanted to put someone through the ringer like my apprenticeship. There’s always that fear in the back of my head of failing someone. So I tried to instill all I know in them.

Any memorable VA conversation moment you’d like to mention?

I have so many great memories with Villain Arts. I remember it was the Milwaukee show. The after party was at a karaoke bar. I got some confidence and sang Colt 45- Afro Man. The next day everyone I ran into kept telling me how I killed it. I couldn’t stop smiling all day. I also really like seeing Oxi-Lox. We always nerd out about Pokémon. Anytime I can talk about Pokémon I jump on the opportunity. The VA conventions is also where I met my best friend Madison Mclain. Her drive and work ethic is what pushes me today.

Rizzie D’Alterio @rizzie_tat2 works at Alliance Tattoo @alliancetattoonj in Toms River NJ.

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What’s your origin story?

I was born in Philadelphia & have been here my entire life. I attended art school & later some college. It’s always been pretty challenging living here, I wasn’t successful finding an apprenticeship & it really painted the picture that tattooing here was the “boys club.” I was very fortunate to meet my mentor by “chance.” It was 2008 & I was hired to gogo dance and serve drinks at the Halloween party at Paul Booth’s Last Rites. I met Little Dragon & Stefano Alcantra for the first time. Dragon’s English wasn’t very good at the time (it actually reminded me a lot of my family that would visit from Japan), but we exchanged numbers anyways. We talked daily, & I constantly found reasons to go visit him in NewYork between getting my sleeve done, metal shows & working on art together. He quickly became my best friend & later my mentor in 2011 before he moved back to Beijing. I drove back and fourth from Philadelphia to Manhattan to get the education I so desperately desired & finally found my place in the tattoo world.

Describe the moment you knew you wanted to become a tattoo artist. I was in second grade & it was the late 90s so school trips were ALOT different & parents were a lot less uptight. The local playground always had the carnival come through every year & it was something we always looked forward to. My favorite was the small sideshow/fun house. I remember seeing a Painted Lady for the first time & being completely in awe. You didn’t really see a lot of heavily tattooed women then & she was everything I knew I wanted to be. Id constantly draw pictures of her in my notebook & cover myself in temporary tattoos every chance I got (which mortified my parents & got me grounded ALOT).

What was the first tattoo you did?

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What are your daily drivers?

I mostly use rotary machines at this point. Ive been using DragonFlys for the last few years. I still prefer to outline with coils. My DestroyTroy V2 Mamacita

It took over three hours, & looking back now it would probably only take me 30 minutes.

Do you have any tips on managing social media pages for new artists?

It doesn’t cost you anything to be kind, & if you see something you don’t like, keep scrolling…

Who is your biggest artistic influence and why?

My mentor is easily my biggest influence. He was & still is my favorite tattoo artist & he gave me the opportunity no one else would. He changed my life forever & I owe him everything.

What’s your favorite way to spend your off time? Haha, I am never not working. But in that rare occasion, I am very much a homebody with my three dogs. I love the gym, everything nature & cooking with my partner.

What are the Top 3 songs on your tattooing playlist?

“Alexa, play Pop Punk Powerhouse playlist on spotify”

portfolios have made it ALOT easier for work to be stolen and traced. Its frustrating to share a tattoo you’re so proud of, get amazing feedback, & then find a bunch of shitty ripoffs of your custom work. Like anything else internet related, it makes drama easier. I honestly wouldn’t have social media if it wasn’t crucial to my job.

is a favorite & I used a DanKubin Sidewinder for largerscale work. I still use bar needles.

How do you feel Social Media has changed tattooing?

This is something I feel strongly about from both sides. Social media has completely changed the industry in the artist’s favor. It’s made it so much easier to find artists you love instead of just local recommendations or walking into a shop to look at portfolios. As someone who’s majority of clientele comes from my social media following, it’s made it amazing to connect to clients all over the world and always have appointments for conventions. It has connected the community & promoted so much tattoo acceptance. While the positive influence of social media significantly outweighs the bad, there are still downsides. Online

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I don’t ever really vacation, but I cherish our post convention “family adventures”.

How many years have you been tattooing at Villain Arts Conventions? I attended my first Villain Arts

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convention (Philadelphia) in 2008 working for H2Ocean & again with Razorblade Supplies, then started tattooing at my first show (The Philadelphia Tattoo Convention) in 2012.How do you

balance private life and work?

I keep them separate. I don’t share anything I wouldn’t want repeated & I don’t complain about my problems or share industry gossip with clients. While I am friendly to most & thrive socially in the convention circuit, my “private life” circle is very small.

Coffee or Tea?

I drink way too much coffee. I’m one of those people that can drink iced coffee all year round. Hazelnut is my favorite, preferably with oat milk. I also really love iced Matcha lattes.

How many years have you been tattooing at Villain Arts Conventions?

I attended my first Villain Arts convention (Philadelphia) in 2008 working for H2Ocean & again with Razorblade Supplies, then started tattooing at my first show (The Philadelphia Tattoo Convention) in 2012.

What is your favorite city to travel in the U.S. to tattoo and why? Now that we live here I can’t say Salem, haha. I think Austin is my favorite city to to visit right now. The art & vegan food community are really impressive & a lot of our

closest friends live there. The weather is a little too hot for us, otherwise we probably would’ve moved there next.

I saw you tattooed in Milan last year. How was tattooing at a convention in Italy different from the U.S.?

Well first of all, I can honestly tell you I was probably the worst artist there! It was UNREAL to be in another country tattooing in a show full of my Idols and heavy hitters. I got to see my favorite artist in the fucking world (@ juliensebert) do a three day front panel! I could’ve died! I was also super nervous, I didn’t have any appointments & had to rely on walkups for the first time in a long time. Also, despite our practice months before, I did not speak Italian. I brought a lot of prepriced flash with me & translated the basics to display on my booth apologizing for not speaking good Italian & honestly had one of the most amazing convention weekends of my life.! The goth girl culture is strong everywhere & I was humbled to tattoo so many beautiful alternative girls. We also were superrrrr fortunate (I mean that in the relief that there were attendees that spoke English) that the American soldiers stationed out there attended the convention. It was just really cool to talk to them about there experience & an honor to tattoo them.

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Any tips for artists reopening and operating after the shutdowns? WEAR YOUR MASKS! Also, go back to work when YOU feel comfortable & its okay to ease back into work. We’re in a PANDEMIC. I don’t believe tattooing is an essential business at all, but I am so happy to return to my experienced other than what ive learned myself. I was very fortunate to have traveled overseas with my friend Mike Chambers, as he’s incredibly experienced, organized & has everything down to a science. I learned ALOT from him. I can say I travel light, & am OCD/do my research about Everything! Always bring a power converter & call your

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what tattoos cost. She’s literally perfect.

Any gallery shows planned that we can see your paintings in the future? 2020 is basically canceled, but I will have a piece in the Orb Show at Aura IV this November.

How did you stay busy and sane during the shutdowns?

At first, I was grateful for the vacation! I don’t really go out much when were home from conventions, & mostly work in our private studio or spend time at home. Fortunately, my amazing clients & followers kept me pretty busy with commission art. But I also found it pretty easy to find artists block after being in isolation as early as the first month. Were also vegan, &. Already love to cook, so we had a really wonderful time trying new recipes , I’m exceptionally credit card companies. Dont drink the proud of the vegan fish I made with tap water or ice. banana blossom. It was also pretty mentally taxing with the gyms closing, Describe your dream client and so I bought a spin bike on amazon tattoo. for the days where the heat made Ive already been fortunate to find her. our local bike ride/hiking adventures Her name is Cady Rae , & she came to impossible. Luckily our very happy me for my first full sleeve of whatever I & also very clingy spoiled dogs wanted. She respects the art as much as the process. She sits great, takes care of her tattoos & understands

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clients, now that we’re able to. In this case, you can’t be too safe or cautious. Any licensed tattooer should be used to BBP / OSHA protocol and work in a sterile environment.

What’s next that we can expect from Alexandra Fische?

Im currently relocating to Salem MA after accepting my dream job at 9th Realm Gallery, I’m also getting back into working in makeup industry again (as a designer).

Alexandra Fische @alexandrafische works at 9th Realm Gallery Salem, Massachusetts Studio -978-594-1488 www.alexandrafische.com

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VAUGN

Inter viewed by Jersey Nicolardi & Betty O @jerseynicolarditattoo & @bettygrrl

What’s your origin story?

