Fireside Tattoo Podcast

Sharpen your pencils and get ready for this deep dive into tattoo gear and technology with Aaron Williams of Tattcom Keep up with Aaron and Tattcom at www.tattcom.us Support us while buying the stuff you need at the links below! Get 10% off the Neuma 4 with code "Fireside" at checkout https://neumatattoo.com Get 10 % off all S8 Tattoo products with promo code "Fireside" https://s8tattoo.com/ Get 1...

Javi Antunez @Javi_TattooedTheory specializes in beautifully rendered illustrative realism in tattooing. He is very well versed in ZBrush and other 3D modeling software and often uses these methods in his tattoo design. In today's episode, we take a deep dive into Javi's tattoo design and thought processes. We discuss tips mixing color accents in black and grey tattoos and even dive into his aweso...

This week we welcome Mattlock Lopes to the show. out of @inkredible_Tattoo_vb We cover a ton of topics in this episode that will surely be of interest to tattooers of all levels.

Nikko Hurtado's impact on tattooing over the last 15-20 years has been pretty extraordinary. In today's episode, Nikko sit's down with Jake to discuss his journey, his approach to color realism, his current relationship with tattooing, and much more. We want to give a special thanks to Jagermeister for arranging this interview! Enjoy! Learn more about Jagermeister and Nikko's chosen charity, "Paul...

Today's episode is all about the art of printing. As tattooers, we often print stickers, shirts, flash and fine art to sell at tattoo conventions, our shops and online. So we sat down with our friend Jason Leeser to pick his brain on everything we should consider when making or ordering prints. Here are links to some of Jason's favorite printing supplies: Epson Surecolor P900 https://epson.com/For...

Why should we care about torque when it comes to Rotary Tattoo Machines (aka Tat Guns)? Well, today we welcome Carson Hill of Neuma Tattoo back to the show to talk about the role that torque plays in rotary machines. I hope you get some value from this episode. Thanks

In this 3rd and final episode of our Tattooing and NFT series, we dive deeper into the various NFt marketplaces and talk about the moving parts of both launching and buying NFTs. Thanks again to our guests Jason So, Jesse Smith, Frank La Natra and Nick Baxter for sharing their knowledge.

Today we continue our discussion on NFT technology and what it might mean to tattooers. We will dive a little deeper into utility, generative art and some of the problems with NFTs

We tattoo artists have all been hearing about NFT, blockchain, crypto and metaverses lately. Every time I turn around, it seems someone I follow is dropping their latest NFT. So, I thought we would put together a series with some of our favorite artists who have some experience in the space.

Our final show from the ParadiseBYOB is also our final show of 2021. We sat down with the incredibly talented artist, Renee Little for a super fun conversation about everything from tattoo cover-ups and building tattoo reference libraries to the dangers of painting with pumas! This is a really entertaining episode, we hope you enjoy it! Thanks for all the support over the years! Don't forget to li...

This was a super fun conversation with the incredibly talented, Nick Mitchell (@nickmitchellhatesyou). We sat down with Nick at the recent ParadiseBYOB in Jiminy Peak, MA and discussed all things caricature, tattoo and zombie...how could this one not be interesting? Points for naming the tattooers Nick zombified in this episode. We know you'll get some value out of this one so kick back and enjoy....

We had such a great conversation with Castro Tattoo owner, podcaster, seminar presenter and bad ass tattooer, Haley Adams, who quickly became one of our favorite new friends we met at the recent ParadiseBYOB. We wind through a number of interesting topics in this one so sit back and enjoy! Like and comment below, let Haley know who she needs to have on her show! Check out our latest course and Sim...

We're back to one of our favorite series with one of our favorite artists, Jesse Smith! We filmed this after the recent Paradise BYOB, where Jesse gave his latest seminar (available at https://reinventingthetattoo.com/fireside if you want to check that out). We sit down and talk all about Jesse's history, process and brilliant creation, Carkayous! It wouldn't be Fireside without audio issues, Jess...

