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DAY 1 - BEST IN MICRO REALISM TATTOO (PREMADE / ON-THE-SPOT)

Small-sized tattoos, aiming for a realistic and photographic appearance. Any design, any color is allowed, maximum size of around 2x3.5 inches.

Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 1 - BEST IN BACK PIECE (PREMADE)

Open design and any color, covering the entire back (may extend to the butt but not required).

Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 1 - BEST IN LEG PIECE (PREMADE)

Open design, any color and covering at least 75% of the leg or full size.

Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque
2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 1 - BEST IN ARM/SLEEVES (PREMADE)

Open design and any color, covering at least 75% of the arm or full sleeve.

Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 1 - BEST IN MEDIUM BLACK AND GRAY (PREMADE / ON-THE-SPOT)

Any design, at least 6 x 12 inches in size. Focus on smooth shading. Any variation of gray is allowed.

Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 1 - BEST IN MEDIUM COLORED (PREMADE/ON-THE-SPOT)

Any color design, at least 6 x 12 inches in size. Focus on pigment application, vibrancy and composition.

Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 1 - BEST IN HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI

(ON-THE-SPOT)

Any design, it could be modern or tribal as long as it's made in a traditional style. Minimum size is 5 inches to 10 inches.

Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 1 - BEST IN NEOTRAD

(PREMADE / ON-THE-SPOT)

Any color or design, around 5 x 10 inches in size. Focus on pigment application of original composition, style and vibrancy.

Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW (ON-THE-SPOT)

- Open design, original composition. Must be completed in two days. Must start and finish at the Tattoo Convention venue. The artist may also enter the piece in the other category if he wishes, provided that it fits with the description of the certain category and pays for the necessary fees.

Champion: P100,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

BEST OF DAY 2 - COLOR

(ON-THE-SPOT)

Open design, original composition. Minimum size of 5x10 inches. Must be completed on the second day of the show . Must start and finish at the Tattoo Convention venue. The artist may also enter the piece in the other category if he wishes, provided that it fits with the description of the certain category and pays for the necessary fees.

Champion: P20,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 2 - BEST IN BLACKWORKS
(PRE-MADE)

Uses only black ink to create bold high-contrast designs, from thick outlines and solid “skin spaces” to large, filled areas in black out tattoos and intricate geometric or tribal patterns. Minimum size is approximately 5x10 inches.

Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 2 - BEST IN REALISM

(PREMADE / ON-THE-SPOT)

Asian-inspired design incorporating traditional motifs and symbols from Japanese, Chinese, and Indian cultures. Open size.

Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 2 - BEST IN ORIENTAL

(PREMADE)

Asian-inspired design incorporating traditional motifs and symbols from Japanese, Chinese, and Indian cultures. Open size.

Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 2 - BEST TRIBAL/GEOMETRIC

(PREMADE)

At least 10 x 6 inches in size. : Traditional symbolism, conventional or with the twist of personal and meaningful style with the use of bold black lines, spiral patterns and curved shapes. It could be polynesian, Samoan, Hawaiian, Filipino etc. Inspired by traditional tattoo styles.

Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 2 - BEST NEW ARTIST

Tattoo entry must be at least 10 x 6 inches in size. Open design and any color.

Artist Eligibility

• The artist must have been in the field of tattooing for no longer than 3 years.

• Proof of evidence (e.g., a portfolio, business license start date, or other documentation) must be submitted to the event organizer.

• False claims will result in automatic disqualification and forfeiture of any awards

Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

4th to 5th: Certificate

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 2 - BEST IN COVER-UP

(PRE-MADE)

Open Design and color, At least 6x5 inches in size, The model must provide a photo of the old tattoo as a reference of the judges. This category showcases the transformation of old, unwanted, or poorly executed tattoos into fresh works of art. Judges look for complete camouflage of the original piece without scarring. The new design must completely obscure the old tattoo while maintaining artistic excellence, strong composition, and clean execution.

Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION

DAY 2 - BEST IN COLLABORATION

Open size and design typically requires a joint effort by two or more artists, a maximum of four on a single piece, designed to show cohesive style and technique. Key policies include strict on-the-spot execution for 2 days.

Champion: P20,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque

2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque

DAY 1 - best of day 1 (B&G), MICRO REALISM, BACK PIECE, LEG PIECE, ARM/SLEEVES, MEDIUM B&G, MEDIUM COLORED, HAND POKE/TAP TEBORI, NEOTRAD

DAY 2 - BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF DAY 2 (COLOR), BLACKWORKS, REALISM, ORIENTAL, NEOTRIBAL/GEOMETRIC, NEW ARTIST, cover-up, COLLABORATION