Guy Aitchison

Reinventing the Tattoo Podcast

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Guy Aitchison's Reinventing the Tattoo started as a three ring binder in the early 90's when he agreed to his first seminar. Since then it has continued to evolve and grow through various mediums with an ever growing community of contributing artists who have benefited tremendously from the book, movies, seminars, drawing groups, mobile apps and now through this podcast. The podcast replays live shows from the Reinventing the Tattoo network including exclusive interviews, discussion panels, webinars, art jams, and even drunk critiques. Check the website for the upcoming live stream schedule, a...

Author

Guy Aitchison

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Arts

Latest episode

Dec 31, 2024

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Episodes

Understanding Anatomy and Flow | Drawing for Tattooers with James Wisdom #Ep 62 01.08.2023

Making large-scale tattoos isn’t an easy process. It required a detailed eye to see how the design wraps around the body part your tattooing. This week, we cover some anatomy and lessons about flow to give large-scale tattoos a better sense of flow. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by h...

How To Find Your People | Let's Talk About Feelings with Robbie and Dustie #Ep 45 01.08.2023

If your still looking for a group that you click with, then tune in this week as Robbie and Dustie discuss ways to find your circle of people, and how to tell if people are just faking being in your circle. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com ------------...

Finding Your Way Through The Tattoo Industry | Skill Building Sundays with Jason Leeser #Ep 118 31.07.2023

James Wisdom joins this week to discuss his upbringing in the art world, his transition to tattooing, and some of the steps to take when it comes to carving your own path in this industry. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com ------------------------------...

Tattoo Collectors Expo Recap | Tattoo Collecting 101 #Ep 140 28.07.2023

This week we go over some of the footage from Tattoo Collectors Expo from down in Arlington, Texas. We captured the evolution of many of the amazing projects going on that weekend so tune in to see them all. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com -----------...

Different Forms of Symmetry | Drawing for Tattooers with James Wisdom #Ep 61 25.07.2023

Symmetry is important even if the piece your designing isn’t symmetrically perfect. This week, James touches on the types and forms of symmetry and showcases some expert examples of well used symmetry in tattoos. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com ------...

Creating Soft, Flowing Motion In Your Work | Skill Building Sundays with Jason Leeser #Ep 117 24.07.2023

If your looking to improve your flow and readability of your tattoo work, then this week is perfect for you. Jason covers tips to have better flow, making clear choices in the design stages, and how to properly layer your designs. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.ta...

Planning For Convention Coverage | Tattoo Collecting 101 #Ep 139 21.07.2023

This week, we preview the Tattoo Collectors Expo and the Inkcarceration Tattoo and Music Festival that just happened over the weekend, along with the tips on gathering good convention footage. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com --------------------------...

Maintaining Consistency | Drawing for Tattooers with James Wisdom #Ep 60 18.07.2023

The key to a successful tattoo always comes down to consistency. Tune in this week as we touch on the importance of consistency and how to be successful in the tattoo industry. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com ------------------------------------------...

Finding The Right Shop Environment | Let's Talk About Feelings with Robbie and Dustie #Ep 44 18.07.2023

Feeling comfortable in the shop you work in is a necessity to work at your best. Robbie and Dustin cover some of the best practices to look for in a shop and give advice on finding your people. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com -------------------------...

Staying Inspired Through Creative Droughts | Skill Building Sundays with Jason Leeser #Ep 116 17.07.2023

We’ve all hit that creative drought; you don’t have any ideas on what to draw or design. Jason covers some tips for pushing through the drought this week and other ways to keep inspiration flowing. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com ---------------------...

Keeping Designs In Alignment | Drawing for Tattooers with James Wisdom #Ep 59 11.07.2023

Checking the structure of your designs is important for keeping a balanced piece. Tune in this week as James goes over examples of alignment in historical paintings. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com -----------------------------------------------------...

The Waves of Burnout | Let's Talk About Feelings with Robbie and Dustie #Ep 43 11.07.2023

📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a place for tattoo artists to do something we don’t typically do, but desperately need to. This is a safe space for anyone to come in and s...

