#live free or die tattoo expo

[possiblyjad]

So I noticed that I have had a bunch of new followers over the last month or so and I haven't taken the time to send you guys love and a proper intro! So here we go:

Hi! My name is Jade, but you can also call me Jad. I'm 27, Canadian (I live in Niagara Falls), and super queer. I use both she and they pronouns. I have two conflicting aesthetics of super cutesy pastel stuff and emo renaissance. I love fashion, makeup, and body modification as outlets of expression. I go to school VERY soon to be an esthetician, and I'm currently looking into the possibilities of getting a piercing apprenticeship.

Under the cut will be 25 random facts about me. Click to see them:

1. I grew up in a smallish town called Bowmanville, which is about an hour east of Toronto. It's rapidly expanding but in the heart of it is a bevy of picture esque historic neighborhoods lined with centuries old mansions. If you ever go, the one place I highly recommend food wise is Norm’s Deli downtown. The handmade pierogis and cabbage rolls are unmatched. Also, if you’re a tattoo fiend like me, some of my all time favourite artists are in Bowmanville/Oshawa.

2. I currently have 4 tattoos and 12 piercings, with the strong desire to get more.

3. My favourite colours are pastels mainly, baby blue, mint, lavender, and millennial pink.

4. I have a caffeine addiction which is usually fueled by coffee (mainly iced) and sugar free energy drinks.

5. I don't really care for alcohol too much, I like the occasional beer at Taps or a cocktail on a hot day, but I hate getting drunk and I'm also not fairly comfortable around drunk people unless I'm also drunk. (I don't really do parties anymore for that very reason)

6. I've been pescatarian since Feb 2020 and I've been trying my hardest to use cruelty free personal care products since the beginning of 2020.

7. My favourite CF makeup brands are Colourpop, Milk Makeup, Sugarpill, and Anastasia Beverly Hills.

8. Even though I'm trying really hard right now, I am USELESS when it comes to hair. I don't really know how to curl hair, I don't know how to braid, and I cannot be trusted with bleach (I won't fry your hair, it'll just be very uneven). I'm trying to learn hair curling now, though!

9. I smoke weed almost everyday. Depending on what I smoke with, it actually levels me out anxiety wise and allows me to focus and think like a normal person. I also smoke before bed to help treat my insomnia. On occasion though, I DO like to get mind numbingly stoned.

10. I actually have a hard time getting close to people, predominantly because of my past relationships with toxic people. My broken brain automatically considers most relationships temporary until proven otherwise, in an attempt to protect myself from further heartache. I always want to make new friends, I swear! Just keep interacting with me and I'll open up at some point.

11. I don't shut the fuck up. Ever. I'm either talking my friends' ears off or I'm complimenting a stranger because I can. Let’s just say that I’m a hit with my friends’ parents or family.

12. I LOVE TTRPG, it’s likely my biggest creative outlet right now. I play both DnD 5E and Pathfinder 1E. I partake in 5 games right now.

13. I’m a first time DM! I started a campaign for a bunch of people who are relatively new to DnD a few months ago and it’s been a hit so far! I absolutely love flexing my creative muscles and writing for my friends!

14. I also write as a hobby as well. Mainly fantasy drabble based on my TTRPG characters, but it’s still something.

15. I’m almost always either listening to music or finding new musicians to listen to. I curate playlists all the time and daydream to songs constantly.

16. My favourite artists/bands right now are: Lights, Marianas Trench, Mothica, BMTH, Halsey, Ashnikko, Billy Talent, Stand Atlantic, and a plethora more.

17. I’m technically the oldest in my family. I have a younger brother (also queer and trans, he recently started HRT!!), and a little half sister who is the literal light of my life.

18. I LOVE animals! I have a senior cat, Willow, who does not look or behave like a senior cat. I also have a lionhead/dwarf rabbit named Theodore, or Theo. I’d get more pets if it weren’t for the fact, we don’t really have the room for other animals in our apartment, and also the fact that Willow hates other cats.

19. I’m TERRFIED of bees/wasps. I understand their importance to the world and they can vibe and save the planet as far away from me as possible.

