2014 Bay Area Convention of the Tattoo Arts

[Pugilist]

If any of you are hoping for walk-ups, our bud Pierre, who co-runs Tattoomania in Montreal and the Montreal tattoo convention and is an incredible tattooer and super lovely human being, apparently had a cancellation that left him with lot of time! See his IG (PierreTM) for details. We (and the rest of the tattoo world) cannot vouch for this dude enough.

[Reyeslv]

Bummer not seeing you, @beez, @Reyeslv, and @scott this year. I'll try to snap a few photos so it will almost be like all the LSTers are here.

Thanks @Lance we have had some good times there. I'm totally bummed missing out this year.

[MoistTowelette]

Sneak peek of my first day. Convention lighting sucks balls.

[hogg]

That's incredible, @MoistTowelette. I was hoping you were gonna post in this thread. Thanks!

[MoistTowelette]

thank you sir! I only had 4 hours of sleep and I am headed Back for my next session... the things we go thru haha

[Lance]

@MoistTowelette, I saw you yesterday but didn't have a chance to say Hi. I'll try to swing by today. That's looking fantastic. Really works with the Jeff Gogue tattoo.

[MoistTowelette]

@Lance I'll be getting work from Carlos Torres today. Come say hi!

[CABS]

@MoistTowelette, I saw you yesterday but didn't have a chance to say Hi. I'll try to swing by today. That's looking fantastic. Really works with the Jeff Gogue tattoo.

I'll be on my way soon dudes.

[cltattooing]

See you guys tomorrow!

I'm a 23 year old tattooed lady with green hair if anyone wants to say hello (:

[JoshRoss]

@Lance, @CABS - it was nice to meet you guys. Wish we got to hang.

I'll be there again tomorrow with @ELTOTTAGO to finish up with Mitsu if anyone wants to meet up.

@ironchef - thanks so much for the tip on the scotch. Mitsu says you're a good dude.

[DeathB4Decaf]

I'm extremely envious of everyone at this convention. Have fun.

[MoistTowelette]

It was awesome to meet u guys @Lance @CABS!! Hope to see u tomorrow!

[ironchef]

@JoshRoss No problem bro. Are you getting a peony from Mitsu? I think I caught it on Instagram! Pics from the show have been STELLAR! Super jealous of all the talent there, the goodies, and all around awesome people! Enjoy the rest of the con today!

[hogg]

See you guys tomorrow!

I'm a 23 year old tattooed lady with green hair if anyone wants to say hello (:

This reads like a personals ad.

[MoistTowelette]

How blessed can I be to be able to get a group picture with three GIANTS of the tattoo world (@shige_yellowblaze @gogueart @carlostorresart) who just happen to be the three artists that collaborated on my torso!?!?!?!! I am truly humbled and honored to be able to wear the work, but more importantly to be able to call these class guys my friends. Much love!!! Special shout out to @jessyentattoo and @jasonbutcher who also took part but could not be there.

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James Tex in March at Summit Convention on my armpit to finish my torso!

[cvportagee]

It was a great convention this year. I had no plans on getting tattooed yet got a piece from Stewart Robson and Miyazo. (I will post pics when healed.) It was great hanging out and going to a amazing dinner with @Lance and @CABS. Although we didn't really meet except for a brief second it was nice seeing all the stellar work @MoistTowelette has in person.

[Lance]

Fun times at the Convention this year! No tattoos for me though. I missed out on Miyazo's last walk up space by 5 minutes. Doh! Thanks cvportagee, for convincing me to try to get in though. Miyazo told me he's guesting in Fontana at Espi's shop all November so...

It was very cool to see @hogg, @ian, and @cvportagee again, as well as meet @CABS, @MoistTowelette, @cltattooing, @JoshRoss too. Although sadly some all too briefly. Can't wait for next year. I posted a few pics on my IG, "lgoda".

And that meal with cvportagee and cabs was awesome. Some good yakitori down the street from the hotel. Mokutanya, give it a try.

[Hands On]

Here's a few photos I shot at the convention. I've got a bunch more to edit and upload. My favorite of this group is Anderson Luna analyzing his handiwork.

[Pete tattoo freak]

Here's a few photos I shot at the convention. I've got a bunch more to edit and upload. My favorite of this group is Anderson Luna analyzing his handiwork.

Nice shot of Valerie giving my inner thigh the bizzness. Great meeting Hands On, MoisTowlette, and hogg!

[Hands On]

Nice shot of Valerie giving my inner thigh the bizzness. Great meeting Hands On, MoisTowlette, and hogg!

Nice meeting you too @Pete tattoo freak. Your new shark is super clean! I think I saw you walking around on Saturday, but I have a shit memory especially after the visual and mental overload that is walking the floor of the SFO convention. Your countenance is now captured in the electronic realm of my external hard drive and LST.

Speaking of which, here's a few more shots. One of the clients instantly reminded me of the last illustration.

[Pete tattoo freak]

that Uzi chest piece was insane

[Hands On]

As I upload these photos, I realize how spoiled I am to live in the Bay area and get to see all these heavy hitters creating amazing work every year. On Monday, I was bummed that I have to wait another ~362 days until the next one!!

[Bunny Switchblade]

I just thought I'd chime in and say I hate you all because you all went to this and I couldn't....... :D

[Hands On]

Shige practicing Zen in the Art of Tattoo... so good he can do chest pieces with his eyes shut. The knee tattoo brings back bad memories of pain and swelling.

[hogg]

@Hands On, thanks so much for posting all these great shots. I was so overwhelmed that I didn't take any photos.