PILE O' BONES
Tattoo Convention
March 14, 15 & 16 - 2025
Turvey Convention Center
100 Armour Rd
$20 Daily / $40 Weekend Pass
Fri. 1PM - 10PM
Sat.10AM - 10PM
Sun.10AM - 6PM
Artists
Shops & Artists
-Painfully Pretty Tattoos
Saskatoon,SK
Shop insta: @painfullyprettytattoos
Shop website: www.painfullyprettytattoos.com
Penny Pain
Insta: @penny.pain
Lacey Kay
Insta: @lace.cadet
Website: www.lacecadet.ca
Devious Nik
Insta: @deviousnik
Website: www.deviousnik.com
Lexi Arnason
Insta: @lxa.tattoos
Painfully Pretty Tattoos is a female owned and operated tattoo studio located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Our team of artists pride themselves on your tattoo experience, safety and of course stellar tattoos! Our studio is located on Broadway Ave and we love being part of the community. Check out our cute studio and come see what makes our team so special.
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Stingray Tattoo
Regina Sask (1759 Halifax St)
Trevor Moran(@trevormorantattoos)
Dylan Nash (@throatpipe)
Taylor Rayne Hall (@raynetattoos)
Robert Kraushaar (@robkraushaartattoos)
Lisa Loewen (@pokesbylisa)
Dee Brooke (@dbrooke.ink)
Instagram - @stingraytattoofamily
Stingray Tattoo, established 2016 is located in the heart of Regina. Stingray features several artists with different skill sets; From traditional, Neo traditional, to black and grey realism and everything in between. Only good days at Stingray
-Fox and the Machine - @fox.and.the.machine.tattoo
Jason Abma @jasonabma
Dean Messervey @pain_stains
Bell Varricchio @bellvarricchio.tattoo
Vincent Ligo-Suchla @sirvincent_dungeater
Established just over 5 years ago, Fox and the Machine Tattoo is built on a passion for quality tattoos and custom designs. We take pride in crafting a welcoming and professional environment, both in our studio and wherever we travel to make tattoos.
Our focus is simple: every client leaves happy. With glowing reviews to back us, we’re committed to creating art that lasts and experiences that stand out. Whether you’re looking for bold, timeless ink or a custom piece designed just for you, we’ve got you covered.
-Black Thistle Tattoo
Winnipeg MB
Steve Buyachek - @buyachektattoo @blackthistletattoowpg
Steve Buyachek owner of black thistle tattoo in Winnipeg. I’ve been tattooing around 9 years
I love tattooing bright bold colour pieces. I enjoy traditional and neo-traditional tattoos.
-True Dark Tattoo - @truedarktattoo
1842 Scarth Street, Regina SK
CJ Pannell, Regina, SK - @wolfsblood.tdt
Yura, Edmonton, AB - @yuratattoos
Chauntel Mouse Garand, Saskatoon, SK - @mousetattoos
Ev Arnason, Saskatoon, SK - @evy.metal
Kayla - Saskatoon, SK - @tattood_by_kayla
Established in 2020, True Dark Tattoo is a small shop located in the heart of Downtown Regina owned and operated by CJ Pannell. Our space was thoughtfully designed to be a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that is fully wheelchair accessible on the ground floor of Scarth Street. All bodies and skin tones are welcome.
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-Top Cat Tattoos , Saskatoon
Steve Clark, Marc Wishart, Dax Brunet, Mac Widow, Ryan Gagne
@topcattattoos @darumasteve @wishart @topcatdax @mac.widow @ryangagnetattoo
Top Cat Tattoos is the purrrfect collection of artists to bring you quality tattoos you’ll want to get your paws on. This year we’re joined by Ryan Gagne from Stronghold Tattoo in Calgary, specializing in your next tattoo.
-Strive \ Mama Tried -
Saskatoon artists and friends Sydney, Colleen (both from Mama Tried) and Jackie (from Strive Artistry) are combining forces to take tattooing on the road! Our collective goal this year is to travel while tattooing, and we are so excited to be in Regina! We will be offering both walk-ins and pre-booked appointments! Be sure to stop by and say hi – we’d love to meet you!
-Nine Worlds Tattoo -1118 Broad St in Regina
Gabriel Dufour. Instagram @gabriel.dufour_tattoos
Gabriel has been tattooing for over five years and specializes in black and grey realism
Britt Nelson. Instagram @inksby.b
Britt has been tattooing for almost three years and loves doing mostly black and grey. She enjoys taking lady faces and floral designs
Topher Quiring. Instagram @topherlq
Topher is the owner of Nine Worlds Tattoo.
The shop itself is going on 12 years old but Topher has been tattooing for twenty three years now and specializes in bold colour with an animated art style.
-Aurora Tattoo
JonnyOneThree Tattoos/Gloom Tattoos)
Canmore, Alberta
Artists Attending:
1) Jon Colwell (JonnyOneThree)
instagram handle: @jonnyonethree
2) Emma Golden (Gloom Tattoos)
instagram handle: @gloomtattoos
“JonnyOneThree is originally from Ontario but has recently relocated to Alberta. Now working out of Canmore, he enjoys tattooing bright, bold tattoos specifically new school and traditional.
Emma specializes in Illustrative neotraditional tattooing inspired by nature.