20. My favourite food is sushi. I’m also a massive sushi snob and I have strong opinions on many of the places I’ve been to in my lifetime. The best I’ve had is still this place in Freehold, NJ that I don’t remember the name of. In Ontario, thus far, is tied between Oishi Maki in Whitby, ON, and the St Catharines location for Wind.

21. I’m also a sucker for good bubble tea. It’s one of the easiest ways to win me over.

22. I just love tea in general. Hot or iced. You should see my tea/coffee cupboard, it is PACKED. I’m a huge David’s tea fan but I also like trying other loose-leaf teas as well, and I prefer herbal/fruit infusions over most other teas. Except for chai, you can win me over with a good chai.

23. I marched in a pride parade once! It was the Durham Pride Parade in Oshawa in 2014! I was still very much in the closet at the time, but I did get photographed by the news and everything! I would LOVE to go to Toronto Pride once in my life with a bunch of my other Alphabet Mafia fiends when things die down.

24. I am a shameless collector of Pokemon and Alpacasso plush.

25. Back when we could, I used to go to conventions a lot! I’ve been to Anime North, Fan Expo, and Con Bravo thus far. My favourite out of all of them is easily Con Bravo, but I would LOVE to check out other Ontario conventions when things open up!

[divineproportioncosmetictattoo]

I will be taking sign ups for deep discounted rates on Microblading, Eyebrow & Eyeliner Tattooing, Permanent Makeup Corrections and Removal, Traditional Tattoo Removal, as well as MicroNeedling Skin Rejuvenation Services at this years Live Free Or Die Tattoo Expo. Come see me at this years show and learn how to save literally hundreds on a more beautiful you! #lfod2019 #lfod19 #tattooexpo #tattooyourface #pmu #microblading #cosmetictattoo #tattooremoval #permanentmakeup #microneedling #tattooremovalspecialists #skinrejuvination #idermhdpen #loveyourskinagain #pci #dermalneedling #pmuforlife #cosmetictattooist #permanentmakeup #micropigmentation #tattooartist #pmuartist #pmucorrection #semipermanentmakeup #divineproportioncosmetictattoo https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzja5T8nobq/?igshid=xr2fqdwibnit

[mayheminkllc]

Live Free or Die Expo this weekend, come get a tattoo, meet our artists, or ask about our Microblading 💉🤙🏻 looking forward to seeing you there!

[piercingsbymm-blog]

Ahhh check out this corset that I got to help with last night 😭🙌🏻🖤 One of my mentors was kind enough to let me assist in setting up and removing this beautiful piece yesterday and we took home the first place trophy 😍💯 I would say my first @lfodtattooexpo as staff/artist was a good time😘 Thanks again to those who allowed me to help with this gorgeous project! 😎 #lfod17 (at Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo)

[profetart]

Just finished up this horror scarecrow piece here at the Live free or die tattoo convention in New Hampshire! #livefreeordietattooexpo #lfod17 #scarecrow #horrortattoo #profet ink #blackandgreytattoo (at Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo)

[eyesinside]

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A post shared by Isabella (Tait) Merrill • Tattoo Artist (@bella.tait)

I had a phenomenal time this weekend at the Live Free or Die Tattoo convention! Big thanks to everyone who came by, got tattooed and made this weekend what it was! Here is a Native American inspired forearm piece I started on my favorite partner in crime. ♥️ . . . #tattoo #tattoos#tattooart #livefreeordietattooexpo #electrumstencilprimer #heliosneedles #eternalink #neotraditionaltattoo #neotrad #illustrativetattoo #nativeamerican #nativeamericantattoo #nativetattoo #headdresstattoo #wolftattoo #forearmtattoo #ladytattooers #redstring #touchofgreytattoostudio #bellatait #bellataittattoo (at Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo)

[michaelheartless]

Here's a throwback. There's 8 years between the two photos and she still looks amazing. (at Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo)

[joegettlerart]

@lfodtattooexpo sketching . . . . . . . . . . #illustration #art #sketch #sketches #sketchbook #drawing #ink #bostontattoocompany #boston #bostontattoo #death #skull #skulls #tattoo #tattoos #metal #bio #biomech #ballpointpen (at Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo)

[scorpiontattooing]

Scorpion Tattooing will be closed during the Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo. Please swing by our booth and say hi or maybe get a tattoo. The shop will be open Monday 24th at 11am.

