Saturday, June 20, 2015
I really like tattoos. The art and the skill behind using the human body as a canvas amazes me. That’s why I was really stoked to get a chance to head to the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel for the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo.
Around 100 tattoo artists from all over the country set up shop in three ballrooms of the hotel to craft their art. Last year around 1,700 people came out to watch and get new tattoos over the three days of the expo and this year was shaping up to be the same.
Chris Bowen (right) works on tattooing Justine Smith’s back during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Chris Bowen (left) works on tattooing Justine Smith’s back during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Oscar Zornosa (left) adds color to a snake tattoo for Jordan Galehan during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Oscar Zornosa (left) adds color to a snake tattoo for Jordan Galehan during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Matthew Gasca (right) works on a leg tattoo for Pacie Jordan during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Deano Cook (hands) works on tattooing Daniel Edwards’ back during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Mattia D’Attardi sketches tattoo designs as he waits for a client during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Sulu’ Ape Pili Mo’o (right) works on a traditional tattoo for Matt Howard with the help of Penina Samo’o during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Sulu’ Ape Pili Mo’o (left) works on a traditional tattoo for Matt Howard during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Ellee Wakasugi (right) lays still as Myra Oh works on her back tattoo during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Myra Oh (hands) works on Ellee Wakasugi’s back tattoo during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Mat Purdy (left) adds a fresh tattoo to Jake DeValk’s collection on his legs during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Matt Brumelow (right) works on a leg tattoo for Neil Guida during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Tatu Richie (center) turns to get more color on his machine as he works on Tierra Jenkins’ tattoo during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Jason Orsini (right) and Katie Morris look at Abdiel Pedraza’s tattoo portfolio during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Sage O’Connell (left) works on tattooing Alison Briceno’s arm during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Emily Effler (right) works on a wrist tattoo for Glenna Kilgore during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Brent Roman (center) tattoos Blake Sherman during the 19th annual Atlanta Tattoo Expo at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria hotel on Saturday, June 20, 2015.