#Niagara tattoo expo

[tattoosbylexy]

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Omen Ink booth this past weekend at the Niagara Tattoo Expo, it was a blast! 🖤 Huge congrats to my mentor Cody for winning 2 more third place trophies to bring back to the shop! We’ll see you all next time for AnimeInk Con in Richmond VA in October! 💖

[possiblyjad]

So I noticed that I have had a bunch of new followers over the last month or so and I haven't taken the time to send you guys love and a proper intro! So here we go:

Hi! My name is Jade, but you can also call me Jad. I'm 27, Canadian (I live in Niagara Falls), and super queer. I use both she and they pronouns. I have two conflicting aesthetics of super cutesy pastel stuff and emo renaissance. I love fashion, makeup, and body modification as outlets of expression. I go to school VERY soon to be an esthetician, and I'm currently looking into the possibilities of getting a piercing apprenticeship.

Under the cut will be 25 random facts about me. Click to see them:

1. I grew up in a smallish town called Bowmanville, which is about an hour east of Toronto. It's rapidly expanding but in the heart of it is a bevy of picture esque historic neighborhoods lined with centuries old mansions. If you ever go, the one place I highly recommend food wise is Norm’s Deli downtown. The handmade pierogis and cabbage rolls are unmatched. Also, if you’re a tattoo fiend like me, some of my all time favourite artists are in Bowmanville/Oshawa.

2. I currently have 4 tattoos and 12 piercings, with the strong desire to get more.

3. My favourite colours are pastels mainly, baby blue, mint, lavender, and millennial pink.

4. I have a caffeine addiction which is usually fueled by coffee (mainly iced) and sugar free energy drinks.

5. I don't really care for alcohol too much, I like the occasional beer at Taps or a cocktail on a hot day, but I hate getting drunk and I'm also not fairly comfortable around drunk people unless I'm also drunk. (I don't really do parties anymore for that very reason)

6. I've been pescatarian since Feb 2020 and I've been trying my hardest to use cruelty free personal care products since the beginning of 2020.

7. My favourite CF makeup brands are Colourpop, Milk Makeup, Sugarpill, and Anastasia Beverly Hills.

8. Even though I'm trying really hard right now, I am USELESS when it comes to hair. I don't really know how to curl hair, I don't know how to braid, and I cannot be trusted with bleach (I won't fry your hair, it'll just be very uneven). I'm trying to learn hair curling now, though!

9. I smoke weed almost everyday. Depending on what I smoke with, it actually levels me out anxiety wise and allows me to focus and think like a normal person. I also smoke before bed to help treat my insomnia. On occasion though, I DO like to get mind numbingly stoned.

10. I actually have a hard time getting close to people, predominantly because of my past relationships with toxic people. My broken brain automatically considers most relationships temporary until proven otherwise, in an attempt to protect myself from further heartache. I always want to make new friends, I swear! Just keep interacting with me and I'll open up at some point.

11. I don't shut the fuck up. Ever. I'm either talking my friends' ears off or I'm complimenting a stranger because I can. Let’s just say that I’m a hit with my friends’ parents or family.

12. I LOVE TTRPG, it’s likely my biggest creative outlet right now. I play both DnD 5E and Pathfinder 1E. I partake in 5 games right now.

13. I’m a first time DM! I started a campaign for a bunch of people who are relatively new to DnD a few months ago and it’s been a hit so far! I absolutely love flexing my creative muscles and writing for my friends!

14. I also write as a hobby as well. Mainly fantasy drabble based on my TTRPG characters, but it’s still something.

15. I’m almost always either listening to music or finding new musicians to listen to. I curate playlists all the time and daydream to songs constantly.

16. My favourite artists/bands right now are: Lights, Marianas Trench, Mothica, BMTH, Halsey, Ashnikko, Billy Talent, Stand Atlantic, and a plethora more.

17. I’m technically the oldest in my family. I have a younger brother (also queer and trans, he recently started HRT!!), and a little half sister who is the literal light of my life.

18. I LOVE animals! I have a senior cat, Willow, who does not look or behave like a senior cat. I also have a lionhead/dwarf rabbit named Theodore, or Theo. I’d get more pets if it weren’t for the fact, we don’t really have the room for other animals in our apartment, and also the fact that Willow hates other cats.

19. I’m TERRFIED of bees/wasps. I understand their importance to the world and they can vibe and save the planet as far away from me as possible.

