The two-day event at the Mountbatten Centre featured live tattooing from more than one hundred world-class artists, as well as live music and burlesque shows. Tattoo competitions also took place featuring Rival Ink, where artists competed and had seven hours to complete the challenge.
Pictures by Keith Woodland

. Portsmouth Tattoo Fest
Pictured is: Kit Wagstaff works on the leg of Yohan Picture: Keith Woodland (010421-59) Photo: Keith Woodland

. Portsmouth Tattoo Fest
Pictured is: Kit Wagstaff works on the leg of Yohan Picture: Keith Woodland (010421-60) Photo: Keith Woodland

. Portsmouth Tattoo Fest
Pictured is: Susie Sue works on a tattoo for Liam Simpson Picture: Keith Woodland (010421-54) Photo: Keith Woodland




. Portsmouth Tattoo Fest
Pictured is: Jen Bradley tattoos Wayne Huggitt with an intricate pattern Picture: Keith Woodland (010421-34) Photo: Keith Woodland


1. Portsmouth Tattoo Fest
Pictured is: Kit Wagstaff works on the leg of Yohan Picture: Keith Woodland (010421-60) Photo: Keith Woodland

2. Portsmouth Tattoo Fest
Pictured is: Susie Sue works on a tattoo for Liam Simpson Picture: Keith Woodland (010421-54) Photo: Keith Woodland

