Featured Artist

Bob Tyrell

www.bobtyrrell.com

Bob Tyrrell Having an incredible artist for a father, I grew up wanting to be an artist myself. I started playing guitar in my teens and gave up art completely to pursue a career in music. I spent the next fifteen years playing in heavy metal bands and working a factory job. I’d wanted to get tattooed for years and, just shy of turning 30, I got my first tattoo. Of course, I was hooked and got my sleeves and a full back piece done within a few years. During this time I got back into drawing and took a few art classes. Now it was time to learn how to tattoo! I took some drawings to Tramp, the owner of Eternal Tattoos, who are based in the Detroit area where I grew up. I was offered an apprenticeship, and within three months I had quit my job and was tattooing full time.

Marshall Bennett

Marshall Bennett, a celebrated tattoo artist residing in Eastpointe, Michigan, is transforming the tattoo industry with his unparalleled skills in photorealism. Bennett is considered one of the best portrait artists in the world. Specializing in black and gray portraiture, pinups, and wildlife tattoos, Bennett is renowned for his meticulous technique that includes subtle blending and layering of shades. This approach creates a striking monochromatic photographic illusion, making each tattoo a masterpiece of realism and depth. Bennett's artistry has not only captured the attention of tattoo enthusiasts but also inspired a new wave of emerging artists.

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Candy Dunbar

With 23 years of experience as a tattoo artist and 21 years as a permanent cosmetic artist, Candy Dunbar has dedicated her career to mastering the craft of ink. Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, she has become a highly sought-after judge at tattoo competitions nationwide, known for her fairness and sharp eye for technique. As a traveling artist, Candy brings her expertise to conventions across the country, consistently showcasing her skill and passion for the art of tattooing.

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Kyle Dunbar

Kyle Dunbar, a fan-favorite from Ink Master, brings over 20 years of tattooing expertise to clients across Michigan and beyond. Known for his bold designs, creativity, and passion for art, Kyle's work has been celebrated by tattoo enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Primary Locations: Saginaw and Flint, Michigan.
Specialties: Custom designs, black-and-grey realism, bold color work, and cover-ups.
Philosophy: Every tattoo tells a story, and Kyle ensures yours is unforgettable

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Billyjack Gunter

Bio coming soon!

Wild Bill Riley

Bill Riley, also known as Wild Bill Riley has been creating beauty across the country for the past 3 decades. While in school, Bill focused mainly on the arts. His artistic process was focused on the realistic avenue, such as portraits and landscapes. Bill joined the Marine Corp in 1991, where he served for several years. Bill has worked in shops all over the Midwest, including Texas, Illinois, Tennessee, and Ohio. Bill has worked many conventions and guest spots all over the county, from California to New York. In his free time Bill enjoys the rodeo and bull riding. He also works with other forms of art, such as airbrush, watercolor, pinstriping, and oil painting. He continues to share his talent with the world.

Mycala Massacre

Mycala Massacre started her tattoo career in 2019. She works exclusively at Handcrafted Body Art in Defiance, OH. Along side tattooing, Mycala is also active in the industry as a body piercer, tattoo cover model, and suspension enthusiast.

Handcrafted Body Art

Roy Branham

Bio coming soon!

Handcrafted Body Art

Rhonda Marsh

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Southern Draw Tattoo

Jim "Thruth" Francis

After living life in the fast lane and spending time in both jail and rehab for drugs, Francis found stability in tattooing. A self-taught artist who began his tattoo career in California, he is primarily known for his Japanese and black and gray photorealism tattoos, but he personally favors working in the traditional style. Little do his clients or his fellow competitors know that he works his craft with a slight disadvantage, he’s partially color blind, but Francis has an uncanny ability to turn that weakness into a strength. He owns the only tattoo shop in the world located within a Harley Davidson flagship dealership in Milwaukee.

Damien Szarmach

Tattooing since 2007. Started at Black Magic Tattoo. Now owner of House of Black Tattoo in New Stanton, PA. He is also the founder of Dead Men Art Collective. A mostly self taught artist, he approaches each tattoo with the idea that it should stand the test of time and be readable from across the room. This has lead him to become a force to be reckoned with in the convention circuit and has earned him awards across the nation.