20. My favourite food is sushi. I’m also a massive sushi snob and I have strong opinions on many of the places I’ve been to in my lifetime. The best I’ve had is still this place in Freehold, NJ that I don’t remember the name of. In Ontario, thus far, is tied between Oishi Maki in Whitby, ON, and the St Catharines location for Wind.

21. I’m also a sucker for good bubble tea. It’s one of the easiest ways to win me over.

22. I just love tea in general. Hot or iced. You should see my tea/coffee cupboard, it is PACKED. I’m a huge David’s tea fan but I also like trying other loose-leaf teas as well, and I prefer herbal/fruit infusions over most other teas. Except for chai, you can win me over with a good chai.

23. I marched in a pride parade once! It was the Durham Pride Parade in Oshawa in 2014! I was still very much in the closet at the time, but I did get photographed by the news and everything! I would LOVE to go to Toronto Pride once in my life with a bunch of my other Alphabet Mafia fiends when things die down.

24. I am a shameless collector of Pokemon and Alpacasso plush.

25. Back when we could, I used to go to conventions a lot! I’ve been to Anime North, Fan Expo, and Con Bravo thus far. My favourite out of all of them is easily Con Bravo, but I would LOVE to check out other Ontario conventions when things open up!

[valentinemonsta]

And tada Gir-ZIM-Piggie space ship. Fucking yay. :) email me. Valentinemonsta@gmail.com @blackheartgallery #tattoo #tattoos #art #ink #customtattoos #love #girlswithtattoos #boyswithtattoos #travelingtattoos #tattooconvention #tattooart #blackheartgallery #niagaratattooexpo #niagarafalls #ny #buffalony #invaderzim (at Niagara Tattoo Expo)

[custom-tattoo-experience]

I had an #awsomeness time at #niagratattooconvention today in this #watercolor #watercolortattoo #blackbird #superfun #angelorodrigueztattooartist (at Niagara Tattoo Expo)

[kristel-oreto]

TAG your friend that Needs an Ex's name GONE! Done at @villainarts #baltimoretattooconvention 🖤MAKE your Appointment on kristeloreto.com -PHILLY YEAR ROUND- Fayetteville NC Expo April 14-16 Colorado Expo June 2-4 InkMania St Pete FL June 9-11 Dallas Expo June 23-25 New Hampshire Expo July 21-23 Asbury Park Expo July 28-30 Niagara Falls Expo Aug 4-6 Detroit Summer Expo Aug 18-20 Jacksonville FL Aug 25-27 Massachusetts Expo Sept 1-4 Milwaukee Expo Sept 15-17 Tampa Expo Oct 6th-8th Connecticut Expo Oct 13-15 Long Island United Ink Oct Pasadena Cali Jan 26-28 2018 (at Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention)

[jorgestattoo]

Last day of our trip to the Niagra Falls tattoo expo so we ditched the expo and just went sightseeing totally worth it #tattoo #tattoos #tattoist #tattoofamily #tattooartist #bishoprotary #mithratattoosupplies #eternalink #eikon420powersupply #saniderm #hushanesthetic #hustlebutterdeluxe #inkincjorge #instacool #instalike #instagood @k3lc8 @ohhh_okayyyy @inkspirationtattoo1202 @jorgestattoo (at Niagara Falls, New York)

[tattoosbyjakeparrington]

1st place color #moicarts #moi #moifam #niagratattooexpo #niagaratattooexpo #tattoo #masstattoonetwork #tattoosbyjake #jakeparrington #nytattooconvention (at Niagara Tattoo Expo)

[enokisoju]

Best of Day Award Niagara Falls Tattoo Expo 2018 Niagara Falls New York #이누끼소주 #타투 #문신 #enoki #enokisoju #enokisojutattoo #tattoo #seleneenokisoju #tattooartist #tattooist #korean #professionaltattooartist #walkingart #livingcanvas #lgbt #selfexpression #enosoxo #fusionink #customtattoo #sest #enosoxo #inkmania #niagarafalls #newyork #awardwinningartist #travel #awardwinning #tattooexpo #tattooconvention #femaletattooartist @redbeardsoju @sean_patrick_tattoos @amanda_fero @niagaratattooexpo @thegentlemangavin (at Niagara Falls, New York)

[valentinemonsta]

A big headed adorbs as fuck little banger from today. email me. Valentinemonsta@gmail.com @blackheartgallery #tattoo #tattoos #art #ink #customtattoos #love #girlswithtattoos #boyswithtattoos #travelingtattoos #tattooconvention #tattooart #blackheartgallery #niagaratattooexpo #niagarafalls #ny #buffalony (at Niagara Tattoo Expo)

