Richmond tattoo arts festival.....

[wtjon06]

The 21st Annual Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival will be held on Nov 22-24 2013 at the Richmond Convention Center. Please be sure to check out the website Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival - November 22 – 24, 2013 and the facebook page for updates, artist listings, show schedules, and hotel information. Look forward to seeing you there.

[chrisnoluck]

didn't even know this was happening til someone posted about it on instagram. i'm already driving from pa to richmond on nov. 1st to work on my back. probably going to drive back down for a day to hang out at the convention and hope i can get tattooed by mike wilson!

[CultExciter]

I'll see you guys there. No plans yet. I'll probably try to get a walk-up.

[suburbanxcore]

A friend and I were talking about driving down, but I'm not sure about funds right now. Looking doubtful.

[CultExciter]

@Hogrider, you thinking of coming down?

[Hogrider]

@Hogrider, you thinking of coming down?

I don't know, will Kat Von D be there?? Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

I'm pretty sure I'll be there. I don't know why, this back piece is using all my tattoo money these days. You never know though ...

[deadsp0t]

I may try and drive up for a day.

Just realized my artist will be there as well.. Sweet

[deadsp0t]

I may try and drive up for a day. Just realized my artist will be there as well.. Sweet

The wife and I trying to arrange to be here that sat or Sunday.

How many LST'ers are planning on making the trip?

[suburbanxcore]

I'll be there. My friend is booked with Mario Desa.

[CultExciter]

Not 100% yet, but trying to get in with Keet D'Arms.

[deadsp0t]

Not booked or booking, my try and get a walk up. No biggie if I can't, the wife and I have never been to one so we really just wanna experience and see what's to be seen.

[suburbanxcore]

Yeah, I'm in that same boat. I can't tell if I'm going to try and get in with someone or if I'm gonna try for a walk up either.

[wtjon06]

Glad to see everybody going. Ive woorked with the show for awhile now Nate and CJ have done a rad job of bringing the show back to the caliber it is now. Be sure to check the page Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival - November 22 – 24, 2013 for artist upadtes and all info. Roster is looking awesome. And with the ability to get a walkup with some of the best around is insane.

[suburbanxcore]

Yeah, the roster seems to keep getting better. Details still need to be worked out, but I got an email from Scott Sylvia about getting something done. A buddy of mine is booked with Mario Desa for Saturday. May try and squeeze in a walk up as well. Just booked our hotel too!

[suburbanxcore]

It's been years since I've been to Richmond. Anyone have any recommendations for food/drinks/coffee/cool shit?

[Wilhell]

Brian Bruno, anyone??

[suburbanxcore]

I actually wanna talk to him about doing something on me in the spring. I'm only a few hours from Richmond, so for the convention I figured I'd book with someone farther away. I think that dude is criminally underrated.

[CultExciter]

It's been years since I've been to Richmond. Anyone have any recommendations for food/drinks/coffee/cool shit?

821 Cafe for food. Very low key tattoo friendly environment.

For coffee, you can't do much better than Lift on Broad St.

For drinks, go to Ipanema. It's directly below Absolute Art.

[suburbanxcore]

Thanks @CultExciter. I'll add em all to the list.

[CultExciter]

Thanks @CultExciter. I'll add em all to the list.

No sweat homey. Plus, Brian is fucking awesome. One of the nicest guys I've had the pleasure of meeting. He can be a little standoffish, but he is truly genuine in regards to his craft and wanting people to get amazing tattoos.

[deadsp0t]

Well, I won't be making this.. Family stuff the following weekend in McLean so I got tattooed this past Friday. Oh well, maybe next year.

Ray and Shaun from Blue Flame will be there, you guys should check'em out..

I hope to see some tattoos and pics from the convention..

[embers]

If I paypal someone will you pick me up a painting from frank william? Pretty please!

[suburbanxcore]

Hey @embers, sorry! I wish I'd seen this earlier or I woulda grabbed you something. I spent a lot a lot time right near the Great Lakes booth since Mario Desa tattooed my friend, and I got done at Blackheart (two booths away).

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Also, I'll post a few pics and a little write up in the next few days. I'm heading home tomorrow am.

[deadsp0t]

Seeing a lot of great pics coming out of Richmond via IG

[CultExciter]

I was only there Saturday night, and Sunday morning, but it was a good time.

My pal got a really rad lady-head and cobra from Steve Byrne, and I was able to talk to Mr. Sylvia briefly about planning a trip to Blackheart.