![]() “Being in the business for 25 years, you can imagine how things have changed,” Azinger said. Of course one of the biggest things about these events are the fans that come to support the culture and even get a tattoo from the experience. The shop is located in Santa Rosa, Calif., where it’s owned by Jesse’s brother: Jesus Perez, the lead artist. “Conventions like these have helped us get our name out, look at other tattoo artists and styles of tattoo and learn from them to see what’s going on in the business.” “We’ve always been into art, so we figured it was a chance to make some money and do something we love, it wasn’t a hard sell,” said Perez. Jesse Perez, the brother of the owner, was among them only having three months of holding the title as a tattoo artist but having about 10 years of experience by shadowing his brother. One of the biggest booths showcased at the expo was the Eternal Art Tattoo shop with a total of eight artists. His uncle mentored him throughout the years until he finally opened the shop in Oregon City called Oregon City Tattoos. “I’m not expecting a lot to come out of this expo, but I thought it would be a great experience and maybe even get inspired by other artists to build up my credibility.” Smith was introduced to tattoos at the age of 14 when his uncle opened a shop. ![]() “This is my first time at an expo,” said Lance Smith, a local tattoo artist from Oregon City. The event showcases talented artist trying to make a name for themselves in the business by displaying their work and even selling their art in the form of portraits. He currently runs a shop located in Pittsburgh and has opened a new one with his partner. “Last year went very well, but this year is even bigger and better,” said Timothy Azinger, a tattoo artist from Pittsburgh and the organizer of the event.Īzinger has been organizing and tattooing for 25 years and has built a reputation internationally for holding these events. Though the expo is barely in its second year, it has seen an exponential growth of popularity. ![]() This caused tattoo conventions to pop up around the globe, bringing in fans of the culture. It has certainly permeated the modern era, especially in a place like Oregon, where the city of Portland is known for its retro style and art. It is a part of today’s modern culture where everyone from athletes to celebrities show them off as a symbol of their personality or their background. In the past two decades, tattoo culture has seen a rise in business. The annual Pacific Northwest Tattoo Expo officially returned last weekend to the Spirit Mountain Casino for its second year, bringing artists from around the nation and locally to exhibit their work of art. Photo by McKenna Streed Story by Luis Correa Arts and culture editor We do not guarantee the validity of tickets purchased anywhere other than a link that is on this website.Henry Rodriguez tattoos a butterfly on Ben Baker. Notice regarding third party ticket resellers: Spirit Mountain Casino uses eTix to process ticket sales. Hospitality is our passion, and we ensure our VIPs get premium, priority service. If you are a regular to Spirit Mountain Casino, consider joining the Coyote Club today to experience benefits like complimentary tickets to concerts, free food and rooms, discounts throughout the resort, and much more. Book a night in a luxury deluxe suite in our beautiful hotel, make a reservation for a fine dining experience for you and someone special, and enjoy putting your feet up after your event. Since we’re only 60 miles from Portland, we’re a great staycation destination. Many of our events are even free to attend, helping you treat yourself to one of our many award-winning restaurants, bars, or even a little gaming before or after the show. Our robust events calendar constantly updates to bring you the best in world-class entertainment with ticket prices that will fit your budget. From stand-up comedy to rock ‘n roll concerts, from expos to viewing parties, Spirit Mountain Casino has it all.
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