![]() ![]() This year’s expo will feature more than 400+ of the nation’s Top Tattoo Artists who will be putting their skills and talent on display for the whole world to see. Come learn about tattoo designs and trends, watch the industry’s top artists working, or even get a stunning tattoo! The Tattoo Collectors Expo is by artists for artists and will bring together the best tattoo artists from all around the world. The second annual Tattoo Collectors Expo will take place at the Esports Stadium Arlington & Expo Center from August 12th – 14th from 10 am to 11 pm. The Tattoo Collectors Expo will have plenty of entertainment for all ages and tattoo contests with amazing awards. The expo with being host to the Miss World Inked Finals a tattooed beauty pageant. Arlington, Texas is home to MLB’s Texas Rangers and NFL’s Dallas Cowboys both stadiums within walking distance of the Arlington Convention Center.Īrlington, Texas has always been on a tourists radar but with all the new and exciting businesses being built it will bring in more people and this expo will be a perfect addition to the cities attractions. Shaun is the driving force and the director of the tattoo program at the annual Buffalo Chip Tattoo Café in Sturgis, SD for the last 11 years.Creators Samantha Frederick, Alonzo Gonzales, and Art Cantu Jr have come together to bring The Tattoo Collectors Expo to the Arlington, Texas area that will showcase not only the City of Arlington but also showcase the best tattoo artists in the world. He has traveled with Black Veil Brides on the 2013, 2015, & 2017 Warped Tour tattooing across the U.S. His musical tastes are vast, ranging from Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers to Slayer, Otis Redding and Nick Cave to The Highwaymen and Lords of the New Church.Īs a regular in the tattoo and horror convention circuit, Shaun has dedicated himself to bringing his art around the country and internationally. While tattooing, Shaun is almost always found with a set of headphones on, listening to his trusty iPod. Throughout his career, Shaun’s love for music has continued, with Shaun serving as the front man for The Living End, Damnation, Kings of the Wild Frontier, Lords of the Damned, and Ramone's tribute, Rocket To Russia. He can often be found doing a variety of commissioned artworks for his clients, and his paintings can be seen at a variety of art events throughout the year. Shaun also regularly paints, working in acrylics, oils and watercolors. He describes himself as a Jack‐of‐All‐Trades with personalization to the tastes of his clients. His artistic influences include Norman Rockwell, Salvador Dali, Boris Vallejo, Bernie Wrightson, Ralph Steadman, and Frank Frazetta. ![]() ![]() He is also skilled in single needle black and grey work, through working alongside Mark Mahoney and Bob Vessels. Shaun’s work is dark and edgy, with incredible detail and vibrant color. His personal tastes as a tattoo artist lead him to the dark and macabre, which led to his reputation as the king of Halloween Tattoos. Tattooing for over 25 years, Shaun has found his niche in the tattoo world.
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