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Influence In The Bones, Art On The Sleeve | Corey Bernhardt Technique Talk | EP 298

Dan Pushcarich

Published on: 07/05/2025

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 Fireside Club, he brought decades of artistic evolution that shaped his unique approach to technique - from those early comic book days to his masterful command of tattoo machines. Corey breaks down his philosophy into what he calls "self-learned technique, learned technique, and working technique," giving us a real peek behind the curtain at how an artist evolves from imitation to innovation. So grab your dip caps and settle in as we explore everything from influences and the powerful impact of deadlines.

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Draw It On! | Matt Driscoll Technique Talk EP | 297

Dan Pushcarich

Published on: 30/04/2025

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 in the Inside Fireside Tattoo Club where we have veteran tattooers come and talk about their processes every month!

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Wrong on Paper, Right on Skin | 3 Minutes to Better tattooing

Dan Pushcarich

Published on: 23/04/2025

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 designing for the body rather than the stencil paper. This is exactly the kind of challenge that separates good tattooers from great ones - understanding that what might look "wrong" on paper can be absolutely right on skin.

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Building Tattooer Loyalty with a Little TLC | Don Ranns & Tattoo Lover's Care | EP 296

Dan Pushcarich

Published on: 16/04/2025

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 inflammation affects tattoo healing and why ingredients like CBD are showing promising results for reducing redness and irritation during the critical first days after getting tattooed.

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