Today we have a real treat with some great knowledge drops from killer artist and tattooer, Cooper. Coop is very much about his process; he's very thoughtful, plans very thoroughly, and is extremely ... ...more
Drawing for Tattoo Design
April 04, 2025•11 min read
Continuing our Illustrative Tattooing Series this week, we talk with one of our favorite and certainly one of the most prolific tattooers, Rich Wren. Rich puts out a lot of great work and always fin... ...more
Drawing for Tattoo Design
April 04, 2025•8 min read
Tattoo legends like Paul Booth are ew and far between. If you know his work it doesn’t take much to understand the impact he’s had on tattooing at large. Another thing that sets Paul apart from other ... ...more
Business and Mindset ,Tattoo Techniques
April 03, 2025•7 min read
The tattoo industry has always been about overcoming obstacles, but few challenges hit as hard as finding the right space to call home. When we caught up with Robyn and Ty Pallotta at the Star of Texa... ...more
Business and Mindset
April 03, 2025•6 min read
Today we’re breaking down how to assign specific value ranges to different elements in your tattoo designs. This can create a visual hierarchy and prevent chaos when working with complex subjects like... ...more
Drawing for Tattoo Design ,Tattoo Techniques
April 03, 2025•4 min read
Lately I've been hearing a lot of chatter about tattoo shops struggling with slower bookings and more cancellations than usual. It's got me thinking about how we can adapt and keep our shops thriving ... ...more
Business and Mindset
April 03, 2025•6 min read
Podcasts are great, but there's something different that happens when you get veteran tattooers breaking down their actual processes in real-time. That's exactly what we do in our Technique Talks at I... ...more
Drawing for Tattoo Design ,Tattoo Techniques
April 03, 2025•4 min read
Tattoo studios are evolving, and so is the technology that supports them. In today's episode of the podcast, Nate Laff, co-founder of Rev 23, discusses the journey of modernizing tattoo management sof... ...more
Business and Mindset
April 03, 2025•5 min read
Something a little different this time around. We're not talking to another tattoo artist today - we're diving deep with Jenny Chambers, a serious tattoo collector who's got stories that'll make you s... ...more
Business and Mindset
April 03, 2025•5 min read
In this episode, Edgar Marquez breaks down his unique freehand tattooing style, explaining how ditching stencils has allowed him to create more fluid, dynamic designs with intense focal points. He sha... ...more
Drawing for Tattoo Design
April 03, 2025•4 min read
We’ve got an excellent conversation for you today with longtime friend of Fireside, Jesse Smith! As they both promote different tattoo shows they discuss some of the difficulties in thinking about the... ...more
Business and Mindset
April 03, 2025•6 min read
Ready for Part 3 of our series on Competition Tattooing!? In this final episode with Kurt Jacobsen, we dive into pain management for clients during multi day sessions. Kurt shares his thoughts abou... ...more
Business and Mindset ,Tattoo Techniques
April 03, 2025•12 min read
We’re back again for Part 2 of the 3 Part Series on Competition Tattooing! In the first part of this series with Kurt, we dove into the challenges and rewards of competing in the tattoo industry. In... ...more
Business and Mindset ,Tattoo Techniques
April 03, 2025•8 min read
We’ve got an exciting multi-part series for you with our good buddy, and previous guest Kurt Jacobsen! To us Kurt is known as ultra competitive and uniquely unflappable. He’s also EXTREMELY precise. ... ...more
Business and Mindset ,Tattoo Techniques
April 03, 2025•10 min read
For this interview Jake dives into an insightful conversation with Jesse Drach, owner of Ink-Link, about the intricacies of marketing in the tattoo industry. Jesse shares expert advice on leveraging s... ...more
Business and Mindset
April 03, 2025•4 min read
Creating a unique style in tattooing is essential for standing out in the industry, especially in recent years. Distinct mark-making, technique, creative shape design, fit and most importantly “FLOW” ... ...more
Drawing for Tattoo Design ,Tattoo Techniques
April 03, 2025•6 min read
The conversation with Amy, Derek, and Jake explores the unique aspects of the Paradise Tattoo Gathering, including its impact on artists' careers, networking opportunities, and the introduction of a s... ...more
Drawing for Tattoo Design ,Business and Mindset &Tattoo Techniques
April 03, 2025•5 min read
THUMBNAILS!!!! You know you should be doing it. We know you AREN’T doing it, but we’re gonna tell you why you definitely NEED TO!! ...more
Drawing for Tattoo Design
April 03, 2025•4 min read
In this episode of “3 Minutes to Better Tattooing” we get into color temperature and complimentary color palettes to help you intensify you designs and create a bright glowing effect. ...more
Tattoo Techniques
April 03, 2025•4 min read
We’ve got something exciting for you today! The Inside Fireside Tattoo Club hosted a panel discussion focusing on finance and money management tailored for tattoo artists. Originating from our popular... ...more
Business and Mindset
April 03, 2025•13 min read
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