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Joe Capobianco Blog

July 15, 2026

This is gonna sound dumber than shit. And I’m certain. Many, many friends are gonna come forward, and say. Told ya so. B

This is gonna sound dumber than shit. And I’m certain. Many, many friends are gonna come forward, and say. Told ya so. But. Why the hell did I stop drawing with pencil and paper?!? I’m such an ass. Hope people hold me to the task, of keepin

July 3, 2026

Great chat with a couple of the fellers for this summers @tatthoedown

Great chat with a couple of the fellers for this summers @tatthoedown Here’s a heads up To send some HotWheels to the organization that @adamharmontattoo is helping out. @drivendreamsorg Keep an eye out every Thursday evening. As @jimelitwa

July 2, 2026

Hey all. Tonight 9:30pm est. I’ll be chatting with @jimelitwalk & @mrjamesvaughn live right here! We’ll be discussing th

Hey all. Tonight 9:30pm est. I’ll be chatting with @jimelitwalk & @mrjamesvaughn live right here! We’ll be discussing the upcoming @tatthoedown who we’ve invited, and things that will be discussed, and presentations/workshops in the works.

June 26, 2026

Shit talkin the HoeDown, tat shows, coming up, and Just about everything else.

Shit talkin the HoeDown, tat shows, coming up, and Just about everything else. A lot coming up on the horizon. Hope you all can make some of it.

June 25, 2026

Hey all, tonight @jimelitwalk and I will be going live tonight 9:30pm right here. We’ll be discussing the @tatthoedown i

Hey all, tonight @jimelitwalk and I will be going live tonight 9:30pm right here. We’ll be discussing the @tatthoedown in August, Jime’s move, and other stuff. So be here or be ⬛️

June 22, 2026

Wonderful couple of days spent away, with these 2 lovelies. Happy birthday lady…

June 20, 2026

Down here in AL for some family R&R. Taking a moment to chat with @jimelitwalk bout some of the doings we got coming up

Down here in AL for some family R&R. Taking a moment to chat with @jimelitwalk bout some of the doings we got coming up for the rest of the year. His move to @anchorhead_tattoo in OH. The @knoxvilletattooconvention that we’re doing in Augus

June 12, 2026

Hey all. This Sunday, I’ll be joining @chris_torresny & @petergasm @drink_ny for a special Walk-in day. Midtown Manhatta

Hey all. This Sunday, I’ll be joining @chris_torresny & @petergasm @drink_ny for a special Walk-in day. Midtown Manhattan, 4 till whenever. Both Chris and I have created cool flash for you all to pick from. And I’m certain, Pete’s gonna hav

June 9, 2026

Hey all. This Sunday, I’ll be joining @chris_torresny & @petergasm @drink_ny for a special Walk-in day. 4 till whenever.

Hey all. This Sunday, I’ll be joining @chris_torresny & @petergasm @drink_ny for a special Walk-in day. 4 till whenever. N]both Chris and I have created cool flash for you all to pick from. And I’m certain, Pete’s gonna have some pretty spe

May 30, 2026

Hey all. Here’s another heads up @jimelitwalk @fudruckus & I will be working together at @joeytattoo first @poconotattoo

Hey all. Here’s another heads up @jimelitwalk @fudruckus & I will be working together at @joeytattoo first @poconotattooexpo Really looking forward to hanging with the fellers, and seeing all the super talented tattooers, Joey, has brought

May 29, 2026

Tonight’s live. We dropped our tattoo flash,walk-in day @drink_ny on Sunday June 14th 4pm.ish, till ???

Tonight’s live. We dropped our tattoo flash,walk-in day @drink_ny on Sunday June 14th 4pm.ish, till ??? @chris_torresny myself, and others will be tattooing flash off the wall (some made especially for the event). While, @petergasm and the

May 27, 2026

Hey all. Here’s a heads up. I’ll be doing a flash tattoo walkin night @chris_torresny @drink_ny Sunday June 14th5, till

Hey all. Here’s a heads up. I’ll be doing a flash tattoo walkin night @chris_torresny @drink_ny Sunday June 14th5, till when the fuck ever. @chris_torresny and I will@be doing an IG live to discuss the particulars, and I’m sure some other B

May 27, 2026

Heh all. Just a reminder, I’ll be attending the @poconotattooexpo this June 5th-7th. I’ll be working along side @jimelit

Heh all. Just a reminder, I’ll be attending the @poconotattooexpo this June 5th-7th. I’ll be working along side @jimelitwalk @fudruckus & many, many more amazing tattooers. So drop us a line to book in, or swing by the booth for walk-ups. W

May 23, 2026

Projects, started, and completed last year. Let’s bring me some more fun stuff, and cool clients! #booksneverclosed Book

Projects, started, and completed last year. Let’s bring me some more fun stuff, and cool clients! #booksneverclosed Book online. Link in my bio.

