SATURDAY CONTEST
STYLE CATEGORIES (SATURDAY)
In these categories, tattoos are judged by style. A winner (1st place) will be announced for each category.
Eligible works:
- Healed tattoos.
- Tattoos done entirely at the convention.
- Tattoos started in the studio and finished at the convention.
Essential requirement: The work must have been done (or finished) by a tattoo artist with an active stand at the convention.
Categories:
- Tribal/Ornamental
- Traditional
- Japanese
- Blackwork/Whip Shading
- Otherstyle in colour
- Otherstyle B/G (Black and Grey)
- Fineline
Best of Saturday
Special prize for the best work of the day.
Requirement: Reserved exclusively for tattoos performed entirely during the day on Saturday at the convention.
Style: Open to any style or category.
SUNDAY CONTEST
Style Categories (Sunday)
In these categories, tattoos are judged by style. A winner (1st place) will be announced for each category.
Eligible works:
- Healed tattoos.
- Tattoos done entirely at the convention.
- Tattoos started in the studio and finished at the convention.
Essential requirement: The work must have been done (or finished) by a tattoo artist with an active stand at the convention.
Categories:
- Realistic B/G (Black and Grey)
- Realistic Colour
- Cartoon
- Chicano/Lettering
Best of Sunday
Special prize for the best work of the day.
- Requirement: Reserved exclusively for tattoos done entirely during the day on Sunday.
- Style: Open to any style or category.
THE HIGHEST RECOGNITION
Best in Show
The most important award of the event, given to the best tattoo of the entire convention.
- Requirements: Reserved exclusively for tattoos done entirely during the convention (whether done in a single day or spread over both days).
- Evaluation criteria: The jury will evaluate the overall quality, size and time taken to complete the work.