--- title: Theatre Tattoos Around the Industry description: ETC shares theatre tattoos and lighting themed ink from around the industry image: https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Blog_Tattoo_1200x600-1.jpg --- - [ETCCONNECT](https://etcconnect.com/) - [ABOUT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/about) - [AUTHORS](https://blog.etcconnect.com/blog-authors) - [CONTACT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/contact) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ElectronicTheatreControls) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ElectronicTheatreControls) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/electronic-theatre-controls) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.youtube.com/user/ETCVideoLibrary) [![EtCetera_319x104](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EtCetera_319x104.png?width=319&height=104&name=EtCetera_319x104.png "EtCetera_319x104")](https://blog.etcconnect.com) [![ETC Blog](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EtCetera_319x104.png?width=319&height=104&name=EtCetera_319x104.png "ETC Blog")](https://blog.etcconnect.com) - [SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) - [ETC CULTURE](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/etc-culture) - [GEAR](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/gear) - [LEARN](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/learn) - [ODDS & ENDS](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/odds-ends) - [BRIGHT IDEAS](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/bright-ideas) Search ## [![blog-header](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-header.png?width=476&height=155&name=blog-header.png "blog-header")](https://www.etcconnect.com) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ElectronicTheatreControls) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ElectronicTheatreControls) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/electronic-theatre-controls) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.youtube.com/user/ETCVideoLibrary) [✕](https://blog.etcconnect.com/theatre-tattoos-around-the-industry#gwen-offcanvas-primary) - [SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) - [ETC CULTURE](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/etc-culture) - [GEAR](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/gear) - [LEARN](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/learn) - [ODDS & ENDS](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/odds-ends) - [BRIGHT IDEAS](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/bright-ideas) # Theatre Tattoos Around the Industry ![Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/quinn.png?width=34&height=34&name=quinn.png)By [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) 15 Sep 2022 ![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Blog_Tattoo_1200x600-1.jpg) In an industry centered on the arts, it's no surprise that we've come across some amazing theatre tattoos and lighting themed ink over the years. Here, we've gathered tattoo submissions and stories from our fans. Thank you to everyone who contributed. We're inspired by you and your artists' creativity! ### Spotlights & flowers![Theatre Tattoos 1](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theatre%20Tattoos%201.png?width=1200&name=Theatre%20Tattoos%201.png) - Submitted by Jazzy Birdsong ([@jazzynightbird](https://www.instagram.com/jazzynightbird)), Tattoo by Diana DeAugustine ([@diana\_deaug](https://www.instagram.com/diana_deaug/)) - Submitted by Ivo Molina ([@ivoluces](https://www.instagram.com/ivoluces)) - Submitted by Joseph Weldeon ([@oneeyedpug13](https://www.instagram.com/oneeyedpug13)), tattoo by Eric Nelson ### Five-pin XLR![Theatre Tattoos 2](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theatre%20Tattoos%202.png?width=1200&name=Theatre%20Tattoos%202.png) XLR 5pin tattoo submitted by Lanskaya-Galimon Elizaveta ([@](https://www.instagram.com/lonskayal/)[lonskayal](https://www.instagram.com/lonskayal/)), tattoo by [@mercury\_and\_ink](https://www.instagram.com/mercury_and_ink/) ### Skeletons at work ![ETC tattoos 2 update](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ETC%20tattoos%202%20update.png?width=1200&name=ETC%20tattoos%202%20update.png) - Submitted by Elizabet Sapiezko ([@babybuzzed](http://www.instagram.com/babybuzzed/)), tattoo by Aga from Chitown