Fresno Famous

Yes, I admit I have a tattoo fascination. First, tattoo art can be amazing and intricate-- or silly and sloppish. You never know what you're going to see. Case in point: the guy with his girlfriend's vajayjay on his bicep. Stunning, and maybe not in a good way.

Second, whether it's an in memoriam for a lost child or the Tasmanian Devil, all tattoos are intensely personal.  There is always a story, always a reason why that particular image was permanently inscribed on someone's flesh. Which is why...

Third, despite what your mama said, most people who have tattoos are okay with you staring at them and asking about the art. If they weren't, they wouldn't wear it *literally* on their sleeve. IMHO, and those of many others who sport them, tattoos are an art form, heavily invested in by the owners. They aren't dirty little secrets. It's okay to ask about them... mostly.

And finally, I am too fickle to allow myself to get one. My tastes flap back and forth and because I know this about myself, I have saved myself from becoming a walking billboard of bad choices. I have yet to get a haircut that I feel fully committed to. I couldn't imagine a lifetime of wishing my ink had been smaller, slightly different and a little to the left.

THAT SAID... I am quite looking forward to the 7th Annual Fresno Tattoo Convention at the Fresno Convention Center. Huge opportunity to gawk at the gutsy, and appreciate the art of those who have committed a body part as canvas. There will be over 200 artists from around the world showing off their talents and applying their trades.

THE DEETS:
7th Annual Fresno Tattoo Convention
Saturday & Sunday
April 30 – May 1, 2011
Tickets are $20 per day, or $30 for a weekend pass

Famous was there in 2009 and captured some amazing shots of some amazing work. We’re aiming to be there again this year to document the awesomeness.