Wrong on Paper, Right on Skin | 3 Minutes to Better tattooing
Shape is king in tattoo design. When I recently had a client come in wanting a blue jay that would wrap around multiple angles of his shoulder, it perfectly illustrated why we need to prioritize desig... ...more
Drawing for Tattoo Design ,Tattoo Techniques
April 23, 2025•2 min read
Building Tattooer Loyalty with a Little TLC | Don Ranns & Tattoo Lover's Care | EP 296
In the evolving world of tattoo aftercare, understanding the science behind healing can make all the difference in preserving your artwork for decades. When we talked with Don Ranns, we dug into how i... ...more
Business and Mindset ,Science & Technology
April 16, 2025•4 min read
Balancing Intuition & Technique | Levi Hilton | EP 295
What's up everyone, I just had the opportunity to sit down with the incredibly talented Levi Hilton, a recommendation from our friend Patrick O'Neal, and it turned out to be one of the best episodes w... ...more
Drawing for Tattoo Design
April 09, 2025•5 min read
Tips for Tattooing Darker Skin Tones | Fireside Technique | EP 37
Creating dynamic tattoos for dark skin can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. In this short episode, we offer a few tips to help get the most out of your designs for dark complexions. Some of t... ...more
Tattoo Techniques
April 08, 2025•5 min read
3 Days to Smarter Tattooing…Hint It’s a Process | Cooper | EP 250
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
Keeping Recurring Themes Engaging | Rich Wren | EP 248
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
Paul Booth | Venetian Tattoo Gathering | EP 104
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 Fight for Tattoo Space | Robyn and Ty Pallotta | EP 293
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
Assigning Value Ranges in Tattooing | Fireside Technique | EP 50
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
Gaining Tattoo Clients the Analog Way | Gabe Ripley | EP 292
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
Through The Never With Zack Singer | Technique Talks | EP 290
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
Modernizing Tattoo Client Management | Nate Laff | EP 289
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
The Tattoo Collector’s Perspective | Jenny Chambers | EP 288
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
A Loose Approach to Tattoo Design | Edgar Marquez | EP 287
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
Ink Masters & Old Timers: Tradition vs Progress in Tattoo Conventions | Jesse Smith | EP 285
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
The Art of Competition Tattooing Part 3 | Pain Management | Ep 284
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
The Art of Competition Tattooing Part 2 | Client Management | EP 283
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
The Art of Competition Tattooing | Kurt Jacobsen | EP 282
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
Lifetime Value of a Client | Jesse Drach | EP 281
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
FLOW - A Story of Tattooing and Jiu Jitsu | Dave Koenig Documentary
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
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