Ink addicts and virgin canvases commingled at NRG Center for the 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention. The venue was packed as the event returned after having to postpone the 2020 gathering due to the pandemic. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.
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    Scenes from the Villain Arts 3rd Annual Houston Tattoo Arts Convention at NRG Center.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.