[divineproportioncosmetictattoo]

Tonight's almost over but I will be here all day tomorrow and Sunday. Be sure to come out and see me at the 13th Annual Live Free Or Die Tattoo Expo... I will be performing free no obligation brow mapping sessions for anyone interested in seeing their perfect brow. I will also be taking sign ups for deeply a discounted rates on Microblading, Eyebrow & Eyeliner Tattooing, Permanent Makeup Corrections and Removal, Traditional Tattoo Removal, as well as Micro-Needling Skin Rejuvenation Services at this years Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo. Come to the show and learn how to save literally hundreds on that more beautiful you! #lfod2019 #lfod19 #tattooexpo #tattooyourface #permanentmakeup #micropigmentation #iheartbrows #microblading #browsonfleek #pmu #pmuartist #cosmetictattooing #tattooartist #brows #eyebrows #browsfordays #divineproportioncosmetictattoo (at Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Hyi25HVRl/?igshid=1b5v18qc22792

[aliciathomasart]

Another shark jaw from this week! This time I worked with the awesome Julia and we focused on roses. Done this year's @lfodtattooexpo. Thanks for looking! Aliciathomas_art@yahoo.com * * * #Aliciascorner #aliciathomas_art #bostontattoo #nhtattoo #pba #btc #bostontattoocompany #roses #sharks #sharkjaw #flowers #nashua #manchester #nh #lfod #lfodtattooexpo #lfod2018 #lfodtattooexpo2018 #livefreeordie #livefreeordietattooexpo #livefreeordietattooexpo2018 #massachusettstattoo #massachusettstatooartist #newhampshiretattoo #newhampshiretattooartist (at Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo)

[mattbernson]

This weekend I got to meet Lyle Tuttle. He's a living legend in the tattoo community, and also a fantastic and genuine person. I got a sweet poster of a buncha different old school tattoo machines signed by him. So grateful for the experiences I was able to have this weekend at the Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo. #lfod17 (at Manchester, New Hampshire)

[ascensionbodymod]

Some shots of the #suspension we did last night after the @lfodtattooexpo ended. #hooks #ascensionsuspension #ascensionbodymod #h2oceanproteam #lfod17 (at Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo)

[grimnorthtattoo]

Expo INFO: So this year, the Manchester NH Live free or die Expo will be at the Radisson in Manchester, NH. Buy tickets here!

It’s a huge hall with tons of vendors, Tattooers, art, food and clothes.  There are shows, contests, sideshow performances.  Everyone is welcome to come, hang out, or get tattooed.

We all are taking appointments for the weekend!! We have some spots filled, but not all of them.  So please pop us an email GrimNorth@me.com and we will be happy see what we can do.

If you have been tattooed by us, PLEASE PLEASE consider entering a contest.  Theres a link to the tattoo contests here.  IF YOU WIN ANY PLACE IN ANY CONTEST, YOU GET A $30 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH WIN! A lot of times, there are not many entries for some contests.  Especially on Friday night ( Half sleeve, Traditional tattoos, and cover ups all at 11pm).  If you have a Cover-up, a Half Sleeve or a traditional tattoo, PLEASE consider coming.  We often win contests, but we can’t if no one shows up! Sat at 3pm is your small/med/large color tattoos, Black and Grey and portraits.  And Sunday is best full sleeve, chest or back.  Seriously.  PLEASE take the time to show up for contests if you can, we really appreciate it.

Stina has a large design she would like to do on Sunday for a discounted rate of $500, and enter it into the contest for tattoo of the day.  If you are interested, check it out here. (or below lady with the tiger) It can fit on a calf/shin, forearm or thigh.

Everyone has quite a few designs, ready to go for a walk in during the convention, or you can check out some designs below and schedule! James can also do portraits, or black and grey roses there.  Email us GrimNorth@me.com

LIVE FREE OR DIE TATTOO EXPO Expo INFO: So this year, the Manchester NH Live free or die Expo will be at the Radisson in Manchester, NH.

[michaelheartless]

Had an awesome time at the #lfod17 tattoo expo. It was so cool to see @marlomarquise and @victorialemeow perform their suspension shows as well! (at Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo)

[tattoosbyjakeparrington]

#moi #Moifam #moicarts #tattoos #tattooart #tattooartist #jakeparrington #tattoosbyjake (at Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo)