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

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

It is no doubt tattooing has become more and more popular over the last few decades with multiple studios and artists appearing all over the world. Alongside these studios and artists comes tattoo conventions! Some of which have been around for decades while others only a few years. Nonetheless, these shows help to keep the legendary tradition of tattooing alive and well across the globe! One of the more prominent, longstanding tattoos conventions in the Eastern part of the w

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

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.​

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. ​

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.

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.

Interview with Steve Peace from the Calgary & Edmonton Tattoo and Arts Festival

Raw uncensored, you got to love these postcasts! Get ready to dive into a podcast experience like no other! Join @joshuacarltonofficial, @mattdclemmer and @hip_81  are here to bring you a show that is true, honest, straight to the point, and uncensored. This trio captures candid moments and dive into conversations that are refreshingly genuine.

One of the things that sets Schäf apart from other tattoo machine builders is his extensive knowledge of 4X4 and all sorts of machining. This allows him to create coil machines that are not only highly functional but also visually stunning.

Introducing “Damian Donates”: A Silent Auction Honoring the Legacy of Damian McGrath.

That Tattoo Show, hosted by Paul and Chris, has reached a milestone as they celebrate their 100th episode. This YouTube series has captivated audiences with its unique blend of tattoo artistry and engaging conversations on topics that matter. In this special episode, the hosts take a reflective journey, reminiscing about the show’s past, celebrating its present success, and sharing their visions for the future.

In 2018, Dan Allaston of New Moon Tattoo set out to break the record for the world's highest altitude tattoo at Mt. Everest Basecamp in Nepal.