Fireside Articles

How To Get Clients To Want Your Tattoos | 3 Minutes to Better Tattooing

Dan Pushcarich

Published on: 11/06/2025

Look, I get it—you're tired of doing the same basic tattoos that walk through your door, and you're wondering how the hell you convince clients to let you do the work that actually gets you fired up. This is probably the most common question I hear from newer artists who are still figuring out their voice and what kind of tattooing they want to be known for. The truth is, you're approaching this whole thing backwards if you think it's about convincing clients to get what you want to do. Instead, you need to develop a solid method for problem-solving that keeps you engaged no matter what walks through that door, and that's exactly what we're going to break down today.

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Dragons Don’t Do Cute Poses | Patrick O’Neil Technique Talk | EP 300

Dan Pushcarich

Published on: 28/05/2025

New Blog Post DescriptionWe’ve got another Inside Fireside Tattoo Club sneak preview for you today! This time it’s with a real friend of the podcast Patrick Paul O’Neil. The group has been holding these Technique Talks that go beyond surface-level conversation about tattooing. In this discussion Patrick speaks on how over the years that understanding your own process matters—like how he approaches color by building up layers rather than trying to nail everything in one pass. When working with clients, he’s found that what they don't like actually tells him more than what they do like. It gives clearer boundaries for the creative field we're working in.

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Geometrica Ad Absurdum | Dillon Forte | EP 299

Dan Pushcarich

Published on: 14/05/2025

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 serious ideas about sacred geometry that'll have you seeing triangles and circles in your sleep, trust me.

Tattoo Techniques

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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