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.
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.
"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.
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.