The Norfolk Tattoo Convention is next weekend October 18,19 and 20th. This will be a tattoo history filled weekend starting Thursday with a special friends and artists meet up at the Mariners Museum in New Port News, Virginia. There will be a special viewing of the museum’s private ‘Cap’ Coleman tattoo collection. Coleman is referred to as the “Godfather of American tattooing” who’s influence is still felt today and was admired by Bowery and NYC Tattoo artists. Coleman tattooed from about 1912 and settled in Norfolk Virginia, a major seaport, in 1918, working on Main Street, tattooing many a sailor in the busy port town. Coleman passed away in 1973 and luckily much of his artwork remains. Daredevil Tattoo Shop is proud to have a display of original Coleman tattoo flash on view as part of the Daredevil Museum of NYC Tattoo History. Daredevil tattoo artists Michelle Myles and Isaac Dekle will be driving down from NYC to attend. Say hello if you’re there!
August “Cap” Coleman tattoo artist stands in front of his Tattoo shop