DC Tattoo Expo and the Miss DC Pin-Up Contest No. 4

The DC Tattoo Arts Expo was January 16-19, presented by Exposed Tattoo & Baller Inc. The expo was held again at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. I was at this expo years ago covering it for DC Hot Spots and I've returned to the expo because it's a great place to experience the Tattoo culture and because I enjoy art. The expo also hosts the Miss DC Pin-Up contest and this was it's fourth year running. I also enjoy watching shows about tattoo artists such as Best Ink, Bad Ink and LA Ink. The DC Tattoo Expo hosts over 160 tattoo artists from all over the area and the world with over 16,000 sq. ft. of space in the hotel. So whether you just want to visit or if you want to get a tattoo, there is plenty here for people. Here are some photos from the expo and from the pin-up contest. Enjoy the body art, and what I enjoy is to also hear the stories behind the tattoos.