I’m from Columbus Ohio, moved to the Carolinas, got into the skate scene and punk rock in late 70’s, 80’s was deep in the straight edge skinhead scene. We played music in our band Victim of Society..skating and playing music was our outlet back then. Being an art student all through school, I just kept drawing and painting. I was

an art honors student wanting more. I had paintings in art galleries and it wasn’t enough. Bands that we were friends with and tattoo mags got me interested in tattoos. I started messing with guitar string tattoo machines and messing my friends up. I started around, I would say 89-90. I started my apprenticeship in 1991. I joined the continued on next page

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to see if I wanted to do the very first NYC Tattoo Convention at Roseland Ballroom. I came back for a guest spot and worked with the late Zeke Owen and Debra Inksmith. By then a lot of people I worked with at Fun City had left. Chris Garver had gone, Needles from the Mcdougle shop had gone too. Back to Columbus. It was amazing to be apart of the beginning of the monster Army National Guard and ended up finishing around 92. I apprenticed under Byron Wallace, and learned a lot. Brian Wallace was a jar head, lol but still a punker American skin. Moved on to Jacksonville, NC, lol and worked for the late Joey Funk. Mighty Joe’s in 92 Court Street shop. Crazy times! I Opened my first shop in 93 in Greensboro NC called Emerald Dragon. This is where I was till late 95-96. I visited a friend in NYC and got a job at the World Famous Fun City with Jonathan Shaw. I was there till 97, moved back to Columbus Ohio where I worked at Stained Skin with the most amazing artist and great friend, Durb Morrison. Jonathan called me

Did you draw a lot growing up and if so, what did you enjoy drawing?

I drew all my life to the point where my teachers said I would never get anywhere in life drawing in class.

What was it like working at Stained Skin back in the day?

Crazy! It was me, Durb Morrison , Phil Holt, and Gunnar. Hoffa wasn’t even an apprentice yet, but I learned a ton from him drawing all the huge band posters. Hell Cat was also there and my friend Toney Terrell who pierced.

What drew you to the Japanese style of tattooing?

Japanese is a part of tattooing that doesn’t go away. Big figures, bright color, and dark backgrounds always withstands the test of time. My tattoos are seen across the room and look new a decade old.

that became Hell City, was good friends with the late Chris Pfouts. I finally moved back south in 98-99 working for Carolina Tattoo. Catching up with my first apprentice Dave Kruesman working with Sean Crowfoot and eventually me and Dave opened Straight A Tattoo in Asheboro NC in 2000.

What’s the first album you ever bought?

First record was maybe Suicidal Tendencies or Corrosion of Conformity Eye for an Eye.

Coil or rotary? Coil.

What are your daily drivers? Dan Kubin, Axys Fehu

What’s your go to shading configuration?

Shaders 9 round, 9 curved mag, 13 curved mag

What’s your favorite Japanese imagery?

Love doing tigers a lot. Dragons are fun.

What was your first Villain Arts show?

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brought a bodysuit won 16 awards. That’s when Troy (Timpel) noticed me.

What’s your favorite City to travel for tattooing and why? I love NYC cause I’m an old school NYC tattooer. I just seem to do a lot of huge pieces and actually get paid what I’m worth. lol

Lake or ocean?

Lake and ocean. I’m a diver, so everything below. lol

Do you mostly draw on an iPad or paper? I draw on skin lol but I love the ipad. I was called the “scrapbook king” by my artist friends, from cutting and pasting to lasso... lol Changed my life!

What artists have done your tattoos? My friends have tattooed me. A great artist from Ohio but now is in Chicago named Bunny

#bunnydontdoinstagram, and Sean Crowfoot.

What do you get on your pizza?

I’m a meatza, meat and cheese.

How do you spend your off time? I grow vegetables hydroponic, yes, real vegetables. lol I wish weed, but not in my state.

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What’s the secret to a happy life? Do what you love and try to stay away from negativity. PMA

How do you feel technology has affected tattooing? I think technology has made the industry lazy but more efficient...I spent thousands on books my whole career trying to find a diamond in the rough, now you can just Google everything. It’s good and bad. I think machines have changed for the better. I can tattoo longer with my hands not bothering me..rotary just work the same every time, no fiddling with the damn rubber band and springs softening.

Cats or dogs?

I have cats and dogs.

Advice to Young Artists coming up? Paint! Watercolor paint all the time! I tattoo the same way as I paint so paint paint paint!

What’s next from Mr. James Vaughn?

I’m now working. lol Sad to say I’m not going to be doing as many shows.. but this opportunity is big. I’m Artist Manager with a company that has the only government contract to open at least 6 shops on military bases all over the world so hopefully I can get the Ramstein Base or Japan. So fingers crossed. I will be doing a few shows that I really love. I will truly miss my Villain Arts family but I will visit time to time. *James is looking for guest artists for his shop in Fayettville and Vegas. You can’t have a record for Vegas cause it’s on post.

Mr. James Vaughn @mrjamesvaughn works at American Tattoo Society @americantattoosociety Fayetteville, NC as Artist and Manager

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You will always see me greeting tattooers during set up.

Amanda Wiles

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Where did you grow up?

I was born in Staten Island New York but I was raised in Suwanee Georgia.

What city do you live in?

I currently live in Atlanta Georgia. I moved away for about 8 years but I moved back home to Georgia about 3 years ago.

What do you do in your free time?

I have two little girls that I spend a good portion of my free time with. I also love to go to the gym and work out.

What was your 1st tattoo?

The kanji symbol for princess. It was

What’s your occupation?

I have worked for Villain Arts for almost 12 years! And I do quite a few different things for VA! You will always see me greeting tattooers during set up. Making sure the vendors get to their correct booth assignment. You might find me at the box office selling tickets and wristbanding the public. I also might be selling you event T-shirt’s or working in the artist area. There are other things I do for the company but they are far less exciting!

covered about a year after I got it done.

Who does your tattoos?

Since I work for Villain Arts, I am afforded the opportunity to be tattooed by some of the most amazing artists around. Phil Colvin is currently working on my back. He owns Memorial Tattoo here in Atlanta. My bestie Charles Rouse, works at Lucky’s North Hampton and I have quite a few pieces from him. I also have a bunch of work from my good friend Ozzie Perez who works at Philadelphia Eddies Chinatown.

Future tattoo plans?

My boyfriend is a super talented Tattooer from Los Angeles, Danny Vasquez, and I am (patiently) waiting for him to do a piece on the back of my right thigh. I also really want to get tattooed by Ben Thomas from Liberty Tattoo in Atlanta. His artwork is so incredible. Cody Reed of Black Flame Ritual in Michigan is going to finish my neck and I am really hoping that Jymi Calkins and Flipshades will do a collab together on my head. continued on next page

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Describe your 1st Villain Arts show.

My first villain arts show was the Philadelphia show in 2009. I had just started working for Troy. My first jobs for him were judging contests with Chris Longo, the mayor of tattooville, and putting the trophies and plaques for contest winners together. That was back when the Philly show was still held at a hotel. There was a huge biker fight that year. It was intense to say the least. Everyone also got snowed in at the airport that year. Amanda Wiles @expensive_taste_atl

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There are other things I do for the company, but they are far less exciting!

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Where did you grow up?

I was born & raised in the West Midlands, in England. I then moved to Michigan with my Mum when I was 11. My Dad still lives in England, so I was lucky enough to have the best of both worlds.

What city do you live in?

Detroit

What’s your occupation?

I’ve been Bartending for 12 years, & I just love it.

What do you do in your free time?

reserved for little pieces from lots of my favorite artists around the globe.

Future tattoo plans?

I’m excited to get both of my feet tattooed in August by @sh1tw1sh1.

Describe your 1st Villain Arts show.

My first Villain Arts show was in Chicago. It’s one of my favorite shows on the circuit because it’s not far from Detroit. It’s MASSIVE, so there are many amazing artists & vendors to choose from, & a ton of my friends from around the country/world come to work & attend the show. We get to catch up, get tattooed, and just have an all around great time together. Robyn Barnsdale @rawrberryjams

I’m big into the outdoors. I really enjoy kayaking, horse back riding, hiking, swimming & sometimes just laying on the beach.

What was your 1st tattoo?

*sigh* my first tattoo was the classic “lyrics from your favorite band on your rib cage”.... 311 lyrics to be exact.

Who does your tattoos?

I am lucky enough to have an array of tattoos from MANY talented artists. When I started getting big pieces I had each artist do their artwork on a larger sections of my body. My entire back/butt: @trixeyart. My left arm: @fltc_boilore. My right arm: @frank__william. My Torso: @lambdin_ My chest/neck: @greenbaybully. My legs I

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I am lucky enough to have an array of tattoos from MANY talented artists.

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We get to catch up, get tattooed, and just have an all around great time together.

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Sometimes I wish I had a second body, just to get different styles of tattoos that I also find amazing.

El Mexicano PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERNIE BUSTAMANTE @inked_photography

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Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Cicero, IL a town that borders Chicago IL.

What city do you live in now?

I live in Lyons, IL about 2 towns away from where I grew up. I’m about 10 minutes away from the town I grew up in and frequently visit Cicero

and architecture.

What was your 1st tattoo?

My 1st tattoo was a Mayan warrior that I have by my right shoulder blade.

Who does your tattoos?

What’s your occupation?

I am currently a Teamster driver hauling oversized construction equipment from job site to job site for a large construction company. I have been in the heavy highway construction industry for over 22 years. I have done everything from labor, warehouse manager, distributor driver, field operations manger, partner at a company, worked for the state of Illinois. Basically anything that involves asphalt, concrete and pavement related.

What do you do in your free time?

