Nikko Hurtado - Giving It All Away, Wanting Tattooers to Succeed Fireside Tattoo Network

Giving It All Away, Wanting Tattooers to Succeed

[10:42] “I think hearing all this negative stuff about color realism just pushed me to want to give all the information away. I want everyone to know how to do this. I want everyone to be killing at this”

— Nikko Hurtado

Tattooing has undergone a remarkable transformation. It's no longer the enigmatic secret society it once was. The rigid opinions and traditional notions of how the tattoo world operates have gradually faded away, making room for fresh perspectives and exciting possibilities. A wave of "Acceptance and Inclusion" has swept across the tattoo community, paving the way for incredible experimentation and the emergence of new styles.

A key driving force in this evolution is the dissemination of information and the desire to inspire others through it. Tattooers like Nikko, among many others, have become torchbearers of this new era. They possess a genuine passion for educating and dispelling old myths, striving to make tattooing an even better place than they found it.

This collective effort to share knowledge and give back to the tattooing community breathes new life into the art form. It propels tattooing forward, fostering an environment of growth, creativity, and continuous improvement. The era of these visionary tattooers is marked by a profound dedication to uplifting the industry and leaving a positive legacy for future generations.

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Pioneering Color Realism | Nikko Hurtado | EP 259