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10th Annual Virginia Beach Tattoo Festival ad featuring event details, August 8-10, 2025.

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Salt Water Tattoo

Michael Rickards

Tattoo Artist

Tattooing 26 years 24 years in Virginia Beach.

Tattoos By Michael Rickards

Colorful tattoo of a skull and scorpion on a hand, blending vibrant shades and intricate design for bold body art.

Tattoo of a sailing ship on skin, featuring detailed masts and waves, surrounded by birds in flight.

Colorful skull tattoo with a dagger and red accents on a hand. Bold, vibrant design on skin.

Colorful snake and dagger tattoo on forearm, bold traditional style art with green, red, and yellow accents.

Scorpion tattoo on forearm with star details, bold black ink design, detailed shading, and textured background.

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Chest tattoo featuring a detailed moth with a skull on its back, complemented by a floral design above.

AJO

Seven Cities Tattoo Co.

Detailed tattoo of a roaring skull with antlers, shadow of a deer in a forest; artistic dark-themed design.

Brian Allen

Inkredible Tattoo

Raven perched on a cracked skull tattoo, ink splatter design on leg, dark and gothic art.

Shiloh Allan

Julius Star Tattoo gallery

Heart-shaped ashtray tattoo with a smoking cigarette, symbolizing broken love and addiction themes.

Allora

Flying Tiger Social Club

Realistic dog portrait tattoo on a person's upper arm, showcasing detailed shading and expressive eyes.

Mike Aragon

Flying Tiger Social Club

Unique head and neck tattoo featuring intricate designs and symbols on a bald man's skin.

Ryan Fuckin’ Anderson

Valhalla Rose Tattoo

Detailed tattoo of a German Shepherd dog's face with tongue out on arm.

Aylin Andrade

Tattoo of a black rat perched on an orange skull with intricate details and shading on skin.

Jesse Avalos

Judgment Day Tattoo

Intricate Greek mythology tattoo on a man's shoulder featuring a detailed depiction of a god and angel.

Ed Avocado

SLOW RIDE Tattoo & Gallery

Tattoo of a welder with Pittsburgh road sign and industrial theme on upper arm. Dark and detailed artwork.

Michael Bairhalter

Inspire Body Art

Black and grey tattoo of a Medusa-inspired face with snakes and flowers, creating a striking chest design.

Austin Biever

World Famous Americana Tattoo Co

Cowboy Kirby tattoo with hat, boot, and lasso on skin, surrounded by colorful stars and a flower.

Birdy

Stillpoint Tattoo

Colorful tattoo of a cute pink dinosaur in a teacup with a purple flower on arm, surrounded by stars and leaves.

Lauren Bohlmann

Shop 53 Tattoo & Art Studio

Colorful opossum and flowers tattoo on shoulder, vibrant design.

Hannah Bones

Yellow rose tattoo with black snake entwined on arm, featuring bold colors and intricate details.

Abigail Bowen

Halloween-themed tattoo of a snail with a pumpkin shell and witch hat, carrying a candy bucket.

Madison Brewington

Butterfly tattoo with green and yellow wings on a calf, accompanied by a minimalist star design.

Meredith Brewington

Tattoo of a pirate with an octopus-like face on an arm, featuring intricate details and a dark hat.

Ric Casey

The Original Folk City Tattoo

Colorful back tattoo of a fox with flowers and a skull, showcasing intricate design and vibrant details.

Colleen Bricker

Studio Evolve Tattoo

Realistic tattoo of a woman's face with Aztec motifs, combining beauty and skull art on an upper arm canvas.

Chino

La Casa De Tinta

Forearm tattoo featuring a detailed portrait with red script accents, worn by person in blue and orange sports jersey.

Cyko

Tattoo of intricate geometric and symbolic designs on a shoulder, featuring circular and intertwined patterns.

Heather Broe

Tattoo of a rose and leaves on a calf, featuring geometric shapes and a shield emblem with the letter 'B'.

