The Double Tree Hotel
445 South Alvernon Way
Tucson, Az 85711
520-881-4200

Tucson, Arizona

The first Wild Wild West Tattoo Expo of 07 comments:
"In the wild west where it all began, there was a man named Dennis with all his friends. They colored the people of the desert with loads of tattoos." Judy Parker

"Dennis thank you for having us at your show, we had a really good time. Old Tucson was also a blast, thank you so much" Katie & Steve Easley
Stylin Tattoo

The "2007" Wild west Tattoo Expo was certainly wild with a wonderous array of tattoo artist decorating the visitine public. Dennis Dwyer telling the truth like never before on Sunday morning." Deana Lippens

"I had a very good time at the Convention, especially at The Old Tucson Tour, It was something that we all needed, some fun and get together with the old friends,. Thank you for your work and your dedication and for your good taste. I'm allready waiting for next year to go back." Emilia

"I remember my first tattoo convention 25 years ago. That was when I first met Dennis Dwyer. His first words to me were, "I'm here to see my friends." As I grow older in this business, I share that same sentiment.

Tucson is a beautiful place in the desert. Everyone wears a smile. Or maybe they're just squinting from the sun. In either case, the time we spent during the Wild West Tattoo Expo in April left a lasting impression in my memories.

Our trip out to the Old Tucson studio was an enjoyable bus ride there. The weather was perfect. Here were friends, old and new, behaving like kids at a school outing. What a special treat! Deb, from Imp Ink and Mike Martin of Flesh Skin Graphix and I wandered off and found a Chinese back alley that was perfect for a photo shoot. (It is a studio afterall!) A train ride took us around the lot and left us off near the Haunted Mine. What a hoot those too old "coots" were who ran that exhibit. They yelled at us and tried to scare us with stories of rats chewing our toes! We inched our way around in the dark, laughing and bumping into people and "things." We had so much fun-and that was just the first day.

That afternoon, conventioneers arrived and it seemed as if we all checked in at once. The accommodations were so restful, I'm requesting the same room next show.

Sharon Brouse and I were fortunate enough to work next to Greg James where we could get a good eyeful of his work and his technique. As contest judges, Rick Walters, Catfish Carl and l received gavels to conduct the contest. We used them loudly, too.

The rest of the weekend continued at a leisurely pace. It allowed us to spend time together. And we did, talking late into each night about all manner of things. Perhaps with the recent demise of so many of our friends, we cherish the time we actually do spend together. That is worth more than any accumulation of wealth.

Dennis Dwyer, as always, is here to see his friends. I am honored to be among them." Patricia Sinatra

First of all I'd like to thank you for inviting me to the "Wild West Tattoo Expo!" My crew and I had a great time. We were busy the whole weekend, also everyone I spoke with at the convention said they really enjoyed the show. Congratulation to you and the Wild West Tattoo Expo crew for putting on a excellent tattoo convention. Respectfully, Tony Edwards, Old Towne Tattoo

The first tattoo convention I attended was in Reno in 1977. A time when there was only a few tattooers. We shared in what we did, we laughed and told a few stories. After attending hundreds of show over the years and promoting a few, I have seen that they are very different then in the past.

Gone are those days; now we have 'the mega shows'. With the only purpose:
to lay hold the title "the largest".

Well Pilgrim, I am going to do something different. A setting in which the old and new, the east and west, the good, bad and the ugly can share their tattoo experiences.

Bringing artists and fans together to share in the experience of tattooing from the past to the present.

I hope you join us for

"A Conference of Confidence."

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