Ink-redible photos from the Leeds Tattoo Expo at the first direct Arena

Tattoo-lovers got inked up at the Leeds Tattoo Expo over the weekend.

The annual event held at the first direct Arena draws hundreds, with stalls, quirky entertainment such as fire breathing, and of course, tattoo artists ready to showcase their talents.

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Leeds tattoo expo
Tattoo artist Inky Joe, from Norwich.placeholder image
Tattoo artist Inky Joe, from Norwich.
Tattoo artist Inky Joe, from Norwich, working on subject Georgia Burrows who had a design inked on her left cheek.placeholder image
Tattoo artist Inky Joe, from Norwich, working on subject Georgia Burrows who had a design inked on her left cheek.
Artist Craigy Tatts, working on Glynn Wrightplaceholder image
Artist Craigy Tatts, working on Glynn Wright
A woman gets a tattoo on her left arm at the expo on Sunday.placeholder image
A woman gets a tattoo on her left arm at the expo on Sunday.
Tattoo artist Andy Wharton inks the words 'find the light' on the side of Gav Osborne's head.placeholder image
Tattoo artist Andy Wharton inks the words 'find the light' on the side of Gav Osborne's head.
Tattoo artist Iris Lys (Cattooner), based in Lige Belgium, working on Greg Varley, from Liverpool.placeholder image
Tattoo artist Iris Lys (Cattooner), based in Lige Belgium, working on Greg Varley, from Liverpool.
Artist Craigy Tatts works on Glynn Wrightplaceholder image
Artist Craigy Tatts works on Glynn Wright
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