I have 3 things that I love to do in my free time and what I do all depends on how much free time I have. I like working on or taking my 64 Impala out for a cruise with my Sick Life CC brothers. I enjoy creating media whether its photography, videos or

graphic designs. I love traveling and experiencing new places to learn about the history, cultures, food

My tattoo artist is Francisco Vargas know by everyone as “Tuckan”. All my work has been done by Tuckan, 341 hours of work! He has been tattooing for roughy about 14 years. Besides being my tattoo artist he is also a very good friend of mine and a club brother from our Lowrider car club. He’s based out of the south side of Chicago only 10 minutes away from where I live. Shop name is Sick Life Tattoo at 5300 S Pulaski Rd Chicago, IL. continued on next page

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Future tattoo plans?

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to close up the remaining space on my arms and neck. Once I get these area finished I would like to travel outside of the United States and attend tattoo conventions in other countries. My legs and the top of my head after that in no specific order.

Describe your 1st Villain Arts show.

My first show was the Chicago show and I was very excited and nervous at the same time. I had been to other shows taking pictures and videos of my artist and the events and had no tattoos at the time. This time was different because I had my whole back done before I started to compete and I was the one going on the stage this time. Competing and winning is great, but the thing I enjoy the most about conventions is the networking. Meeting talented artists, becoming friends and seeing so much amazing talent that is out there. Sometimes I wish I had a second body just to get different styles of tattoos that I also find amazing Best regards, El Mexicano @el.mexicano

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to close up the remaining space on my arms and neck.

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NASH VILLE MUSIC CITY BABY!

by: Betty O @bettygrrl

This being the first Villain Arts convention in Nashville, I wanted to bring to you a compilation of the best and closest late-night eateries, pubs, and Honky Tonks. Along with some of the must-see destinations that you won’t find in all the blah, blah, blah travel blogs.

Late Night Eateries Bastion

Open until 2:00 am 1.5 miles, 5 mins. Feeling a little fancy? This restaurant is cozy and a little upscale with Incredible food, delicious drinks, and a great staff making it a wonderful spot for a nice late-night dinner.

coffee with a delicious traditional Kabob, gyro, or falafel!

Bar Food

Santa’s Pub

Open until 3:00am. 2.6 miles, 7 mins Festive Dive Bar in a freaking Double Wide Trailer offering karaoke, bar food, and cheap beer!!

Losers Bar and Grill

Open until 3:00am 1.1 miles, 5 mins. Try some of their classic bar eats and a good selection of beers on tap while listening to loud music. Patio seating available.

Jason Aldean’s kitchen and Rooftop Bar. Open until 3:00 am .3 miles, 4 mins

Robert’s Western World

Four levels filled with live music, southern food with flair, and craft cocktails. Best known for their Steaks and Chops!

Boot shop by day, old time Honky Tonk by night. Simple food, tasty drinks, and authentic atmosphere. Try their fried bologna sandwich and beer / shot combos!

MAFIAoZA’s

Open until 3:00 am 2.7 miles, 7 mins. A cult classic Pizzeria with casual dining and Patio seating, and a good beer and wine selection. Try the Godfather or brass knuckles Pizza, or The DaVinci or Port Authority pasta!

Brugada Bar and Lounge

Open until 3:00 am. .5 miles, 4 mins. Laid-back hangout with delicious Middle Eastern food and hookah lounge area. Try some Turkish

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Open until 3:00 am .2 miles, 2 mins.

Destinations Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum Open 11:00 am- 7:00pm 11 miles, 15 minutes. Hang out with Johnny Cash! A totally immersive Journey from past to present including iconic scenes and musical performances unique to the Madame Tussauds Nashville location. Fill continued on next page

your ear holes with incredible live bluegrass. Friendly, low key, good drinks, and great music!

Hail, Dark Aesthetics 3.5 miles, 10 minutes.

Their motto “Buy weird stuff!” Says it all. Check out their selection of Taxidermy, creepy cool items, and clothing!

Antique Archaeology

1.5 MI, 6 minutes

Stop by TV’s “American Pickers” retail store to pick up some “Rusty gold” to take home with you!

Third Man Records .4 mile, 2 minutes.

Launched by Jack White (of the White Stripes, Raconteurs, and Dead Weather) this Nashville location has has an amazing record and novelties lounge, and offers tours of the inner workings on a first-come first-serve basis!

Patsy Cline Museum .3 miles, three minutes.

Who doesn’t want to sing along with Patsy Cline? See never-before-seen artifacts, personal belongings, and videos!

Music and Mayhem The Honky Tonk Highway Open 10 a.m. to 3 am. .2 miles, 2 mins.

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Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie bar Open until 3 am .6 miles, 7 mins.

Get your Blues fix served with some of the city’s best Cajun food!

Layla’s Bootleggers Honky Tonk Open until 3:00 am

Fill your ear holes with incredible live bluegrass.Friendly, low-key, good drinks and great music!

The Flying Axes

Open until 10:00 pm 2 miles, 7 mins. A great Thursday option! Throw some axes and drink some beer!

MUST. TAKE. SELFIE. SPOTS 2 story Jimi Hendrix mural & giant artistically painted guitar Located in North Nashville amidst glleries, local OG eateries, and home to Nashville’s Walls Project. Which hooks up artists with building owners to create incredible works of wall art.

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on a pair and selfie up!

Parthenon

Located in Centennial Park. Yes it is a FULL SIZE reconstruction of the Parthenon in Greece. Transport yourself to Athens in this selfie spot! So much to do, so little time!! * all times and mileage is calculated from the Music City Convention Center. * due to these uncertain times, please check with each venue for updated safety policies and hours.

ABOUT THE WRITER Betty O is a travel enthusiast, tattoo collector, shop assistant, and published artist and poet. @bettygrrl on Insta.

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PHILADELPHIA TATTOO ARTS CONVENTION

2020

by Aaron Is @aaronistattoo

here are so many ways I could describe this convention, and if you’ve done it yourself, there are even more ways you could describe it. There is an anxious excitement when you walk in the room for the first time that weekend. The sheer size of the show, the magnitude, it almost makes me feel like I’m doing it all for the first time, and it’s like this every year.

“Every year I’ve done this convention it’s always given me a rush.”

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I’ve been doing the Philly show since it was at the Sheraton. Every year I’ve done this convention it’s always given me a rush. Between the energy of Philadelphia and the mass influx of bodies, I’m not sure this show could ever disappoint. Whether you're completely booked or going in cold, every tattooer makes money and has an amazing time. If you're stuck in your booth all weekend working your ass off, or you're walking around as a client and collector, there has never been a shortage of entertainment, fun, insanity, beer, smiling continued on next page

faces, and just a full emersion into our industry. Your tattoo fuel gauge is always full the moment you walk in the door. I’ve traveled around the world, and this will always be one of my absolute favorites. I honestly feel like no matter what chair you're sitting in, this is an experience everyone needs to have. I may be biased with my personal stake in it because of my friends, but whether it’s your 15th show or your first, I have no doubt it’s going to be an amazing weekend.

Tattoo by Omar Fame

Photo by Aaron Is

Tattoo by Omar Fame

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COUNCIL BLUFFS TATTOO ARTS CONVENTION

2020

by Angela Archer @pangie5304

his year’s Council Bluffs Tattoo Arts convention was an amazing event! It was the second year our shop Flesh to Fantasy Tattoo Emporium has attended this event. Although I am not an artist, I am the friendly face you will see as you walk past our booth. Most of the time a client has an idea in mind, but it takes the mind of an artist Photo by @jontuazon to make it art; to me, that is amazing. The traffic was so heavy that our booth and our friend’s booths were tattooing nonstop. This year’s convention was unique being the weekend of Valentine’s day. There were families who brought their children in to enjoy the side show entertainment. There were couples who came in to get matching tattoos, as well as couples celebrating their anniversaries. Most booths handed out Valentine’s Day candy and we made a whole weekend out of it. It was amazing to be able to celebrate the love and support we have for one another and share it with the community. I even had the honor to pose for pictures with the littles as their favorite Unicorn while running the booth all weekend. The highlights of my weekend, while meeting some of the nicest people, was being able to get tattooed by Big Mike Hill on Friday. As a matter continued on next page

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Tattoo by Adam Aguas

of fact, as I was getting tattooed, we were interviewed by the local news. That evening I entered my tattoo into the competition and we won 5th place Tattoo of the day color. I really enjoy

“The traffic was so heavy that our booth and our friend’s booths were tattooing nonstop. running the booth and entering my tattoos into the competitions at each convention, for all my work has been created by Big Mike. In Council Bluffs, by the end of the weekend Big Mike Hill and I took home 1st place Over all female, 1st place Best chest piece and 3rd place best cover up as well. This year’s convention was even bigger than last year, and I look forward to seeing what 2021 brings.

Photo by @jerseynicolardiphotography

ABOUT THE WRITER Tattoo by Jake Parsons

Angela Archer is a representative for St. Marq’s Holy Water and works at Flesh to Fantasy Tattoo Emporium in Bellfontaine, Oh. She is also a regular at Villain Arts Shows.

