Photos and Words by Seattle Photographer Susan Fried

The Seattle Tattoo Expo 2023 drew thousands of tattoo enthusiasts to the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall for 3 days of tattooing, burlesque performances, a beer garden, vendors, and contests for best tattoo in a variety of styles including best small color, best black and gray, best back or bodysuit, worst tattoo and best of show.

People interested in getting tattoos could schedule appointments with 200 tattoo artists representing shops from around the United States, and as far away as Brisbane, Australia and London, England.

The event which has been held for over 20 years gives people considering getting tattoos and those already tattooed a chance to see the work of some of the best tattoo artists locally and from around the country.