United Ink No Limits Tattoo Festival Kicks Off Today

Today, March 20th through Sunday March 22nd (Friday 2-11pm, Saturday 12-11pm, Sunday 12- 7pm) Tattoo Lou Presents the United Ink "No Limits" Tattoo Festival at Resorts World Casino NYC, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica, NY. Hosted by Lou and Jackie Rubino, a tattoo industry power couple and emceed by Joey Tattoo of Tattoo Rescue. Sponsored in part by World Famous Tattoo Ink, Kuro Sumi Ink, Inked Magazine, Hush Anesthetic Gel, Clean Slate Laser, All Music Inc., Redemption Organic Tattoo Aftercare and Revolution needles.

This show will be United Ink's first foray into the casino venue in NYC after a 3 year run at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. In keeping with the casino vibe this show will be tailored to an over 18 crowd, with all new entertainment and acts. This will be the first time United Ink shows says its "TIME TO GET A BABYSITTER!"

United Ink was created to unite the tattoo and body arts industry with the public bringing you the best artists from around the world. At united Ink you can come get tattooed, pierced, body painted to look like a zombie, or just shop with our amazing vendors while catching some crazy entertainment!

Just a few of United Ink's confirmed artists are; Big Gus of the famous show Tattoo Nightmares, Sarah Miller, Lydia Bruno, Don Peddicord, Cris Element and others from InkMasters. Other well renowned artists include Oleg Sheplenko for Russia, Mark Bester from the UK, Nuno Feio from Portugal, Zhang Po aka "Popo" from China and many others from around the globe.

Completely open to the public ages 18 and over, and with a wide variety of things to do for all, it's the perfect day for lovers of tattoo's and the tattoo culture. If you're interested in getting a tattoo at the event there are a few ways to go about it. Check out the attending artist list at www.newyorktattooshow.com and if you see someone you like contact them direct. Or a great way to meet and see the artists work is to buy the 3 day pass, come Friday to meet and look at artists portfolios and set your appointment for later in the weekend. Then you have the whole weekend to hang out, catch some crazy entertainment, shop, play at the casino and get that perfect tattoo!

YES you can get your own tattoo or piercing RIGHT THERE ON THE SPOT at the festival! Don't forget to enter your tattoo - FRESH or HEALED- in the many tattoo contests and win a trophy for your artist or have a chance to win a spread in an industry related magazine!

See live performances by Tool Tribute Schism, burlesque entertainment by Bambu Jessica, Mynxie Monroe, suspension and freak shows by Skindicate Suspensions with stage and sound provided by All Music Inc.

Shop the jewelry, clothing and craft booths, Meet Miss United Ink Heather Moss (famous intl tattoo model). Enter the Ms. Vixen Pin-Up contest hosted by Laura Lynn and win cash prizes and a magazine spread. Lets not forget the Mr. United Ink Bikini Contest as well!!

Enter your Art! Sara Blades' Artist Hanger exhibit includes works from both local and international artists; email sara@newyorktattoo.com or call her at 631-761-6667 and sell some of your works.