Reflecting On Your Creative Process | Skill Building Sundays with Jason Leeser #Ep 115 10.07.2023

Do you ever take the time to go back and review the steps you take when creating a work of art? If not, tune in this week to get some insight on how you can refine your process and create more elaborate works. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com ---------...

Setting A Positive Example of Tattoo Collectors | Tattoo Collecting 101 #Ep 137 07.07.2023

We've all had the experience as heavy collectors of getting weird looks for our work in public. This week we touch on this responsibility the and impact we can have on their perception of tattooed people. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com --------------...

The Benefits To Slowing Down the Tattoo Process | Drawing for Tattooers with James Wisdom #Ep 58 04.07.2023

When it comes to executing a tattoo most efficiently, it helps to slow down and take a more deliberate approach. James and the class cover the advantages to taking this slower approach to tattooing. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com --------------------...

Helping People Open Up and Heal | Let's Talk About Feelings with Robbie and Dustie #Ep 42 04.07.2023

Sometimes you want help those around you but end up making things worse, even with the best intentions. Robbie and Dustie touch on this and how to navigate people to get them to open up and heal. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com -----------------------...

Taking An Inspirational Mental Break | Skill Building Sundays with Jason Leeser #Ep 114 03.07.2023

We all need to take some time to take a break and compose ourselves every now and then. We discuss about the benefits to taking a break, how to stay inspired and showcase some procreate tips to speed up your design process. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow...

Paint Night with Renee Little 02.07.2023

Join us and special host Renee Little for a night of fun painting. Open to all community members, so zoom in with the rest of us and be sure to join on the last Monday of every month! 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com -----------------------------------...

The Bond Between Client and Artist | Tattoo Collecting 101 #Ep 136 02.07.2023

There’s a special bond that happens between an artist and collector when getting a tattoo. We dive into that connection this week and touch on the importance of finding the right artist to share this bond with. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com --------...

Strengthening Your Silhouettes | Drawing for Tattooers with James Wisdom #Ep 57 27.06.2023

When it comes to making a readable tattoo, the silhouette is the strongest marker for it's readability. We dive in this week to some examples of our tattoos and point out areas to improve in when it comes to building up readable silhouettes. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://l...

Making Deliberate Marks In Your Work | Skill Building Sundays with Jason Leeser #Ep 113 26.06.2023

When it comes to making an efficient work of art or tattoo, you need to plan out the composition and be deliberate about what values are going where. We share some tips and techniques this week about the deliberate mark making process and how to start working on it. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere -...

Indy Tattoo Expo Recap with Chris Taylor | Tattoo Collecting 101 #Ep 135 23.06.2023

We sit down with Chris Taylor, owner of Ink Therapy Tattoo in Indiana and the Indy Tattoo Expo, this week to recap some of the amazing work that went down during the convention and touch on some of the reasons why conventions like Chris' are so important in the community. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starth...

The Benefits to Planning Tattoo Designs | Drawing for Tattooers with James Wisdom #Ep 56 20.06.2023

When it comes to executing a quality tattoo, it helps to have all the ground work already decided, so you can just focus on tattooing when the time comes. We cover some tips and important benefits to planning out designs fully ahead of the appointment this week. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech...

Designing Unique Dragon Heads | Skill Building Sundays with Jason Leeser #Ep 112 19.06.2023

Creating fantasy creatures can be struggling with no true reference to work off of. That’s what this week Jason is working on dragon heads and shares some of his tips and tricks to creating believable dragons and what real world animals to base them on. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered...

Remodeling The Tattoo Convention Experience | Tattoo Collecting 101 #Ep 134 16.06.2023

With the Indy Tattoo Expo ending over the weekend, we take a moment to talk about our experience there and touch on some of the positive changes that's been happening over the years in the convention world. 📺 Inspirational network and courses for tattooers, apprentices, and collectors @ https://links.reinventingthetattoo.com/starthere - tech powered by https://longevity.tattoonow.com ------------...

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