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.
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.
Tattooing isn’t just about creating beautiful images—it’s about how those images flow with the body and stand the test of time. In Episode 290 of Fireside Tattoo Network, we sit down with Zack Singer, a tattoo artist with over 21 years of experience, to break down the technical and artistic elements that make a tattoo truly exceptional.