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National Tattoo Convention reunion: Melissa and I gave a short keynote speech for Don and Flo’s retirement. Thanks to their leadership (and the support of the members) the NTA has been the world’s longest running tattoo convention. This event marked 40 years of conventions, and it was pretty sad to see it officially put to rest. I talked about the first one I attended in SoCal in 1992. Brian Setzer and Glen Danzig were among other celebrities in the crowd, and I remember—vaguely— doing shots in the bar with little ‘Tattoo’ from Fantasy Island. After that experience I was determined to become a member. After being welcomed with open arms, I quickly learned that, more important than having a venue to promote, buy/sell artwork and tattoo, were the people that made up the event… the heart and soul of the tattoo community. I’ve been a member now for 25 years. During that time I’ve been fortunate to receive many awards, made contacts for projects, magazine features, etc. but looking back on it all, the most rewarding part has been the many enduring friendships I’ve made along the way. As an outsider, I never felt like I’d belonged to anything, but the NTA changed all that… and for that I am forever grateful. #nationaltattooassociation
A few weekend highlights (some snatched from Instagram) @godsofinktattooconvention Such a fun weekend!!! Did a bit of tattooing, finally got tattooed by one my heroes @chrisgarver and also got to hang out with my tattoo family, however dysfunctional they may be. Thank you so much @mikivialetto for putting together another GREAT show!!!😘 #slavetotheneedle #godsofinktattooconvention #tattoodo #eternalink #bishoprotary #envyneedles #tatsoul
Only a couple weeks left before Gods of Ink Tattoo Convention in Frankfurt. Gonna be awesome! I still have tattoo time available for a one shot. Contact the shop @slaveeast@msn.com if interested. See you there!!! #slavetotheneedle #aaronbell #eternalink #envyneedles #tattoodo #bishoprotary #godsofink