Rinat Tattarin / Awards & Recognition

International Tattoo Awards

Rinat Tattarin
Mingazdinov

Tattoo Artist / Los Angeles

I've been participating in tattoo conventions and competitions since 2008, and over the years, my work has received more than 30 awards in different countries.

Some were for realism, Japanese tattoos, color, or black and grey. Others were Best of Day and Best of Show awards, where tattoos are judged across different styles and categories.

I don't think there's one award that defines my career. Each one reminds me of a particular project, an event, and the people I worked with.

Below you'll find some of the highlights, photographs of the winning tattoos, and my full competition history.

01 / Selected Achievements

Career Highlights

Looking back at these conventions, a few results stand out. Some came from major competitions, others were unexpected, and each represents a different stage of my work.

Here are a few highlights from my competition history.

2024 / PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Hell City

Best of Show. One of the most significant results from my competitions in the United States.

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2023 / NICE, FRANCE

International Nice Tattoo Festival

Best of Show and first place in the Large Tattoo category.

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2015 / LIECHTENSTEIN

Shaan Tattoo Expo

Best of Day and Best of Show. A particularly memorable convention experience.

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2025 / CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Villain Arts Festival

First, third, and fourth places across Japanese, XL Color, and Best of Day categories.

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2019 / PALERMO, ITALY

Palermo Tattoo Expo

First, first, and third places across color, Saturday, and realistic color categories.

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2025 / DALLAS, TEXAS

Longhorn State Tattoo Expo

First place in the Best Original category.

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02 / Complete Competition History

International Tattoo Competition Results

This is my competition record, from the Siberian Tattoo Festival in 2008 to conventions across Europe and the United States.

You can explore each event, check the results, and open the photographs associated with individual awards.

Year Convention / Event Location Award Category Photos
2008 Siberian Tattoo Festival Novosibirsk, Russia 1st, 3rd Ornamental, Small Tattoo View Photos
2013 Tomsk Tattoo Fest Tomsk, Russia 1st, 1st Best in Color, Biomechanic View Photos
2014 Siberian Tattoo Festival Novosibirsk, Russia 1st, 2nd Black & Grey, Japanese View Photos
2015 Siberian Tattoo Festival Novosibirsk, Russia 1st, 1st, 2nd Black & Grey, Japanese, Special Tattoo View Photos
2015 Shaan Tattoo Expo Liechtenstein Best of Day, Best of Show All Styles View Photos
2015 Saint Petersburg Tattoo Festival St. Petersburg, Russia 1st, 2nd, 3rd Best of Day, Black & Grey View Photos
2016 Tattoomesse Fürth Fürth, Germany 3rd Place Realistic View Photos
2016 8th International Moscow Tattoo Convention Moscow, Russia 1st Place Best of Day View Photos
2017 11th St. Petersburg Tattoo Weekend St. Petersburg, Russia 1st Place Best of Day View Photos
2017 Tattoo Expo Bologna Bologna, Italy 1st, 2nd Best of Day, Black & Grey View Photos
2017 Tattoo & Art Show Lörrach Lörrach, Germany 2nd Place Black & Grey View Photos
2017 6th Siberian Tattoo Festival Novosibirsk, Russia 3rd Place Black & Grey View Photos
2018 26th Tattoo Convention Frankfurt Frankfurt, Germany 2nd Place Best of Day View Photos
2018 7th Siberian Tattoo Festival Novosibirsk, Russia 1st, 1st Color, Black & Grey View Photos
2018 Baikal Tattoo Fest Irkutsk, Russia 1st, 3rd Best of Day View Photos
2018 Ink Days Zurich Zurich, Switzerland 3rd Place Best of Day View Photos
2018 10th Tattoo Expo Zwickau Zwickau, Germany 2nd Place Black & Grey View Photos
2019 Tattoo Expo Neumarkt Neumarkt, Germany 1st Place Best of Day View Photos
2019 Palermo Tattoo Expo Palermo, Italy 1st, 1st, 3rd Best Color, Best Saturday, Best Realistic Color View Photos
2019 10th International Moscow Tattoo Convention Moscow, Russia 3rd Place Neo-Traditional View Photos
2021 8th Siberian Tattoo Festival Novosibirsk, Russia 1st Place Best in Color View Photos
2021 11th International Moscow Tattoo Convention Moscow, Russia 2nd Place Neo-Traditional View Photos
2022 Utrecht Tattoo Convention InkPact Utrecht, Netherlands 2nd Place Best Realistic Black & Grey View Photos
2022 Urban Land Tattoo Expo Rome, Italy 3rd Place Best in Job View Photos
2023 International Nice Tattoo Festival Nice, France Best of Show, 1st Place Large Tattoo View Photos
2024 Hell City Phoenix, AZ, USA Best of Show All Styles View Photos
2024 Austin Tattoo Convention Austin, TX, USA 2nd Place Best of Show View Photos
2025 Villain Arts Festival Chicago, IL, USA 1st, 3rd, 4th Japanese, XL Color, Best of Day View Photos
2025 Villain Arts Festival San Diego, CA, USA 2nd, 5th XL Black & Grey, Best of Day View Photos
2025 Longhorn State Tattoo Expo Dallas, TX, USA 1st Place Best Original View Photos

On smaller screens, swipe horizontally to view the complete table. Award photographs open through the original event galleries.

03 / The Tattoos Behind the Awards

Award-Winning Tattoo Work

Behind every award is an actual tattoo. Here are a few of my competition pieces, from large Japanese compositions and biomechanics to realism and black and grey.

Each one came with its own challenges, and you can see the finished work for yourself.

See the Work Behind the Results

Choose an event in the competition history above and select View Photos to open the photographs associated with that event.

You can also browse my complete tattoo portfolio, including work in Japanese, realism, black and grey, and biomechanics.

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04 / My Perspective
I don't see tattoo competitions as a race to collect trophies. Every convention has its own atmosphere, artists, and unexpected moments.
Rinat Tattarin Mingazdinov
05 / Beyond the Awards

What Tattoo Awards Mean to Me

I don't see tattoo competitions as a race to collect trophies. Every convention has its own atmosphere, artists, and unexpected moments.

One of my most memorable experiences was in Liechtenstein. I wasn't even planning to compete. A friend had an available booth, I tattooed a client there, and the work ended up winning Best of Show.

I can't really pick one favorite award. Different competitions remind me of different projects, people, and stages of my career.

I've shared more about those experiences in my interview about tattoo conventions and competition awards.

Read My Interview
06 / Beyond Competitions

Explore My Tattoo Work

My competition history covers different styles, from Japanese tattoos and biomechanics to realism and black and grey.

If you'd like to see more of my work beyond the award-winning pieces, explore my tattoo gallery.

These are some of the directions I continue to explore, especially in large-scale projects.

07 / Start Your Project

Have a Large Tattoo Project in Mind?

I've spent many years working on tattoos that challenge me as an artist, and I'm always interested in taking on new large-scale projects.

Whether you're thinking about a full sleeve, a back piece, or something that connects several areas of the body, I'd love to hear your idea.

Consultations are free, online or in person at Monna Lissa Tattoo Studio in Los Angeles. I usually respond within 1–3 business days.

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