CLEVELAND TATTOO ARTS CONVENTION

2020

by Angela Archer @pangie5304

ach year, The Cleveland Tattoo Arts Convention is one of my favorite shows to attend, we are from Ohio! Running the front of the booth is so enjoyable for me; I can see so many clients, friends and performers pass by. This year, as always, it was super busy each day and we were able to do some rad pieces. I run the booth for Flesh to Fantasy Tattoo Emporium, and I am also the North American Representative for Holy Water by Saint Marq. So as each person walks by, it is nice because I have

Tattoo by Andrew Bissel & Chris Irvin

Photo by @jerseynicolardiphotography

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Photo by @jerseynicolardiphotography something to offer everyone. It is amazing to see so many artists tattooing from when doors open at 2pm Friday to 8pm on Sunday, when the show ends, which is not hard with the traffic, especially at this show. When I get a chance, I sneak away to go watch the entertainment that Villain Arts provides. This includes human suspension, burlesque, The Enigma, The Human Knot, and the Old City Side Show. There is just so much to see. Running the booth can be stressful at times, with the aisle being packed, but extremely rewarding too. I know that when we are booked for the day, there is a chance one of my continued on next page

Photo by @jerseynicolardiphotography talented friends may have a chair open. Although, with Cleveland being such a busy show, that chance may be slim. This also gives me just a few minutes to say hello, snag a hug, and see what rad piece someone from my tattoo family is creating. This year in Cleveland we also implemented onesie Sunday; which was fun as well. Several of the artists, venders, and myself

Photo by Angela Archer

“ This year, as always, it was super busy each day and we were able to do some rad pieces.”

Tattoo by Mark Boller dressed up in our favorite onesies or Golden Girl pajamas (Christian Buckingham). Personally, being able to sell tattoos, mingle with all my friends who are artists, performers, staff from Villain Arts, and the community in Cleveland was amazing. Throughout the weekend, the aisles were filled with smiles, laughter and talk of the great time that was happening.

ABOUT THE WRITER

Tattoo by Jymi Calkins

Angela Archer is a representative for St. Marq’s Holy Water and works at Flesh to Fantasy Tattoo Emporium in Bellfontaine, Oh. She is also a regular at Villain Arts Shows.

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MINNEAPOLIS TATTOO ARTS CONVENTION

2020

by The Synstr Mr Syxx @thesynstrmrsyxx

020 has been, well... an interesting time to be alive to say the least. Most of our year has been spent in lockdown to battle Covid-19. Some of the best shows of the year won’t be happening and as of this writing the entire Viliian Arts schedule has been canceled until 2021.

years and no snow!

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Only a handful of conventions were able to operate in the first two months of 2020 and I had the pleasure of going to the Minneapolis show for the first time. Minneapolis is VILLIAN ART’S opening show of what has grown from a single show in Philadelphia, to a twenty two city grand tour that traverses the country from Philadelphia to Portland Oregon starting in early January and running through late October. For all the stories I had heard about the weather (-14° in 2018) the weekend was remarkably warmer than most

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Tattoo by Nelson

Vendors from around the world bring some of the most interesting and rare items for sale. Well known industry suppliers and machine builders bring the cutting edge of rotary technology as well as antique coil machines and flash for the nostalgic collectors. Public safety is paramount and handwashing stations and hand sanitizer are always available at all VILLIAN ARTS shows. Some of the very best artists in the country travel with Villain Arts and the tattoo contests are epic as well as highly competitive. Old rivals have been “sharpening their needles” over the winter months and with this first show they begin the seasons competitions hungry to show off their new techniques and draw the first blood of 2020 with Tattoo by Anastasia Bortnik some new trophies. This is one of the longest running Villian Arts events, and Minneapolis residents are used to the show being a deep freeze so with the gift of nice weather the show was off to a great start. Attendance was amazing, and the atmosphere friendly as the promise of an early spring gave everyone a boost and a smile. (We have a great get together for the preshow on Thursday night and everyone was super hyped for the new season. 2020 was going to be our year) Doors opened Friday at 4pm and right away the first folks through the doors headed to their preferred artist. Within the hour most were head down and working away. In addition to the tattooing professional body piercing is available with privacy and sterilization on the premises.

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of Day each day and Best of Show on Sunday. Over 100 awards will be earned by the super talented group gathered to celebrate their craft and the crowd gets to see some of the most amazing tattoos created throughout the three day event. The staff is, well...family. (they really

Regan Bugmuncher Photo @jontuazon

are the best group o’ hooligans you will ever met!) Dr. Blasphemy keeps the show rolling along smoothly as the “Voice of the Tattoo World” and is always available to help keep the crowd informed about entertainment or artists with availability. Old City Sideshow (featuring Danny Borneo and Reggie Büggmunchier), Alakazam The Human Knot, and, The Enigma, kept the crowds entertained with a great combination of classic Sideshow, Contortionisim, and humor, spread over crowd interactive shows throughout the weekend. Troy Timpel (Hail to the chief!) has distilled the essence

of what a convention can and should be. Friendly, professional, and safety, are the key elements to his events. Add to this nearly three decades of experience in the tattoo industry and one can see how he continues to provide the very best traveling show in the world.

ABOUT THE WRITER The Synstr Mr Syxx has been a Tattoo Artist for 30 yrs, a regular at Villain Arts Shows and Tattoos at Ink Envy in Oklahoma.

“When I first heard the name Jack Temke, I assumed he was an old retired tattoo artist from the 50’s or 60’s.” ~Dana Brunson

IN PURSUIT OF A LOST LEGEND’S

TREASURES

by:Dana Brunson

Tattoo Artist & Historian

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BUSINESS CARD FROM BRUNSON COLLECTION

first arrived in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1977 to buy into a tattoo shop owned by Tim McGuire, a friend I had met at the Houston Texas 1976 Tattoo Convention. In 1977 we were the only shop in Cincinnati and there were only a few before us. I was young and not as interested in history, so when I first heard the name Jack Temke, I assumed he was an old retired tattoo artist from the 50’s or 60’s. Through out the years Tempke’s name came up a few times in conversation, but as a young tattooist my focus was on the future not our past.

J.F. Barber Ad from: Popular Electricity November 1910

Fast forward and I am now living in tattoos past…researching what and when ever I can around the globe. I had found out J.F. Barber had been in Cincinnati 1912-1920, tattooing and selling supplies, just blocks from our old tattoo shop.

Recently researching Cincinnati artists, I found that Temke had been at Barber’s location, 1019 Vine Street 1918-1921. So he obviously worked with or for Barber. Temke then started his own supply company at that same location. He manufactured and sold machines, The Reliable #1, #2, and #3 with the #3 being a copy of the Barber Star machine. I heard from a few old guys continued on next page

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that Temke had worked at least 2 other locations in the city before his death in 1949. I’ve met a few older gentlemen in the last 10 years that had tattoos done by Temke when they were very young, great stories. I have never seen a sheet of Temke flash, but have seen his machines and supply catalog in a friends collection. I’m sure most of Temke’s personal items were discarded long ago as they almost never appear for sale . With a little help from my collector friends, I was recently able to acquire a brass Temke Reliable #2 and also a mint Temke business card…Wow… Sometimes it takes decades for items

to come home where they belong! Now if I can only find a sheet of his flash…….. See ya in the funny papers, keep your hat on so I’ll know ya’ , -Dana

ABOUT THE WRITER Dana Brunson apprenticed with D.C. Paul at Spaulding & Rogers old shop in Fayetteville, N.C. in 1971, after returning from Vietnam. D.C. Paul had learned to tattoo from Huck and Paul Rogers in the 1950’s when he returned from the Korean War. Being surrounded by all of their old flash and photos had a great influence on Dana to collect the history of tattooing. He loves tattooing, and his family has collected vintage tattoo memoralbilia for over 40 years. Their shop is filled with vintage items which they share with anyone interested in tattoo history. He will share some of his favorites with you here and hope to inspire you to keep traditition alive. He is currently working on a book of his families collection so that future tattoo artists can enjoy and draw inspiration from the past. Dana is always in the market for vintage tattoo items, feel free to conact him.

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“I tattooed one of Ace Harlan’s family for the pin up sheet.” ~Mike Skiver

ACE HARLAN From The Collection of :Mike Skiver

Tattoo Artist & Historian

@mikeskiversr

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“Flash 50’s, stencils are dated ‘53 I think, machine not sure.” ~Mike Skiver

Tattoo Machine by Ace Harlan

Acetate Stencils by Ace Harlan Flash by Ace Harlan

Flash by Ace Harlan

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Ace Harlan’s “Coffin Style” Tatu Tubes

hanks to Mike Skiver for sharing his Ace Harlan’s Tattoo Treasures with us. We will be publishing items from Mike’s Traveling Tattoo Museum that is featured at many Villain Arts Tattoo Conventions in upcoming issues. So keep your eyes open for the “Raffle Wizard” and his amazing historical tattoo gems. -Editor

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“I’ll talk about coffin tubes in an upcoming issue.” ~Mike Skiver

Flash by Ace Harlan

Ace’s “Coffin Style” Tatu Tube

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Stelios

Chimpouras

Artwork by Stelios Chimpouras

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“I’m just here to have fun and hopefully create something fresh that makes a person or two smile.” -Stelios Chimpouras

Artwork by Stelios Chimpouras

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Artwork by Stelios Chimpouras

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Artwork by Stelios Chimpouras

Stelios works at Eternal Tattoos in Howell Michigan and is also a regular at Villain Arts Shows. @tattoosbystelios

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Fisher

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I embrace the unknown and use it to create art that is visually appealing & interesting to me. â&#x20AC;? -Dan Fisher

Artwork by Dan Fisher

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am unsure where these entities originate from but they always seem to find me. I do my best to serve them to the best of my ability.â&#x20AC;? -Dan Fisher

Artwork by Dan Fisher

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$50 ADS HERE Artwork by Dan Fisher

Dan works at Valhalla Artworks Berlin, NJ *Appointment only Wednesday through Saturday danfisherart@yahoo.com https://danfisherart.bigcartel.com @danfisherart

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Gehrlich

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a connection with the Divine when creating. Most times the finished art is the intended goal, and sometimes it is simply about the act itself. Whatever the desired outcome, healing and growth is always a welcomed result.â&#x20AC;? -Toby Gehlrich

Artwork by Toby Gehlrich

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Artwork by Toby Gehlrich

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Artwork by Toby Gehlrich

Toby works by appointment only and can be reached at toby7g7art@gmail.com @toby_g_art.

