Tattooing on a man's back. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Contestants show their body art. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Costume designer and director of the Fella-Fem drag kings, "Dicky Luv", shows her "sleeve.". The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Angela gets a new tattoo. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Japanese artist Horishow begins a full-arm tattoo for Amber Barbieri. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Japanese artist Horishow begins a full-arm tattoo for Amber Barbieri. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Contestants show their body art. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Contestants show their body art. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Contestants show their body art. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Contestants show their body art. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Cabaret performer Ilana Morris, of the Fella-Fem drag kings, starts a new tattoo on her chest. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Octavia shows off her colors. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Bridget shows her new corset piercings. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Contestants show their body art. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Contestants show their body art. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Contestants show their body art. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Contestants show their body art. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Contestants show their body art. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Contestants show their body art. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Contestants show their body art. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Contestants show their body art. The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.

Tattoo artist Troy Harless (seated) is feted by porn actresses after dancing a monkey dance on stage. Harless won a Best of Show award.The 2009 Body Art Expo at the Cow Palace in San Francisco gathers lovers of tattooing to go under the needle and to show off their skins.