Olivia Brown

Alley Cat Tattoo

Colorful abstract thigh tattoo with heart and lightning designs, showcasing vibrant, dynamic art on skin.

J Bunner

Blue Horseshoe Tattoo

Floral thigh tattoo with sunflowers and feathers, detailed black and gray design on skin.

Nikki Canady

Envision Tattoo Gallery

A green frog playing a banjo under a crescent moon, with colorful flowers, on a vibrant tattoo design.

Cananda

Studio Evolve Tattoo

Tattoo of a gnome woman with flowers, mushrooms, and a bee, featuring colorful details on the forearm.

Dani Capputi

Moving Mountains Tattoo

Intricate full-back tattoo featuring a vibrant dragon and phoenix design with colorful floral accents.

Danny Cardona

Fantasy Tattoo Company

Tattoo of a vintage lamp on skin with intricate patterns and floral details.

Sweet Caroline

Hidden Gem Village Tattoo Studio

Colorful moth and mushroom tattoo on a torso, featuring vibrant wings and intricate botanical details.

Elle Carney

Love Bug Tattoo

Colorful dog tattoo with flower design on arm, featuring a happy dog face and vibrant blue accents.

Jamie Cary

Fantasy Tattoo Company

Stomach Tattoo by Gabriel Cece

Gabriel Cece

Studio Evolve Tattoo

Colorful chest tattoo featuring a dragon, snake, and mythical creatures on a man's torso, showcasing intricate body art.

AK Champloo

SLOW RIDE Tattoo & Gallery

Ancient Greek statue tattoo on arm, featuring detailed warrior helmet and curls, showcasing artistic tattoo skills.

Tone Chingon

Americana Tattoo co

Chest tattoo of a roaring tiger with green eyes, flanked by red roses on either side against a brick background.

Chipi

Inkredible Tattoo

Anime-style tattoo design on forearm featuring a mysterious character with dynamic details and contrasting background.

Kaitlyn Choquet

Black Rose and Dagger

Colorful tattoo of a whimsical character in a top hat with a teacup, on a person's forearm.

Scott Cochran

Permanent Pictures Tattoo

Hand tattoo featuring an eye with cacti and wood elements, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate design.

Logan Davis

The Original Folk City Tattoo

Colorful vintage motorcycle and skull chest tattoo on a man in a tattoo parlor.

Erik Day

American Classic Tattoo

Colorful snake tattoo with orange flowers and green leaves on skin. Bold, intricate design showcasing vibrant art.

Greg DiGiacinto

Mr. Blue Sky Tattoo

Colorful traditional tattoo on arm featuring a woman's face with flowers and feathers.

Neil Dion

Tender Heart Tattoo

Intricate octopus sleeve tattoo with geometric patterns in shades of blue and gray on a person's arm.

Jon Dredd

Colorful tattoo with flowers, leaves, mushrooms, and a praying mantis on a person's forearm.

Drewski

Flying Tiger Social Club

Dragon tattoo covering back with intricate wings and detailing.

Raytheon Dunn

Love Bug Tattoo

Vibrant floral arm tattoo featuring pink lilies and orchids at Under the Sun Tattoo studio.

Kendra Edgell

Detailed skull tattoo covering entire back, intricate design with floral patterns, showcasing artistry and skill.

Kim Ewell

Shop 53 Tattoo & Art Studio

Colorful corgi tattoo with red flowers on arm, featuring traditional style and vibrant design.

Rob Fehrman

Judgment Day Tattoo

Stacy Fevinger

Eastern Pass Tattoo Co.

Colorful arm tattoo featuring a detailed skull and eye design with bold red and orange accents.

Dylan Fowler

Tattoo Cartel Company

Vibrant tattoo of a woman's face with abstract tear, featuring green eyes and colorful background on an arm.

Greg French

Black Rose and Dagger

Colorful dragon tattoo on leg, showcasing intricate red scales and bright details against a pale skin background.

Anna Froehler

Vibrant phoenix tattoo on back with dynamic red, orange, and purple colors, symbolizing rebirth and strength.

