O.C. Ink: Tattoo show in Costa Mesa
Tattoo artist Louie Gomez displays some of his tattoos at the second annual MUSINK tattoo convention and music festival at the Orange County Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. The convention, which features contests, musical performances and live tattooing, began Friday and runs through Sunday. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Tattoo artist Rob Hill shows off his handiwork at the A-Town Tattoo booth at the second annual MUSINK tattoo convention. Last year’s convention drew more than 15,000 people, according to the event’s website. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Mike Bonilla lies quietly as tattoo artist Cecil Porter draws an image of Herman Munster on his leg during the MUSINK convention. More than 200 tattoo artists are slated to showcase their work at the event. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
A close-up of the Herman Munster tattoo being drawn by Cecil Porter on Mike Bonilla’s leg. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Peter Malcolm has two of the most-tattooed legs at the MUSINK convention. Bands Atreyu, Story of the Year and Far are scheduled to perform at the event on Saturday. Danzig, Throwdown and Winds of Plague are slated for Sunday. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Rick Waters, left, and Tennessee Dave James showcase their tattooed arms in front of their Vintage Tattoo booth at the MUSINK convention on Friday. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)