The Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool was once again overtaken by a mass of tattoo artists, enthusiasts and collectors for the Spring Edition of 2022’s Liverpool Tattoo Convention! As our hometown convention, we were there catching up with some of our sponsored artists and checking out which work would get the gold. Filled to the brim with over 250 artists spread ..read more

Just a short trip over the Irish Sea is the Titanic Tattoo Convention in Belfast, which in its 7th year will play host to 95 tattoo artists from around the world. Held over three days from the 29th–31st July, the convention is held at the Titanic Museum at the Belfast shipyard, close to the city centre, and easy to access ..read more

Richie Bulldog is the co-founder and creative director of the world-famous Hustle Butter tattoo care. From getting his first tattoo in New York when the practice was still illegal in that state, to creating an all-natural, cruelty-free and vegan-friendly product, Richie and his Hustle Butter brand have seen the tattoo industry grow to where it is today. We interviewed Richie ..read more

After an involuntary two-year hiatus, Corsair Tattoo Ink is back in business this 2-3rd July at Le Quai Saint-Malo, situated within the ramparts of the seaside city. Thanks to the support of artists and fans alike, Corsair will be back for its fifth edition in 2022 with hundreds of exhibitors, including tattoo artists, piercers, clothing brands, musicians, and food stalls ..read more

Working out of the critically acclaimed Semper Tattoo in Edinburgh, Keira Rose is becoming well known for her incredible colour realism depicting natural elements. Her tattoo subjects span everything from micro bumble bees and branches to floral collages and wreaths, made with incredibly delicate strokes. Keira’s creativity goes behind the tattoo machine and can be seen in her paintings and ..read more

Taking over the Ashton Gate Stadium from the 9th - 10th July, the Bristol Tattoo Convention is back in business for 2022. Featuring 250 artists from all around the world and over 30 stands trading everything from tooth gems to taxidermy, there’ll be plenty to see at the 6th edition of the Bristol Tattoo Convention. You’ll find some of our ..read more

The FK Irons Flux Max is a wireless pen-style tattoo machine with a host of helpful features, supported by the improved PowerBolt II. The culmination of years of work, the expertly crafted Flux Max is made in the USA with the goal of offering a refined user experience for all tattoo artists. FK Irons’ latest machine is powered by the ..read more

Returning to the First Direct Arena for its 7th edition, the Leeds Tattoo Expo will once again bring together some of the best and brightest tattoo artists from around the world this 18th-19th June. With around 180 artists signed on to spend the weekend at Leeds Arena, this is an excellent opportunity to see some amazing tattoo talent on a ..read more

Hailing from Estonia and currently working out of Tattoo Circle Passau in Bavaria, Priit Salusoo has proven himself to be a diverse and adaptable artist across blackwork, colour, and black and grey styles. Showcasing a versatility that would make most artists jealous, Priit’s predominantly dark and gothic tattoos cover a huge range of styles and subjects, from highly detailed mythical ..read more

June is Pride month, and there’s nothing that displays gay pride quite like a tattoo! From subtle symbols and colour schemes right through to full colour portraits of some of the biggest LGBTQIA+ icons of all time, these are just some of the best pride tattoos created by our talented sponsored artists. Joanne Baker & Keely Glitters Say it loud ..read more