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The winners in the Best Black & Gray Tattoo, Best Color Tattoo, Most Unique Tattoo, Best Use of Tribal Tattoo, Most Realistic Tattoo, Best Patriotic Tattoo, Best Sleeve Tattoo, Best Large Tattoo, Best Motorcycle or Auto Tattoo, and Best of Show categories are listed below.

1st Place - Samantha
“Ship Romance 1:16” - (Left Inner Arm)
Artist: Colin Kolker
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

2nd Place - Dustin
“Owl Scene” - (Left Upper Arm)
Artist: Colin Kolker
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

3rd Place - Aaron Watkins
“Death & Hope” - (Left Forearm)
Artist: Colin Kolker
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

Honorable Mention - King Jerry
“Geisha” - (Left Rib)
Artist: Dave Allen

BEST COLOR

1st Place - Matt Arrigo
“Nurse With Twin Fetus” - (Right Rib & Chest)
Artist: Jim Karanik
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

2nd Place - Tara Gibbs
“Flower Paradise” - (Left Upper Arm)
Artist: Paes

3rd Place - Amber Mortimore
“Happy Frog & Flowers” - (Left Calf)
Artist: Jim Karanik
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

Honorable Mention - Zack Santiago
“Puerto Rican Paradise” - (Right Upper Arm)
Artist: Mr. Scary

MOST UNIQUE

1st Place - T.J. Ronte
“Tramp Stamp” - (Lower Back)
Artist: Jimmy the Kid
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

2nd Place - Jimmy the Kid

“Edward Scissorhands” - (Left Thumb)
Artist: Jimmy the Kid
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

3rd Place - Michael Tayan
“Insides on the Outsides” - (Right Rib)
Artist: David

Honorable Mention - Doug Enzmann
“Tattooed & Pierced Rubber Ducky” - (Right Calf)
Artist: Colin Kollker
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

BEST TRIBAL

1st Place - Katie Hogan
“Fancy Filigree” - (Left Hip)
Artist: Cactus Jack
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

2nd Place - Tony Rickey
“Tribal Expression” - (Right Upper Arm)
Artist: Jim Karanik
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

3rd Place - Roger Snyder
“Tribal Bird” - (Right Rib)
Artist: Brian

Honorable Mention - Sean Gallagher
“Celtic Knot” - (Left Shoulder)
Artist: Slinger
Studio: Tattoo X - Security, CO

MOST REALISTIC

1st Place - Byron Weatherby
“Parents Portrait” - (Right Forearm)
Artist: Luis Gonzales

2nd Place - Ward
“The Triple Dog Dare” - (Right Leg)
Artist: Dave Fugate

3rd Place - Jeremy Bearb
“Scarface Portrait” - (Left Forearm)
Artist: Jim Karanik
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

Honorable Mention - Josh Cote
“Gorilla” - (Left Hip)
Artist: Jim Karanik
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

BEST PATRIOTIC

1st Place - Kendra Bowers
“Rosie the Riviter” - (Left Upper Arm)
Artist: Slinger
Studio: Tattoo X - Security, CO

2nd Place - Adam Kelly
“Iwo Jima Flag Raising” - (Left Upper Arm)
Artist: Hellbilly Mike

3rd Place - Doug Enzmann
“Lady Liberty” - (Right Calf)
Artist: Jim Karanik
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

Honorable Mention - Adam Kelly
“Marine Salute” - (Left Forearm)
Artist: Hellbilly Mike

BEST LEG/ARM SLEEVE

1st Place - Tyler Patterson
“Sounds of Sleepy Hollow” - (Left Arm)
Artist: Jim Karanik
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

2nd Place - Dawn Karanik
“Swan Lake” - (Left Arm)
Artist: Jim Karanik
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

3rd Place - Amanda Cunningham
“Nightmare Before Christmas” - (Left Arm)
Artist: Eddy Holloman
Studio: Amplified Ink Tattoo - Colorado Spgs, CO

Honorable Mention - Josh Bertrand
“Heaven and Hell” - (Right Arm)
Artist: Jim Karanik
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

BEST LARGE

1st Place - Michael Morrissey
“Graveyard Nightmare” - (Back)
Artist: Mr. Scary

2nd Place - Kristen Torres
“Barnaby” - (Back)
Artist: Jimmy the Kid
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

3rd Place - Dan Doren
“Semper Reprimanda” - (Back)
Artist: Rich Van Schaick

Honorable Mention - Ashley Portalano
“Temple” - (Back)
Artist: Jim Karanik
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

BEST M/C AUTO

1st Place - Todd Matteson
“Trever” - (Right Thigh)
Artist: Jim Karanik
Studio: Red Sky Tattoo - Castle Rock, CO

2nd Place - Adam Manista
“Hot Rod Paradise” - (Left Calf)
Artist: Rev
Studio: Tattoo X - Security, CO

3rd Place - Tramayne Johnson
“47 Chrysler” - (Left Forearm)
Artist: Wish

Honorable Mention - Todd
“Peterbuilt” - (Left Calf)
Artist: Sean