Kapatik World Tattoo Expo



CEBU, PHILIPPINES
JANUARY 24 - 25, 2026



TATTOO CATEGORIES



DAY 1 CATEGORIES





BEST OF DAY 1 - BLACK & GRAY



(ON-THE-SPOT)



- Open design, original composition. Minimum size of 5x8 inches. Use of black, white, and various shades of gray is allowed. Must start and finish at the venue only. (1st, 2nd, and 3rd placer only- all with trophy and certificate)


Champion: P20,000 Cash, Plaque, and Certificate


2nd and 3rd: Plaque and Certificate



BEST IN MICRO REALISM



(PREMADE OR ON-THE-SPOT)



- Small-sized tattoos, aiming for a realistic and photographic appearance. Any design is allowed, maximum size of around 2x3 inches.


Champion: P10,000 Cash, Plaque, and Certificate


2nd and 3rd: Plaque and Certificate


4th to 10th: Certificate



BEST IN BACK PIECE



(PREMADE)



- Open design and any color, covering the entire back (may extend to the legs but not required).


Champion: P10,000 Cash, Plaque, and Certificate


2nd and 3rd: Plaque and Certificate


4th to 10th: Certificate





BEST IN LEG PIECE



(PREMADE)



- Open design, any color and covering at least 75% of the leg or full size.


Champion: P10,000 Cash, Plaque, and Certificate


2nd and 3rd: Plaque and Certificate


4th to 10th: Certificate



BEST IN ARM/SLEEVES



(PREMADE)



- Open design and any color, covering at least 75% of the arm or full sleeve.


Champion: P10,000 Cash, Plaque, and Certificate


2nd and 3rd: Plaque and Certificate


4th to 10th: Certificate



BEST IN MEDIUM BLACK & GRAY



(PREMADE / ON-THE-SPOT)



- Any design, at least 6 x 10 inches in size. Focus on smooth shading. Any variation of gray is allowed.


Champion: P10,000 Cash, Plaque, and Certificate


2nd and 3rd: Plaque and Certificate


4th to 10th: Certificate



BEST IN MEDIUM COLOR



(PREMADE / ON-THE-SPOT)



- Any color design, at least 6 x 10 inches in size. Focus on pigment application and vibrancy.


Champion: P10,000 Cash, Plaque, and Certificate


2nd and 3rd: Plaque and Certificate


4th to 10th: Certificate





BEST IN HAND POKE/TAP



(ON-THE-SPOT)



- Any color design, at least 6 x 10 inches in size. Focus on pigment application and vibrancy.


Champion: Cash, Plaque, and Certificate


2nd and 3rd: Plaque and Certificate


4th to 10th: Certificate





BEST IN NEOTRAD



(ON-THE-SPOT / PREMADE)



- Any color design, at least 6 x 10 inches in size. Focus on pigment application and vibrancy.


Champion: P10,000 Cash, Plaque, and Certificate


2nd and 3rd: Plaque and Certificate


4th to 10th: Certificate





DAY 2 CATEGORIES





BEST IN SHOW



(ON-THE-SPOT)



- Open design, original composition. Can be completed in one or two days. Must start and finish at the Tattoo Convention venue.The artist may also enter the piece in the other category if he wishes, provided that it fits with the description of the certain category and pays for the necessary fees.


Champion: P100,000 Cash, Plaque, and Certificate



BEST OF DAY 2 - COLOR



(ON-THE-SPOT)



- Open design, original composition. Minimum size of 5x8 inches. Must include at least 2 colors. Can be completed in one or two days. Must start and finish at the Tattoo Convention venue. The artist may also enter the piece in the other category if he wishes, provided that it fits with the description of the certain category and pays for the necessary fees.


Champion: P20,000 Cash, Plaque, and Certificate


2nd and 3rd: Plaque and Certificate



BEST IN BLACKWORK



(PREMADE / ON-THE-SPOT)



- Uses only black ink to create bold high-contrast designs, from thick outlines and solid “skin spaces” to large, filled areas in black out tattoos and intricate geometric or tribal patterns


Champion: P10,000 Cash, Plaque, and Certificate


2nd and 3rd: Plaque and Certificate


4th to 10th: Certificate





BEST IN REALISM



(PREMADE / ON-THE-SPOT)



- Asian-inspired design incorporating traditional motifs and symbols from Japanese, Chinese, and Indian cultures. Free size.


Champion: P10,000 Cash, Plaque, and Certificate


2nd and 3rd: Plaque and Certificate


4th to 10th: Certificate





BEST IN ORIENTAL



(PREMADE)



- Asian-inspired design incorporating traditional motifs and symbols from Japanese, Chinese, and Indian cultures. Open size.


Champion: P10,000 Cash, Plaque, and Certificate


2nd and 3rd: Plaque and Certificate


4th to 10th: Certificate





BEST IN NEOTRIBAL / GEOMETRIC



(PREMADE)



- At least 10 x 6 inches in size. : Traditional symbolism, conventional or with the twist of personal and meaningful style with the use of bold black lines, spiral patterns and curved shapes. It could be polynesian, Samoan, Hawaiian, Filipino etc. Inspired by traditional tattoo styles with a modern twist.


Champion: P10,000 Cash, Plaque, and Certificate


2nd and 3rd: Plaque and Certificate


4th to 10th: Certificate



BEST NEW ARTIST



ELIGIBILITY



● Tattoo entry must be at least 10 x 6 inches in size. Open design and any color.

● The artist must have been in the field of tattooing for no longer than 3 years.

● Proof of evidence (e.g., a portfolio, business license start date, or other documentation) must be submitted to the event organizer.

● False claims will result in automatic disqualification and forfeiture of any awards


Champion: P10,000 Cash, Trophy and Plaque


2nd and 3rd: Trophy and Plaque


4th to 10th: Certificate




PLEASE TAKE NOTE:



For each category, there must be a minimum of 15 contestants in order to award prizes to the Top 10 participants. If there are only 10-14 contestants, prizes will be given to the first, second, and third place winners only. However, if there are fewer than 10 contestants, that particular category will be dissolved.



CEBU, PHILIPPINES
JANUARY 24 - 25, 2026


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