'If you want to get a tattoo, this is the place to get it. The Rubinos said they also wanted to both nurture new artists and make the more popular ink masters more accessible. We’ve become a really tight knit community,” she said. 'You just meet so many interesting people you hear so many great stories, and you see such amazing art work. Husband and wife duo, Jackie and Lou Rubino, said they organized the event to celebrate the tattoo lifestyle.

The 3 day event featured contests, modeling shows, entertainment and more. 'I’m very grateful and I feel proud of what I do,' Murdijanto said.

Murdijanto was among 300 artists and vendors displaying their talent and goods at the United Ink No Limits International Tattoo Expo at the Resorts World Casino in Jamaica this weekend. I have to book him at least two months in advance just to get a slot,” Preston said. Murdijanto has been tattooing clients for 15 years, and specializes in 'dark arts' and neo-oriental style tattoos.

Preston has been following the work of Elmhurst Artist, Phillipus Murdijanto of Styx Tattoo for a while. He'd been thinking about getting the tattoo for years and when he was ready to get commit he knew who he wanted to go to. 'It kind of symbolizes watching over me,' Preston explained. Mike Preston came to Resorts World Casino in Queens on Sunday to get his first tattoo, a Koi fish Three hundred artists and vendors are displaying their talent and goods at the United Ink No Limits International Tattoo Expo at the Resorts World Casino.

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