May 22, 2026

Wow. Thought I lost this. Here’s last nights live with @the_original_mr_tattoo @tattoostudioassistant @somekindofh8 & @j

Wow. Thought I lost this. Here’s last nights live with @the_original_mr_tattoo @tattoostudioassistant @somekindofh8 & @joeytattoo discussing the college in PA that’s taken on the responsibility of now apprenticeship programs. Along with a l

May 17, 2026

I had a great time yesterday @transcend.beer 1 year anniversary festivities. Wanna thank all the fine folks who came up

I had a great time yesterday @transcend.beer 1 year anniversary festivities. Wanna thank all the fine folks who came up to say hey, and especially the ones who stuck around to get a tattoo. Thanks again to @christian1perez @shanebakertattoo

May 11, 2026

Hey all. Just a reminder. This @jimelitwalk @fudruckus & I will be working alongside some phenomenal tattooers at the fi

Hey all. Just a reminder. This @jimelitwalk @fudruckus & I will be working alongside some phenomenal tattooers at the first annual @poconotattooexpo put on by @joeytattoo As always, taking appointments, but we’ll also have a,bunch of premad

May 8, 2026

Good talk. @jimelitwalk discusses his decision to get the F*#K outta FL. For a number of reasons. A bit on colleges taki

Good talk. @jimelitwalk discusses his decision to get the F*#K outta FL. For a number of reasons. A bit on colleges taking on the idea that they can now train tattooers for a life long trade. And just over all burning bridges, and making ne

May 2, 2026

Hey all. Went down to NYC a couple days ago to visit some friends. First stop, @drink_ny Sweet lil cocktail joint. You a

Hey all. Went down to NYC a couple days ago to visit some friends. First stop, @drink_ny Sweet lil cocktail joint. You all Need to check er out. Also be sure to check out @chris_torresny upstairs tat shop. While visiting. Tim and I are maki

April 15, 2026

Hey all. This weekend is the @newenglandtattooexpo I’ll be working along side @christian1perez @shanebakertattoo @adamha

Hey all. This weekend is the @newenglandtattooexpo I’ll be working along side @christian1perez @shanebakertattoo @adamharmontattoo of @hopegallerytattoo we’ll have time for walkups appointments and plenty of flash to pick from. Plus merch a

April 13, 2026

Wow. What can I say. It was one Hell of a few days. Went down to visit @rodneyraines for the grand re opening of @acecus

Wow. What can I say. It was one Hell of a few days. Went down to visit @rodneyraines for the grand re opening of @acecustomtattoo in Charlotte. Amazing. The shop is stellar the collection of art, inspiring, and the fellers working there, to

April 3, 2026

Good talk and decompress from this past weeks @tatthoedown in Lenoir NC. Tonight @jimelitwalk @fudruckus @beatnikvonzipp

Good talk and decompress from this past weeks @tatthoedown in Lenoir NC. Tonight @jimelitwalk @fudruckus @beatnikvonzipper & I reminisced the weekend of fun, shit talkin, art, and tattoos. Also. What can be expected in Dayton OH at the end

March 28, 2026

@tatthoedown happening this Sunday Monday. Our Barrel pick Apple brandy will be available for sampling and sale tonight

@tatthoedown happening this Sunday Monday. Our Barrel pick Apple brandy will be available for sampling and sale tonight thru the HoeDown. Hope you all can join us here.

