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INK MASTER And 2023 Best In Show

Ink Master Season 13 and 14 contestant and 2023 Co Best In Show Winner, black and grey specialist and co-owner of Basilica Tattoo. Hiram Casas is an artist and former graphic designer from Havana, Cuba. He discovered his love for drawing at a very young age. In 2009 Hiram graduated from the Fine Arts Academy of Havana, where he was introduced to painting, sculpting and digital arts. He started tattooing in 2011 and fell in love with the “new” technique. Hiram is an active creator and a meticulous technician, his work is known for his attention to detail, high contrast and smooth transitions. Hiram is always learning and focused on becoming a better artist. In his own words, he is “very fortunate of being able to do his hobby as a full time job”.  Black and grey Realism/surrealism is what he enjoys tattooing the most.

Ink Master And 2023 Best In Show

Ink Master Season 13 Contestant and 2023 Co Best in Show Winner Jordi Pla returns to Rochester to defend his title! Originally from South Florida Jordi is a regular on the Tattoo Circuit attending between 20-30 conventions a year. Jordi is a realism and surrealism master and enjoys illustrative and Pop culture work.

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Ink Master alumn and fan favorite Cleen Rock One has over 20 years in the industry. Owner of multiple shops around the country Cleen has been a staple of the tattoo community and is highly sought out for his talents in multiple styles.

When not tattooing Cleen as runs a supply shop called Cleen Supply Co. servicing the entire country with quality tattoo supplies. 

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Currently living in Reno NV Ink Master season 11 Winner Tony Medellin has over 16 years of tattoo experience. Tony enjoys working in  both traditional and Neo-trad styles. Tony Has won many awards for his artwork across the country.

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Ink Master Season 12 Winner and Rochester Native, Laura has a flare for fantasy art and utilizes bright colors and crisp lines to create stunning visual pieces. Talented in many styles, Laura can nail anything from Realistic portraits to full Japanese bodysuits. Currently She owns a private studio in Rochester NY. 

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Tattooing over 22 years and appearing on Ink Masters 3 times, Christian is well versed in multiple styles of tattooing. He prefers to do large bold pieces where details can be seen from across the street. He currently resides in Florida and operates Fallen Heroes Tattoo which has quickly become the primer shop in central Florida.

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Jimmy Snaz is the creative heartbeat of North Street Salem. After almost 15 years tattooing, traveling, hitting the tv screen, settling into his dream and vision that is north street tattoo, his main focus has become creating a space where like-minded artists and clients can truly thrive. 

Jimmy pulls from his experiences with almost any style when approaching every tattoo. His love for bold, graphic, and readable tattoos helped chisel his way into a distinct style that has become instantly recognizable and synonymous with the Salem born artist. 

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Kyle Mackenzie has been in the tattoo industry for 10 plus years. Diving in head first at an early age with mentorship from his brother Jimmy among other well respected Artists in the field, Kyle began specializing in American Traditional Tattoos. By bringing his own specific skillset and artistic background to the genre, He has become a true master at his trade. Kyle’s work is recognizable, bold and stands the test of time. We are beyond excited to have him as part of the Flower City Tattoo Convention.

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Ink Master 13 Finalist Angel Rose was heavily influenced by graphite realism and pen and ink art, Angel’s tattooing style takes on a very dark, saturated black and grey application that provides a striking platform for her realistic yet dreamlike drawing style.

Angel is well known for her large scale tattooing that sprawls across large areas of her client’s bodies. Although Angel is known for her black and grey work, she also has a passion for bright, colorful illustrative and neo-traditional tattooing.

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Ink Master season 13 contestant, Multi-award winning artist, and resident artist of Tenth Sactum Tattoo in Omaha NE Jake Parsons is a master of new school and illustrative styling. Brilliant with color blends Jake took home tattoo of the day twice at the 2023 event.

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Ink Master season 12 contestant, award winning artist, and resident artist of Norfolk Ink in Norfolk Virginia Big Daddy Jaz is a mainstay on the Villain arts tattoo convention circuit and is skilled in many styles of tattooing. also a skilled chef Jaz might share a few family secret recipes while in his chair.   

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Ink Master Season 12 and 14Contestant

Award Winning Artist

Pittsburgh born and raised, Mohawk Jesse is a self taught artist and tattoo artist, with more than a decade of professional tattooing. under his belt. World traveler, he has competed all over the globe with his art and gathered experience and inspiration from artists and places along the way. He specializes in an unique multi-awarded Abstract Surrealism style. Usually using lady faces as the center piece of his elaborate compositions. Also, specializing in the aesthetic composition of sleeve-work and mural styled tattoo projects. Give him an arm or a leg, sit back and watch the magic! Known for his vibrant saturated color work. He is actually a natural black and gray artist and does do black and gray projects in his style as well. Also, Jesse enjoys doing black and gray portraiture work from time to time.

ARTISTS

Diamond Club

San Fransico CA

White Tiger

Rochester NY

White Tiger

Rochester NY

The Ultimate

Rochester NY

Tattoo Faction

North Olmsted Ohio

Lasting Dose

Reno NV

Nut and Bolt

Webster NY

Nut and Bolt

Webster NY

Nut and Bolt

Webster NY

Nut And Bolt

Webster NY

Nut and Bolt

Webster NY

Private Studio 

Nomad

House Of Raven

Selinsgrove PA

Sacred Realm

Rochester NY

Sacred Realm

Rochester NY

Sacred Realm

Rochester NY

Black Umbrella

Garden Grove CA

Black Umbrella 

Garden Grove CA

Night Owl

Northampton MA

Underworld Tattoo

Salem NH

Til Death

East Aurora NY

Til Death

East Aurora NY

The Parlor

Buffalo NY

The Parlor 

Buffalo NY

The Parlor

Buffalo NY

Bang Bang Body Art

Northampton MA

The Privateer

Canandaigua NY

The Privateer

Canandaigua NY

The Privateer

Canandaigua NY

Studio 31 

Worcester MA

Studio 31 

Worcester MA

Venom Ink

Sanford ME

Bittersweet Black Bird

Clifton Park NY

Bittersweet Black Bird

Clifton Park NY

Bittersweet Black Bird

Clifton Park NY

Canalside

Medina NY

Canalside

Medina NY

Canalside

Medina NY

Canalside

Medina NY

The Black Dot

Saratoga Springs NY

Gold Tooth Grin

Gansevoort NY

Craftsman Tattoo

Schenectady NY

Limbo Tattoo

Saratoga Springs NY

Modern Odyssey 

Glens Falls NY

The Painted Fox

Warrenton VA

Mister Finsters

Falls Church VA

Stay Weird

Buffalo NY

Red House 

Buffalo NY

Dom

Black Moon 

Edison NJ

Perpetual Project

Lyons NY

Perpetual Project

Lyons NY

Jammer Joint

Wentzville MO

Jammer Joint

Wentzville MO

Jammer Joint

Wentzville MO

Jammer Joint

Wentzville MO

Home Base

Orwigsburg PA

Oak And Iron

Buffalo NY

Oak And Iron

Buffalo NY

Jammer Joint

Wentzville MO

Jammer Joint

Wentzville MO

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Venue

Rochester Riverside Convention Center

123 East Main St    Rochester NY 14604