Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz

Tattoo artists will be quick to tell you that things aren't the way they used to be. We sit down with a different tattooer on each episode to discuss how technology, social media and the internet in general have totally changed the way we approach the job.

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005: Taki Kitamura

Tattoo artist Taki Kitamura ( @stateofgracetaki ) discusses how he organizes the Bay Area Tattoo Convention that features the highest caliber of work, being surrounded by inspiration at State of Grace , and how he looks toward the future of tattooing while still increasingly embracing traditions of the past. This episode was filmed at State of Grace Tattoo in San Jose, California. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) www.booksclosedpodcast.com The full video version of this ...

Jul 25, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 5

004: AUTOCHRIST & How To Not Get Tattooed

Tattooer AUTOCHRIST ( @auto_christ )comes on the show to discuss his motivation for doing the tattoos he does, and Andrew tries to figure out if the instagram page, "How To Not Get Tattooed" ( @how_to_not_get_tattooed )is good for tattooing. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) www.booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: LUCKY SUPPLY @luckysupply High quality products that help you make high quality tattoos Add a new tattoo machine from Lucky's to your arsenal today!...

Jul 18, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 4

003: Chris O'Donnell

Tattoo artist Chris O'Donnell ( @codonnell_nyc ) joins the show this week and discusses his first experiences with the internet, his drawing process and what originally attracted him to start tattooing in 1993 as a 17 year old, and how he is creating his own workspace that has that same energy. chrisodonnelltattoo.com to view full portfolio BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) www.booksclosedpodcast.com The full video version of this episode can be view on YOUTUBE THIS EPISO...

Jul 11, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 3

002: Todd Noble

Tattoo artist Todd Noble ( @noble1 ) sits in on the show and talks social networks, Everence, and plays a game. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) Video segments of this show can be seen on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: LUCKY SUPPLY @luckysupply High quality products that help you make high quality tattoos Use coupon code ARM10 to get 10% off the LUCKY SUPPLY PORTABLE ARM REST RIVER VALLEY PRINTING CO @rivervalleyprintingco For all your printing needs; high quality gicl...

Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 2

001: Chad Koeplinger & Jason Scott

Tattoo artists Chad Koeplinger ( @chadkoeplingertattoo ) and Jason Scott ( @jasonscott523 ) join the show to open the discussion of how social media has impacted tattooing. Also discussed is the topic of traveling and having real experiences vs. experiencing the world through the screen of your device. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) Video segments of this show can be seen on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: LUCKY SUPPLY @luckysupply High quality products that help you ...

Jun 27, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 1

Prologue

This is a brief introduction of Books Closed host, Andrew Stortz. Future episodes will be conversations with various tattoo artists, discussing the impact of technology and the internet on tattooing. Theme music by Sakura (IG: @fazekas.dani) Follow Andrew @andrewstortz youtube.com/andrewstortztattoo booksclosed@gmail.com www.booksclosedpodcast.com

Jun 23, 2018•3 min•Ep. 1

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