Geometrica Ad Absurdum | Dillon Forte | EP 299
Hey, what's going on, everybody? In today's mind-bending interview with geometric master Dillon Forte we'll be diving deep into his meticulous approach to geometric tattoo designs. This guy has some s... ...more
Tattoo Techniques
May 14, 2025•5 min read
Influence In The Bones, Art On The Sleeve | Corey Bernhardt Technique Talk | EP 298
Alright folks, we've got something special for today as we dive into the mind of Corey Bernhardt! A true artist who’s not afraid to wear his influences on his sleeve. When Corey came by the Inside Fir... ...more
Drawing for Tattoo Design
May 07, 2025•5 min read
Draw It On! | Matt Driscoll Technique Talk EP | 297
This Technique Talk episode dives deep into practical applications that both novice and seasoned artists can immediately incorporate into their workflow. Catch conversations like this and other events... ...more
Drawing for Tattoo Design
April 30, 2025•4 min read
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
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