Tattoo - Submitted by Abigail Fluck ([@21afluck](https://www.instagram.com/21afluck/)), tattoo by Jazz Chao ([@jazzchaotatz](https://www.instagram.com/jazzchaotatz/)) ### A splash of color![Theatre Tattoos 4-1](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theatre%20Tattoos%204-1.png?width=1200&name=Theatre%20Tattoos%204-1.png) - Submitted by Cat Marie Cochran ([@cat.cochran\_lighting\_design](https://www.instagram.com/cat.cochran_lighting_design/)), tattoo by Brad Bellante of Human Canvas Tattoo ([@bradbellantetattoos](https://www.instagram.com/bradbellantetattoos)) - Submitted by Ty Cunningham, tattoo by [@d\_minusofficial](https://www.instagram.com/d_minusofficial/) - Submitted by Sean Webster, tattoo by Danny at Hollow Hearts Tattoo ([@d.ink96](https://www.instagram.com/d.ink96/)) ### Source Four diagrams![Theatre Tattoos 5](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theatre%20Tattoos%205.png?width=1200&name=Theatre%20Tattoos%205.png) - Submitted by Cheralynn Yeo, tattoo by [@ilwolhongdam](https://www.instagram.com/ilwolhongdam/) - Submitted by Jesse Barone, tattoo by Julian Louis ([@julianlouistattoo](https://www.instagram.com/julianlouistattoo/)) - Submitted by Noah Abrams ([@noah.b.aa](https://www.instagram.com/noah.b.aa)) - Submitted by Tracy Abercrombie: "I got this Source Four tattoo because it was the first theatrical equipment/light that I worked with back in high school tech drama and continues to be the most common fixture I work with in theatre and as an ETC authorized service provider with LCS." - Submitted by [@sedemminut](http://www.instagram.com/sedemminut), Tattoo by [@tattoo.think.ink](https://www.instagram.com/tattoo.think.ink/) - Submitted by Clifford Spulock ([@cslightingdesign](http://www.instagram.com/cslightingdesign)), tattoo by [@daveycxc](https://www.instagram.com/daveycxc/) of [@sogtattoos](https://www.instagram.com/sogtattoos/) - Submitted by Franklin Krzyzewski, Tattoo by Vanessa of Ink Buster Tattoo ([@pmubyvanessa](https://www.instagram.com/pmubyvanessa/)) Check out the video of Cheralynn's tattoo below! > [          View this post on Instagram                      ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CEerF3IHf3P/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) > > [A post shared by Hongdam (@ilwolhongdam)](https://www.instagram.com/p/CEerF3IHf3P/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading) ### Lamp tattoos![Theatre Tattoos 6](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theatre%20Tattoos%206.png?width=1200&name=Theatre%20Tattoos%206.png) - HPL 575 tattoo submitted by Joe Watrach ([@joe.watrach](https://www.instagram.com/joe.watrach)), tattoo by [@beatdown](https://www.instagram.com/beatdown/) of [@greatlakestattoo](https://www.instagram.com/greatlakestattoo/) - GLC lamp tattoo submitted by Tealy ([@tealy\_marie](https://www.instagram.com/tealy_marie)) - Seattle Space Needle inside an HPL 750 submitted by Taylor H. Whitmire ([@lighting\_guy\_thw](https://www.instagram.com/lighting_guy_thw)), tattoo by Tyler Sherer ([@tylersherer](https://www.instagram.com/tylersherer/)) of [@direwolftattoo](https://www.instagram.com/direwolftattoo/) ### Time for a close up!![Theatre Tattoos 7](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theatre%20Tattoos%207.png?width=1200&name=Theatre%20Tattoos%207.png) - Submitted by Pamela López ([@le\_pam639](https://www.instagram.com/le_pam639)), tattoo by Iván Cabrera ([@inkvan.tattoos](https://www.instagram.com/inkvan.tattoos/)) - Submitted by Amara Payton McNeil ([@mrtripl3a](https://www.instagram.com/mrtripl3a)), tattoo by Red at Redink Tattoo Studio ([@redinktattoo76](https://www.instagram.com/redinktattoostudio76/)): "Here’s a few different lights some of my fellow LDs and I got. We’re all students in the Fordham Theatre Program" - Submitted by Quentin J. Mariano ([@theatrewolf](https://www.instagram.com/theatrewolf/)) ### Fixtures and botanicals![Theatre tattoos 8](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theatre%20tattoos%208.png?width=1200&name=Theatre%20tattoos%208.png) - Submitted by Jess McNabb ([@jicnabb](https://www.instagram.com/jicnabb)), Tattoo by Kate of [@wallflowerink](https://www.instagram.com/wallflowerink/) - Submitted by Paige Vick ([@paigevick08](http://www.instagram.com/paigevick08/)), tattoo by Katie E ([@katies\_cakeless\_tattoos](https://www.instagram.com/katies_cakeless_tattoos/)) - Submitted by Clayton Fournival ([@thetheatergeek](https://www.instagram.com/thetheatergeek)) ### More Source Four love![Theatre tattoos 9](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theatre%20tattoos%209.png?width=1200&name=Theatre%20tattoos%209.png) - Submitted by Dominic Crossman ([@dclx\_dom](https://www.instagram.com/dclx_dom)), tattoo by Luke Eli ([@luke.alive.arts](https://www.instagram.com/luke.alive.arts/)) - Submitted by Kasey Vivian Childs, Tattoo by Katie of Mayhem Tattoo in Salem, NH - Submitted by Molly Tiede-Schroer ([@mollytd5](https://www.instagram.com/mollytd5/)) - Submitted by Kristen Hanley ([@kristen\_marie\_26](https://www.instagram.com/kristen_marie_26)), tattoo by Arran V ([@arranv.tattooer](https://www.instagram.com/arranv.tattooer/)) - Submitted by Alex Hicks ![Theatre tattoos 10](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theatre%20tattoos%2010.png?width=1200&name=Theatre%20tattoos%2010.png) Submitted by Dirk Gnebner ([@vtler](https://www.instagram.com/vtler/)), tattoo by [@zumschwarzenanker](https://www.instagram.com/zumschwarzenanker/) ### Focus on lighting![Theatre Tatoo 11](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theatre%20Tatoo%2011.png?width=1200&name=Theatre%20Tatoo%2011.png) > Submitted by Chris Gardner ([@ctg.lighting](https://www.instagram.com/ctg.lighting/)), tattoo by Sean Amlie ([@seanamlie\_tattoo](https://www.instagram.com/seanamlie_tattoo/)) > "The banner has a quote from my tech mentor that passed away in 2020: > 'Here's to us > Who's like us > Damn few > And they're dead' > -Dan Drew - Submitted by Neil Foulis: "Mine represents the mix of technology and light that is my career. And the lines stretching towards my hand represent the fact I use my hands as a programmer to shape the light. I'm now the Chief Electrician at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow. But also still work as a freelance lighting programmer, obviously on Eos!" - Submitted by Stefan Didizian (L2/systems tech for Tame Impala): "Gotta have some Hog love" ### A handy reminder![Theatre Tattoos 12](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Theatre%20Tattoos%2012.png?width=473&name=Theatre%20Tattoos%2012.png) And finally, a "self inflicted tattoo as a reminder of stage directions" submitted by Andrew Bragg ([@chillemdafoe](https://www.instagram.com/chillemdafoe)) - - - 1 [#SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) [#Hog 4](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/hog-4) [#Source Four](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/source-four) [#swag](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/swag) [#ETC Culture](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/etc-culture) ### Suzhou Bay Cultural Center Shines with ETC [Previous article](https://blog.etcconnect.com/suzhou-bay-cultural-center-0) ### Open house in Korea – A wonderful party with a stunning light show [Next article](https://blog.etcconnect.com/open-house-in-korea) [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) ![Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/quinn.png?width=180&height=180&name=quinn.png) Quinn joined ETC in 2018 with a background in marketing for K-12 and higher education. Studying English in college and tutoring writing across the curriculum fostered her passion for words and weakness for puns. When she’s not writing, she’s likely watching horror movies with her husband or plugging away at her goal of reading 50 books each year. A Wisconsin local, she loves seeing ETC products at work in Madison-area venues she has frequented throughout her life. #### You may also like [![](https://blog.etcconnect.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ArcSystem-CentennialHall-1-750x500.jpg)](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/09/arcsystem-ushers-in-the-future-at-centennial-concert-hall) [SPOTLIGHT](https://blog.etcconnect.com/tag/spotlight) ### [ArcSystem ushers in the future of lighting at Centennial Concert Hall](https://blog.etcconnect.com/2019/09/arcsystem-ushers-in-the-future-at-centennial-concert-hall) By [Quinn Wirth](https://blog.etcconnect.com/author/quinn-buchanan) 24-Sep-2019 When the Manitoba Centennial Centre Corporation decided to upgrade the Centennial Concert Hall lighting system to improve energy efficiency and coverage, [ArcSystem](https://www.etcconnect.com/arcsystem/) stood out for multiple reasons.... 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