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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!

Hi, I'm B! I've been tattooing 11 years. I have a love for the macabre with a passion for painting. I try my best to make every client comfortable and safe, I look forward to seeing you all!

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!

Hi I’m Matt Knowles. I began tattooing in Phoenix Arizona before moving back home to Richmond Va. I enjoy bold traditional tattoos and fine line black and grey.

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.

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.