Celebrating ink at Sky Ute Casino
Friday - September 5, 2025 by Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Southern Ute tribal member, DJ Hendren gets a new tattoo from artist and owner of Aspired Ink, Alberto Valladares.
Artists of Obsidian Tattoo Studio stand before their banner at their booth, (Left to Right) Tim Essary, Southern Ute tribal member Sergio Cloud, and Victoria Martin.
Alyssa Atencio gets stenciled and prepared for a new tattoo, done by artist Mysti Morse. Morse is an artist at Headhunter Tattoo in Durango, Colo.
Steve Burch shows off his fresh ‘cover up’ tattoo to judges during day two of the convention. Burch’s new ink was completed by Obsidian Tattoo Studio artist, Victoria Martin.
Steve Burch’s new cover up piece.
Judges closely look at tattoo pieces throughout the weekend, artists from visiting booths had the opportunity to showcase their work and talent for prizes during the inaugural Four Corners Tattoo Convention.
Owner and artist at Obsidian Tattoo Studio, Tim Essary, stands on stage to receive his award for “Best Cover Up” during day two of the event.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Ink lovers, artists, and enthusiasts gathered at the Sky Ute Casino Resort this past weekend on Friday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Aug. 31 for the inaugural Four Corners Tattoo Convention. This event featured live tattooing, vendor booths, art prints, piercings, and daily tattoo contests, and more, offering various activities for tattoo connoisseurs to curious first timers. Top tattoo artists from across the nation gathered for the region’s premier event celebrating body art, culture, and creativity.