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Tattoo Travel Diaries


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
4 days ago3 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
7 days ago1 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
7 days ago1 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 303 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 101 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 11 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 122 min read


NIX RETROSPECTIVE
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 101 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 11 min read


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

Patrick Coste
Feb 81 min read


Bryan Baker Classic Tattooer and New Passion, Professional Framing
Bryan Baker @bakeytattoos, the talented tattoo artist, whose passion for Japanese style tattooing has recently acquired a new business and now operate in the heart of Sarnia, Ontario. This adventure came to fruition when acquired and took over an art framing business operated by the father of a close friend.

Patrick Coste
Apr 10, 20242 min read


Classic Pinups, Not Really, Recreating Classics meet Fetish tattoos. Meet Montreal’s own tattooer Latex Papi.
Discover the captivating world of @latexpapi, a Montreal-based traditional worker currently working out of @tattooloungemtl, he's got a unique and unconventional perspective on pinups.

Patrick Coste
Jan 1, 20242 min read


Emmanuel Got A Rug for Ya! He Is Making Rugs, Like Real Carpet
Emmanuel Audet, also known as @e.a.tattoo, is not just a talented tattoo artist, but he has also ventured into a unique and fascinating side hustle that has caught the attention of many.

Patrick Coste
Dec 1, 20232 min read


Damian Donates Is A Silent Auction From The Estate Of The Late Damian McGrath
Introducing “Damian Donates”: A Silent Auction Honoring the Legacy of Damian McGrath.

Patrick Coste
May 26, 20232 min read


Jee Sayalero New Baby, Tatpooh, Yup!! Pay Him A Visit In Paris
Jee Sayalero New Baby, Tatpooh, Yup!! Pay Him A Visit In Paris. Brace yourselves for an unforgettable weekend as two exceptional artists prepare to captivate the Parisian ink scene.

Patrick Coste
Jan 5, 20232 min read


LesVanDwellers Sold Everything & Started Traveling The Americas
Sophie and Josh are living their dream life, the vanlife. Have you ever come across the Instagram account @LesVanDwellers ? If not, let me tell you about this incredible couple, who are living the real ”vanlife”.

Patrick Coste
Aug 18, 20223 min read


THE WORLD’S HIGHEST TATTOO
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.

milena fusco
Jul 9, 20211 min read
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