If you are a tattoo enthusiast, you most likely will have come across the work of artists such as Austin Maples, Katie Gray, Waldo Del Rocca, Daniele Scafati, and Squid Yu.
This week South Africans can not only brush shoulders with their favourite tattoo artists but to also get one from their idols at The South African International Tattoo Convention (SAITC).
The highly anticipated event, which kicked off this week, will be bringing the global trade of tattooing back to Cape Town, and also to Johannesburg for the first time.
The SAITC will showcase more than 140 world class tattoo artists, all deemed the best in their field and style of work, with a collection of tattooers representing over 22 countries across the world.
The convention promises to create a highly professional environment whilst partnering with only the best in medical waste