March 21, 2026

Hey all. The next convention I’ll be attending is up on my calendar. @newenglandtattooexpo April 17th-19th. Right n]here

Hey all. The next convention I’ll be attending is up on my calendar. @newenglandtattooexpo April 17th-19th. Right n]here in CT. I’ll be attending this one with a few fellers from the shop @hopegallerytattoo @christian1perez @shanebakertatto

March 20, 2026

Good shit talkin session with @jimelitwalk @fudruckus @beatnikvonzipper & @famousmcphail about next weeks @tatthoedown M

Good shit talkin session with @jimelitwalk @fudruckus @beatnikvonzipper & @famousmcphail about next weeks @tatthoedown March 29th-30th. Lenoir NC. Discussed presenters, events, and whatnot. Hope you all can Make it. By tattooers, for tattoo

March 19, 2026

Hey all. With just over 1 week to go berfore the next @tatthoedown in Lenoir NC. We’ll be hosting another live conversat

Hey all. With just over 1 week to go berfore the next @tatthoedown in Lenoir NC. We’ll be hosting another live conversation at 9:30 tonight. We’ll be discussing some of the folks attending, and what may be expected for the weekend. Hope you

March 17, 2026

Hey all, I’m back! Just wanna say thanks to the folks out @pittsburghtattooexpo @jimelitwalk @fudruckus and I worked sid

Hey all, I’m back! Just wanna say thanks to the folks out @pittsburghtattooexpo @jimelitwalk @fudruckus and I worked side by side, and had a great weekend. Thanks to all my old, and new friends, for the good hangs, and catching up. All the

March 11, 2026

Hey all. Remember. @jimelitwalk @fudruckus & @mrjamesvaughn will be just a couple of the artists attending the @pittsbur

Hey all. Remember. @jimelitwalk @fudruckus & @mrjamesvaughn will be just a couple of the artists attending the @pittsburghtattooexpo We all have availability’s. And as always plenty of flash for walk-ups! So, see’s ya’s all there! #joecapob

March 9, 2026

Hey all. Here’s a bit of a photo dump from this past weekend @motorcitytattooexpo What can I say, great time, great peop

Hey all. Here’s a bit of a photo dump from this past weekend @motorcitytattooexpo What can I say, great time, great people, happy I came.

March 3, 2026

Hey all. Heads up! This weekend I’ll be attending the 30th annual @motorcitytattooexpo in Detroit MI. Still have some av

Hey all. Heads up! This weekend I’ll be attending the 30th annual @motorcitytattooexpo in Detroit MI. Still have some availability, plus, plenty of flash, and time for walkups. Also, I’ll have brand new prints for sale. This is the first le

February 27, 2026

Hey all. Here’s a sneak peak at a couple of the new prints, I’ll have available @motorcitytattooexpo & @pittsburghtattoo

Hey all. Here’s a sneak peak at a couple of the new prints, I’ll have available @motorcitytattooexpo & @pittsburghtattooexpo next week. If you take a close look. 2 of the 3 featured here, are collabs with @tonyciavarro Wanna thank Tony for

February 22, 2026

Had a great time yesterday afternoon @elmcitygames 10th anniversary event, at there shop in New Haven. We @hopegalleryta

Had a great time yesterday afternoon @elmcitygames 10th anniversary event, at there shop in New Haven. We @hopegallerytattoo were happy to be asked to be part of the fun. Wanna thank @adamharmontattoo @shanebakertattoo & @littlewanderer900

February 11, 2026

More fun stuff, please … #joecapobiancotattoos #hopegallerytattoos #capogal #bloodpuddinpinup

February 6, 2026

Another talk on events being planned for the @tatthoedown in Lenoir NC March 29th-30th. I hope you all can make it out.

Another talk on events being planned for the @tatthoedown in Lenoir NC March 29th-30th. I hope you all can make it out. Looks like it’s gonna be a great time. See’s ya’s when I see’s ya’s!

February 5, 2026

It has occurred to me that, February marks 33 years of my tattooing career. Didn’t manage to find many photos from 1993.