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PHILADELPHIA TATTOO ARTS CONVENTION

2020 CONTEST RESULTS

by Elektra Romaniec-Storm @elektrastorm

Tattoo of the Day Friday Color

1st- Kelly Doty, Helheim 2nd- James Mullin, Lotus Tattoo 3rd- Jay Joree, Third Eye Gallery 4th- Gian Karle, New Inkland Tattoo 5th- Sam Castro, Live Wire Arts

Black & Gray

1st- David Ruiz, Beloved 2nd-Chase Nolan 3rd- Anthony Frank, Human Canvas 4th-Mikey Ekimoto, Ocean Front Tattoo 5th- Manny, Revolution

Saturday Color

1 - Gian Karle, New Inkland Tattoo 2nd- Yeyo 3rd- Derek Cilla, Route 9 Tattoo 4th- Devin Coley, Bird In Hand 5th- Jay Joree, Third Eye Gallery st

Black & Gray

1st- Kurt, Ink Slingers Studio 2nd- Kamil, Hustlers Paralo 3rd- Rebel Kolors, Manifest 4th- John Embry, Tattoo Charlies 5th- Camilo Olarte, Crop Circle Tattoo

Sunday Color

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1st- Matt Grosso, Lucky Gypsy 2nd- Joe Tattoo, Picasso Tattoo 3rd- Parry Chotipardit, Lucky Bird Tattoo 4th- Sam Castro 5th- Jay Joree, Third Eye Gallery

Black & Gray

1st- Spike, Dale City Body Art 2nd- Jesse Probus, Sick Ink Studios 3rd- Mikey Eklmoto, Ocean Front Tattoo 4th- Jhon Compazano 5th- Cassie Sanik, Bittersweet Black Bird

Best Of Show

1st- Evan Olin, Powerline Tattoo 2nd- Omar Fame, Fame Tattoo 3rd- Matt Grosso, Lucky Gypsy

SATURDAY

Best Portrait Color

1st- Bill White, M&M Tattoo 2nd- Victor Garcia, Balm Tattoo 3rd- Henrique Carmo, Articulus

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Best Portrait Black & Gray

1st- Diego Nunes, Inkology NYC 2nd- Rebel Kolors, Manifest 3rd- Snapy Palma, JP Ink Studios

Best Traditional

1st- Dennis Duran, Omkara Tattoo 2nd- Keath Supsic, Vallor Tattoo 3rd- Myke Chambers, Seven Swords

Most Unusual

1st- Bradley Silver, White Rabbit Tattoo 2nd- Lucas Smaku, Dead Body Tattoo 3rd- Justin Reiley, No Mans Land

Best Lettering

1st- Ray Roy, 3 Layers Deep 2nd- Edwin Rios, Rose Ink 3rd- Andres Carrillo, AC Ink

MALE CATEGORIES Small Color

1st- Javi Antunez, Tattooed Theory 2nd- Cory Heisson, Caged Raven 3rd- Sean Duffy, Atomic Lobster

Medium Color

1st- CJ, CJ Tattoo 2nd- Javi Antunez, Tattooed Theory 3rd- Evan Olin, Powerline Tattoo

Large Color

1st- Evan Olin, Powerline / Mike Carro, Undead Ink 2nd- Omar Fame, Fame Tattoo 3rd- Sean Duffy, Atomic Lobster

Xl Color

1st- Various Artists not listed 2nd- Lucas Smaku, Dead Body Tattoo 3rd- James Smith, Lost & Found Tattoo

Small Black & Gray

1st- Tuckan, Sick Life 2nd- Ralph Nowweiller, No Arts Tattoo 3rd- Kumbia, Duke City Ink

Medium Black & Gray

1st- Jhon Compuzano 2nd- Matt Brown, Underworld 3rd- Sal Elias, Magnolia Tattoo

Large Black & Gray

1st- Anthony Carey, The Black Morgue 2nd- Andy Pho, Skin Design 3rd- Matt Brown, Underworld

Xl Black & Gray

1st- Joker, Best Ink 2nd- Danny, Chronic Ink 3rd- No artists listed

FEMALE CATEGORIES Small Color

1st- Mario, 90 Miles Tattoo Studio 2nd- John Embry, Tattoo Charlies 3rd- Anna Gabrielle, Push Tattoo Studios

Medium Color

XL Black & Gray

1st- Devin Coley, Bird In Hand 2nd- Jesus Aranatia, Gold Tooth Tattoo 3rd- Nelson Arias, Signature Art Studios

1st- Tuckan, Sick Life 2nd- Camilo Olaite, Crop Circle Tattoo 3rd- Gabe Londis, 9th Realm Tattoo

1st- Bill White, M&M Studios 2nd- Benjamin Peters, Nothing to Prove Tattoo 3rd- Nelson Arias, Signature Art

1st- CJ, CJ Tattoo 2nd- Nicole Auletto, Dollhouse Tattoo Parlor 3rd- Lukas Smuku, Dead Body Tattoo

1st- Nelson Arias, Signature Art 2nd- Big Mike 33, Chapter Tattoo 3rd- JK & Andy Jung, World Famous Tattoos

1st- Anthony Carey, The Black Morgue 2nd- Anthony Carey, The Black Morgue 3rd- Chris Cabal, Cabals Lair

1st- Gabe Landis, 9th Realm Gallery 2nd- Pablo Gonzalez, Total Immortal Tattoo 3rd- Chase Nolan, Sun Shine State Tattoo

1st- CJ, CJ Tattoo 2nd- Justin DeGroff, Sick Creations 3rd- Manny, Revolution Tattoo

1st- Erin Hernandez, Aztec Ink 2nd- Angel Rose, Dark Moon Studios 3rd- Joshua Sanchez, Lucky Gypsy

1st- No Artists listed 2nd- Cory Heisson, Caged Raven Tattoo 3rd- Matt Buffer, Lucky Strike Tattoo

Large Color Xl Color

Small Black & Gray

Medium Black & Gray Large Black & Gray

1st- Snapy Palma, JP Ink Studios 2nd- Gez Bradley, Indelible Ink UK 3rd- Lucio, Dale City Body Art

Xl Black & Gray

1st- Gabe Landis, 9th Realm Gallery 2nd- Amin, Opus Maghum 3rd- Joham Avila, Ink for the Soul

SUNDAY CATEGORIES Small Color

1st- Bobby T, Sleepy Hallow 2nd- Javi Antunez, Tattooed Theory 3rd- Paul Marino, Séance Tattoo Parlor

Medium Color

1st- Paul Kuczkowski, Lucky Strike 2nd- Evan Olin, Powerline Tattoo 3rd- Andy Kurth, Electric Chair

Large Color

1st- Evan Olin, Powerline Tattoo 2nd- Omar Fame, Fame Tattoo 3rd- Daz Tattoo. Picasso Tattoo

XL Color

Arm Sleeve Hand/Neck Japanese

Leg Sleeve

Color Infused Black & Gray

1st- Omar Fame, Fame Tattoo 2nd- Matt Buffer, Lucky Strike Tattoo 3rd- Shannon Gamerl, Seven Swords Tattoo

Geometric/ Blackwork

1st- Chase Nolan, Sunshine State Tattoo 2nd- Chase Nolan, Sunshine State Tattoo 3rd- Chase Hanna, Danbury Tattoo

Chest Piece

1st- Tuckan, Sick Life 2nd- Sal Elias 3rd- Sean Duffy, Atomic Lobster

Back Piece

1st- Sal Elias 2nd- Johan Avila, Ink for the Soul 3rd- Tuckan, Sick Life

Overall Male

1st- Justin Degroff, Sick Creations 2nd- Tuckan, Sick Life 3rd- Alex Pastor, Louder than Bombs

Overall Female

1st- Cory Heisson, Caged Raven 2nd- Paul Manino, Séance Tattoo 3rd- Javi Antunez, Tattooed Theory

1st- Cabal, Soldano, Geckle, Probus, McDonald, Barret 2nd- No Artist listed 3rd- Big Mike, Flesh to Fantasy