House of Black

Dave Nestler

Dave is one of the most recognized names in contemporary pinup art today. Dave blends a smooth photo-realistic touch with elements of pop culture and iconic imagery to produce paintings that stand apart from the classic Glamour/Cheesecake style. His work has been featured in countless magazines here and abroad. A regular on the convention circuit,

Dave’s work has been displayed in numerous group gallery exhibitions, and he has participated in many compilation art book projects, such as George Lucas’ Star Wars “Vision” project. With five published personal art books to his credit, Dave is currently a contributor to Acme Archives Direct, creating entertainment art for movie and television properties such as Disney, Lucasfilm ( Star Wars, Indiana Jones ), 20th Century Fox, Universal, and Sony.

Manda Chaotic

Manda has been tattooing for 2 and a half years. She loves bright color designs and bold lines. Her favorite style to tattoo is New School. As a Tattoo artist & professional body piercer she loves the industry and is excited and eager to grow as an artist.

Chaotic Studios

James Earl

Appalachian born and raised, James Earl is a well rounded artist with a touch of all styles and can change approach accordingly to what the client desires. Most commonly asked for Black and Grey tattoos James also enjoys creating his own style of neo/new school calling it Appalachian Traditional

Chaotic Studios

Kayla 'Tater Tatz' Lane

Kayla is a young artist who is very passionate about her work. She has taken art classes ever since middle school, and has been dreaming of becoming a tattoo artist. Becoming part of the tattoo community has helped her grow to be a more outgoing person, as she used to be very shy. Kayla loves to tattoo a little bit of every style. She enjoys floral, cartoon, and memorial pieces

Handcrafted Body Art

Aryanna McClain

Aryanna is a newer tattoo artist. She grew up around art her whole life which made her decide to go to an art school in highschool. This was just the kick start to her future as a tattoo artist. She has been tattooing for 3 years at Handcrafted Body Art. She enjoys doing any floral, anime, and horror tattoos. However she would love to add surrealism pieces to her portfolio.

Handcrafted Body Art

Scuba Steve Myers

Steve started tattooing in 1987. He's fluent with all styles of tattooing. He had double C-Spine surgery which paralyzed him from the chest down. Steve had to relearn tattooing, he had to learn how to walk again, but here he is!!!

Zak Perry

Bio coming soon!

Thorne Gallery Tattoo Studio

Mitch Bonifay

Bio coming soon!

Thorne Gallery Tattoo Studio

Dustie Pitstick

Dustie apprenticed in 2004 under Jon “Fud” Gearhart. He has owned his shop since early 24. Dustie does primarily trad, make tons of flash, and love to redo the classics. Outside of work he plays Hockey, bass guitar, and love to travel.

Lucky Bunny Tattoo

Kayla Hill

Kayla apprenticed under Dustie Pitstick and is in her 4th year on skin. She does primarily realism, and prefers color but still loves black and grey. Outside of work she has a rad 5 year old and is a killer mom. She reads, does plenty of art, and loves to swim.

Lucky Bunny Tattoo

Stephen Bashada

Stephen Bashada is a tattoo artist from All Over, USA. He currently lives and tattoos in Lebanon, OH. He started his tattoo journey in 2012 and has never looked back. His style of tattooing is largely inspired by the movies, music and cartoons that raised him. Stephen isn't limited to just one style of tattooing, from flash to portraits, he’s down for it all. (With a special preference for all things spooky and weird.) He takes a lot of pride in his work and will always make sure you get a tattoo that you are proud to show off

Broken Heart Tattoo

Skylar Sheeley

Meet Skylar Sheeley

A rising tattoo artist out of Broken Heart Tattoo in downtown Lebanon, Ohio, Skylar Sheeley brings intentional linework, thoughtful placement, and an upbeat energy that makes every session feel easy and empowering. Her growing portfolio reflects both her dedication to the craft and a constantly evolving creative voice. Skylar is passionate about making the tattoo experience approachable, collaborative, and rooted in self-expression — helping each client walk away feeling more like themselves than ever before

Broken Heart Tattoo

Brad Dunkeson

Bio coming soon!

Table Rock Tattoo

Josh Fesik

Josh Fesik apprenticed under Ron Champlin at Creative Instinkts in Connecticut. There he had chance to apprentice at each location, primarily bounce between the Shelton and Bridgeport shops where he had the opportunity to learn under established artists such Yuri Avila, Tomas Kennedy, and Christian Thomas. Having so many great mentors taught him proficiency in most styles though he specializes in realism. He is the founder of Squad Proteam, and owner of Tattoos by Fesik in Willow Grove, PA.

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