Philly says, ‘I love you’ in ink at Villain Arts Tattoo Convention [photos]
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Alana Shelton receives three butterflies from artist Brandy Anderson in honor of her three children. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Alana Shelton receives three butterflies from artist Brandy Anderson in honor of her three children. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Daniel Santos receives two tattoos from Aaron Garcia, one that says Guatemala and one that says Puerto Rico, to honor his heritage. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Sahara Castillo is tattooed by artist Jon Mesa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Jake Schlosser receives a mandala tattoo from artist Scott McMahon. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Jake Schlosser receives a mandala tattoo from artist Scott McMahon. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Todd Stresen-Retuer receives a Jerome Bettis tattoo, because he is a Steelers football fan. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Todd Stresen-Retuer receives a Jerome Bettis tattoo, because he is a Steelers football fan. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Ashley Hatton receives a butterfly dagger tattoo from artist Scott Garitson. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Ashley Hatton receives a butterfly dagger tattoo from artist Scott Garettson. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Artist Watson Spriull tattoos the name of Stephfone Goodman’s 2-year-old daughter onto his arm. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Artist Alexandra Fische tattoos Michael Myers onto horror fan Paul Heiler. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Artist Alexandra Fische tattoos Michael Myers onto horror fan Paul Heiler. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Artist Elton Duarte tattoos a realistic bio-organic creature on Hector Hernandez, a fan of the artist. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Artist Javier Eastman tattoos a portrait of a native girl on Jose Restrepo, a fan of Eastman’s work. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Artist Javier Eastman tattoos a portrait of a native girl on Jose Restrepo, a fan of Eastman’s work. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Artist Tom Aladna tattoos a deer on Chet Wescoat because of Wescoat’s love of hunting. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Artist Tom Aladna tattoos a deer on Chet Wescoat because of Wescoat’s love of hunting. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Artist Miguel Camarillo tattoos images of Antion Sanchez’s daughter onto his chest. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Artist Miguel Camarillo tattoos images of Antion Sanchez’s daughter onto his chest. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Artist Caroline Anne Evans tattoos on Jenny King a locket and three keys that represent King’s children. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia’s 18th Annual Tattoo Arts Convention is taking place this weekend, giving local tattoo lovers a chance to get inked by the some of the best artists in the world.
The convention typically takes place on the weekend of Valentine’s Day, and there’s isn’t a better way to show devotion to your most beloved people and things than getting their likeness etched permanently into your flesh.
Whether it’s honoring your children, Pittsburgh Steelers former halfback Jerome Bettis, or just getting tattoos because you really, really love tattoos, we can’t image anyone getting one they’re not totally head-over-heels in love with.
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