1st annual Space Coast Tattoo Arts Festival

Tom Depriest - Cocoa Beach

Just 15 months ago, he was on his death bed, and today with the help of his friends he has managed to pull off one of the most successful conventions I've ever been to.

The booths were sold out in 3 days. Tom's idea was to have a Tattoo Show with a twist. He also wanted to help his friend Ray Thunderhawk, who runs a sanctuary for endangered and mistreated animals.

The Event was full of extras, not normally seen at a Tattoo Convention. Ray Thunderhawk brought some of his Big Cats to the Show each day and would explain what his mission was.

They had hula dancers and live bands, a bon fire on the beach and even Surfboard painting going on. The weekend was packed full of activities for everyone.

They managed to raise some money to help feed the animals and Tom say's he's going to do even more in the future. wait to you hear his plans for next year. You dont want to miss it!

The 1st annual Space Coast Tattoo Arts Festival is featured in Volume 17. Check it out.

Here are a few pictures from the event:


Bob Tyrrell did a guest spot at Artistic Bodyworks before the convention


Ed Madigan's new tattoo by Bob


Bob' s Leg - tribute to Dimebag


Tony Olivas also did a guest spot at Artistic Body Works before the convention


Ed and Greg with Bud Pearson


Abe and Jespa of Tinta Cantina hanging out by the pool


Frankie and Billy Jack seemed to get along...


Hula Dancers were a big hit with the guys


Tom, Billy, Tony & Ed with Wicasa Wakan and Ray Thunderhawk


Baby Charger - 8 days old


Frankie with Tanka


Billy Jack with Dr Dave


Chris Longo, Tom Painter and Mike Skiver


The Party Crew


Frankie with Jason Willis


Ed enjoying himself at the show


Deano Cook with Bob Tyrrell


Frankie with Lori Brown


Frankie and Shannon Lesko working the booth


Host Shop Crew - Artistic Body Works

Join us in supporting this non-profit organization, all donations go to the feeding of the Cats and to maintaining their sanctuary. Want to see more? Thunderhawk is featured in Volume 18. Order it now.

Thunderhawk Big Cat Resue
PO Box 184
Sharpes, FL 32959-0184
www.thunderhawk.org
321-637-0110