Mission Statement
Just a couple of gals who are professionals working to forge connections within the arts and tattoo community. We are dedicated to a fun and safe event that promotes equality and a welcoming environment for all artists and attendees. Through these events we hope to connect artists with each other as well as clients and enthusiasts.
Meet The Team
Producer / Vendors Coordinator
Heather Loop
Heather Loop is an artist since 2010, a market producer since 2017 and a respected tooth gem technician of 10years. She runs feralhag.com, (handmade jewelry) along with Tooth Swag (tooth gems & gold application) and two traveling dark art markets called Market of The Beast, and Beelzebubs Bazaar.
With Heather’s keen eye for unique art, she will bringing strange and unusual artists to the Cryptid Arts & Tattoo Expo.
IG: @feralhag
Producer / Tattoo Coordinator
Annette LaRue
Annette LaRue is a tattooer of 35 years whose career began in Florida and grew into a lifetime of shaping the craft. She has built and owned iconic, history-rich studios—including Electric Lady Land, New Orleans’ oldest tattoo shop, and Blue Devil Tattoo, Tampa’s longest-running shop—before putting down roots at her current studio, Electromagnetic, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Known for her mastery of traditional American tattooing and her dedication to coil machines, Annette brings a relentless work ethic and deep respect for tattoo tradition to everything she does. Beyond her own tattooing, she’s committed to mentoring the next generation, helping young artists sharpen their technical skills and carry forward the values that keep tattooing honest, alive, and strong. A veteran and a staple in the tattoo world of expos since the early 90"s, attending and judging over 100+ conventions. Annette bring her years of experience to the Cryptid Expo.
IG: @annettelarulez