In pictures: London Tattoo Convention

The third International London Tattoo Convention attracted thousands of fans

Some aficionados build up their tattoos in piecemeal fashion, some by starting one big project

Artists often start by drawing or tracing an outline in pen

Larger and technically advanced work usually requires a number of sessions to complete

Equipment was once homemade, now it is supplied commercially by specialists

The process causes pain in varying amounts depending on the location

A project might start with an outline with colour being added in subsequent sessions

Some can take many weeks of work

Japan has been a massive influence on Western tattoos with dragons and carp popular

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