Convention Connection: How Jill Bonny Earned the Title Horiyuki From Horiyoshi III

Convention Connection: How Jill Bonny Earned the Title Horiyuki From Horiyoshi III

Published on: 10/28/2026

Horiyoshi III gave Jill Bonny the title Horiyuki in 2008. Hear how 30 years of tattooing, from New York’s underground era to Japanese work, led there.

Convention Connection: He Was the Only Hispanic Kid in School, Then James Guillen Found Tattooing

Convention Connection: He Was the Only Hispanic Kid in School, Then James Guillen Found Tattooing

Published on: 10/28/2026

James Guillen grew up the only Hispanic kid in school, speaking no English. Now he tattoos illustrated black and gray on coil machines in Bethlehem, PA.

Convention Connection: Why Jared Soto Still Works Tattoo Conventions After 14 Years

Convention Connection: Why Jared Soto Still Works Tattoo Conventions After 14 Years

Published on: 10/27/2026

After 14 years, Pueblo Tattoo Artist Jared Soto still travels to tattoo conventions. Here’s why, plus his approach to black and gray portraits.

Convention Connection: How Gabriella Nova Tattooed Her Way Across Europe and Asia for Seven Years

Convention Connection: How Gabriella Nova Tattooed Her Way Across Europe and Asia for Seven Years

Published on: 10/27/2026

Montreal-born Tattoo Artist Gabriella Nova spent seven years tattooing across Europe and Asia. Here’s how her nomad system worked.