[custom-tattoo-experience]

Always #awsomness to see #angel_tat2 #niagratattooconvention (at Niagara Tattoo Expo)

[kristel-oreto]

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5 hours to complete at the #chicagotattooexpo by @villainarts 💖Make your Appointment on the Kristel Oreto APP in iTunes/google play store or kristeloreto.com Philly March 20-23 United Ink NYC March 31-April 2 Baltimore Expo April 7-9 Fayetteville NC Expo April 14-16 Philly April 20-22 Louisville Expo April 28-30 St Pete FL Guest Spot May 4-6 Colorado Expo June 2-4 InkMania St Pete FL June 9-11 Dallas Expo June 23-25 Asbury Park Expo July 28-30 Niagara Falls Expo Aug 4-6 Jacksonville FL Aug 25-27 Massachusetts Expo Sept 1-4 Milwaukee Expo Sept 15-17 Tampa Expo Oct 6th-8th Connecticut Expo Oct 13-15 Pasadena Cali Jan 26-28 2018 (at Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention)

[valentinemonsta]

Well the convention is over. Started slow got better. Time to post pics. Got to do this little fella today. email me. Valentinemonsta@gmail.com @blackheartgallery #tattoo #tattoos #art #ink #customtattoos #love #girlswithtattoos #boyswithtattoos #travelingtattoos #tattooconvention #tattooart #blackheartgallery #niagaratattooexpo #niagarafalls #ny #buffalony (at Niagara Tattoo Expo)

[valentinemonsta]

I guess I'm doing walk-ups today. Come out get work. Buy art. Bring cash and a hoodie. Small. Black. It's cold. email me. Valentinemonsta@gmail.com @blackheartgallery #tattoo #tattoos #art #ink #customtattoos #love #girlswithtattoos #boyswithtattoos #travelingtattoos #tattooconvention #tattooart #blackheartgallery #niagaratattooexpo #niagarafalls #ny #buffalony (at Niagara Tattoo Expo)

[valentinemonsta]

Set up and ready do do some stuff. Walk up day. email me. Valentinemonsta@gmail.com @blackheartgallery #tattoo #tattoos #art #ink #customtattoos #love #girlswithtattoos #boyswithtattoos #travelingtattoos #tattooconvention #tattooart #blackheartgallery #niagaratattooexpo #niagarafalls #ny #buffalony (at Niagara Tattoo Expo)

[kristel-oreto]

💙client got her kitty cat whom love vanilla ice cream and dice from her moms favorite board game 💙4hrs to complete💙Make your Appointment on the Kristel Oreto APP in iTunes/google play store or kristeloreto.com Chicago Expo March 17-19 Philly March 20-23 United Ink NYC March 31-April 2 Baltimore Expo April 7-9 Fayetteville NC Expo April 14-16 Philly April 20-22 Louisville Expo April 28-30 St Pete FL Guest Spot May 4-6 Colorado Expo June 2-4 InkMania St Pete FL June 9-11 Dallas Expo June 23-25 Asbury Park Expo July 28-30 Niagara Falls Expo Aug 4-6 Jacksonville FL Aug 25-27 Massachusetts Expo Sept 1-4 Milwaukee Expo Sept 15-17 Tampa Expo Oct 6th-8th Connecticut Expo Oct 13-15 Pasadena Cali Jan 26-28 2018 (at Motor City Tattoo Expo)

[kristel-oreto]

💖 4 hrs to complete 💖 at the using @eternalink @workhorseirons @officialh2ocean at the @motorcitytattooexpo 💜 Make your Appointment on the Kristel Oreto APP in iTunes/google play Kristeloreto.com or kristeloreto@gmail.com Philly ALL YEAR Detroit Expo March 3-5 Chicago Expo March 17-19 United Ink NYC March 31-April 2 Baltimore Expo April 7-9 Fayetteville NC Expo April 14-16 Louisville Expo April 28-30 St Pete FL Guest Spot May 4-6 Colorado Expo June 2-4 InkMania St Pete FL June 9-11 Dallas Expo June 23-25 Asbury Park Expo July 28-30 Niagara Falls Expo Aug 4-6 Jacksonville FL Aug 25-27 Massachusetts Expo Sept 1-4 Milwaukee Expo Sept 15-17 Tampa Expo Oct 6th-8th Connecticut Expo Oct 13-15 Pasadena Cali Jan 26-28 2018 (at Motor City Tattoo Expo)