1st- Johan Avila, Ink for the Sou 2nd- Mikey Colon, Sacred Daggers 3rd- Gabe Londis, 9th Realm Gallery

1st- Bill White Jr., M&M Tattoo 2nd- Sal Elias 3rd- Meghan Patrick, Roz Studios

1st- Tuckan, Sick Life 2nd- Jhon Compuzano 3rd- Anthony Carey, The Black Morgue

1st- Chris Romolini, Forever Valentine 2nd- Ed Smith, Studio Vitrurious 3rd- Collie Mills, Inkwell 215

1st- Rebel Kolors, Manifest 2nd- Kumbia, Duke City Ink 3rd- Isaac Japson, M&M Tattoo

1st- Mike Ledoux, Powerline Tattoo 2nd- Collie Mills, Inkwell 215 3rd- Joshua Knecht, Tattoos by Joshua

Small Black & Gray

Cover-Up

Medium Black & Gray

Original Flash

Large Black & Gray

Best Painting

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COUNCIL BLUFFS TATTOO ARTS CONVENTION

2020 CONTEST RESULTS

by Elektra Romaniec-Storm @elektrastorm

Tattoo of the Day Friday Color

1st- Adam Aguas 2nd- Flipshades, Floating World 3rd- Alexandria Barrett, Inked & Spellbound 4th- Sarah Giacalone, ISM Studios 5th- Big Mike, Flesh to Fantasy

Black & Gray

1st- Pete Whitlow, Strategic 2nd- Nhi Phan, Omega Point Tattoo 3rd- Christian Persing, Eye Candy Tattoo 4th- Joshua Gerics, ISM Studios 5th- Adan Gomez, Aztian Tattoo

Saturday Color

1st- Jake Parsons, Blackwood 2nd- Adam Aguas 3rd- Flipshades, Floating World 4th- Matt Dinovo, Black Squirrel Tattoo 5th- Kenny McCarthy, Event Horizon Tattoo

Black & Gray

1st- Jae Gomez 2nd- Juan Alvarez, Red Owl Collective 3rd- Chris Sullivan, Black Web Ink 4th- Jesse Drake, Team Fliction 5th- Christian Persing, Eye Candy

Tattoo by Jake Parsons

Sunday Color

1st- Alexandria Barrett, Inked & Spellbound 2nd- Adam Aguas 3rd- Chris Sullivan, Black Web Ink 4th- Kenny McCarthy, Event Horizon Tattoo 5th- Flipshades, Floating World

Black & Gray

1st- Jordi Pla, Marked 4 Life 2nd- Peter Whitlow, Strategic Tattoo 3rd- Christian Persing, Eye Candy 4th- Patrick Sears, Zimatar Tattoo 5th- JD, Next Level

Best Of Show

1st- Jake Parsons, Blackwood 2nd- Adam Aguas 3rd- Patrick Oleson, Green Fox

SATURDAY CATEGORIES Best Portrait Color

1st- Brandon Miller, Eternal 2nd-Patrick Oleson, Green Fox Tattoo 3rd- Matt Allsman. Eternal

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Best Portrait Black & Gray

1st-Jake Hotz, Eternal 2nd- Ashley Lynn, Eternal 3rd- Brent Farrell, All Seeing Eye

Best Traditional

1st-Partick Jones, Black Squirrel 2nd- James Martin, Black Squirrel 3rd- Anthony, Red Owl Collective

Most Unusual

1st-Adam Aguas 2nd- Rick Meggison, Floating World 3rd- Brian Webb, Eye Candy

Best Lettering

1st- Adan Gomez, Aztian Tattoo 2nd- James Martin, Black Squirrel 3rd- Adan Gomez, Aztian Tattoo

MALE CATEGORIES Small Color

1st- Mel Judkins, Black Squirrel 2nd- Aaron, Black Squirrel 3rd- Brian Webb, Eye Candy

Medium Color

1st- Flipshades, Floating World 2nd- Jason Morrow, Big Brain 3rd- Nick Hydo, Secret Lotus

Large Color

1st- Adam Aguas 2nd- Anthony Van Stratten, Eye Candy 3rd- Jake Hotz, Eternal

Xl Color

1st- Patrick Oleson, Green Fox 2nd- Andy K, Omega Point 3rd- Andy K, Omega Point

Small Black & Gray

1st- Christian Persing, Eye Candy Tattoo 2nd- Rudy Cruz, Timeless Art 3rd- JD, Next Level

Medium Black & Gray

1st- Jake Hotz, Eternal 2nd- JD, Next Level 3rd- Patrick Oleson, Green Fox

Large Black & Gray

1st- Jake Hotz, Eternal 2nd- James Martin, Black Squirrel 3rd- Nhi Phan, Zenith City

Xl Black & Gray

1st- Jake Hotz, Eternal 2nd- Andy K, Omega Point 3rd- Pete Whitlow, Strategic Tattoo

FEMALE CATAGORIES Small Color

1st- Sarah Giaclone, ISM 2nd- Patrick Jones, Black Squirrel 3rd- Peter Whitlow, Strategic

Medium Color

1st- Peter Whitlow, Strategic

2nd- Christian, Eye Candy 3rd- Patrick Oleson, Green Fox

2nd- Allen Brinkler, Eternal 3rd- Peter Whitlow, Strategic

1st- Patrick Oleson, Green Fox 2nd- Patrick Oleson, Green Fox 3rd- Lindsay Whitmore, Eye Candy

1st- Jason Morrow, Big Brain 2nd- Peter Whitlow, Strategic 3rd- Matt Dinovo, Black Squirrel

1st- Peter Whitlow, Strategic 2nd- Andy K, Omega Point 3rd- Jose Prez, Conspiracy

1st- Adam Aguas 2nd- James Martin, Black Squirrel 3rd- James Martin, Black Squirrel

1st-Jake Hotz, Eternal 2nd- Elle, Red Quill 3rd- Jake Hotz, Eternal

1st- James Martin, Black Squirrel 2nd- James Martin, Black Squirrel 3rd- Saw Rambo, Eye Candy

1st- Anthony Van Stratten, Eye Candy 2nd- Christian Persing, Eye Candy 3rd- Adan Gomez, Aztian Tattoo

1st-Jesse Neese, Nuclear Ink 2nd- Tony Van Stratten, Eye Candy 3rd- Tony Van Stratten, Eye Candy

1st- Ashely Lynn, Eternal Tattoo 2nd- Allen Blinkler, Eternal 3rd- Pete Whitlow, Strategic Tattoo

1st- Juan Alvarez, Red Owl Collective 2nd- Ashley Lynn, Eternal 3rd- James Martin, Black Squirrel

1st- Andy K, Omega Point 2nd- Kevin Pendleton, Zenith City 3rd- James Martin, Eternal

1st-Allen Brinkler, Eternal 2nd3rd-

Small Color

1st- Big Mike, Flesh to Fantasy 2nd- Jesse Neese, Nuclear Ink 3rd-

Large Color Xl Color

Small Black & Gray

Medium Black & Gray Large Black & Gray Xl Black & Gray

Sunday Categories

1st- Adam Agaus 2nd- Steven Hill, ISM 3rd- Flipshades, Floating World

Medium Color

1st- Matt Dinovo, Black Squirrel 2nd- Josh Orville, Catalyst Art Collective 3rd- Jake Parsons, Blackwood

Large Color

1st- Adam Aguas 2nd- Patrick Oleson, Green Fox 3rd- Jose Perz, Conspiracy

XL Color

1st- Patrick Oleson, Green Fox 2nd- Tony, Conspiracy 3rd-Peter Whitlow, Strategic

Small Black & Gray

1st- Jordi Pla, Marked 4 Life 2nd- Corpus, Aztian Tattoo 3rd- Tony Van Stratten, Eye Candy

Medium Black & Gray

1st- Peter whitlow, Strategic 2nd- Mushu, Black Web Ink 3rd- Cody Bader, Black Mammoth

Large Black & Gray

1st- Peter Whitlow, Strategic 2nd- Eric Conner, Eternal 3rd- JD, Next Level

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Leg Sleeve

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1st- Saw Rambo, Eye Candy 2nd- Brain Webb, Eye Candy 3rd- Saw Rambo, Eye Candy

Overall Male

1st- Anthony Van Startten, Eye Candy 2nd- Peter Whitlow, Strategic 3rd-Brian Webb, Eye Candy

Overall Female

1st- Big Mike, Flesh to Fantasy 2nd- Matt Dinovo, Black Squirrel 3rd- Flipshades, Floating World

Cover-Up

1st- Tony Perez, Conspiracy 2nd- Kimberly Anderson, Rawhide 3rd- Big Mike, Flesh to Fantasy

Original Flash

1st- Eric Conner, Eternal 2nd- Anthony, Red Owl Collective 3rd- James Martin, Black Squirrel

Best Painting

1st- Patrick Sears, Zinitar Tattoo Needles 2nd- Cay Reggelsen, Unique Ink 3rd- James Martin, Black Squirrel

XL Black & Gray 1st- Jesse Drake

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2020 CONTEST RESULTS

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Tattoo of the Day Friday Color

