Interestingly, they remained empty every time I walked past. Where customers of regret could be told how much money and time it would take to laser off their formerly prized piece of art. The most unique booth must have been the “Tattoo Removal Consultation”. Premium ink, tattoo machine parts, framed prints, inked up mannequin hands, toilet seat covers, and everything that could be drawn on and sold, was. Artists feverishly worked on iPad Pros and sketched out concepts in real time, taking inspiration from the plethora surrounding them. Sometimes even when someone was in the middle of a session with a customer. Signs went up stating you could skip the line for an extra $100 cash.Ĭonversations between artists and fans went on constantly. A price most people paid happily, as lines and wait times increased. Prices ranging as low as $25 to as high as $150. In the mornings, tattoo artists would set up their prices for the day and the unique flash art they brought with them. Completing a literal soundscape of buzz and the muffled groans of agony and some would say, ecstasy. Tattoo machines revving up and revving down. Immediately when you enter you are surrounded by a sound that closely resembles an aging neon light. The pavilion is small, but jam-packed with dozens of tattoo artists from around the state, and several from out of the region. Typical fair food, piped-in music, and a large beer garden captured the aesthetic of “something is happening” perfectly. Tents where vendors are distributing their wares such as tattoo concealer, aftercare products, handmade light bulbs, and “ period panties” are spread along the path to the pavilion. Decorative, yet absolutely functional ashtrays positioned carefully throughout the lush green field lead you to the main stage. The only similarity in the group was that of colorful and sprawling tattoos covering the majority of guests and vendors from neck to ankles. When you first walk through the gate of the Fisher Pavilion in the city center (directly next to Key Arena and the International Fountain.), you are greeted by friendly faces of all types. Seattle Tattoo Expo is a three-day event that honors the masters of ink in a unique and friendly atmosphere. This weekend was all about the celebration of an artist that uses another type of canvas: the human body. Musicians, painters, photographers, writers and more.
#FOUNTAIN CITY TATTOO EXPO FREE#
Children 7 and younger admitted free with paid adult.Seattle is well known for its plethora of artists. General single-day admission starts at $45, and three-day passes start at $120 single-day VIP with front-of-stage and VIP lounge access is $129 Travis Barker Ultimate VIP Meet & Greet with single-day VIP access is $299. “So please join us, and get yourself a Used tattoo on your forehead while you’re at it,” he added.įestival hours are 3-10 p.m. It’s a no-brainer! See you in the pit, fools!”ĭan Whitesides, drummer for the Used, said the band will certainly look forward to playing its first show after being cooped up in the Orange County studio where it will be recording its new album. “Always an insanely great party with good friends, awesome tattoo artists and some of the best bands on the planet. “Tattoos, music, cars, bikes and never-ending booze? How can it get any better? “Couldn’t be more stoked to be back playing Musink, one of the best festivals in Southern California, if not the best,” Pennywise guitarist Fletcher Dragge said via a press release.
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