Registration for artist, shop, and vendor booths is now open and available in advance in order to guarantee your spot for this coming year. Click on the link below to download our .pdf form or head over to www.bostontattooconvention.com for more information.

See you in Boston!

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http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/21920655/

Natan is always interested in beginning new custom projects and working with new people so make sure to give us a call (781.233.1780) or stop on by the shop (184 Broadway, Route 1, Saugus, MA) to book out your time today!

A client came into Lightwave Tattoos in Saugus Ma. to get a dragon tattoo. Jay Ski started with the face and neck ripping out of the skin. We will be doing more in sessions, adding a body and arms to it. Jay Ski is known for his traditional and realism tattoos but he can tackle anything in between!!!!!!

Here’s what Chronicle has to say about the program:

They see the world more intensely than the rest of us. And the visions they share expand our knowledge and enjoyment of everything around us. On this episode, we profile some local artists who are making their mark, including a man whose murals define the public landscape and another who uses the human body as his canvas.

For more information on Natan’s work or to book some tattoo time, give us a ring (978.744.9393), send us an email (witchcityink@gmail.com), or just stop on by the shop (186-3 Essex St., Salem, MA)!

*All designs are done freehand , any style, from traditional Mehndi to contemporary designs.

* henna lasts from 2-4 weeks depending on where it is on the body and how you care for it

*is natural and painless, the henna paste stains the top layer of the skin and as you exfoliate, the design fades

* An art form that has been around for thousands of years , meant to bring good luck and prosperity 

Please contact us 24 hours in advance to set up an appointment with Xstina

Henna stain and henna paste

Custom Pumpkin blossom vine tattoo by Xstina Bennett

Performances

This year, in addition to hosting a vast array of talented visiting artists, diverse shops and vendors, and a full gallery of fine art, the Boston Tattoo Convention is also privy to some top-notch performers and entertainers. Check them out below, click on the links, and get your tickets today for what promises to be one of our best shows yet!!!

Skyline Cirque:

Beginning their collaboration with an acrobatic guerrilla street performance at the Lower East Side Amphitheater in 2007, the Ben and Katie, of Skyline Cirque, has most recently taken to the air. With choreographic innovation they infuse their aerial duets with a strongly visceral performance style. The duo emphasizes the inherent dangerous beauty of silks to achieve acts that transcend the circus and achieve a vibrant theatricality.

Skyline Cirque

Lucky Daredevil Thrillshow:

The LUCKY DAREDEVIL THRILLSHOW is fast paced and funny, death-defying daredevil stunt spectacular with all the glitter, glamour, and gut-wrenching thrills of a Vegas show. Guaranteed to please, amuse, and amaze audiences of all ages! Hosted by silver tongued devil, TYLER FYRE, and the dominatrix of danger, THRILL KILL JILL!

Step up, Step in and let the Fun Begin!

Lucky Daredevil Thrill Show

Black Cat Burlesque:

Dedicated to putting the BUMP back into the night, Black Cat Burlesque has been raising pulses, the dead and whole lot of hell since 2003. The bad seeds of Boston Burlesque, this scream team mines the depths of their twisted psyches—blending striptease thrills and spookshow chills to push the boundaries of the art form and explore the dark, cobwebbed corners of neo-cabaret!

Black Cat Burlesque

Seminars

Dan Henk Oil Painting Seminar:

A brief overview and discussion of art techniques involved and working within the medium of oils, followed by a short question and answer session. Dan will teach advanced approaches to painting by working through a piece that already has basic preliminary steps in place. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own works, and paint alongside.

Dan Henk Oil Painting Seminar

Microdermal Anchor and Surface Piercing Techniques (instructed by Ryan Oullette of Precision Body Arts):

Exploring progressive techniques for insertion of microdermal anchors and surface piercings. All basic aspects of the practice will be covered including jewelry selection, prepping and marking the area, placement and body location, procedure, and aftercare, as well as both microdermal insertion AND removal. Live demonstration with an emphasis on freehand techniques will be used wherever possible.

Microdermal Anchor Surface Piercing Techniques