1st- Mark B, Carson St Tattoo 2nd- Mohawk Jesse, Mutiny Tattoo 3rd- Sam Castro, Live Wire Arts 4th- Jesse Doubek, Mainstreet Tattoo 5th- Adam Aguas

Black & Gray

1st- Jordi Pla, Marked 4 Life 2nd- Jymi Calkins 3rd- Villiv, Catharsis 4th- Eric, American Tattoo Studios 5th- Jordan Hunt, Lock , Stock & Barrel

Saturday Color

1st- Adam Aguas 2nd- Zac Adams, The Inn Keepers Tattoo 3rd- Paul Hicks, Folklore Tattoo 4th- Mark B, Carson St Tattoo 5th- Chris Park, Madhouse Ink

Black & Gray

Best Portrait Black & Gray

1st- Bill Johenning, Olympus Tattoo 2nd- Bill Johennig, Olympus Tattoo 3rd- Rusty, Hollow Earth

Best Traditional

1st- Shawn Patton, Trustworthy 2nd- Shawn Patton, Trustworthy 3rd- Mark B, Carson St Tattoo

Most Unusual

1st- Kenny McCarthy, Event Horizon Tattoo 2nd- Mark B, Carson St Tattoo 3rd- Stephan Monnet, Electric Panther

Best Lettering

1st-Spike, Black Label Tattoo 2nd- Daniel Vasquez, Los Chapos Ink 3rd- Pablo Gonzalez, Total Immortal

MALE CATEGORIES Small Color

1st- Gian Karle 2nd- Nelson Sosa, 4 Horseman 3rd- CB, Reflection Tattoo

Medium Color

1st- Andrew Bissell, 7 Inks Tattoo 2nd- Chad Lenjer, Black Metal 3rd- Mike Dowdell, Everlast

Large Color

1st- Shawn Patton, Trustworthy 2nd- Mark B, Carson St Tattoo 3rd- Steve Schnom, 1018

Xl Color

1st- Nathan Marti, Hollow Earth 2nd- Jeff Sormiento, Dynamic Tattoos 3rd- Josue Lavarreda, Blood Ink & Tears 4th- Peter, Alaskan Peter Tattoos 5th- Jake Henry, Wyld Chyld

1st- Chad Lenjer, Black Metal 2nd- Shawn Patton, Trustworthy 3rd- Bully J, American Tattoo

Color

1st- Marc, Impact Ink 2nd- Bill Johenning, Olympus Tattoo 3rd- Bo Beezy, Blackhouse Tattoo

Sunday

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1st- Mark Allsman, Everlast 2nd- Adam Aguas 3rd- Mohawk Jesse, Mutiny Tattoo 4th- Jesse Doubek, Mainstreet Tattoo 5th- Jordi Pla, Marked 4 Life

Black & Gray

1st- Bill Johenning, Olympus Tattoo 2nd- Jymi Calkins 3rd- Jon Elliot, Lock, Stock & Barrel 4th- Bruce Riehl, Bulldog Custom 5th- Bo Beezy, Blackhouse Tattoo

Best of Show

1st- Andrew Bissell & Chris Irvin, 7 Inks Tattoo 2nd- Zak Perry, 7 Inks Tattoo 3rd- Adam Aguas

SATURDAY CATEGORIES Best Portrait Color

1st- Bruce Riehl, Bulldog Custom 2nd- Al Garcia, Stay True Tattoo 3rd- Al Garcia, Stay True Tattoo

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Small Black & Gray

Medium Black & Gray

1st- Villiv, Catharsis 2nd- Bill Johenning, Olympus Tattoo 3rd- Jesse Doubek, Mainstreet Tattoo

Large Black & Gray

1st- Jax Citriglia, Black Dahlia 2nd- Zak Perry, 7 Inks Tattoo 3rd- Jax Citriglia, Black Dahlia

Xl Black & Gray

1st- Jax Citriglia, Black Dahlia 2nd- Bill Johenning, Olympus Tattoo 3rd- Jesse Doubek, Mainstreet Tattoo

FEMALE CATEGORIES Small Color

1st- Stephen Monnet, Electric Panther 2nd- Alexandra Fische 3rd- Andrew Bissell, 7 Inks Tattoo

Medium Color

3rd- Bo Beezy, Blackhouse Tattoo

Large Color

1st- Logan Bramlett, Bespoke Tattoo 2nd- Kosta, Olympus Tattoo 3rd- Zak Perry, 7 Inks Tattoo

Xl Color

1st- Joey La Puma, 7 Inks Tattoo 2nd- Chris Jacobs, Train Yard Teahouse 3rd- Phil, New Skool

Small Black & Gray

1st- Josh Short, Team Fliction 2nd- Zac Adams, The Inn Keepers Tattoo 3rd- Tony, Chronic

Medium Black & Gray

1st- Dustin Nowlin, West Anchor Tattoo 2nd- Jade Napier, Sticks and Stones 3rd- JD, Next Level

Large Black & Gray

1st- Kevin Cly, Stay True Tattoo 2nd- Jeff S, Dynamic Tattoo 3rd- Dustin Nowlin, West Anchor Tattoo

Xl Black & Gray

1st- Kosta, Olympus Tattoo 2nd- Jesse Doubek, Mainstreet Tattoo 3rd- Kitty & Jax, Black Dahlia

1st- Steve Hill, Electric Chair 2nd- Mohawk Jesse, Mutiny Tattoo 3rd- Paul Hicks, Folklore Tattoo 1st- Al Garcia, Stay True Tattoo 2nd- Al Garcia, Stay True Tattoo 3rd- Mark B, Carson St Tattoo 1st- Rob Forrer, Black Castle Art 2nd- Logan Bramlett, Bespoke Tattoo 3rd- Bully J, American Tattoo 1st- Ken, Art of War 2nd- Chase Nolan, Sunshine State 3rd- Jake Ulmer, Bespoke Tattoo 1st- Jymi Calkins 2nd- Wyatt Kiebler, War Horse Ink 3rd- Bobbi Fine, Inktoxicating 1st- Zak Perry, 7 Inks Tattoo 2nd- DB, Impressions Body Gallery 3rd- Bill Johenning, Olympus Tattoo 1st- Tim Sites, The Parlor 2nd- Chris Jacobs, Trainyard Teahouse 3rd- Alex Barba, Black Sheep

SUNDAY CATEGORIES Small Color

1st- Bobby T, Sleepy Hollow 2nd- Pain Sadler, Hardkore Ink 3rd-Ove Menduza, Empire Ink

Medium Color

1st- Jesse Doubek, Mainstreet Tattoo 2nd- Logan Bramlett, Bespoke Tattoo 3rd- Jake Parsons

Large Color

1st- Adam Aguas 2nd- Kyle Cotterman, Distinction Tattoo 3rd- Jesse Doubek, Mainstreet Tattoo

XL Color

1st- Carl Graley, West Anchor 2nd- Kyle Cotterman, Distinction Tattoo 3rd- Scott Delgado, TNT Tattoo

Small Black & Gray

1st- Bill Johenning, Olympus Tattoo 2nd- Kitty, Black Dahlia 3rd- Bill Johenning, Olympus Tattoo

Medium Black & Gray

1st- Marc, Impact Ink 2nd- Kevin Cly, Stay True Tattoo 3rd- Alex Barba, Black Sheep

Large Black & Gray

1st- Bill Johenning, Olympus Tattoo 2nd- Bo Beezy, Blackhouse Tattoo

XL Black & Gray Arm Sleeve Hand/Neck Japanese

Leg Sleeve

Color Infused Black & Gray Geometric / Blackwork

1st- Christofer Irvin, 7 Inks Tattoo 2nd- Chase Nolan, Sunshine State Tattoo 3rd- Tiffany Sutton, Artful Impressions

Chest Piece

1st- Shawn Patton, Trustworthy Tattoo 2nd- Bill Johenning, Olympus Tattoo 3rd- Tiffany Sutton, Artful Impressions

Back Piece

1st- Shawn Patton, Trustworthy Tattoo 2nd- Josh Helman, Studio Vitruvius 3rd- Pablo Gonzalez, Total Immortal

Overall Male

1st- Mike Esponito 2nd- Kevin Ellis, Sille Style Ink 3rd- Kitty & Jax, Black Dahlia

Overall Female

1st- no info 2nd- Tiffany Sutton, Artful Expressions 3rd- Phil, New Skool Tattoo

Cover-Up

1st- Amy Bober, Sin Studios 2nd- Mike Dowdell, Everlast 3rd- Alex Barba, Black Sheep

Original Flash

1st- Katye Kreshovo 2nd- Katye Kreshovo 3rd- Adam Oiler, Black Metal

Best Painting

1st- Mitch Pivarski, Broken Arrow Tattoo 2nd- Jordan Hunt, Lock, Stock & Barrel 3rd- Tim Kocevar, Black Dahlia

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MINNEAPOLIS TATTOO ARTS CONVENTION

