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Edmonton Tattoo & Arts Festival, April 17-19 2026: one of Canada's premier tattoo event
Edmonton Tattoo and Arts Festival, April 17-19 2026: one of Canada's premier tattoo event. Since its inception in 2005, the Edmonton Tattoo & Arts Festival has remarkably evolved into one of Canada's most significant and celebrated events dedicated to body art and artistic expression!

milena fusco
Apr 62 min read


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


THE DEAD THINGS XII ART SHOW: Celebrating 12 years of the Tattoo Art Charity Auction Dead Things | presented on location at the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX 2026!
Celebrating 12 years of the Tattoo Art Charity Auction Dead Things | presented on location at the Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX 2026!

Edna Sanchez
Mar 312 min read


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
Mar 82 min read


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

Edna Sanchez
Mar 62 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

milena fusco
Mar 43 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


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 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


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, 20252 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
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