NATIONAL PTAA TATTOO CONVENTION, MELBOURNE 2006
TATTOO COMPETITION RESULTS
| Category |
Contestant |
Artist |
| Best Back - Male | 1st Troy 2nd Peter Bowden 3rd Takeru Kakizoe |
Jimmy Myatt Fran Horifuji |
| Best Back - Female | 1st Sam Bourke 2nd Fiona 3rd Samantha |
Jason Bannerman Dave Andrews Darren Clancy |
| Best Chest - Male | 1st Matt 2nd Matt 3rd Takeru Kakizoe |
Trinity Colin Gower Horigen |
| Best Chest - Female | 1st Sam Bourke 2nd Tam Smith 3rd Tracey |
Jason Bannerman Tubby Shorty |
| Best Arms - Male | 1st Peter Bowden 2nd Shaun 3rd Dale |
Fran Brad Barka Dave Andrews |
| Best Arms - Female | 1st Cass 2nd Erin 3rd Trace |
Trinity Brad Bako Nutz |
| Best Legs - Male | 1st Neil 2nd Simon 3rd Matt |
Excessive Art Hellbound Jenny Roach |
| Best Legs - Female | 1st Kim 2nd Linda 3rd Kerrie |
Pucka Jimmy Myatt Dave Andrews |
| Best Side - Male | 1st Laurie 2nd Jimmy 3rd Matt |
Mick Aplin Bridgett Tunstall Jenny Roach |
| Best Side - Female | 1st Rhonda 2nd Tam Smith 3rd Tania |
Mick Hayes Tubby Sparky |
| Best Large Black - Male | 1st John 2nd Scott 3rd Watty |
Dave Andrews Jimmy Beans |
| Best Large Black - Female | 1st Michelle 2nd Cala 3rd Lee |
Jodie Suicide Bobby B |
| Best Small Black - Male | 1st Max 2nd Steve 3rd 2 Madd Huero |
Chris Cashmore Terry Baker Ed Hardy [USA] |
| Best Small Black - Female | 1st Tam 2nd Innes 3rd Fiona |
Chris Pak Luis Katz Tatts |
| Best Large Colour - Male | 1st Brad 2nd Scott 3rd Ben |
Jimmy Myatt Tubby Joe Temple |
| Best Large Colour - Female | 1st Marie 2nd Linda 3rd Kelly |
Dave Andrews Jimmy Myatt Mick Aplin |
| Best Small Colour - Male | 1st Gary 2nd Mitch 3rd Chad |
Al Scott Boys Shannon |
| Best Small Colour - Female | 1st Casey 2nd Suzie 3rd Tracey |
Byron Suzie Q Steve |
| Best Celtic or Tribal - Male | 1st Mick 2nd Dalas 3rd Matt Smith |
Simon Wilson Don Johnson Tribal Mike |
| Best Celtic or Tribal - Female | 1st Kerry 2nd Chantelle 3rd Pauline |
Nutz Tribal Mike Clint Steele |
| Most Realistic Portrait - Male | 1st Presto 2nd Peter 3rd Gary |
Trevor Bennett Duane Stanyer Matt Chubb |
| Most Realistic Portrait - Female | 1st Mia 2nd Narni 3rd Cala |
Trinity Steve Kennedy Suicide |
| Best Old Time Tattoo - Male | 1st Pete Davidson 2nd Ray Shuttleworth 3rd Chris Martin |
Bev Robinson Ray Shuttleworth Greg Hoskins |
| Best Old Time Tattoo - Female | 1st Sarah 2nd Samantha 3rd Mauz |
Fran Darren Clancy Arm |
| Best Tattoo Done at Convention - Male or Female | 1st Tracey | Nadine Bryant |
| Best Cover-Up - Artist Only | 1st Angie Davidson 2nd Nadine Bryant 3rd Mick Hayes |
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| Best Design Sheet - Black - Artist Only | 1st Nadine Bryant 2nd Byron 3rd Fran |
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| Best Design Sheet - Colour - Artist Only | 1st Mick - Eastside Ink 2nd Fran 3rd Nadine Bryant |
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| Best Shop Front - Artists Only | 1st Thinkin' Ink, Shepparton, Vic 2nd Purple Haze, Narrewarren, Vic 3rd Pretty in Pink, West Ryde, NSW |
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| Best Overall Tattooed Male | 1st Greg | Jimmy Myatt |
| Best Overall Tattooed Female | 1st Marie | Dave Andrews |
Ten Year Member Awards:
Gary "Plug" Welsh, WA
Chris Rand, NSW
David "Taz" Kranz, SA
Ken Pritchett, Vic
Gary Grey, Qld
Life Membership:
Max Chater
Ray Shuttleworth
21st Anniversary Founding Members:
Dan Robinson Snr., Vic
Greg Hoskins, Vic
Mick Hayes, Vic
Colin Kranz, Vic
Patsy Farrow, Vic
Peter Davidson, NSW
Rod Davidson, Qld
Rick Martin, NSW
We Greatfully appreciate the support of our sponsors:
Protat, SA
Aust. Tattoo Co., Vic
PTAA, NSW Branch
Broadford Hotel, Broadford, Vic
Werribee Trophies, Werribee, Vic
Moving Pictures, Willaimstown, Vic
Tattoo Tapestry, Werribee, Vic
Coat of Arm's Tattoo Studio, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Yardy Transport, Shepparton, Vic
Tattoo Revival
Les Bowen's Ultimate Supplies, Townsville, Qld
Noel Byer's Dragon Tattoo, New Zealand
Skintastic Tattoos 'N' Piercing, Coolangatta, Qld
Xanchies, Morphett Vale, SA
Skin Circus Tattooing, The Entrance, NSW
Cooloola Tattoo, Gympie, Qld
The Inkspot Tattoo Studio, Ballarat, Vic
Bodyart Tattooing, Panania, NSW
Siltex Australia, Pty. Ltd.
Consonic Engineering
Simon Wilson Tattoos, St Kilda, Vic
Jed Hill Tattoo Studio, Ballarat and Bacchus Marsh, Vic
Sin the Skin Tattoo and Body Piercing, Qld
Outback Tattooing, Mt Isa, Qld
KADS Plant Hire Pty. Ltd., West Sunshine, Vic
Shorty's Tattoo Shop, Bendigo, Vic
Maiden Ink Tattoos, North Mackay, Qld
The Modern Touch, Pt Lincoln, SA
H2 Ocean Tattoo and Body Piercing Aftercare, Amberly, Qld
Star Travel, Bacchus Marsh, Vic
Australian Tattoo
PTAA, Victorian Branch
The Body Art Shop, Welland, SA
Primative Clothing, Essendon, Vic
The Celtic Circle Tattoo Co., Kalamunda, WA