Tattoos are definitely taking their rightful place as depictions of art on human canvasses. This mindset is never more prevalent or obvious than when witnessed in the numbers of tattoo fans who flock to various tattoo events and conventions across the globe. It is exciting to realize that the art-form is finally receiving the recognition it deserves and is accepted by society as a whole as such.
An article regarding a convention attended by 15,000 tattoo enthusiasts in Australia follows below in its entirety.
Tattoo convention numbers surge
Bridie Jabour
January 22nd, 2011
AN 'ink-credible' display of art is being put on at the Gold Coast Convention Centre with living and breathing canvases.
The Surf 'n' Ink Tattoo Convention entered its second day today with organisers saying numbers are up 50 per cent on last year.
Co-event manager Simon Edds said about 15,000 are expected to visit convention over the three days.
Mr Edds said the once underground culture had become more main stream.
''It (tattooing) is definitely becoming more popular, people are recognising it as art,'' he said.
''It is similar to graffiti where it used to be for a darker area of society but is becoming more accepted.''
About 150 tattoo artists put their work on display as well as working on tattoos for passer-bys to watch.
There were toddlers through to elderly people at the convention showing their appreciation for the industry which 50 years ago was the domain of sailors, soldiers and prisoners.
''People get tattoos for different reasons, to commemorate loved ones or even pets,'' Mr Edds said.
''Others have just always wanted a tattoo and flip through tattooists portfolios until they see something that really clicks with them.
"And others really appreciate it as an art.''
Sleeves were particularly popular at the convention and Mr Edds said it takes between four and eight hours to complete a half sleeve.
''If it is a tribal sleeve then it is a lot quicker but if it is portraits and things like that then it will take hours more,'' he said.
The convention's last day is Sunday.
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