chrisnoluck Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) I figured since it's the new year now it would be a good time to make a thread for this. Who's going? My girlfriend and I will be there hanging out and I'd definitely like to meet some new people! February 8-10 2013 15th Annual Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention Edited January 8, 2013 by Lochlan Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I figured since it's the new year now it would be a good time to make a thread for this. Who's going? My girlfriend and I will be there hanging out and I'd definitely like to meet some new people! I'll be there from Friday till Sunday with at minimum one other person. Probably not getting tattooed but my friend is going to. Im pretty sure @ShawnPorter will be there and if I remember correctly @Perez is on the site as going. - - - Updated - - - @bunnyswitchblade? You going this year? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPorter Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I'll be there for a day, most likely only for a few hours. the convention is HUGE. Far too many people and I find it a bit overwhelming. But I'll be in the city if anyone wants to meet up. Liccy Fuentes and Perez 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I'll be there for a day, most likely only for a few hours. the convention is HUGE. Far too many people and I find it a bit overwhelming. But I'll be in the city if anyone wants to meet up. Doing the same OV thing again. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Varty Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 When is it? It might be an option for me to drive down and check it out. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougetheeyes Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 We've talked about going but I don't have any plans to get tattooed and the lady is getting something from A. Love up here. Also gonna be tough to get a cover for work since we're down a man recently. I'll let you all know if we do go though! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudCityTattoo Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Ill be working it this year. Been a few times, never worked it. Im excited. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnoluck Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 I'll be there for a day, most likely only for a few hours. the convention is HUGE. Far too many people and I find it a bit overwhelming. But I'll be in the city if anyone wants to meet up. Overwhelming is exactly the feeling I got last year. It was the first convention I have ever gone to and I was NOT expecting what I had walked into. It was a fun time though, met a lot of cool people, got a few cool tattoos and i'm hoping to do the same this year. If anyone else is interested in meeting up we should set something up one of the nights and go out and get a beer (or water, whatever you're into) or something afterwards. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPorter Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Ill be working it this year. Been a few times, never worked it. Im excited. It tends to be feast or famine, man. With SO many goddamned tattooers working.... Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 We've talked about going but I don't have any plans to get tattooed and the lady is getting something from A. Love up here. Also gonna be tough to get a cover for work since we're down a man recently. I'll let you all know if we do go though! Do it! Also if you get coverage at work, I would be more than willing to offer a lift down. Got 2 extra seats in the Jeep. gougetheeyes 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I haven't been but here's something from Murray Sell's blog about his opinion of the 2011 convention... Had an awesome time seeing all my friends this year.Stayed fairly busy too. Didn't have a good time dealing with 800 tattooers in 500 booths. Seem like the bigger these things get, the shittier they become. 45 minute lines, being searched like common criminals,getting hastled by security over pocket knives and tattooing under cameras is pretty fucking LAME .Bummer. In my opinion the shariton Hotel was a FAR better establishment to hold a convention in.Biker gangs and all. I Dont know if I'll return next year.Might just tattoo at Olde City tattoo instead. -Murray Posted by Murray Sell New Britain Connecticut at 4:23 PM Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudCityTattoo Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Yeah, that's what I've heard. I didn't attend last year, but heard the artist turnout was outrageous. It tends to be feast or famine, man. With SO many goddamned tattooers working.... - - - Updated - - - I haven't been but here's something from Murray Sell's blog about his opinion of the 2011 convention...Had an awesome time seeing all my friends this year.Stayed fairly busy too. Didn't have a good time dealing with 800 tattooers in 500 booths. Seem like the bigger these things get, the shittier they become. 45 minute lines, being searched like common criminals,getting hastled by security over pocket knives and tattooing under cameras is pretty fucking LAME .Bummer. In my opinion the shariton Hotel was a FAR better establishment to hold a convention in.Biker gangs and all. I Dont know if I'll return next year.Might just tattoo at Olde City tattoo instead. -Murray Posted by Murray Sell New Britain Connecticut at 4:23 PM I read that after last years post. Like I said in an earlier post, I've attended a few times [years ago] but never worked it. I'm excited because it was one of the first conventions I attended while I was apprenticing, [and I enjoy Philadelphia as a city] but nervous how the show is going to be because of posts like Murray's. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 @slayer9019, what day would you go down? I have a session with Brad Stevens on the 8th, but I'd love to go down and hang out. slayer9019 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 @Jack probably going down on Friday and staying at least till Saturday. Possibly Sunday not sure yet and it would be awesome to meet up Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 @slayer9019, ok bud. I'll see how broke I am. Probably would only make it for Saturday while bitching and sobbing about how sore I am. Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slayer9019 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 @slayer9019' date=' ok bud. I'll see how broke I am. Probably would only make it for Saturday while bitching and sobbing about how sore I am.[/quote']Haha. Yea if I was to stay for Sunday it would only to get tattooed and I would be leaving early. What are you getting by who? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shit Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Gonna try and make it on Saturday,and possibly Sunday.I guess i should get tattooed instead of just walking around and grabbing business cards. slayer9019 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perez Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I'll be there from Friday till Sunday with at minimum one other person. Probably not getting tattooed but my friend is going to. Im pretty sure @ShawnPorter will be there and if I remember correctly @Perez is on the site as going.- - - Updated - - - @bunnyswitchblade? You going this year? Yep I'll be there, Myself, Ashley Love, Yanni Vera, Sean Rhodes, Matt Bivetto, Dave Ball, Marc Nava, John Poverty and Jeremy Whitley got a whole row to ourselves! should be a a good time! gougetheeyes and slayer9019 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-53999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisSmyth Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Andy Perez, I love your stuff, cant wait to see some stuff in person! Our shop has a double booth this year, so if any of you LSTers need a safe spot to stash some newly purchased goodies, feel free to stop at the booth and say hello! Safe travels to all of those out of towners Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-54033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Endless Days Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 for you tattooers, do you find it nerve wracking tattooing at conventions? Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-54040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 @slayer9019 Brad Stevens is doing an eagle and cobra fighting on my chest. chrisnoluck, Graeme, Wedge and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-54080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perez Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Andy Perez, I love your stuff, cant wait to see some stuff in person! Our shop has a double booth this year, so if any of you LSTers need a safe spot to stash some newly purchased goodies, feel free to stop at the booth and say hello! Safe travels to all of those out of towners thanks man! swing by the booth! Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-54397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPorter Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 The only thing that looks better in person than an Andy Perez tatttoo is Andy Perez himself. Hide yo wives, hide yo kids. gougetheeyes, slayer9019, G.Uristti and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-54417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosingShape Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'll be working the convention this year with Mike Adams, Josh Stephens, and Daryl Rodriguez. Come through to the booth and say what's up! I'm taking appointments as well as walk-ups the whole weekend and will be tattooing designs out of a book of flash I'll have with me. Hope to see some of you guys there! Delicious, G.Uristti, real meta and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-54501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liccy Fuentes Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hi guys! I'll be going for Friday and Saturday. I might get a tattoo but not 100% sure yet "I'll be finishing my rib cage the week before" Anyways, let me know if anyone would like to hangout with this creature :) Quote Link to comment https://www.lastsparrowtattoo.com/forum/t/3140-2013-philadelphia-tattoo-convention/#findComment-54519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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