Art of the Flying Eye: adventures in art and tattooing

Find Quentin at Hidden Leaf Tattoo in New Albany, IN, and online at @_qlabs_ on Instagram!

Some of these experiences are mine, some of these experiences are from people that I know… But in this episode, I share a bit of what I’ve seen over the past 15 years of tattooing. More on https://www.shaynesimmons.com/afepodcast

We got to sit down after hours at Pale Moon tattoo with a few beers, and you get to listen in on our conversation about tattoos, Walmart, and orange cream dopamine. Josh’s IG: https://instagram.com/j_morgantattoo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= . More on https://www.shaynesimmons.com/afepodcast

There’s a reason that tattoo artists are so protective of the ability to become a professional tattoo artist. Apprenticeships exist for a reason. Find more at https://www.shaynesimmons.com

We get to talk to Ross about what it was like at the first shop we both worked at, why he moved on, and what he's up to now. More of his work can be found at www.lukuthemad.com THANK YOU TO PATRONS - you can support the podcast and Youtube channel for just a few dollars a month at https://www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons Check out more of Shayne's work at https://www.shaynesimmons.com/links

We get to talk to New Albany, IN tattoo artist Amber Bananafish on this episode! We get to catch up after coming up in tattooing right around the same time, in right around the same place. We talk about her shop and its growth, continuing education for tattoo artists, and a ton more. Find more of Amber at https://www.bananfishtattooparlour.com and https://www.instagram.com/amberbananafish THANK YO...

We get to talk to Shelbyville, KY tattoo artist Amber Miracle, aka WolveraTattoo, on this episode! Stuff gets weird, as we talk about the strange happenings you'll see working at a street tattoo shop. Her work can be found at https://www.instagram.com/wolveratattoo THANK YOU TO PATRONS - https://www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons Check out more of Shayne's work at https://www.shaynesimmons.com/links

Tattoo artist Jon Lew of Fortune Cookie Tattoo joins us from way out in Denver Colorado! We got to talk about choices in tattoo equipment, non-professional- home tattooers on TikTok, and not taking everything so very seriously.   Find more at http://fortunecookietattoo.com or @Tatlew on tiktok and IG  THANK YOU TO PATRONS - https://www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons

We cover some of the risks associated with tattoos and piercings in today's supplemental episode. Your tattoo or piercing is still a wound, so what can you do about it...? if you can, support on anchor, or www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons for artwork, behind the scenes content and exclusive access. Tattoos, merch, and artwork can be found at www.shaynesimmons.com

Justine joins us remotely to talk about nursing and her transition to being a tattoo artist, creating social media content, tattoo coverups and aftercare, and what her tattooing experience has been like graduating from her apprenticeship into the middle of a pandemic. More of her work can be found on tiktok at https:vm.tiktok.com/TTPdrPgC5D and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/justinelucy...

Interviewing Echo Voxx! you can find more of them here: tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/echovoxx and https://www.instagram.com/echovoxx support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons and find tattoos and merch at https://www.shaynesimmons.com

Interviewing tattoo artist Matt Bagodonuts from Gold Heart Tattoo Collective in Fairbanks, AK. You can find more of his work at https://www.mattbagodonutstattoo.com find me at https://www.shaynesimmons.com/links and join me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ShayneSimmons

Interviewing body piercer Wes Northman from Timeless Ink Studio in Houston TX. You can find more of his work at https://linktr.ee/Westhepiercer find me at https://www.shaynesimmons.com/links and join me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ShayneSimmons

Something I’ve been thinking about since the last blog post is letting people know how to make their tattoo sessions as easy and comfortable as possible. I might as well throw together a quick list that might help you folks out. Lidocaine cream- https://amzn.to/3mH3w1Q Stress ball- https://amzn.to/2ZXzVav pain reliever- https://amzn.to/30UBkzG snacks- https://amzn.to/2CqqW9v when you use these lin...

Ainslie sat down with us to discuss how he got into tattooing, how he and I met, his shop Vintage Karma, how tattooing will move into the future, and finding the balance between motivation and peace of mind as an artist. Find more of Ainslie’s work and info at www.facebook.com/vintagekarma www.instagram.com/vintagekarma or www.ioof.org ! You can find and contact me at www.shaynesimmons.com and rem...

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Steve Vessell is the president of the Louisville Gore Club, founder of the Louisville Krampus Celebration, a human encyclopedia of cinema knowledge, and a skilled artist. You can follow Steve at www. Facebook.com/thelouisvillegoreclub or www.instagram.com/thelouisvillegoreclub ... use code “SIMMONSTATTOO” at our sponsor www.unboundsounds.com for 20% off!

I got a chance to interview Louisville Kentucky artist Ryan Case, and to hear about how he got started, what he’s up to right now, some of his methods, and what he’s hoping for on the future. Listen in to find out! More of his work on www.solislumen.bigcartel.com and www.facebook.com/artofryancase

Today we get to sit down and talk to Seth, who is the grillmaster at Dragon King’s Daughter in New Albany Indiana. Later in the interview we were surprised by Tom Robbins dropping by the shop and joining the conversation. We got to talk about some of Seth’s tattoos and his motivations for getting them, who he is and what he does, and some plans for the future.

Staying motivated and consistent to accomplish your goals as an artist takes work, but I’d like to share some tips and info that have made it much easier for me. Find more info at www.shaynesimmons.com and use code “SIMMONSTATTOO” at www.unboundsounds.com for 20% off of everything on their site!

If you’ve ever wondered about the details of how getting an apprenticeship works, we’re gonna go over some of the main points on this episode.

We’re gonna explore the benefits of using a ‘second skin’ style bandage, and cover the basics of correctly dry-healing a tattoo well. See more of my work at www.shaynesimmons.com

Ever have a rough tattoo session? Here I’ll give you my best advice on how to make your next tattoo the easiest experience yet! To find me on social media or to contact me directly, visit www.shaynesimmons.com