Calgary, Alberta
-Born Wild Tattoo
Winnipeg, MB.
https://www.instagram.com/bornwildtattoo/?hl=en
Shawn Farrell
https://www.instagram.com/shawnfarrelltattoo/?hl=en
Riley Farrell
https://www.instagram.com/rileyfarrelltattoo/
Jan Veldman
https://www.instagram.com/janman_tattoos/?hl=en
Landen Statue
https://www.instagram.com/landenstatuetattoo/
Born Wild Tattoo is a classic street shop in Winnipeg's West End neighborhood specializing in traditional and custom tattoos. Walk-ins always welcome! - books never closed!
-Black Sea Tattoo:
Julian Williams @bloodrobots; Breyden Prentice @brayden_p_tattoo; Josh Rogers @jade.eyesjoshua; Kaitlin Dodman @dodfatherink
Urge 2: Andrew Christou @andrew_tattoo; Mark Lobkowicz @marklobkowicz
High Wire Tattoo: Gov @govtattoo
Showtime Tattoo: Cody Hemming @codyhemming
The Blind Tiger Tattoo: Spenny Watts @lifeseemsdull
Black Sea Tattoo over 20 years experience, good clean tattoos! All styles
Southern Independent Riders- Motorcycle Raffle
Tickets Available
Vendors-2025
Frankenstitch/ Stitchwitch / The Unicorn Cabinet
Trina Forrister, Nikita McKay, Dez Muyres
-Frankenstitch
https://www.instagram.com/frankenstitch_306?igsh=MTE0M2w0b214YnN3Ng==
Stitchwitch
https://www.instagram.com/stitchwhich_?igsh=MTNlbm9jcWNqYzFxMw==
The Unicorn Cabinet
https://www.instagram.com/the.unicorn.cabinet?igsh=c3ZudGl5eG1jNWph
Frankenstitch does everything upholstery including tattoo pillows and tattoo beds.
Stitchwitch and Unicorn Cabinet both do reworked clothing/ thrifted clothing/ vinyl printing on clothing /thrifted clothing and accessories.
-Madroot Creations - @madroot_creations - Graphic designer and visual artist who enjoys making custom jewelry, props and curiosities.
Happy House Apparel - @happyhouseapparel
Mental Health clothing brand - www.happyh0use.com
-Legion Hot Sauce - @legionhotsauce - Small batch hot sauce made in Lumsden, SK
-1053 -Big Red Machine Regina Support Clothing - www.hamcregina.com
Events
AWARD CATEGORIES: Judging will begin at (approx.) 9:00 pm on Friday & 8:00 pm Saturday and 4:00 pm Sunday
FRIDAY *judging/ awards will start at 9:00 pm on Friday.
- TATTOO OF THE DAY (FRIDAY) - Started & Finished that day.
SATURDAY *judging/ awards will start at 8:00 pm on Saturday
- PORTRAIT HUMAN
- REALISTIC ANIMAL
- SMALL COLOUR
- LARGE COLOUR
- SMALL BLACK & GREY
- LARGE BLACK & GREY
- NEO-TRADITIONAL
- TRADITIONAL
- TATTOO OF THE DAY (SATURDAY) - Started & Finished that day.
- Artist receives award.
SUNDAY *judging/ awards will start at 3:00 pm on Sunday.
- BIZARRE
- TATTOO OF THE DAY (SUNDAY) - Started & Finished that day.
- TATTOO OF THE CONVENTION -Started & Finished during Convention dates.
*Please sign up for chosen category upon arrival and/or daily.
There will be no last minute entries or category changes permitted.
*All judging, contests, categories and award times are tentative, depending on participation*
*Artist must be present to enter all categories with the exception of the Healed Tattoo Category.
Information & Booths
Vendors are welcome to sell items such as Clothing, Jewelry, Tattoo Flash, Art Work, Oddities, Formulation and Piercing Products.
A DEPOSIT OF 50% IS REQUIRED AFTER BOOTH SPACE IS APPROVED.
THE REMAINING BALANCE MUST BE PAID BY FEBRUARY 15TH, 2025.
Any cancellations after March 1st will result in the loss of payments.
Booth Rates
Depth x Width
Main Floor Area: Tattoos/Vendor Space
- 8’ X 10’ Booth - $850.00 - SOLD OUT
- 8’ X 20’ Booth - $1450.00 - SOLD OUT
- 8' X 30' Booth - $1900.00 - SOLD OUT
- 8' X 40' Booth - $2300.00 - SOLD OUT
For Inquiries on Larger Booths Email: pileobonestattoo@hotmail.com
Bottom Perimeter: Tattoo/Vendor Space
- 12' X 15' Booth - $1300.00 - SOLD OUT
- 12' X 30' Booth - $1850.00 - SOLD OUT
For Inquiries on Larger Booths Email: pileobonestattoo@hotmail.com
Top Perimeter: (UPPER LEVEL) Tattoo / Vendor Space
- 10' X 12' Booth - $850.00 - SOLD OUT
- 10' X 24' Booth - $1550.00 - SOLD OUT
- 10" X 36' Booth - $1950.00 - SOLD OUT
- 10' X 48' Booth - $2350.00 - SOLD OUT
For Inquiries on Larger Booths Email: pileobonestattoo@hotmail.com