Miguel Garcia

La Casa De Tinta

Detailed colorful tattoo of a woman and a snake on an arm in a pink sleeveless top.

November Gloom

Flying Tiger Social Club

Tattoo featuring a menacing figure holding a knife over a house, inked on a forearm with intricate shading.

Roberto Gomez

Colorful clownfish tattoo on skin, surrounded by vibrant marine life.

Josh Gonzalez

Astra Veritas Ink

Colorful geometric and floral tattoos on a person's upper arm, featuring bright designs and a sunflower.

Holly Govia

Hidden Gem Village Tattoo Studio

Anime-style tattoo on thigh, featuring a fierce character with a pointed finger and blue accents.

Grand

SLOW RIDE Tattoo & Gallery

Arm tattoo featuring a detailed skull with halo and floral design, emphasizing a mix of gothic and nature themes.

Lisa Henderson

Wonderland Tattoos and Inkfellaz

Vibrant dinosaur tattoo design featuring a roaring T-Rex with vivid details on arm.

Billy Haughton

Judgment Day Tattoo

Floral tattoo with detailed petals and leaves on person's upper arm, showcasing intricate black and pink shading.

Nikki Heri

Whiskey River Tattoo

Colorful tiger tattoo with a third eye, featuring bold designs and vibrant hues, on a person's arm.

Barry Huffman

Thriller Street Tattoo

Tattoo of winged female figure with scales and starry constellation on skin.

J. Clyde Inks

Blue Horseshoe Tattoo

Tattoo of a moose with a hand incorporated on arm, featuring colorful shading and bold outlines.

Big Jaz

Bushwick Tattoo

Intricate skull tattoo design on upper back with detailed patterns and shading.

JBird

The Original Folk City Tattoo

Vibrant abstract tattoo on thigh featuring overlapping faces with dynamic colors and intricate details.

Mohawk Jesse

Inspire Body Art

Vibrant clownfish and anemone tattoo on thigh, showcasing colorful underwater scene with intricate details.

Jesus

Valhalla Rose Tattoo

Back tattoo featuring a mountain landscape, roaring bear, forest, and crescent moons, showcasing nature and wildlife themes.

Junior

Speakeasy Ink Lounge

Intricate tattoo of a moth with eye designs on its wings, featured on a person's skin.

Kay

Flying Tiger Social Club

Colorful demon tattoo with big teeth and orange horns on hairy skin background, blue glove visible.

Kayne Keel

Black Rose and Dagger Tattoo

Colorful elephant tattoo with artistic swirls and splashes on a calf.

Dre King

Tattoo Cartel Company

Colorful minotaur tattoo on upper arm with axe and blood drops, showcasing vibrant detail and bold design.

Scott Kingan

The Collective Tattoo

Colorful sea turtle tattoo with hibiscus flower and coral accents on skin.

Brian Klingensmith

Tattoo of a cartoon skull with pineapple hair, glowing eyes, and holding a knife on forearm.

George Labrada

Realistic ram tattoo with vibrant sunset and mountain scenery on the upper arm.

Dan Laielli

FAT KATS TATTOO

Colorful wizard tattoo with a staff and mystical elements on a person's upper arm.

Daniel Langston

Foundation Tattoo

Tattoo of a flower with a woman's face, showcasing intricate linework on an arm.

Raine Lanno

Moving Mountains Tattoo

Tattoo of a character in an armor suit with glowing arc reactor and lightning background. Colorful and detailed design.

Andra Lawrence

Red Owl Collective

Person with floral tattoos on hands, barbed wire, red nails, rings, standing on wooden floor.

Cookie Lee

Julius Star Tattoo Gallery

Black and white Medusa tattoo with snake hair, detailed shading, on skin.

Chessa Leisring

Blue Horseshoe Tattoo

Close-up of a man's side head tattoo with swirling script and symbols against a brick wall.

Bobby LLoyd

Flying Tiger Social Club

Tattoo featuring a detailed mechanical face with red accents, depicting a haunting and artistic design.

