The Most Badass Tatts We Saw at Hell City Tattoo Festival 2019
Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 2:26 a.m.

Benjamin Leatherman
It's like some sort of parable in tattoo form.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Awesome chest pieces were in abundance at Hell City 2019.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Pinhead would be proud of this Hellraiser-inspired chest piece.
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Benjamin Leatherman
This blue tiger tattoo is a sight to behold.
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Benjamin Leatherman
There's no doubt about it: That's an amazing-looking tattoo.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Pirate tattoos, ahoy!
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Benjamin Leatherman
An amazing octopus tattoo.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Creepy.
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Benjamin Leatherman
A snail mixed with bio-mechanical art makes up this tattoo.
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Benjamin Leatherman
A whimsical-looking creation on one Hell City attendee.
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Benjamin Leatherman
These tattoos, created by artist Gabriel Hernandez, are totally money.
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Benjamin Leatherman
The Force is strong with this one.
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Benjamin Leatherman
You got to be a real Legend of Zelda fan to get the characters inked into your skin.
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Benjamin Leatherman
This dude's tattoo kind of put your nautical star to shame.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Don't mess with this kitty.
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Benjamin Leatherman
There's an interesting story behind this phoenix tattoo.
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Benjamin Leatherman
A spooky-looking chest piece on a Hell City attendee.
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Benjamin Leatherman
One of many awesome owl tattoos we encountered at Hell City 2019.
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Benjamin Leatherman
He's got a nautical adventure unfolding on his chest.
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Benjamin Leatherman
The expert work of artist Tim Plumley.
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Benjamin Leatherman
There's a jungle in there.
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Benjamin Leatherman
'Murica in tattoo form.
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Benjamin Leatherman
This Hell City attendee sports a serpentine-like creation on her hand.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Fans of the original Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! will dig this fun tattoo.
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Benjamin Leatherman
A fantastic back piece inspired by The Crow.
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Benjamin Leatherman
This tattoo features Aragorn and Arwen from The Lord of Rings exchanging a kiss.
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Benjamin Leatherman
The Eye of Sauron sees all.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Day of the Dead-inspired tattoo work on one Hell City attendee.
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Benjamin Leatherman
We give a hoot about this tattoo.
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Benjamin Leatherman
This tattoo was inspired by a dream that its wearer had one night.
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Benjamin Leatherman
One of the most unique tattoos we've ever seen.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Rawr!
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Benjamin Leatherman
A basic tattoo concept done up in badass fashion.
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Benjamin Leatherman
A Hell City 2019 attendee shows off this piece to the judges during one of the many tattoo contests.
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Benjamin Leatherman
That's a foxy tattoo.
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Benjamin Leatherman
A haunting and soulful tattoo.
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Benjamin Leatherman
The mythical deity Cthulu takes up this dude's entire back.
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Benjamin Leatherman
A Chinese dragon done up in amazing fashion.
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Benjamin Leatherman
He's sporting a boss neck tattoo.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Cutesy tattoos are cutesy.
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Benjamin Leatherman
That's pretty fierce.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Don't know if this creepy or cool. It's awesome-looking nonetheless.
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Benjamin Leatherman
This dude's tattoo started on his front...
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...and went to his back.
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Benjamin Leatherman
This tattoo celebrates the fun of nightlife.
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Benjamin Leatherman
That's an epic tatt.
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Benjamin Leatherman
The bird is the word.
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Benjamin Leatherman
The Dark Knight makes an appearance at Hell City 2019.
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Benjamin Leatherman
This leg sleeve celebrates the greatest fighters in history.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Dunno if its a raven or a crow, but this tattoo is great.
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Benjamin Leatherman
That's a rather dapper deer.
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Benjamin Leatherman
This tattoo doesn't mess around.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Only at Hell City would you see someone like this.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Nothing like some good old fashioned moonshine.
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Benjamin Leatherman
A hearts and flowers tattoo that's anything but cutesy.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Say his name three times and he appears.
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Benjamin Leatherman
A sloth dressed in a top hat makes for a fun tattoo.
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Benjamin Leatherman
It's frickin' magical.
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Benjamin Leatherman
We loved this tattoo.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Living the tattoo life.
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Benjamin Leatherman
His chest piece is like a historical epic.
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Benjamin Leatherman
One of the best tattoos of The Joker we've ever seen.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Wolverine in berzerker mode.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Ant-Man from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Benjamin Leatherman
Not sure what this symbolizes, but it looks awesome nonetheless.
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Benjamin Leatherman
That's super spooky.
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Benjamin Leatherman
His whole body is a giant canvas.
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Benjamin Leatherman
A zombie version of Hannibal Lecter from Silence of the Lambs.
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Benjamin Leatherman
This is what happens when you feed your Mogwai tattoo after midnight.
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Benjamin Leatherman
That's a sick tatt, bruh.
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The Most Badass Tatts We Saw at Hell City Tattoo Festival 2019
There was plenty of ink being slung by expert hands at the Arizona Biltmore beginning on Friday, August 23, during the first day of the Hell City Tattoo Festival 2019. More than 250 acclaimed tattoo artists from around Arizona and across the world are etching attendees with cool, interesting, and unique pieces. Here's a look at some of the most badass tattoos that we encountered at Hell City 2019, which runs through Sunday, August 25 (more details can be found here).
There was plenty of ink being slung by expert hands at the Arizona Biltmore beginning on Friday, August 23, during the first day of the Hell City Tattoo Festival 2019. More than 250 acclaimed tattoo artists from around Arizona and across the world are etching attendees with cool, interesting, and unique pieces. Here's a look at some of the most badass tattoos that we encountered at Hell City 2019, which runs through Sunday, August 25 (more details can be found here).
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