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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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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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