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Welcome to the latest news page of Slave to the Needle Tattoo Shop, your go-to destination for top-quality tattoos and body art. Here, we keep you updated on the newest trends, exciting events, and special promotions happening in our studio. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your next tattoo or curious about the latest artist spotlights and collaborations, this is the place to stay informed. We take pride in our talented team of artists and their creative work, so check back often for fresh updates and everything happening at Slave to the Needle.

Three people sitting at a banquet table, smiling. The room is filled with other guests and tables set with dishes and cups.

The Bells attending the National Tattoo Family Reunion in Orlando April 22-27th
Cover of a bookazine titled "Tattoo Masters," featuring images of tattoo artists and stating it's a guide to 48 artists from around the globe.

Tattoo Masters
Colorful dragon wrapped around Seattle's Space Needle with flames, illustrating the book cover for "Slave to the Needle: 20 Years of Original Art from a Celebrated Seattle Tattoo Shop.

Slave to the Needle: 20 Years of Original Art from a Celebrated Seattle Tattoo Shop
Colorful sleeve tattoos with text: "Wallingford Welcomes Guka from South Korea. She’ll be taking appointments for April 17-May 25th. Call Wallingford @ 206 545-3685.

Slave to the Needle welcomes Guest Artist Guka May 2015
A group of tattooed individuals gather together, posing and smiling with "Slave to the Needle 20" written at the bottom.

Slave to the Needle celebrates 20 years in Seattle
Vintage-style poster for Ink N Iron Kustom Culture Festival in Long Beach, CA, June 12-14, 2015. Highlights include art shows and three-day passes for $80.

Slave to the Needle at Ink-n-Iron in Long Beach CA June 12th-14th 2015
Upper arm tattoo featuring a skull with intricate shading, surrounded by red flowers and swirling patterns.

Shaun Nel will be guesting May 4-9th
A man with a beard, wearing a black T-shirt and apron, stands in front of a wall with tattoo designs. He has facial piercings and is smiling.

New Piercer at Slave in Ballard!
Book cover for "Japanese Tattoo Designs and Sketches" by Aaron Bell, featuring a dramatic illustration of a dragon intertwined with a skull and mask.

New Aaron Bell sketchbook now available
Plaque with an eagle illustration, titled "National Tattoo Association Nicest Studio Award," given at the Orlando, FL 2015 Convention.

National Nicest Studio Award 2015
Vintage-style poster for "Mondial du Tatouage" in Paris, featuring a samurai and a black-and-white cat. Event dates: March 4-6, 2016.

Mondial du Tatouage Paris March 2016
Logo for the NZ Tattoo & Art Festival, featuring stylized text with a decorative infinity symbol in the center.

Matt, Cindy, and Clark in New Zealand
A performer in colorful attire balances face down on a bed of nails on stage, with legs and arms raised, surrounded by glittering curtains.

Kiwi and Cindy returning to New Zealand convention Nov. 29-30th 2014
Event poster for "Slave to the Needle: 20 Bodysuits & Backpieces," showcasing custom tattooing in Seattle. Reception at Axis Gallery on August 6th, 2015, from 5-9 PM. Features a dragon illustration.

Group Art Show
2015 Best of Seattle Winner badge from Seattle Weekly in pink and black text.

Best of Seattle by Seattle Weekly
Banner for the Portland Tattoo Expo at Portland Expo Center, October 10-12, 2014.

Ballard and Wallingford artists at Portland Tattoo Expo
Ornate poster featuring the text "Grandaddy of 'Em All Ink-N-Iron Tattoo & Kustom Culture Festival" with decorative scrollwork and crossed tattoo machines.

Aaron, Clark and Kiwi in Long Beach
Poster for Le Mondial du Tatouage 2014 in Paris, featuring a tattooed man holding a tattoo machine, with event dates March 7-9, 2014.

Aaron and Melissa Bell at the Paris Tattoo Convention
A diverse group of people pose playfully in a decorated room with colorful fabric and string lights overhead.

2015 Holiday Gift Exchange

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