Point to Point Season 2 Recap!
What a great Season 2 of #pointtopoint! We were lucky enough to talk to another great round of #toptattooartists and get to know them a little bit better!
We’ve now spoken point-to-point with over 40 #tattooartists! In case you missed them, we invite you to catch up with each one in our Point to Point BLOG.
Take a moment to follow these awesome artists, and make sure you tell us who YOU’d like Patrick Coste to talk to next. In the meantime here are some "name drops" from Season 2, make sure you tell them they are awesome:
Shamus Mahannah - Montreal, QC
“Shamus is a workhorse when it comes to tattooing and painting. The mark that he leaves in tattooing is as unique, and great as his tattoos...”
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
Tasha Tonks - Halifax, NS
“Tasha has a true grasp on traditional tattooing and lives by it. She is driven, she has taste and above all she is devoted like no other...”
Read the whole story here and get the know her a bit better!
Keith Winterbottom - Dwight, Muskoka, ON
“Work is life and life is work, Keith understands that. He thrives alongside Mother Nature, and she’s got his back...”
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
Safwan - Montreal, QC
“Safwan is a pillar of the tattooing community and gives true meaning to tattoo life. He’s generous, he’s mastered the craft and is humble about it. Most of all, he appreciates all that surrounds him. A tattooer true to the trade...”
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
Bobby T - Welland, ON
“Bobby T works like a maniac. He draws like a man on fire. He loves hotrods and bikes, and he’s been around longer that he hasn’t; 20+ years! I re-introduce you to Bobby T, just in case you needed an introduction...”
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
Erika Doyon - Montreal, QC
“She’s a go-getter. She’s been in the business for over 15 years. She’s discrete and her work speaks for itself. Erika is definitely one of the most positive people I know...”
Read the whole story here and get the know her a bit better!
Rob Hoskins - Edmonton, AB
"He's a master of mesmerizing, complex dotwork optical illusions. At the same time, he also appreciates the simple things in life - this is the cool duality of Rob Hoskins"
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
Dane Hiltz - Antigonish, NS
“A humble, passionate man, with a secret flair for success. Dane finds the daily grind comforting and loves life in the boonies of Nova Scotia"...
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
Anthony Jenkins - Toronto, ON
“From outstanding tattoos to stunning paintings, Anthony’s routine is among the craziest, but we can all relate to passion and devotion. He brings it to another level...”
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
Guillaume Couture - Montreal, QC
“Guillaume is living proof that passion will overcome all obstacles - from humble beginnings, to painting cinema sets, to today's top tattooing. He uses tattooing as a permanent platform for art and a way of life...”
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
Jessica Purple - Banff, AB
“Jessica is definitely one of the sweetest traveling tattooers around. Don’t be fooled, she’ll tattoo you like a master of traditional and you’ll want more!”
Read the whole story here and get the know her a bit better!
Glen Decker, St. John’s, NFLD
“From fisherman to tattooer, I’d say that passion, dedication and willpower can sum up what Glen is all about in his daily grind...”
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
Louis Moise Cretney - Gatineau, QC
“Don’t be fooled by his smoothness or his laidback style... Louis’ passion is among the strongest, and his tattoos are spot on! We need more ‘Louis’ in the tattoo trade...”
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
Carlos Lopes - Charlottetown, PEI
“Carlos left his native Brazil for Canada to get his tattooing career up to par. Now he’s making big waves in PEI of all places... A true inspiration for all who want to just DO IT”
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
Dominique Bodkins - Montreal , QC
“Born into tattooing, Dominique’s legacy is one that is united by blood and art. She’s turned around and applies today's trends with a definite respect for the old guard...”
Read the whole story here and get the know her a bit better!
Romance Wilson - Kelowna, BC
“In tune with the universe, Romance Wilson finds his balance in the darkness and hecticness of this world. He takes the dark, chews it up and spits it back out in his own unique way...”
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
Val McBain - Kingston, ON
“Val takes time to sync herself with nature, and surround herself with its power. She thrives alongside it, and offers tattoos that are deeply rooted in meaning...”
Read the whole story here and get the know her a bit better!
Brad Dawe - Moncton, NB
“Brad’s hands must be so confused between mechanical work and tattooing, as he goes all over the creative spectrum to build and craft one-of-a-kind creations.
A true artisan...”
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
Mr. Scriptkeeper - Vancouver, BC
“You’ve seen him around the convention circuit I’m sure. The first thing you notice is Mr. Scriptkeeper passion for lettering and tattooing, that he will gladly share with you for hours on end...”
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
JF Trudel - Laval, QC
“A definite respect for those who came before him, is what I see in JF. His passion is second to none when you think of Japanese-style tattooing...”
Read the whole story here and get the know him a bit better!
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