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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
5 days ago5 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
5 days ago3 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
5 days ago3 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
5 days ago6 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 131 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


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 241 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


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


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


Rebecca Guinard’s Creates Jewelry And Gives Respect To Machine Builders and Tattooing
Rebecca Guinard is one such visionary artist who has captivated the world with her extraordinary tattoo work and mesmerizing jewelry designs.

Patrick Coste
Jan 6, 20243 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


Mike "Schäf" At Flying Irons Is Just Plain Crazy! Come Along For The Ride with his custom tattoo machines
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.

Patrick Coste
Dec 1, 20232 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


200 hours – Paul Jeffries recap his 43 years of tattooing
Bio film of Paul Jeffries Canadian tattoo icon and legend posing for the 200 hours movie biography about his retirement.

Patrick Coste
Oct 1, 20231 min read


Scottie Ford, The Talent Behind The 2023 NIX – Toronto Tattoo Show Poster
In the vibrant world of art and tattooing, there are those individuals who possess a unique ability to blur the lines between mediums, infusing their creations with a distinct blend of creativity and passion.

Patrick Coste
Dec 1, 20223 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
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