Our latest in the Illustrative Artist Series features one of our favorite tattooers, Andy Chambers! There is a ton of great info in this episode. We hope you enjoy it and pull some knowledge from Andy's process! Let us know your experiences and who some of your favorite illustrative artists are in the comments! Support us while buying the stuff you need at the links below! Get 10% off the Neuma 4...

Carson Hill from Neuma Tattoo Machines returns! Put your thinking caps back on, its time for a little bit of a deep dive into the differences between rotary and coil machines and if you can bridge the gap! Ever think about machine center of mass, stroke profiles? We do in this episode! This is the first of a few talks we have planned with Carson so keep an eye out for more in the future. Let us kn...

We are really enjoying this illustrative series and hope that you are too! Today we have a real treat with some great knowledge drops from killer artist and good buddy of mine, Cooper. Coop is very much about his process, he's very thoughtful, plans very thoroughly and is extremely process oriented. So, if you're curious about how really high level illustrative style tattooers plan their tattoos o...

Adam Shaw is not only an award-winning painter, illustrator, and comic creator; he's also a long-time friend of the show and even longer-time friend of Jakes. There are tons and tons of nuggets in this episode, too many links and tips to list, but we hope/know you'll enjoy watching this episode! We hope you enjoy and remember to like, comment, share, and subscribe! Links for this episode: https://...

Continuing our Illustrative Tattooing Series this week we talk with one of our favorite and certainly one of the most prolific tattooers, Rich Wren. Rich puts out a lot of great work and always finds ways to keep his subject matter fresh and engaging. There are tons of nuggets and interesting stories in this one, we think you'll enjoy it! Let us know your tips for keeping subject matter fresh and...

Teresa Sharpe has changed the client relationship fundamentally. Instead of working with clients to bring their ideas to the skin, Teresa creates her own narratives and finds the right client to bring her ideas to life. When we first listed out artists we would like to interview for this Illustrative Tattooing Series, Teresa was at the top of the list. After watching today's episode, you'll unders...

We are excited to bring you this new series of interviews focused on Visual Storytelling. We have assembled some of the best illustrative tattooers we know to share their ideas and processes for creating incredible illustrative style tattoos. We are kicking off the series with one of the pioneers of modern, art-focused tattooing, our friend Nick Baxter. In today's episode, Nick discusses his proce...

What happens when 2 tattooers with podcasts sit down for an episode? Long format! Grab a drink, get comfy and settle in for our chat with The Apprenticeship Diaries Podcast creator, Amy Nichols! Subscribe, comment, and like...but don't be that one guy! Links for this episode: https://theapprenticeshipdiaries.com/ https://www.instagram.com/the_apprenticeship_diaries/ Support us while buying the stu...

Battery-powered tattooing has taken the industry by storm lately. In fact, it has happened so fast that many of us have failed to consider just what we might be giving up when we leave our traditional power supplies behind. In this final episode with Carson Hill of Neuma Tattoo Machines, we discuss the considerations tattooers should have when choosing how to power their tattoo machines. Keep up w...

What makes one machine more forgiving than another? What defines a "forgiving" tattoo machine? What factors should beginning tattooers consider when buying their first machine? In today's episode we sit back down with Machine building pioneer Carson Hill to tackle these questions and more. Enjoy! Support us while buying the stuff you need at the links below! Get 10% off the Neuma 4 with code "Fire...

There are no shortage of paths that artists find themselves on while pursuing a life as a professional tattooer. Today's guest Ryan (@grievinginktattoo), is proof of that. Ryan has had a journey worth talking about, from homemade machines and guitar string needles and prison mentorships to modern tattoo schools. Don't forget that the best way to support us is by supporting our sponsors. You might...

Buying a new tattoo machine can be a stressful decision. There are so many choices these days. What are the variables you should consider? Today, we sit down with machine builder Carson Hill to discuss the topic. Enjoy! Links for this episode: https://www.instagram.com/tattooistcarsonhill/ https://www.instagram.com/neumatattoomachines/ Support us by supporting our sponsors Get 10% off the Neuma 4...