Those with a taste for the tattoo life gathered at the first direct bank arena today in Leeds today for a gathering of artists and enthusiasts.
The 11th annual Leeds International Tattoo Expo is being held at the arena this weekend and sees international artists and leading local talent on hand to give visitors their next design.
There specialists in a range of styles - from traditional and realism to neo-traditional, blackwork, fine line and cutting-edge contemporary designs.
The expo also features a carefully curated market of boutique traders, offering everything from alternative fashion, jewellery and artwork to lifestyle products and tattoo essentials.
Throughout the weekend, visitors can also enjoy a full programme of live entertainment and interactive activities, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere for tattoo lovers and newcomers alike.
General admission is £20 and tickets for Sunday’s event are still available through the arena’s website.
Our photographer was there to capture all of the action on Saturday.
1. Tattoo Expo
Leeds Tattoo Expo is being held at the first direct bank arena this weekend. | Steve Riding
2. Leeds Tattoo Expo
Visitors can pick through designs before getting inked. | Steve Riding
3. Leeds Tattoo Expo
Tattooist Bradley Thompson of Warrington working on a big tattoo for Miles Edwards. | Steve Riding
4. Leeds Tattoo Expo
Singer Matt Baxter was one of the entertainers adding to the atmosphere at the Expo. | Steve Riding
5. Leeds Tattoo Expo
It is the 11th year that the tattoo exhibition has been held at the arena. | Steve Riding
6. Leeds Tattoo Expo
Visitors are promised some of the world’s finest tattoo artists, representing a huge range of styles - from traditional and realism to neo-traditional, blackwork, fine line and cutting-edge contemporary designs. | Steve Riding