Burke Long

Inkcredible Tattoo

Man with a large, detailed tiger tattoo covering his entire back, showcasing vibrant colors and fierce expression.

Matlock Lopes

Inkredible Tattoo

Detailed back tattoo featuring horned beast and red flames. Fierce and intricate design on upper back.

Thor Lorelei

Colorful tattoo of a hummingbird surrounded by vibrant flowers and leaves.

Lucy Lou

Studio Evolve Tattoo

Tattoo of a vibrant, traditional Asian-inspired design with a colorful fish and baby face on a person's leg.

Bella Louise

Stillpoint Tattoo

Forearm tattoo of a lighthouse amid stormy seas by The Collective Tattoo & Body Piercing artist.

Michael Lukeson

The Collective Tattoo & Body Piercing

Colorful Super Saiyan tattoo with electric aura and intense expression on forearm.

Ayanna Luna

Wonderland Tattoos and Inkfellaz

Colorful tattoo of a cartoon villain with spikes, surrounded by skull-like mushrooms on an arm. Gaming-themed artwork.

Stan the Man

Electric Umbrella

Tattoo of a woman's face with red tears, red flower, and decorative patterns on upper leg.

Mariah

Thriller Street Tattoo

Highland cow tattoo with flowers, featuring detailed linework and shading on an arm.

Hunter Martin

Thriller Street Tattoo

Flaco Martines

Studio Evolve Tattoo

Teddy bear with chainsaw riding a pink unicorn tattoo on skin.

Max

World Famous Americana Tattoo Co

Colorful butterfly and flower tattoo on skin, featuring vivid orange, purple, and green hues in an oval shape.

Kasey May

Studio Evolve Tattoo

Back tattoo artwork featuring detailed faces, guns, and a car, showcasing intricate shading and urban style elements.

Lucio Melgar

La Casa De Tinta

Melon

James River Tattoo

Tattoo of a figure with a mask, holding a head, in water with blood splatter on a person's leg.

Mickey

Moving Mountains Tattoo

Colorful fairy tattoo with wings and stars, set on a vibrant graffiti background on an arm.

Millzy

Hidden Gem Village Tattoo Studio

Arm tattoo featuring a detailed portrait of Jesus with a crown of thorns, vibrant colors, and a wooden cross.

Will Miranda

Blue Horseshoe Tattoo

Colorful caricature tattoo with exaggerated features and pink hair, depicting a playful expression and clasped hands.

Nick Mitchell

Loose Screw Tattoo

Realistic black and gray tattoo of a mythical figure with flowing hair and beard on a person's upper arm.

Taylor Morrison

Studio Evolve Tattoo

Back tattoo of detailed floral design with leaves and a decorative vase in black ink.

Mary Moss

Anime-style tattoo with blue-haired character holding a gun, wearing red gloves, on skin background.

Mayes Najee

Judgment Day Tattoo

Colorful peacock tattoo with floral accents on forearm, featuring vibrant reds, greens, and blues.

Matt Nelson

Saltwater Tattoo

Realistic portrait tattoo of a woman with wavy hair and a turtleneck, showcasing expert shading and detail.

Jae One

Arm tattoo featuring a woman's face with an owl on her head, combining nature and beauty in black ink.

Oscar Ortega

Valhalla Rose Tattoo

Colorful parrot tattoo with vibrant flowers on shoulder, featuring a mix of yellow, blue, and red highlights.

Jamie Osborn

Thriller Street Tattoo

Tattoo of a black and white face with a circuit pattern brain on forearm, blending technology and human form.

Matti Oursinsiri

Julius Star Tattoo gallery

Intricate back tattoo design with floral patterns, showcasing detailed artistry and elegance.

Ellen Perkins

Hidden Gem Village Tattoo Studio

Colorful phoenix tattoo on leg, featuring vibrant orange and yellow wings in a watercolor style.

Paula Peterscheck

Midnight Sun Tattoo

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