Paradise Tattoo Gathering

We recently enjoyed a weekend away from the office for the Paradise Tattoo Gathering, put on by TattooNow up at the Jiminy Peak ski resort in Hancock, MA. It was a small convention that really focused on the artists and serious collectors. Even with the tough competition of the “Rock the Ink” convention in nearby Providence, RI, the show was a success for all those who attended. Those of you who did attend the “Rock the Ink” show missed a good time, but I can’t blame you. They had Shadows Fall and Brett Michaels’ Rock of Love girls!





























































Katie from Pulse LOVES a good moose













Our booth was in the Burbank Center where all of the forums, discussions, brutal critiques, and tattoo contests took place. The forums and discussion panels were something I had never seen at a convention before and were a great addition.

Brutal Critique with Joe Capobianco, Tom Strom & Durb












Brett from Pulse moderates a discussion panel












Joe Capobianco and his loud mouth soup
Like he needs it









































We spent our days in the booth, and our nights in the bar. It was fun spending time getting know the artists and collectors in both venues! One night at the bar, I was able to instigate a dance-off in the bar between Brett and Tom Strom. Who knew Tom always wanted to be a Solid Gold Dancer?

Katie from Pulse, Claudia, Tim Brewer from Body Graphics, & Nichole from Kid Robot.













Aurora from Steadfast, Jime Litwalk from Hart & Huntington & Me














Solid Gold Tom Strom


















Brett from Pulse breaks it down.


















Tom Strom's not going to take that.














Brett from Pulse tries to make a come back.

After last call the dance competition continued in the Pulse Condo till the wee hours of the morning. Because, hey, you can’t stop the party.

Phil Young from Hope Gallery is thinking "How do I get in there?"

Did I forget to mention that the amenities at the Jiminy Peak resort include an alpine slide, & mountain rollercoaster? As far as I know, no serious injuries were reported!

Our friend, Nichole, Kid Robot’s “Toy Baroness” even came out for the event! I think winning the “overall female” trophy at the last award ceremony of the weekend made it worth her while.

Thanks to Durb, Tony, and Jeff from the Hell City Tattoo Fest for helping to make a first time convention a success. You guys rock!

Brett from Pulse with Durb from Hell City