Announcement: The Tattoo Competition 2018
![A bodysuit by Josh Fisher is put before the judges](http://thetattoocollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/TTC2107-Tattoo-Comp-Photos_40-980x523.jpg)
Get ready for The Tattoo Competition!
The Tattoo Collective are thrilled to present the 2018 Tattoo Competition.
The tattoo competition is a true highlight of the event, with immaculate tattoos in every style presented to the crowd.
Our expert panel of judges from the tattoo community will decide which lucky artists and customers take home our beautiful custom-made prizes, handcrafted by El Rana in Italy.
![A sneak peek of the 2018 tattoo competition awards designed by El Rana](http://thetattoocollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/El-Rana-2018-300x300.jpg)
A sneak peek of the 2018 tattoo competition awards designed by El Rana
The tattoo competition is proudly sponsored by Unigloves. Unigloves are suppliers of the UK’s finest medical-grade gloves, with the ‘Select Black’ range designed specifically for tattoo artist use.
Categories are as follows:
SATURDAY 17th MARCH
Best Colour
Best Black and Grey
Ornamental
Best of Day
SUNDAY 18th MARCH
Realism
Backpiece/Coverage
Best of Show
We can’t wait to see what amazing artwork will be taken to the stage this year; check out some of 2017’s inspiring competition entries below.
Don’t delay in making plans to visit The Tattoo Collective, March 17th & 18th at The Old Truman Brewery.
Advance Tickets are now on sale; get yours today!
![The Tattoo Collective 2017 - Best of Show winner Ryan 'The Scientist' Smith](http://thetattoocollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/TTC2107-Tattoo-Comp-Photos_90-200x300.jpg)
The Tattoo Collective 2017 – Best of Show winner Ryan ‘The Scientist’ Smith
![Best of Show winner Ryan 'The Scientist' Smith collecting his award](http://thetattoocollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1st_Place-Best-of-Show-188x300.jpg)
Best of Show winner Ryan ‘The Scientist’ Smith collecting his award
![A bodysuit by Josh Fisher is put before the judges](http://thetattoocollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/TTC2107-Tattoo-Comp-Photos_40-300x200.jpg)
A bodysuit by Josh Fisher is put before the judges
![Peony tattoo by Rodrigo Souto at The Tattoo Collective 2017](http://thetattoocollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/TTC2107-Tattoo-Comp-Photos_52-187x300.jpg)
Peony tattoo by Rodrigo Souto at The Tattoo Collective 2017
![Incredible realism by Jordan Croke, tattooed at The Tattoo Collective 2017](http://thetattoocollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/TTC2107-Tattoo-Comp-Photos_86-200x300.jpg)
Incredible realism by Jordan Croke, tattooed at The Tattoo Collective 2017
![Mehndi inspired work by Jack Peppiette at The Tattoo Collective](http://thetattoocollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/TTC2107-Tattoo-Comp-Photos_93-174x300.jpg)
Mehndi inspired work by Jack Peppiette at The Tattoo Collective 2017
![Biomech bodysuit by Kali at The Tattoo Collective 2017](http://thetattoocollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/TTC2107-Tattoo-Comp-Photos_75-200x300.jpg)
Biomech bodysuit by Kali at The Tattoo Collective 2017
![Best realism winner by Alex Rattray](http://thetattoocollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/TTC2107-Tattoo-Comp-Photos_88-145x300.jpg)
Best Realism winning piece by Alex Rattray
![Best of Day winner by Alex Rattray at The Tattoo Collective 2017](http://thetattoocollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/TTC2107-Tattoo-Comp-Photos_55-169x300.jpg)
Best of Day winner by Alex Rattray at The Tattoo Collective 2017
![Incredible work by Sam Barber at The Tattoo Collective 2017](http://thetattoocollective.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/TTC2107-Tattoo-Comp-Photos_91-300x200.jpg)
Incredible work by Sam Barber at The Tattoo Collective 2017