WILLIAM SHATNER

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Galaxie Ink

Tattoos & Piercings

River City Tattoo & Piercing Co. has proudly served the Richmond community for over 20 years, earning a reputation for exceptional tattooing and body piercing. With multiple Virginia locations, they also offer one of the largest selections of fine body jewelry on the East Coast!

As the exclusive tattoo partner of GalaxyCon, the talented artists of Galaxie Ink are bringing their passion, creativity, and expert craftsmanship to GalaxyCon Des Moines. Whether you're planning your next tattoo, adding a new piercing, or just looking for inspiration, they've got you covered.

Pre-Book Your Galaxie Ink Tattoo
Looking to get tattooed at one of our conventions of the year? Select Galaxie Ink tattoo artists are now accepting pre-booking inquiries!

If you already have an idea in mind, submit the form below with details about your tattoo concept, preferred artist, and convention. The artist or team will follow up with you about availability, design details, pricing, and potentially scheduling an appointment during the convention.

APPEARANCE INFO

Special Ticketed Events
Animate! Philadelphia All Days ❘ October 2-4, 2026 Pre-Booking Inquiry
Nightmare Weekend Raleigh All Days ❘ October 10-11, 2026 Pre-Booking Inquiry
GalaxyCon St. Louis All Days ❘ October 23-25, 2026 Pre-Booking Inquiry
Special Ticketed Events
Standard $30 Includes: General Entry Pre-Purchase Now
Premium $50 Includes: Premium Seating (Rows 4-6) Pre-Purchase Now

MEET THE ARTISTS & PIERCERS

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Jessica Simmons

About Me

Jessica Simmons is the Master Piercer and owner of River City Tattoo Company in Richmond Virginia, established in 2002, where she heads the piercing apprenticeship program. Jessica has been a guest piercer nationwide for 30 years and helped write the piercing guidelines for DPOR and the state of Virginia.

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    Jaime Escanellas

    About Me

    Jaime Escanellas excels in creating bold, timeless Japanese, and American Traditional tattoos. His expertise extends from fierce dragons and hannyas to classic roses and panthers.

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      Adam Phillips

      About Me

      I’ve been Tattooing since 2005. My focus is on traditional tattoos. I also do fancy lettering and am a cover up specialist. I love to tattoo just about anything on anyone.

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        Morgan Strong

        About Me

        Morgan Strong is an artist originally from Los Angeles, CA and residing in Richmond, VA. Morgan began his piercing career in 2008 and is excited to bring his 15 years of experience to the convention floor.

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          Dan Dings

          About Me

          Tattooer with 7 years experience, specializing in traditional tattoos and traditional tattoo accessories.

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          • Animate! Philadelphia
          • Nightmare Weekend Raleigh
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          Brandon Saunders

          About Me

          Brandon Saunders has been tattooing since 1998, based mostly in Richmond, VA. His main interests are Japanese and American traditional tattoos.

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            Stephen Horsley

            About Me

            Stephen Horsley is a father, artist, and tattooer based in Richmond, VA. He specializes in creating diverse tattoo styles at his home shop, and travels to conventions to expand his artistic horizons, enjoying a particular focus on stylized black and grey tattoos, from neo-traditional to realism and finer line designs.

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              Sarah Feldt

              About Me

              Hey there! I'm Sarah! I've been tattooing for 3 years with a passion for art my entire life. I love all things nerdy! I'm obsessed with Hazbin and Helluva Boss at the moment. I am versed in mqny different styles, however my favorite things to tattoo are designs that contain full color! Can't wait to meet you all!

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                Sarah Bean

                About Me

                Hello, I'm Sarah Bean! I've been tattooing for 5 years. I love a wide variety of styles. My favorites are fine line, neo Japanese, kawaii, anime and pop culture. I'm looking forward to meeting you awesome people!

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                  Jose Velasquez

                  About Me

                  Jose Velazquez is a highly skilled tattoo artist specializing in black and gray styles, offering his services at Dark Rose Tattoo in Goldsboro, United States. Operating on an appointment-only basis, clients can expect a meticulous and stunning addition to their body art collection.

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                    Jon Sanford

                    About Me

                    Jon is a skilled tattoo artist with 16 years of experience, specializing in American traditional tattoos. Originally from New York, he honed his craft in the city's vibrant tattoo scene, mastering bold lines, vibrant colors, and classic motifs like anchors, eagles, and roses. Known for his precision and attention to detail, Jon blends traditional styles with his own artistic flair. Now based in Richmond, Virginia, he continues to push his boundaries in a thriving tattoo community, creating timeless designs for clients of all kinds.

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                      Cheyanne Peck

                      Jon is a skilled tattoo artist with 16 years of experience, specializing in American traditional tattoos. Originally from New York, he honed his craft in the city's vibrant tattoo scene, mastering bold lines, vibrant colors, and classic motifs like anchors, eagles, and roses. Known for his precision and attention to detail, Jon blends traditional styles with his own artistic flair. Now based in Richmond, Virginia, he continues to push his boundaries in a thriving tattoo community, creating timeless designs for clients of all kinds.

