Tattoo Celebrities
Witness some of the biggest tattoo artist celebrities in the world all in the same building! We have a range of contestants and winners from multiple seasons of the hit TV Show Ink Master as well as stars from the reality TV show Black Ink Crew. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to see your heroes and some of the most famous tattoo artists in the industry on the weekend of October 18th through the 20th. Plus we will be offering special meet and greet opportunities, if you want to be the first to know about them be sure to sign up for our text list.
Ryan Ashley
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Winner and judge on the hit TV show Ink Master, Ryan Ashley, returns serving as this year's Co-Host. Her work has innovated the ornamental jewelry style of tattooing.
TattoosDJ Tambe
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The infamous three-time Ink Master winner and newest judge on the show, DJ Tambe is known for unparalleled versatility as a tattoo artist.
TattoosBobby Johnson
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Ink Master's most recent winner Bobby Johnson will be returning this year to grace us with his stunning art nouveau tattoo artisty.
TattoosKevin Laroy
Star of reality tattooing show Black Ink Crew and Ink Master, Kevin Laroy's rose tattoos and portraits are truly a sight to behold.
TattoosGian Karle
Nearly winning Ink Master seasons 8 & 14 Gian Karle is bringing his masterful Neo-Traditional style in full force.
TattoosMelody Mitchell
We have another star from the reality show Black Ink Crew, the magnificent, Melody Mitchell. Her work stands out for its complex color palettes, distinctive themes, and rich subject matter.
TattoosBob Jones
As a finalist from Ink Master seasons 13 and 14 Bob Jone's bringing his show-stopping anime/cyberpunk to this year's convention.
TattoosCleen Rock One
An Ink Master classic and regular, Cleen Rock One, returns in full force with his iconic New School style and big personality.
TattoosAngel Rose
From multiple seasons of Ink Master, Angel Rose returns to grace us with her masterful, dark realism.
TattoosJosh Payne
Winner of Season 10 of Ink Master, Josh Payne's color work and his wild concepts are out of this world.
TattoosDeanna James
Welcoming another Ink Master star, we have the incredible Deanna James bringing her distinctive baroque style to this year's convention.
TattoosSteve Tefft
Ink Master OG and Season 2 winner, Steve Tefft will be with us again bringing his distincitve black and gray, horror work.
TattoosElva Stefanie
From season 12 of Ink Master, Elva Stefanie returns with her wide range of skill sets and diverse body of work.
TattoosBig Jaz
Contestant on Season 12 of Ink Master and icon of the Brooklyn tattoo scene, Big Jaz is returns as a cornerstone of this convention.
TattoosDuffy Fortner
Ink Master's Duffy Fortner will be joining us again with her crisp and beautiful Neo-Traditional style of tattooing.
TattoosJames Vaughn
Ink Master fan favorite and Richmond Tattoo Convention OG, James Vaughn is back for another year bringing his classic traditional Japanese style.
TattoosLalo Yunda
Ink Master and Black Ink Crew's Lalo Yunda will be returning this year bringing his signature abstract style of tattooing.
TattoosCraig Foster
Contestant on seasons 3 and 6 of Ink Master, Craig is another Richmond Tattoo Convention OG holding it down with his New School Style.
TattoosJesse Smith
Host of the Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention, owner of Loose Screw Tattoo, and contestant on multiple seasons of Ink Master, Jesse Smith is a world-renowned innovator of the New School tattoo style.