Recognition

Awards &
Accolades

Twenty years of excellence. The trophies are just the proof.

15+Awards Won
8+Conventions
20Years Active
1Ink Master Competitor
Aesthetik Tattoo Convention
Convention
2015–Present

Aesthetik Tattoo Convention

Multiple Awards — Multiple Years

Blindside artists have dominated the Aesthetik Tattoo Convention circuit, bringing home trophies across multiple categories and multiple years running.

Alamo City Tattoo Convention
Convention
2017

Alamo City Tattoo Convention

Best of Show — 2017

San Antonio's premier tattoo convention recognized Blindside's artists with top honors in 2017, cementing their reputation as Texas's finest.

Slinging Ink Awards
Industry
2016–Present

Slinging Ink Awards

Multiple Plaques — Multiple Categories

The Slinging Ink circuit has recognized Blindside across multiple categories — from best black & grey to best color to best overall studio.

Texas Boot Trophy
Regional
2018

Texas Boot Trophy

Best Tattoo Studio in Texas

The most coveted regional award in Texas tattooing. Blindside earned the Boot Trophy through consistent excellence across every style and discipline.

Television

Ink Master
Season 9

Blindside's own Chavonna "Bang" Rhodes competed on Ink Master Season 9, bringing the Blindside name to a national television audience of millions. Bang's versatility, technical precision, and fearless artistry made her one of the most memorable competitors in the show's history.

When Bang is in Austin, she works out of Blindside. Book while you can.

S9
Ink Master · Season 9
Chavonna "Bang" Rhodes
@bang.ink
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