Presented by Lyle Tuttle and the Lyle Tuttle Tattoo Art Museum, Inc

NOVEMBER 13, 14, 15, 16, 2008

Where Modern Tattooing Meets Tradition
3 Days of Tattooing from the Best Tattoo Artists from Around the World. 3 Days of Contests, Seminars and Presentations.
All proceeds from this event go to the Lyle Tuttle Tattoo Art Museum's Building Fund. Help create a national tattoo museum.

GET YOUR HOTEL ROOM NOW
SPECIAL $99 ROOM RATE

OFFER EXPIRES OCTOBER 10TH
(314) 421-4000
We will have over 100 tattoo artists available to tattoo you with their own specialized modern styles.
These are the same artists you see in the National Tattoo Magazines


2008 TATTOO
ARTISTS LIST

--CLICK HERE--
(more names to be added)


FOR ONE WEEKEND ONLY
ST LOUIS'S OWN, THE KERN BROTHERS, RETURN TO ST LOUIS, WORKING TOGETHER AGAIN, BRINGING THEIR GREAT TATTOOS BACK TO THEIR HOME TOWN.

Tattoo Magazine photographer Billy Tinney attends every Expo and will be back in 2008 taking photographs for a special feature on the Tattoo expo.
International Tattoo Art Magazine photographer, Bill DeMichele will be covering the 2008 event.
Prick Magazine will also be on hand, taking pictures and covering the Expo.

Admission Fee Reduced from Last Year
$15.00 DAY PASS $35.00 WEEKEND

ALL TATTOOING WILL BE AT THE
HOLIDAY INN
811 NORTH 9TH STREET, DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS

TATTOO CONTEST
(ALL 3 DAYS)
Open to the Public
--CLICK HERE For Information--

2008 EXPO HOURS (CLICK HERE)

It's the Perfect time to get a New Tattoo or get that Old Tattoo Covered Up by Nationally Recognized Tattoo Artists


DON'T FORGET TO RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM AT OUR DISCOUNTED RATE TODAY.
Details listed below.

START PLANNING YOUR NEW 2008 TATTOO NOW.
ALL STYLES AVAILABLE.


The 2008 Line Up of Artists is Great!
Featuring Nationally Recognized Tattoo Artists with many Female Tattoo Artists and Artists New to St. Louis.

ARTIST SEMINARS

Internationally known Tattoo Artist Dave Martinez presents:


"Taking the Mystery Out of Tattoo Machines"

An intensive 5 hour seminar that usually turns into an all day event.
Learn every aspect of your tattoo machine. How to put them together, tune them and keep them running smooth. This is a hands-on seminay.
1:00 PM THURSDAY

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The Alliance of Professional Tattooists presents:

 

"The PDTT Seminar".

A 6 hour OSHA Compliant Safety
seminar. Required by many states and APT members and a must for safe tattooing.
10:00 AM THURSDAY

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For the first time in the Midwest, Black and Gray Master Bob Tyrell brings his famous seminar to St. Louis.

"Mastering Black & Gray Tattooing Techniques"

This seminar always sells out at other conventions and we have limited space in St. Louis. Contact Bob to make your reservation now
TIME TBA

 

Dave Martinez presents

"The Mysteries of Color"

Everything you ever wanted to know about color and more.
Dave Martinez will take you threw the controversial subject of pigments Vs pre-dispersions. The advantages and disadvantages and why. Skin types and techniques on how to deal with them. Different kinds of needles and what they do. Techniques and tricks to achieve brighter color. Blending and mixing. Why machines play such a big roll in this. As well as anything else you are curious about and want to talk about.
FRIDAY AT 2:00 PM

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FREE PRESENTATIONS
Lyle Tuttle
will conduct an all new digital presentation on tattoo history, including rare tattoo machines, a look at tattoo shop store fronts, tattoo artists, business cards, tattoo designs and flash. An incredible collection of tattoo images that will open your eyes to how it really was and how it has changed.
SATURDAY AT 1:00 PM

2008 Tattoo Artist Seminars



The Old School Tattoo Expo was the First to
present this Tattoo Artists series. This year we welcome:
BOB TYRRELL
"Life of a Tattoo Artist"

A FREE presentation open to all Expo attendees.
Hear how this cutting edge artist got started,
his influences past and present, and his visions for tomorrow.
SATURDAY AT THE EXPO


Our Special Overseas Guests, Custom Tattoo Artists Rosana and TattooBart from Amsterdam, Holland



TATTOO CONTESTS ALL 3 DAYS
with International Magazine Coverage
AWARDS FOR ARTIST AND COLLECTOR


HAVE YOU BEEN TATTOOED BY ONE OF THESE BOYS??
One of them, with his twin brother, will be tattooing at the St Louis Tattoo Expo. Do you know who he is??

The Newly Remodeled Holiday Inn Select
is the official Home for
The Old School Tattoo Expo for 2008

SPECIAL $99 ROOM RATE

It is best to call the hotel direct at 314-421-4000

NOTE: Thursday Tattoo Seminars and Thursday Advance Ticket Pick-up are at the Holiday Inn Select

The perfect place for tattoo artists and collectors to meet and party. This hotel has been newly remodeled with a spacious lobby, an excellent garden cafe and restaurant, a fun new sports bar and grill, pool and fitness center. Pets are welcome, the high speed internet is FREE and there's a 24 business center and snack area. And they are tattoo friendly! Our group is The Old School Tattoo Expo . Use code LTT when making your reservations to receive our special discounted rate.
It is best to call the hotel direct at: (314) 421-4000
Or call 1-8-HOLIDAY.
The Holiday Inn Select is at 811 North 9th St
at the Downtown Convention Center.

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SPECIAL GUESTS

Lyle Tuttle

Undisputedly, the most famous man in tattooing. Known as THE San Francisco tattoo artist of the 70's, he has tattooed thousands of people including Janis Joplin, Cher, Greg Allman and Peter Fonda. He has been on the cover of Rolling Stone and the Wall Street Journal and TV shows everywhere. He is now the subject of a National Geographic Channel Special, and has exhibited his collection at the American Museum of Natural History.

St. Louis is a VERY cool place!!
Come early and stay late.

Known as the gateway to the west, the city of Saint Louis is an amazing town. There's
plenty to do and see, and the Tattoo Expo is right in the middle of the action. With plenty of restaurants and night clubs in the neighborhood, you'll have no problem finding a place to eat, relax and show off your new tattoo or dance the night away. There's a casino near by too.

Whats going on in St. Louis.
Special places to go.
FOODS OF SAINT LOUIS


St. Louis may be best known for Lewis and Clark, Mark Twain, Route 66 and home of Budweiser but there is also a rich history of tattooing in the Mound City. Union Station and Forest Park, home of the 1904 World's Fair, are just two historic areas.

St. Louis Native: Tattoo Artist Bert Grimm

Old School Tattoo Expo
Display Ads Of The Past


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 Our Old School Tattoo Expo
Postcard Galler
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Our Old School Tattoo Expo Poster Gallery

2005 - Special guest Cindy Ray, speaks, tattoos and sign autographs. First time in USA since 1976.


2006 - Philiadelphia Eddie attends and is inducted into Tattoo Hall of Fame

2007 - Special guest Guy Aitchison is our first tattoo artist to present our free series "An Artist Story".

For more information, you can contact the promoters:

Lyle Tuttle
email:
lyletuttle@tattoos.com
phone: (707) 462-4406

Bill DeMichele
email:
billyd@tattoos.com