GUIDELINES:
- Entries are exclusively for attending artists. (This also includes all HEALED categories)
- Both Artist and Model must be present upon receiving their award.
- When registering for the contests, please ensure that your tattoo fits within the category or categories you are entering.
- Tattoos for Tattoo of the Day must be finished within the same day, while tattoos that span multiple days can be entered into Tattoo of the Show
FRIDAY:
Best HEALED Black & Grey Tattoo (1st, 2nd & 3rd place) - May incorporate a maximum of 10% colour within the design.
Best HEALED Black & Grey Realism Tattoo (1st, 2nd & 3rd place) - May incorporate a maximum of 10% colour within the design : Refers to works that are precise, detailed and accurate representations of real life imagery in black and grey
Best HEALED Colour Tattoo (1st, 2nd & 3rd place)
Best HEALED Coloured Realism Tattoo (1st, 2nd & 3rd place) - Refers to works that are precise, detailed and accurate representations of real life imagery.
Best HEALED Asian Inspired Tattoo
Best HEALED Sleeve Tattoo - body, arm or leg : A completed tattoo that has atleast 75% or greater sleeve coverage..
Tattoo of the Day - Must be completed at the convention on the same day
SATURDAY:
Best Flash Tattoo
Best Old School Tattoo
Best Ornamental Tattoo
Best MicroRealism Tattoo - A representation of photographic images like portraits of people and animals, buildings, cars, scenery, etc.
The tattoo must be no larger than 6"X6" but can be any size smaller. It cannot be a part or single element of a larger tattoo it must be a standalone tattoo : This means it must exist independently.
Best Script and Lettering Tattoo - The main subject of the tattoo is lettering/script/calligraphy in any style or form.
Best Portrait Tattoo
Best Fine Line Tattoo
Best Neo Traditional Tattoo - A modern variation of the old school or the American traditional tattoo by adding bold lines in the symbol and also through the use of realistic image and cartoons.
Best Small Black and Grey Tattoo - 8″x 8″ and smaller
Best Small Colour Tattoo - 8″x 8″ and smaller
Best Anime Tattoo
Best Blackwork Tattoo (1st, 2nd & 3rd place)- illustrative, mandala, lace, dot work, geometric, tribal, blackout
Tattoo of the Day - Must be completed at the convention on the same day
SUNDAY:
Best Back Piece
Best FRESH Asian Inspired Tattoo - Any style is permissible in black and grey, colour, or both, provided it clearly demonstrates Asian influences.
Best FRESH Sleeve Tattoo - body, arm or leg : A completed tattoo that has at least 80% or greater sleeve coverage...
Best Floral Tattoo (1st, 2nd & 3rd place) - Any style is allowed in black and gray, color, or both, featuring any type of flower or flowers.
Best FRESH Black & Grey Tattoo (1st, 2nd & 3rd place) - May incorporate a maximum of 10% colour within the design.
Best FRESH Colour Tattoo (1st, 2nd & 3rd place)
Best FRESH Black & Grey Realism Tattoo (1st, 2nd & 3rd place) - May incorporate a maximum of 10% colour within the design : Refers to works that are precise, detailed and accurate representations of real life imagery in black and grey
Best FRESH Colour Realism Tattoo (1st, 2nd & 3rd place) - Refers to works that are precise, detailed and accurate representations of real life imagery.
Most Original Tattoo - Unique styles, combining bold tradition techniques with realistic elements and/or incorporating vibrant colours into designs like black and grey.
Best Collaboration Tattoo - Any style is acceptable in black and grey, colour, or both, created by two or more artists on a single tattoo or multiple tattoos.
Tattoo of the Day - Must be completed at the convention on the same day
Tattoo of the Show - Must be completed at the convention, either in one day or over multiple days. This category accepts any style, whether in colour, black and grey, or a combination of both.
