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Ned Burwell: Chatting with "Neo Retro" Tattooer Connor Garritty on the evolving world of tattooing
Connor Garritty has over three decades of experience in tattooing. He started in Edmonton,
Alberta and is now living and working in Los Angeles, California. Along the way, he has
developed his own unique style, which we will get into here. I reached out to Conner Garity
to do a short blog post about what he is up to these days. For the last while, I have been
seeing some really great videos on his Instagram. When he first started posting videos other than his tattoo work,

Ned Burwell
Apr 47 min read


TATTOO HISTORY EXHIBIT BY NED BURWELL at the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX 2026
heck out a cool visual exhibit on Canadian Tattoo History by Ned Burwell at the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX 2026. You can catch it during the 26th NIX event from May 1st to 3rd at the MTCC in Downtown Toronto! From its early roots, where tattoos were often associated with maritime culture and the military, to the contemporary era where body art is embraced as a form of personal expression and artistry, the Canadian tattoo landscape has undergone significant transformations.

Edna Sanchez
Apr 32 min read


19 BEST TATTOO PODCASTS: Here are the most popular among tattoo artists and tattoo lovers
We've compiled a list of favorite tattoo podcasts suggested by tattoo artists and clients alike.
Many provide insights into the day to day for both tattoo artists and enthusiasts, including industry interviews, cultural discussions, current tattoo news,

Edna Sanchez
Mar 214 min read


10 questions with tattoo artist Beatroce
10 questions with tattoo artist Beatroce

Edna Sanchez
Feb 287 min read


10 questions with tattoo artist Chet Spriggs
Our series of 10 questions with tattoo artists where we like to pay tribute to beloved tattoo veterans of our trade. Many old friends and some new ones! T hank you Mr. Spriggs for letting TattooNews catch up with you! So here is 10 questions with tattoo artist Chet Spriggs. Chet Spriggs, owner of Bloodline Tattoo Company in Moosejaw, SK Canada Your Name and / or artist name if applicable: Chet Spriggs Years tattooing : 20+ Years working in tattooing: 17 PLACE OF BUSINESS: You

Edna Sanchez
Jan 313 min read


Exploring the Art of Ink: A Q and A with Tattooist Ned Burwell on Canadian Tattoo History
In Canada, the tattoo scene has a diverse history that mirrors the nation’s multicultural landscape. Much like tattoo cultures around the globe, the Canadian tattoo scene is full of personal identity associated with the tattooers that help to define it.

Edna Sanchez
Jan 2911 min read


10 questions with tattoo artist Azl
Our series of 10 questions with tattoo artists where we like to pay tribute to beloved tattoo veterans of our trade. Many old friends and some new ones! Thank you Azl for letting TattooNews catch up with you!

Edna Sanchez
Jan 294 min read


10 Questions with tattoo artist Matthew Ellis AKA: The Rev. from Toronto, Canada
Our series of 10 questions where we like to pay tribute to beloved tattoo veterans of our trade. Many old friends and some new ones

Edna Sanchez
Nov 15, 20255 min read


10 Questions with tattoo artist Keith Winterbottom from the Muskokas, Canada
Our series of 10 questions where we like to pay tribute to beloved tattoo veterans of our trade. Many old friends and some new ones

Edna Sanchez
Nov 15, 20253 min read


10 Questions with tattoo artist Timothy Strange from Mississauga, Canada
Our series of 10 questions where we like to pay tribute to beloved tattoo veterans of our trade. Many old friends and some new ones

Edna Sanchez
Nov 15, 20253 min read


10 Questions with tattoo artist Derek Lewis of the Lewis Family Tattoo Company & Better Butter Care, Toronto, Canada
Our series of 10 questions where we like to pay tribute to beloved tattoo veterans of our trade. Many old friends and some new ones

Edna Sanchez
Nov 15, 20256 min read


DEAD THINGS XI ART SHOW; Eleven years of Dead Things presented on location at NIX; Everything deadly!
Join us for what is known as Canada’s deadliest Art Event, presented by the Winterbottom Tattoo Company and hosted by the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX.

Edna Sanchez
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Meet the shop! 10 questions with New Moon Tattoo, Ottawa, Canada
Meet the legendary and oldest tattoo shop in the nation's capital. Celebrating over 43 years this pioneer in Canadian tattooing still stands strong in the tattoo community with its love all / serve all attitude.

Edna Sanchez
Oct 31, 20253 min read


Tattoo Convention Organizer Interview | The Okanagan Tattoo Show | Interview with Rob Jobe
Discover how Rob and his team have cultivated this event into a premier gathering, attracting over 150+ talented tattoo artists from around the globe each year. Learn about the journey, the challenges faced, and the passion and team that keeps the Okanagan Tattoo Show thriving in the tattoo community.

Patrick Coste
Jul 10, 20251 min read


The Route 66 Fine Line Tattoo shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is hosting an art show on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, to celebrate its reopening and raise money for the Tattoo Heritage Project.
The Route 66 Fine Line Tattoo shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is hosting an art show on Thursday, July 10th, 2025, to celebrate its reopening and raise money for the Tattoo Heritage Project.

milena fusco
Jul 1, 20251 min read


Tattoo Convention Organizer Interview | St-John’s Newfoundland Tattoo Show | Interview with Dave Munro
Join Patrick Coste from TattooNews for his series of interviews with Tattoo Convention Organizers. This time he sits down with the organizers of the St. John’s Tattoo Convention Dave Munro. This conventions is held annually in North America’s oldest city—St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Patrick Coste
Jun 24, 20251 min read


We love you Toronto! The Epic 25th edition of the Toronto Tattoo Show NIX 2025: Canada's oldest and legendary tattoo convention
We love you Toronto! The Epic 25th edition of the Toronto Tattoo Show NIX 2025

milena fusco
Jun 17, 20252 min read


NIX Toronto Tattoo Show Celebrates 25 Years
Welcome to NIX! Canada's oldest and most legendary convention! Toronto’s iconic NIX Tattoo Show returns for its milestone 25th anniversary this June 13th to 15th, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
A cornerstone of Canada’s tattoo community, NIX continues to celebrate the artistry, diversity, and deep-rooted culture of tattooing on a world-class stage.

Patrick Coste
Jun 12, 20252 min read


The Nix Retrospective | exhibit about the History of the Toronto Tattoo Show
an exhibit on the history of the Toronto Tattoo Show, Canada's oldest and one its most legendary tattoo convention held annually in Toronto Downtown

milena fusco
Jun 10, 20251 min read


Secrets of a convention with Pierre & Val from Art Tattoo Show Montreal and Quebec
We sat down with Pierre Chaplan & Valérie Émond the organizers behind the Montreal and Quebec City Tattoo Conventions — two of the most respected and long-running shows in Canada.

Patrick Coste
May 1, 20251 min read
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