This edition is an homage to the pioneers, visionaries & entrepreneurs in the industry that paved the way for the tattoo world. There was extreme judgment from society & the law but yet they pushed the limits to the point of change. These pioneers such as Gill Montie and many others suffered all sorts of repercussions but their belief was to live and breath tattooing. In this edition we also feature artists that have been part of the great evolution that we know now.
From Troy Timpel, the industry's "King of Conventions". Taking over the circuit by producing tattoo expos in almost all the prominent cities in the country. Also, Guy Aitchison who still continues to educate others through his Reinventing Tattooing site. One of my favorite artist, who is also from my stomping grounds on Long Island, Joe Capobianco who not only is a phenomenal artist recognized by his art but also took the opportunity to well represented us when he was the host TV Reality Show - Best Ink.
Bob Tyrrell another spectacular artist I’ve known for a long time and who never changes who is and what he stands gave us a last minute interview. We are blessed to have a few of the people I’ve admired since my involvement in the industry in 2005.
In this issue we only covered a small amount of people we admire and who believe created change but one specifically I would like to honor him for his bravery and excellence - Joshua Carlton. R.I.P. From the bottom of InkVasion Magazine's team our heart goes to his family.
