SATURDAY

Medium colour

Here will be judged multi-colored tattoos that are bigger than A5 and no larger than A4 (21×30 cm).

Medium Black & Grey

Please submit to the category tattoos in black or shades of gray, which are bigger than A5 and not larger than A4. It is allowed to use additionally max. two colors (eg. white and red)

In this category will be presented large tattoos, required conditions: tattoos must cover the entire arm, leg, back or front. Besides of that, the tattoo needs to have a consistent topic and best anatomic composition.

Mini Tattoo

Please submit to this category tattoos in all styles, colored and in black and gray not larger than 10 cm.

Graphic Tattoo

Here we have tattoos made in widely seen graphic style, colored and in black and gray and all sizes. Graphic tattoos are characteristic based on various tattoo technique.

Experimental Tattoo

Please submit to this category tattoos in all styles, all sizes, colored and in black and gray. This is the place to show all unique, modern, creative and innovative works.

Best of Saturday

Here we have tattoos made on the first day of the festival. It is not acceptable the retouch or refresh healed tattoos.

SUNDAY

Small colour

Please submit to this category colored tattoos that are not larger than A5 (15×21 cm).

Large Black & Grey

Please submit to this category tattoos in black and gray and larger than A4, which take bigger part of the body (thigh, upper arm, calf, chest, belly). It is acceptable to use maximum two more colors (eg. white and red)

Orginal style

Please submit to this category tattoos in all styles, all sizes, colored and in black and gray. In this category will be presented all original and author’s style tattoos which have different styles and designs compared to other commonly seen tattoos.

Small Black & Grey

Please submit to the category tattoos in black or shades of gray, which are not larger than A5. It is allowed to use additionally max. two colors (eg. white and red).

Large Colour

Please submit to this category colored tattoos that are larger than A4, which take bigger part of the body (thigh, upper arm, calf, chest, belly).

Best of Sunday

Here we have tattoos made on the second day of the festival. It’s acceptable to put in the contest tattoo started on the first day and finished on the second day. It is not acceptable the retouch or refresh healed tattoos.

JURY

A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, where he studied painting with a specialization in new media. He started to tattoo relatively recently, because in 2012, however, more than ten years of experience in the field of visual arts allowed him to join the ranks of recognizable Polish tattooists in a short time. He likes to combine various media, apart from tattoo, painting and drawing, he is fascinated by photography, film and other, less conventional artistic activities. Tattoo artist since 2013 associated with the Krakow Kult Tattoo.

I have been a tattooer since 2013 but my fascination with the art of tattooing first appeared when I was a teenager. I have been drawing and creating for as long as I can remember. Some of my experience and practical skills I gained at university.

We have been running a private tattoo shop (Ink.fluence) with my partner Gregory since 2016. We have invited artists from all over the country. I have also visited many European studios over the last two years, watching and improving my technique.

My tattoos are marked by refined and colourful gradients, they are mostly feminine and detailed. I get inspiration from different influences, not only from the world of tattoos but art in the broad sense.

Phenomen is the world that describes Róbert Borbas most accurately. He took the time that most tattooers take to learn, to become one of the top artists in europe. He is tattooing since 2012. When four years ago, tattoofest intervied him, Róbert was tattooing only for 1.5 year and his great talent was already recognizable. Vision, passion, great energy, positive mental attitude are the features that got Róbert to the point where he is now. He is a regular (an very liked) guest on Tattoofest.

RULES OF SUBMISSION:

A) Tattoos done by artists that aren’t participants of the convention may be submitted to competition (that does not apply to Best od Saturday, Best of Sunday category).

B) Each tattoo can be submitted only for ONE category

C) When registering a model for competitions, please provide your full name (or pseudonym) and the name of the studio and artist. The jury will not have access to lists with the name of the studio and artist. Each model will receive a number, which will be called by the person running the competition on the stage.

D) When signing up tattoo should be shown for initial verification. Our crew member has a right to refuse to submitting a tattoo of a low quality or not matching the category.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

A) Art

B) Compositional

C) Technique

Awards will be given after each category / category block.