40 What Kind Of Tattoo Contests Are There?
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This article is from the Tattoo FAQ, by Stan Schwarz with numerous contributions by others.
40 What Kind Of Tattoo Contests Are There?
Contests are limited to registrants during the larger conventions, while
they may be open to everyone at the smaller ones.
Categories seem to differ greatly, however some of the more standard
ones you can expect include: best black & gray, most unusual, best
tribal, best portrait, best overall.
Judging is done either by popular vote, or by a panel of experts
(usually composed of veteran artists). Obviously those by popular vote
are often judged by the contestant's looks or personality, and not
necessarily just by their tattoo.
If you plan to attend a contest, I suggest you bring a pair of
binoculars. The contestants are usually herded around on stage, and it
is often difficult to see the tattoos well. This is especially pertinent
if the contest is audience-judged.
Some contests are better organized than others; however I have yet to
see a contest where everything runs on time. Many contests do not limit
the number of entrants in a category, or limit entrants to one category.
This can cause long waits and long lines.
If you wish to take photos of these contests, plan to bring a telephoto
lens. A tripod would not be a bad idea either.
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