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We love You Toronto! The Epic 26th edition of NIX / the Toronto Tattoo Show is coming this Spring 2026 to Downtown Toronto at the MTCC |
The Epic 26th edition of NIX / the Toronto Tattoo Show is coming this Spring 2026 to Downtown Toronto at the MTCC May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2026.

Edna Sanchez
3 days ago2 min read


Celebrating 30 years of the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo
Celebrating 30 years of the Detroit Motor City Tattoo Expo

Edna Sanchez
4 days ago2 min read


Le Mondial Du Tatouage 2026: International tattooing in the Heart of Paris
Le Mondial Du Tatouage 2026: International tattooing in the Heart of Paris

Edna Sanchez
6 days ago3 min read


10 questions with tattoo artist Beatroce
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 Bea for letting TattooNews catch up with you! Italian-Canadian Tattooer Beatroce Your Name and / or artist name if applicable: Beatrice/Bea/Beatroce Years tattooing : Started my apprenticeship as a tattooer while also working the counter at the shop of my mentor in 2008. By 2010 I was officially tattooing Years wo

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! 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: Your Instagram: @chetspriggs Your Website: bloodlinetattooco

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. To explore this topic, we spoke with Ned Burwell, a well-known tattoo artist and author currently writing a book about Canadian tattooing history. In this Q&A, we unpack his insights, experiences, and the compelling stories be

Edna Sanchez
Jan 2911 min read


Highlights from Hangzhou, China Tattoo Convention 2025
One of the more prominent, longstanding tattoos conventions in the Eastern part of the world would be none other than the China Tattoo Convention which has just held its 19th edition in November 2025 in the city of Hangzhou, the capital of the Zhejiang province in China.

Rylan James
Jan 293 min read


10 quesions 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! T hank you Azl for letting TattooNews catch up with you! Tattoo artist Azl of MTL Tatto Your Name and / or artist name if applicable: Azl Years tattooing : 13 Years working in tattooing: 31 PLACE OF BUSINESS: MTL Tattoo Your Instagram: @azlmtl Your Website: https://www.mtltattoo.com/ 1- How old were you when you got your fi

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


The Toronto Tattoo Show weekend playlist: Curated by the tattooers and attendees of NIX
Not every tattoo session needs to be at full volume. A calmer approach often fosters a better atmosphere. During NIX Weekend, many attendees recommended tracks that express chillness and jazzy vibes.

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
We love you Toronto! The Epic 25th edition of the Toronto Tattoo Show NIX 2025

milena fusco
Jun 17, 20252 min read


Watch and learn the 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


Paul Tougas Top Tattoo Artist And Canadian Supplier of Panthera Ink
Renowned for his exceptional artistic skills and black and grey top quality work, Tougas has established himself as a top tattooer, curating and supplying one of the finest selection of tattoo ink in Canada.

Patrick Coste
May 9, 20242 min read
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