Fireside Articles

There's No Highlights in Wood! | Timmy B | EP 303

There's No Highlights in Wood! | Timmy B | EP 303

Dan Pushcarich
Published on: 23/07/2025

We're talking about collaboration, the challenges of sleeve composition, and why sometimes the best approach is to just wing it when you're up on stage. Plus, you'll get the inside scoop on the Richmond Tattoo Arts Academy and why educational opportunities are absolutely crucial for pushing this craft forward.

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Elevating Tattooing and Mentoring the Next Generation | Yomico Moreno | EP 302

Elevating Tattooing and Mentoring the Next Generation | Yomico Moreno | EP 302

Dan Pushcarich
Published on: 09/07/2025

Hey everbody! Jake just wrapped up an incredible conversation with Yomico Moreno that had me thinking about what it really means to elevate this craft we all love. This dude's perspective on mentoring, color theory, and keeping your artistic soul intact in a world full of shortcuts is exactly what our community needs to hear right now. We dove deep into everything from the Richmond Tattoo and Arts Fest to why limiting your color palette might actually unlock your creativity. Trust me, this episode is packed with wisdom that'll make you rethink how you approach your art and your career.

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How I Start Tattoos | 3 Minutes to Better Tattooing

How I Start Tattoos | 3 Minutes to Better Tattooing

Dan Pushcarich
Published on: 02/07/2025

"I'm a big proponent of thumbnailing," says Jake Meeks in his conversational yet enlightening fireside video. This simple yet powerful technique allows tattoo artists to explore ideas quickly, addressing major shapes and flows on the canvas of the human body. In this blog post, we delve into the benefits of thumbnail sketching and how it transforms the tattoo designing process, keeping it authentic and creative.

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Tattooing as a Master Oil Painter | David Cheifetz | EP 301

Tattooing as a Master Oil Painter | David Cheifetz | EP 301

Dan Pushcarich
Published on: 25/06/2025

You know what gets me fired up? When someone takes everything they know about one art form and has the balls to completely flip it on its head for tattooing. David Cheifetz is doing exactly that - this absolute legend has been painting for decades, and now he's diving headfirst into the tattoo world with an apprenticeship that's breaking all the traditional rules. We're talking about a guy who's already mastered light, shadow, and composition on canvas, and now he's figuring out how to make all that magic work on human skin.

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