Well, I had a good weekend. The Philly Tattoo arts convention went on, which was a lot of fun. It was my first convention so I didnt really know what to expect, but it was a lot of fun.
It started Friday, but it wasnt that busy. I just walked around and saw the freak show. Some guy stapled a hundred dollar bill to the performers head, 4 times with a staple gun. Hardcore, I guess
. I dont think some peoples parents paid enough attention to them. Then there was some guy who picked up barbells with his nipples, the great nippleini.
On Saturday I entered the contest, best large color piece. There was a bunch of good work, but I won 3rd place for my piece done by YMonster. I was really pleased; I won a trophy in my first convention for my first tattoo.
On Sunday I entered the other contest for best oriental piece. I won 2nd place in that, but one of the judges came up to me and started apologizing, saying I should have won. I dont want to sound cocky or unappreciative, but I am competitive and really did want to win, I would have gotten a plaque to give to YMonster for his work, but oh well, maybe next time. I did make me feel good that the judge came up to me and told me I had the better piece.
So it was a very fun weekend all around. A bunch of times I was stopped by people to ask to see my piece and take pictures, and a few of the artists called me over to see. I got my tattoo for myself first and foremost, but it feels nice that something I'm so proud of gets recognized like that.
It started Friday, but it wasnt that busy. I just walked around and saw the freak show. Some guy stapled a hundred dollar bill to the performers head, 4 times with a staple gun. Hardcore, I guess
. I dont think some peoples parents paid enough attention to them. Then there was some guy who picked up barbells with his nipples, the great nippleini.
On Saturday I entered the contest, best large color piece. There was a bunch of good work, but I won 3rd place for my piece done by YMonster. I was really pleased; I won a trophy in my first convention for my first tattoo.
On Sunday I entered the other contest for best oriental piece. I won 2nd place in that, but one of the judges came up to me and started apologizing, saying I should have won. I dont want to sound cocky or unappreciative, but I am competitive and really did want to win, I would have gotten a plaque to give to YMonster for his work, but oh well, maybe next time. I did make me feel good that the judge came up to me and told me I had the better piece.
So it was a very fun weekend all around. A bunch of times I was stopped by people to ask to see my piece and take pictures, and a few of the artists called me over to see. I got my tattoo for myself first and foremost, but it feels nice that something I'm so proud of gets recognized like that.
yeah sikTh are amazing!! dont think they're too big over there in the states yet, but i've known em for like nearly 3 yrs now and they still rock as much as they did then now!!