The Roller Derby Tattoo Project

Tattoos and roller derby go hand in hand. Sure, there are plenty of derby people who don’t have any tattoos, but unlike in the general populace (where only about 20% of Americans have ink), the tattoo-free roller derby crowd is likely in the minority when they take to the track. And so it is that I decided to embark on this project: The Roller Derby Tattoo Project.

I’ve been photographing skaters both on and off the track since 2010. As of May of 2014, I’ve decided to give my efforts a bit of direction as I endeavor to photograph the wide variety of artwork found on the skin of the amazing and diverse group of roller derby athletes that I’m fortunate enough to call my friends. I’ll be photographing any and all roller derby women who care to participate. The fruits of our labor will be shared here as we go along, so please check in often!

Without further ado, I give you The Roller Derby Tattoo Project…

Barking Spider

Misstress

Maggie

Coyote #2

Rad Die

Lux Volta

Rockit

Robin Graves

Sweetie Ramone

Karma

Shaniqua M. Brink

Sophie’l the Pain

Chi Chi Chong

Mars

KT

Sylvia’s Wrath

Clitterference

TraGek

A. Nonny Mouse

Violet A. Saultz

Coyote

Casstrator

KP

Belle the Butcher

Peaker Boo

Piper

Rocky

Sinn Drella

Whack

Purdy Vicious

Bijou

Harassafras

Southern Discomfort

Crucial Taunt

Ghostskate Killah

Rae Gunn

Bones Patrol

Harper Bizarre