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Joe Capobianco Blog

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…

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

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

@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…

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

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

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…

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?

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…

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.