2013: The Bay Area Convention of Tattoo Arts

[Scott R]

I have not been tattooed since SFO last year and I thought this yr would be a no go but got some funds and wife nodded so a solo trip for me is looking good

[Delicious]

I asked my friend to go with me, so if we have the dinero/time, we're planning on going up. Hopefully it works out for us.

[Brock Varty]

Hoping to be able to go. Will probably only go if I can get some work from Jondix, Hooper or Bennet. Really want my head decked out with a big mandala...

[tatB]

I want to attend the convention but I'm leaning towards saving my west coast trip until at least March so I can check out the Perseverance exhibit.

[MoistTowelette]

i go every year! this was my very first convention ever in 2008 and i got a piece from aaron bell. going this year to get another session with jeff gogue! (had my first session with jeff last year)

[ian]

i go every year! this was my very first convention ever in 2008 and i got a piece from aaron bell. going this year to get another session with jeff gogue! (had my first session with jeff last year)

I watched you getting that large piece on your ribs. Are you adding on or finishing it?

[petiloi]

That's awesome Moist Towelette getting work from Gogue is hard to do Though I will say I'm much more jelious you have work from Aaron Bell. Ill be getting my leg sleeved by Matt Deverson this year. Gonna be a fun 16 hours in two days

[ian]

That's awesome Moist Towelette getting work from Gogue is hard to do Though I will say I'm much more jelious you have work from Aaron Bell. Ill be getting my leg sleeved by Matt Deverson this year. Gonna be a fun 16 hours in two days

he seems like a cool dude, he's got an awesome neck tattoo from Grime that I look forward to seeing in person :D

What are you getting from him? He does rad peonies...

[petiloi]

he seems like a cool dude, he's got an awesome neck tattoo from Grime that I look forward to seeing in person :D

What are you getting from him? He does rad peonies...

Ill be getting a snake and chrysanthemum scene possibly with a skull not sure yet, and he'll be doing a chrysanthemum on my wife also. I really like his flower work and his peonies are rad. I didn't know he had a grime piece but ill have 16 hours to look at it so that'll be fun.

[MoistTowelette]

I watched you getting that large piece on your ribs. Are you adding on or finishing it?

I want jeff to add a killer skull, but I also want nikko to add something above jeff's piece. Decisions decisions...

[petiloi]

I want jeff to add a killer skull, but I also want nikko to add something above jeff's piece. Decisions decisions...

Its a rough life we live

[Scott R]

got an Appt for SFO, now for plane ticket..

I will be solo just a backpack may go check out Blackeart and temple on friday. Loving idea of just getting a walkup with one of the great artists attending also.

[petiloi]

got an Appt for SFO now for plane ticket..

I will be solo just a backpack may go check out Blackeart and temple on friday. Loving idea of just getting a walkup with one of the great artists attending also.

That's great your coming up for the convention though you might wanna get ahold of an artist your interested in before the convention. I know the big boys like Shige and Gogue are booked and most the other artist are filling up their spot already. I already put a deposit down for my time with Matt Deverson last week. And I know his time is almost booked out. Good luck and hope you get the work your lookin for at the convention.

[cvportagee]

got an Appt for SFO, now for plane ticket..

I will be solo just a backpack may go check out Blackeart and temple on friday. Loving idea of just getting a walkup with one of the great artists attending also.

We will have to meet up again. My wife has another appt and we will be there all weekend.

[Pleadco]

Going to be flying down with my 24 year old nephew on the Friday (dang I feel old) just to have a good time and to expand our horizons. Looking at the artist lineup made me giggle like a school girl and it will be cool to share the experience with family.

Good times!

[Scott R]

We will have to meet up again. My wife has another appt and we will be there all weekend.

for sure let me know your schedules

I am so geeked for this to get here, I will probably continue to post jibberish in this thread until I board the plane to SFO. Seems silly but I actually scheduled surgeries around SOG

[Scott R]

room booked thanks @Reyeslv

discounted rooms available

[Lance]

Hey all! Just announced on the Convention's FB. Shige's Seminar reservations are now available for purchase. I believe it goes from 10am till 11:30, with only 100 seats available each day on Saturday or Sunday. 99 on Saturday, since I already booked in on that ;-)

Not to be missed!

https://www.eventbrite.com/event/8220639153

[beez]

Have not read through the thread (in awhile), just quickly posting because I think I'm gonna head down to the convention this year. It will be my first - I assume that most artists are booked by now, though! Any tips? I know some people leave a day open for walk-ups.

(really my next step is to start emailing, and of course to read this thread, soooo...I think I just wanted to say HEY!) (but would really also love any tips for n00bs ;p)

[hogg]

I assume that most artists are booked by now, though! Any tips? I know some people leave a day open for walk-ups.

My suggestion: check out the list of artists (here: Bay Area Convention of the Tattoo Arts SFO 2013) and see if there's anyone you want work from. Then email them! You'd be very, very surprised at the availability of some of these folks. I've seen world-class artists take walk-ups at this convention. Good luck!

[beez]

My suggestion: check out the list of artists (here: Bay Area Convention of the Tattoo Arts SFO 2013) and see if there's anyone you want work from. Then email them! You'd be very, very surprised at the availability of some of these folks. I've seen world-class artists take walk-ups at this convention. Good luck!

<jumps up and down giddy schoolgirl style> Robert Ryan had a cancellation, see you at the convention!! AAAAHHHH I'M SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!

[CABS]

I just want to pick up my new winter wardrobe (aka lots of shop and convention t-shirts).

[ian]

OCTOBER!! Convention month is here!!

Preparing for my appt. with Jondix and Freddy Corbin, getting some background/filler/patterns/whatever Jondix decides to design. Can't wait!

[a1steaks]

I think I'll be around Friday night. Watching, judging...

[Hospitelli]

Won't be able to make it out to this but would anyone be willing to pick me up a copy of Horitomo's Cat Book and then ship it out to me? He will be selling copies there and I'd would like to avoid purchasing online when they become available for the fear of it selling out too quickly. I could send money via pay pal; enough to cover the book, shipping, and if you'd like a copy of it as well for your troubles.