It's a pity that the reporter mentioned two local parlors but failed to mention that event co-founder Riley Smith owns Lifetime Tattoos (in Springfield) and Stay Gold Tattoo and Supply (in Eugene) and the other co-founder, Joshua Carlton, owns Crimson Torch Tattoo Collective (in Eugene). There's a vibrant community of tattoo artists in Lane County, so it could be a nice follow-up to feature them in some way. Even if the out-of-town and international visitors may seem more interesting, most R/G readers will wind up going to a local artist for their own work (if they're inclined).