Tattoo Convention - last weekend

Last weekend we worked at the Brussels tattoo convention. The theme was fifties/rockabilly, how perfect is that? I had the best time, while the boyfriend was working, hehe! Not only were there about a hundred tattoo artists, there was also a little market for me to stroll around in for two days and some awesome rock'n roll bands to go see. I love the moment just before the doors open, everything is quiet, everyone is ready and we usually take a walk to say hello to old and new friends. And then thousands of people come in... Here are some pics:

Hope you're having a lovely weekend!

London Tattoo Convention

Enough with all the girly-girly stuff, well... at least for one post.

In September we always visit the London Tattoo Convention at Tobacco Dock, and this year is no different...

Last year I got the coolest old school sailor tattoo from this man: Italian Rooster. I liked his work because it almost lookes sepia and his style is very detailed. It was the first tattoo that I got that wasn't inked by my boyfriend, he did help with the design though. This year I don't have an appointment (yet, hehe!), but I'm hoping to get a lot of new ideas. I find that being around tattooists and tattoos all the time, I just don't know where to start. But once you do start getting tattoos, it's hard to stop. I do realize this is not for everyone, it's a way of life as far as I'm concerned. 

Well, we're visiting the convention 24-25-26th of September, so this post will definitely be continued.

Tattoo Conventions

It's that time of year again where we're deciding to which tattooconventions we're going to go to and work at this year and the next. Luckily in Belgium there is an uprise of the number of good conventions to attend. Organizers are making these venues more and more about a combination of good quality tattoos (which of course is the most important thing), good music (tattooing and rock'n roll go hand in hand), good food and great atmosphere. One of the most stunning places I've ever been to is the Alkmaar convention in The Netherlands, because it's located in a church, it's very impressive! The London convention  is also a great example of a wow!-location. I love strolling around, looking at everybody's work and ink and I'm just happy to be in London! Another convention where I had the best time was in Oudenaarde, Belgium: The first jazz, soul en rock'n roll tattoo convention: a great mix of music and tattooists. Very entertaining for the girl who tags along!

Alkmaar

London

Oudenaarde

Glamour Girl Tattoo Art

In mijn profielinfo vertelde ik jullie al dat ik een tattoolief ben. En omdat tattoeëren niet meer enkel een mannenzaak is, zet ik ook eens wat inspirerende dames in de verf.

Voor wie er echt mee bezig is, zijn tattoos een way of life in plaats van een bevlieging en dat kan ook op een heel erg mooie en elegante manier. Tattoeëerders maken naast hun tattoowerk vaak ook nog prachtige tekeningen, ontwerpen en schilderijen, zo ook deze creatieve meiden:

(en the lady zou the lady niet zijn als ze niet koos voor de retro ontwerpen)

Angelique Houtkamp

Carnie Marnie

Amanda Toy