CONTEST CATEGORY DEFINITIONS: FRESH : BEST MULTI_DAY OR COLLAB

FRESH BEST COLLAB OR MULTI-DAY

Definition: A freshly completed tattoo created through collaboration between multiple artists or completed over multiple days/sessions, showcasing teamwork, planning, and cohesive artistic vision while still in the fresh healing stage.
Requirements & Guidelines: NO SIZE REQUIREMENT FOR THIS CATEGORY
Fresh Tattoo Requirements:
  • Tattoo must be started and completed within show hours over 1, 2 or 3days (Multiple Artists could complete the Tattoo in 1 Day). 
  • Multiple Day Pieces can ONLY enter Sunday's Multi-day or Collab Contest
  • May NOT show signs of partially healed
  • Should be clean, will be wiped at the stage, do not send to the stage in bandages
Collaboration/Multi-Day Criteria:
  • Collaboration: Multiple artists working on same piece with distinct contributions
  • Multi-Day: Single large piece completed over multiple sessions/days
  • Must demonstrate cohesive artistic vision despite multiple contributors or sessions
  • Clear evidence of collaborative effort or multi-session planning
Technical Standards:
  • Seamless integration between different artists' work or sessions
  • Consistent quality throughout entire piece
  • Cohesive style and flow despite multiple contributors/sessions
  • No visible breaks or inconsistencies between different work phases
Submission Requirements:
  • Both Client and ALL contributing Artists must be in attendance at the contest
  • All Artists must be registered with the show and assigned to booths
  • Documentation of collaboration/multi-day process
  • If a coverup: Detail shots showing the coverup work and transformation details