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                        Logan Faller

                        Jon is a skilled tattoo artist with 16 years of experience, specializing in American traditional tattoos. Originally from New York, he honed his craft in the city's vibrant tattoo scene, mastering bold lines, vibrant colors, and classic motifs like anchors, eagles, and roses. Known for his precision and attention to detail, Jon blends traditional styles with his own artistic flair. Now based in Richmond, Virginia, he continues to push his boundaries in a thriving tattoo community, creating timeless designs for clients of all kinds.

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                          Hunter Helm

                          Jon is a skilled tattoo artist with 16 years of experience, specializing in American traditional tattoos. Originally from New York, he honed his craft in the city's vibrant tattoo scene, mastering bold lines, vibrant colors, and classic motifs like anchors, eagles, and roses. Known for his precision and attention to detail, Jon blends traditional styles with his own artistic flair. Now based in Richmond, Virginia, he continues to push his boundaries in a thriving tattoo community, creating timeless designs for clients of all kinds.

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                            Bry Barber

                            Jon is a skilled tattoo artist with 16 years of experience, specializing in American traditional tattoos. Originally from New York, he honed his craft in the city's vibrant tattoo scene, mastering bold lines, vibrant colors, and classic motifs like anchors, eagles, and roses. Known for his precision and attention to detail, Jon blends traditional styles with his own artistic flair. Now based in Richmond, Virginia, he continues to push his boundaries in a thriving tattoo community, creating timeless designs for clients of all kinds.

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                              Jordan Cooke

                              Jon is a skilled tattoo artist with 16 years of experience, specializing in American traditional tattoos. Originally from New York, he honed his craft in the city's vibrant tattoo scene, mastering bold lines, vibrant colors, and classic motifs like anchors, eagles, and roses. Known for his precision and attention to detail, Jon blends traditional styles with his own artistic flair. Now based in Richmond, Virginia, he continues to push his boundaries in a thriving tattoo community, creating timeless designs for clients of all kinds.

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                                Nycole Fox

                                Jon is a skilled tattoo artist with 16 years of experience, specializing in American traditional tattoos. Originally from New York, he honed his craft in the city's vibrant tattoo scene, mastering bold lines, vibrant colors, and classic motifs like anchors, eagles, and roses. Known for his precision and attention to detail, Jon blends traditional styles with his own artistic flair. Now based in Richmond, Virginia, he continues to push his boundaries in a thriving tattoo community, creating timeless designs for clients of all kinds.

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                                • Animate! Philadelphia
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                                Nina Bonanni

                                Jon is a skilled tattoo artist with 16 years of experience, specializing in American traditional tattoos. Originally from New York, he honed his craft in the city's vibrant tattoo scene, mastering bold lines, vibrant colors, and classic motifs like anchors, eagles, and roses. Known for his precision and attention to detail, Jon blends traditional styles with his own artistic flair. Now based in Richmond, Virginia, he continues to push his boundaries in a thriving tattoo community, creating timeless designs for clients of all kinds.

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                                  Midge O’Brien

                                  Jon is a skilled tattoo artist with 16 years of experience, specializing in American traditional tattoos. Originally from New York, he honed his craft in the city's vibrant tattoo scene, mastering bold lines, vibrant colors, and classic motifs like anchors, eagles, and roses. Known for his precision and attention to detail, Jon blends traditional styles with his own artistic flair. Now based in Richmond, Virginia, he continues to push his boundaries in a thriving tattoo community, creating timeless designs for clients of all kinds.

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                                  • Animate! Philadelphia
                                  • Nightmare Weekend Raleigh
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                                  Joe Stevens

                                  Jon is a skilled tattoo artist with 16 years of experience, specializing in American traditional tattoos. Originally from New York, he honed his craft in the city's vibrant tattoo scene, mastering bold lines, vibrant colors, and classic motifs like anchors, eagles, and roses. Known for his precision and attention to detail, Jon blends traditional styles with his own artistic flair. Now based in Richmond, Virginia, he continues to push his boundaries in a thriving tattoo community, creating timeless designs for clients of all kinds.

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                                  • Animate! Philadelphia
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                                  Brett (Brax) Burleigh

                                  Jon is a skilled tattoo artist with 16 years of experience, specializing in American traditional tattoos. Originally from New York, he honed his craft in the city's vibrant tattoo scene, mastering bold lines, vibrant colors, and classic motifs like anchors, eagles, and roses. Known for his precision and attention to detail, Jon blends traditional styles with his own artistic flair. Now based in Richmond, Virginia, he continues to push his boundaries in a thriving tattoo community, creating timeless designs for clients of all kinds.

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                                    Ed Ratcliff

                                    Jon is a skilled tattoo artist with 16 years of experience, specializing in American traditional tattoos. Originally from New York, he honed his craft in the city's vibrant tattoo scene, mastering bold lines, vibrant colors, and classic motifs like anchors, eagles, and roses. Known for his precision and attention to detail, Jon blends traditional styles with his own artistic flair. Now based in Richmond, Virginia, he continues to push his boundaries in a thriving tattoo community, creating timeless designs for clients of all kinds.

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                                    • Animate! Philadelphia
                                    • Nightmare Weekend Raleigh
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