Tattoo Celebrities

Witness some of today's 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. 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

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.
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DJ Tambe

The infamous three-time Ink Master winner and newest judge on the show, DJ Tambe is known for unparalleled versatility as a tattoo artist.
Meet DJ tambe

Bobby Johnson

Ink Master's most recent winner Bobby Johnson will be returning this year to grace us with his stunning art nouveau tattoo artisty.
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Kevin 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.
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Alena Wedderburn

Featured on InkMaster's newest season... the expert in Black & Gray realism... Alena returns to the convention this year ready to take home some more of our tropheys.
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Melody 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. 
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Anthony Micheals

Winner of Ink Master Season 7, Anthony Micheals, returns to the Richmond Tattoo Convenion bringing his stunning tattoo artisty and prowess.
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Gian Karle

Nearly winning Ink Master seasons 8 & 14 Gian Karle is bringing his masterful Neo-Traditional style in full force. 
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Angel Rose

From multiple seasons of Ink Master, Angel Rose returns to grace us with her masterful, dark realism. 
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Cleen Rock One

An Ink Master classic and regular, Cleen Rock One, returns in full force with his iconic New School style and big personality.
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Deshay Jones

Deshay, star of VH1's Tattooing reality show: Black Ink Crew, returns this year bringing is crisp anime tattooing and Black and Gray Realism. 
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Deanna James

Welcoming another Ink Master star, we have the incredible Deanna James bringing her distinctive baroque style to this year's convention. 
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Bob 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.
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Steve Tefft

Ink Master OG and Season 2 winner, Steve Tefft will be with us again bringing his distincitve black and gray, horror work.
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Big 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.
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Duffy Fortner

Ink Master's Duffy Fortner will be joining us again with her crisp and beautiful Neo-Traditional style of tattooing.
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Elva Stefanie

From season 12 of Ink Master, Elva Stefanie returns with her wide range of skill sets and diverse body of work.
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James Vaughn

Ink Master fan favorite and Richmond Tattoo Convention OG, James Vaughn is back for another year bringing his classic traditional Japanese style.
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Lalo Yunda

Ink Master and Black Ink Crew's Lalo Yunda will be returning this year bringing his signature abstract style of tattooing.
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Craig 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.
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TeeJ Poole

Inkmaster season 11's runner-up, TeeJ Pool, will be holding it down with his life-like, photorealistic black and gray work.
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Big Gus

You may recognize Big Gus from the hit TV show Tattoo Nightmares. He is a master of impossbible cover ups and tattoo reworks.
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Jesse 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.

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(For every hour that you Volunteer at the Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention, Loose Screw Tattoo will give you free tattoo time. On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Morning and Monday Morning you will receive $15 of FREE TATTOO TIME for every hour worked and on Friday Evening, Saturday and Sunday you will receive $10 of FREE TATTOO TIME per every hour worked)
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Book your Room at the Doubletree (SATURDAY SOLD OUT)

We’re taking over the DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond – Midlothian and we're sharing our convention discount with you! Stay the night, enjoy the full convention experience, but most importantly, party safe knowing you can have a drink or two and don’t have to drive.
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Each night is $193.80 + 3% processing fee. (Cancellations: 24 hours notice prior to check-in date is required. Cancellations after that point are subject to be charged a total of one night's stay. There is a $50 early check-out fee for any reservation that vacates the room early)
Saturday Night rooms are sold out. If you need a room for Saturday use the link on our website to book with the neighboring hotel the Residence Inn.

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