It has occurred to me that, February marks 33 years of my tattooing career. Didn’t manage to find many photos from 1993. Just some from 1994, when Thom, & CIV opened Lotus in Sayville NY. On LI. And a handful of me at conventions from ‘97/9

February 3, 2026

Hey all, just a reminder. The @motorcitytattooexpo is a month away. This was a real special show for me back in the day,

Hey all, just a reminder. The @motorcitytattooexpo is a month away. This was a real special show for me back in the day, and I’m happy to be there to help em celebrate their 30th anniversary. I’ll be sharing the booth with GA’s @eddiestacey

January 30, 2026

Hey all. Good time talkin with @jimelitwalk, @fudruckus, @kevinbtattoo Makin’ plans for the next @tatthoedown This time

Hey all. Good time talkin with @jimelitwalk, @fudruckus, @kevinbtattoo Makin’ plans for the next @tatthoedown This time in Lenoir NC March 29/30th. Give the Live a listen. drop a comment where you feel appropriate, and we’ll try and get bac

January 27, 2026

That time I got to sit with @j_rudy_gtc for @sullentv shit talkin episode @goldenstatetattooexpo many years ago. A man,

That time I got to sit with @j_rudy_gtc for @sullentv shit talkin episode @goldenstatetattooexpo many years ago. A man, artist, tattooer, & character. That is missed, and will, never be replaced. Fuck... What’s next for us? Shits lookin’ bl

January 24, 2026

How Much does a sleeve cost?!? I’m asking for any one who watched. Please leave a comment. I’m interested in knowing how

How Much does a sleeve cost?!? I’m asking for any one who watched. Please leave a comment. I’m interested in knowing how out of touch I am with my peers….

January 24, 2026

Hey all. Next show up on the board for ‘26, is @motorcitytattooexpo March 6th,7th,& 8th. This is the 30th year for this

Hey all. Next show up on the board for ‘26, is @motorcitytattooexpo March 6th,7th,& 8th. This is the 30th year for this show, and I’m super happy to be attending. I’ll be sharing a booth with GA’s finest @eddiestacey As always. Taking appoi

January 23, 2026

Yessir. Open tomorrow! Looking to catch a tat, and sit around the next 2 days taking care of said tattoo, while watching

Yessir. Open tomorrow! Looking to catch a tat, and sit around the next 2 days taking care of said tattoo, while watching the snow fall. Then drop me a line and set up an appointment. Tomorrow. Saturday the 24th at noon. Let do this!

January 23, 2026

Wow. Big night and big announcement! @tatthoedown Lenoir NC March 29th/30th. Give it a listen here. More to be announced

Wow. Big night and big announcement! @tatthoedown Lenoir NC March 29th/30th. Give it a listen here. More to be announced soon. See’s ya’s when we see’s ya’s!

January 21, 2026

Hey all. So, new year, same ole stuff. Just a heads up. I’ve plenty of openings in my schedule for the remainder of this

Hey all. So, new year, same ole stuff. Just a heads up. I’ve plenty of openings in my schedule for the remainder of this month, into next. Starting with tomorrow-Saturday. So if yer looking to catch a big, or small tattoo from yours truly.

January 13, 2026

Headed home from Lexington KY, and this past weekends @studioinktattooconvention Wanna drop this post with some snap sho

Headed home from Lexington KY, and this past weekends @studioinktattooconvention Wanna drop this post with some snap shots of The Weeknd. Had an absolute blast working along side @davegcf @jimelitwalk @tonyciavarro and a ton of other great

January 2, 2026

Spent the last, and first days of ‘25/26 with these folks. Wonderful times, and ore to come🤞🤞🤞🤞 Thanks all, and see

Spent the last, and first days of ‘25/26 with these folks. Wonderful times, and ore to come🤞🤞🤞🤞 Thanks all, and sees ya’s in the new year!

January 1, 2026

To all the friends, family, clients, old and new. I’d like to wish you all, a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous, and wonderful

To all the friends, family, clients, old and new. I’d like to wish you all, a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous, and wonderful New Year. Looking forward to reconnecting with old friends, meeting new ones, and seeing what 2026 has in store for us a

December 31, 2025

Hey all. Next week, January 9th-11th, Lexington KY. @jimelitwalk and I join @chadsinkhorn @studioinktattooconvention It’

Hey all. Next week, January 9th-11th, Lexington KY. @jimelitwalk and I join @chadsinkhorn @studioinktattooconvention It’ll be the first tattoo convention of 2026. We’ll be joining a killer roster of tattooers, as well. Appointments availabl

December 27, 2025

Hey all. First show of the year is only 3 weeks away. @jimelitwalk and I will be attending @chadsinkhorn @studioinktatto

Hey all. First show of the year is only 3 weeks away. @jimelitwalk and I will be attending @chadsinkhorn @studioinktattooconvention January 9th-11th. In Lexington KY. Both of us have time for walk ups, and are now taking appointments. Drop