2020 CONTEST RESULTS

Tattoo of the Day Friday Color

1st- Roman, Holy Trinity 2nd- Adam Aguas 3rd- Bobby Link, Constable Tattoo 4th- Justin Nudell, Zoltar Tattoos 5th- Sarah Giacalone, ISM

by Elektra Romaniec-Storm @elektrastorm Black & Gray

1st- Fong Vang 2nd- Jimmy Castro, Prolific Studios 3rd- Anastasiya, Holy Trinity 4th- Luis, Luiter Ink 5th- Brian Sena, Team Fliction

Saturday Color

1st- Justin Nudell, Zoltar Tattoo 2nd- Flipshades, Floating World 3rd- Anastasiya, Holy Trinity 4th- Aaron Is 5th- Jessica Canvas, Sacred Siren

Black & Gray

1st- Javier Borroa, Black web 2nd- Travis Norby, Anchor 13 Tattoo 3rd- Nelson, Holy Trinity 4th- Teo, Holy Trinity 5th- Jymi Calkins

Sunday

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Color

1st- Anastasiya, Holy Trinity 2nd- Tat Gun Joe, Shark Tooth 3rd- Justin Coppolino, Tattoos after Dark 4th- Justin Nudell, Zoltar Tattoo 5th- Erin Chance, Unkindness Art

Black & Gray

1st- Fong Vang & Jared Archuleta 2nd- Nelson, Holy Trinity 3rd- Ryan Schepp, Cream City Tattoo 4th- Adam Chiodo, Ink Tailor 5th- Sam Van Vo, Unkindeness Art

Best of Show

1st- Fong Vang 2nd- Anastasiya, Holy Trinity 3rd- Anastasiya, Holy Trinity

SATURDAY CATEGORIES Best Portrait Color

1st- Roman, Holy Trinity 2nd-Omar, The Truth Tattoos 3rd- Jennie Kiebler, The Truth Tattoos

Best Portrait Black & Gray

1st-Nelson, Holy Trinity 2nd- Eric Shultz, Skin Prints 3rd- Ann Savage

Best Traditional

1st-Nelson, Holy Trinity 2nd- JD, Next Level 3rd- Lunchbox, Skin Prints

Most Unusual

1st- Jessica Canvas, Sacred Siren Tattoo 2nd- Jessica Canvas, Sacred Sire Tattoo 3rd- Kevin Pendleton, Zenith City

Best Lettering

1st- Paul Racks, MVL 2nd- Paul Racks, MVL 3rd-Adan Gomez, Aztlon Tattoo

MALE CATEGORIES Small Color

1st- Flipshades, Floating World 2nd- Nick Hydo, Secret Lotus 3rd- Tanner Horton, Stay Tru Tattoo

Medium Color

1st- Jacob Webb, Phantom Cat Tattoo 2nd- Adam Aguas 3rd- Jacob Webb, Phantom Cat

Large Color

1st- Max, Holy Trinity 2nd- Braiden, Steel Rhino 3rd- Nik Lensing, Black Coffin

Xl Color

1st- Chris Mack, Lost Souls 2nd- Jeff Merek, Uptown Tattoo 3rd- Travis Chavez, Shark Tooth Tattoo

Small Black & Gray

1st- Paul Racks, MVL 2nd- Brian Sena, Team Fliction 3rd- Jessica Canvas, Sacred Siren

Medium Black & Gray

1st- Fang Vong 2nd- Anastasiya, Holy Trinity 3rd- Thad, Dragonland Tattoo

Large Black & Gray

1st- Axel Manther, Spellbound 2nd- Laura Frego, The Truth Tattoo 3rd- Eric Schultz, Skin Prints

Xl Black & Gray

1st- Chris Mack, Lost Souls 2nd- Eric Schultz, Skin Prints 3rd- Jimmy Castro, Prolific Studios

FEMALE CATEGORIES Small Color

1st- Jessica Canvas, Sacred Siren 2nd- Jennie Kiebler, The Truth Tattoo 3rd- Jessica Canvas, Sacred Siren

Medium Color

1st- Hot Rod, Iowa Tattoo Co

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2nd- Roman, Holy Trinity 3rd- Jessica Canvas, Sacred Siren

Large Color

1st- Adam Tyler, Black Relic 2nd- Steve Del Los Reyes, Ink Kings 3rd- Erica Bressler, Brocks Tattoo

Xl Color

1st- Lainey Bee, Flow Ink Studios 2nd- Travis Chavez, Shark Tooth Tattoo 3rd- Steve Del Los Reyes, Ink Kings

Small Black & Gray

1st- Thaddeus Paskey, Electric Dragonland Tattoo 2nd- Mitchell Celuya, Prolific Tattoo 3rd- Adam Ryan, Ascendancy

Medium Black & Gray

1st- Nelson, Holy Trinity 2nd- Adam Bertram Thee Dragons Lair 3rd- Fong Vang

Large Black & Gray

1st- Ghost 2nd- Ramiro Ceja, Subjective Art 3rd- Thaddeus Paskey, Electric Dragonland

Xl Black & Gray

1st- Megan Hoogland, Mecca Tattoo 2nd- Ghost 3rd- Erin Mathews, Canvas Tattoo

SUNDAY CATEGORIES Small Color

1st- Steve Del Los Reyes, Ink Kings 2nd- Jess, Warrior Tattoo Studio 3rd- Chad Blandia, Constable Tattoo

Medium Color

XL Black & Gray

1st- Chris Mack, Lost Souls 2nd- Teo, Holy Trinity 3rd- Adam Ryan, Ascendancy

Arm Sleeve

1st- Shawn Morrissette, ST. Paul Tattoo 2nd- Rocket, Big Guns 3rd- Max, Holy Trinity

Hand/Neck

1st- Mitch Celaya, Prolific 2nd- Jessica Canvas, Sacred Siren 3rd- Jessica Canvas, Sacred Siren

Japanese

1st- Mark Tyler, Stronghold Tattoo 2nd- Sam Van Vo, Brass Knuckle 3rd- Jared Holte, Shark Tooth

Leg Sleeve

1st- Adam Bertram, Thee Dragons Lair 2nd- Megan Hooglang, Mecca Tattoo 3rd- Sam Van Vo, Brass Knuckle

Color Infused Black & Gray

1st- Lady B, A Dead Anchor 2nd- Jared Archileta & Fong Vang 3rd- Lady B, A Dead Anchor

Geometric / blackwork

1st- Chase Nolan, Sunshine State Tattoo 2nd- Chase Nolan, Sunshine State Tattoo 3rd- Chase Nolan, Sunshine State Tattoo

Chest Piece

1st- Chris Mack, Lost Souls 2nd- Josh Paisley, Dinkytown Tattoo 3rd- Omar, The Truth Tattoo

Back Piece

1st- Anastasiya, Holy Trinity 2nd- Roman, Holy Trinity 3rd- Rocket, Big Guns

1st- Jared Holte, Shark Tooth Tattoo 2nd- Jonah, Wintershio Tattoo 3rd- Chadd Blankenballer & Bobby Link, Constable Tattoo

1st- Max, Holy Trinity 2nd- Rocket, Big Guns 3rd- Kevin Pendleton, Zenith City

1st- Various 2nd- Chris Mack, Lost Souls 3rd- Max, Holy Trinity

1st- Chris Mack, Lost Soul 2nd- Josh Paisley, Dinkytown Tattoo 3rd- Jessica Canvas, Sacred Siren

1st- Megan Hoogland, Mecca Tattoo 2nd- Big Mike, Flesh to Fantasy 3rd- Adam Ryan, Ascendency

1st- Nikko Gould, Freestyle Mania 2nd- Axel Manther, Spellbound 3rd- Adam Ryan, Ascendancy

1st- Axel Manther, Spellbound 2nd- Steve Del Los Reyes, Ink Kings 3rd- Ramiro Ceja, Subjective Art

Large Color XL Color

Small Black & Gray

Medium Black & Gray

1 - Ryan Tieszen, Red Arbor 2nd- Fong Vang 3rd- Adam Bertran, Thee Dragons Lair st

Large Black & Gray

1 - Lady B, A Dead Anchor 2nd- Lady B, A Dead Anchor 3rd- Axel Manther, Spellbound st

Overall Male

Overall Female Cover-Up

Original Flash

1st- Thaddeus Paskey, Electric Dragonland 2nd- Andy Lwe, Port & Starboard 3rd- Billy Lynn, Anchor 13 Tattoo

Best Painting

1st- Jason Kimble, Stovepipe Studio 2nd- Billy Lynn, Anchor 13 Tattop 3rd- Betsy Esben, Ghost Light

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COMING NEXT ISSUE

ext Issue we continue to bring you Amazing Tattoos and Art from the Best Artists in the World. Convention Reviews, 3 Tattoo Artist Features, 3 Model Features, Tattoo Gallery, Tattoo History, and 3 Artists in our Pushing Paint Section. We will also continue to bring you Tattoo News and Informative Articles from our staff of writers to keep you updated. So look for our Winter Issue, due out in February with lots of surprises

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Articles inside

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El Mexicano

Stelios Chimpouras Artist Feature

21 Questions with Rizzie D’Alterio

21 Questions with Alexandra Fische

Rough Writing w/ Gentle Jay Travel Tips for Traveling Artists

I Hated Masks Before Hating Masks Was Cool BUT WE ALL NEED THEM

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Boss Talk with promoter Troy Timpel