What's up with tattooing in Oregon? Portland tattooer, Olivia Britz-Wheat , gives us the lowdown on the state mandated tattoo schools, and talks about the work she does with the group, Reform Oregon Tattooing . After the interview, Andrew shares an email from a tattooer who attended an Oregon tattoo school.
Let's talk about apprenticeships with Tim Hendricks . We respond to an article about a tattooer from Dallas, TX who is developing a program to teach arts high school students about tattooing as a part of their school curriculum. Then we hear from Olivia Britz-Wheat , a tattooer from Portland, OR, and a part of the organization, " Reform Oregon Tattooing ," about what a real-world example of structured tattoo school looks like. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz...
This is a special episode of BOOKS CLOSED! Listen to a never-before-heard interview from 2004 between Taki Kitamura and the legendary tattoo artist, Lyle Tuttle . For more info about Lyle: Lyle Tuttle Collection And follow his only official IG page: @lyletuttlecollection This was all made possible by Taki (@stateofgracetaki) ! Make sure to follow him and let him know how much you enjoyed this tape. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line:...
This is a special episode of BOOKS CLOSED! Listen to a never-before-heard interview from 2004 between Taki Kitamura and the legendary tattoo artist, Lyle Tuttle . For more info about Lyle: Lyle Tuttle Collection This was all made possible by Taki (@stateofgracetaki) ! Make sure to follow him and let him know how much you enjoyed this tape. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR...
Didn't get enough on Ep 028? This is the full interview with Gunnar that you heard a segment from in this week's full episode. He discusses mental health in tattooing and his own personal journey with it through his career. Ep 028 Extended is brought to you by: GoReminders Eliminate no-shows, save time & increase revenue with GoReminders: Simple, automatic appointment reminders via text message & email (with optional online booking for no extra charge). GoReminders pays for itself with o...
Issues of mental health are as prevalent in tattooing as anywhere. NYC tattooer, Virginia Elwood , guest co-hosts this week, along with a segment with Ohio tattooer, Gunnar . Virginia talks about her entrance into tattooing, and about how she has worked to balance her mental health, career and life in general. Gunnar discusses why he is interested in being a conversation-starter with issues of mental health in tattooing, and details his own quest of happiness. Check out: Virginia Elwood Saved Ta...
Debra Yarian, Freddy Corbin and Henry Lewis are the guests this week on a special LIVE episode of the show! Recorded at the Bay Area Tattoo Convention, 10/19/19. Follow: Deb Yarian Freddy Corbin Henry Lewis Watch this episode on YOUTUBE BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: MR. FLASH MACHINE ( mrflashmachine.com) @mrflashmachine Use coupon code BOOKSCLOSED ...
Andrew responds to some listener feedback, and a conversation with Ep 026's guest co-host Bradley Farrell , after the camera turned off. Check out Ep 026: Adaptive Tattooing if you haven't yet. It'll give a bit more context for this bonus episode.
This episode of the BOOKS CLOSED Podcast features guest co-host, Bradley Farrell , and tattooer, Zack Hunter "Southpaw." I found a handful of parallels between these two conversations, and this episode weaves the two together to tell a larger story. Bradley was a guest on the show last season as a retired tattooer, and his since started tattooing again. We catch up about what it's like to blow the dust of his tattoo machines and how hard it is to make a tattoo happen. Zack shares the details of ...
Didn't get enough in Ep 025? Here are some bonus clips to hold you over until next episode! Includes unaired segments with Justin Weatherholtz and Shanzey Afzal! @andrewstortz @justinweatherholtz @inkminxtattoo
Welcome to Season 3 of BOOKS CLOSED! We are joined by tattoo artist Justin Weatherholtz (Kings Ave Tattoo, NYC) this week to discuss a handful of tattooing's industry disruptors. One of those disruptors, Shanzey Afzal (Ink Minx Tattoo) also stops in to talk about her journey into and out of tattooing. The episode ends with a field trip to an NYC bar that puts drinks and tattoo machines in the hands of the public. Justin Weatherholtz: @justinweatherholtz Shanzey Afzal: @inkminxtattoo FIB Tattoo B...
Andrew digs into the offerings of tattoo business guru, Dax McClellan . Does tattooing need online courses about how to post on Instagram? This investigative report tells a story of self-discovery. Dax McClellan - Social Media Savage TJ Forte Justin Brown BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) All music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 www.booksclosedpodcast.com The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPO...
Legendary tattoo artist, Juli Moon , joins the show this week to discuss traveling with a carnival, attending some of the first ever tattoo conventions, expanding her skill set into cosmetic tattoo through trial and error in the 80's, and why she wears her own tattoos as "psychic armor." BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) All music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 www.booksclosedpodcast.com The full VIDEO version of this episode can be vie...
This episode features a group panel of tattooers Shawn Barber , Matthew Knopp , Beau Brady and Robert Ryan discussing, tattoo TV shows, internet fundraisers, maintaining positive outlooks, and more! BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) All music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 www.booksclosedpodcast.com The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: TATTOO SMART Use discount code: BOOKSCLOSED for 15...
Tattoo artist Lindsey Carmichael joins the show this week to talk about what tattooing for 27 years means to him, what it's like to watch his son now become a tattooer, and how the quest for knowledge has become a totally new beast. Follow Lindsey on INSTAGRAM Find him at CLASSIC TATTOO in Fullerton, CA. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: TATT...
In response to Episode 015, Andrew talks to Lee Roller, owner of Custom Tattoo Design. Lee saw the segment about his company, and didn't love a lot of the points made. Should non-tattooers have a place owning tattoo-related companies? Are tattooers just missing out on opportunities that others see first? BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: TATT...
Tattooer and painter Robert Ryan discusses reluctantly being encouraged to start tattooing, the important of humility, symbolism in tattooing, and how he holds it all together with meditation. This episode was filmed in Asbury Park, NJ Follow Robert on INSTAGRAM Follow Electric Tattoo BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: TATTOO SMART Use discoun...
Tattooer Russ Abbott joins the show this week to talk about being at the forefront of digital design in tattooing, how he turns his ideas into reality, and proves that a tattooer CAN organize their time successfully to make the most of it. Follow Russ on INSTAGRAM Ink & Dagger Tattoo Tattoo Smart BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: FELDMAN ...
Is there life after tattooing? Bradley Farrell sits down to talk about his tattoo career working alongside some of the greats, and then giving it all up to pursue other passions. Film making, developing a social network and marketing are just a few of the hats Bradley has worn in his lifetime and it all started with the skills he learned from tattooing. Follow Bradley on INSTAGRAM BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO ...
Tattooing has become an "industry" whether we like it or not. This week, friend of the show, Jason Scott , sits in to discuss a business that wants to provide clients Custom Tattoo Designs before they even set foot in a tattoo shop. Then, Andrew tries to figure out what is up with Soundwave Tattoos by talking to their creator, Nate Siggard . Find everyone on Instagram: Jason Scott Nate Siggard BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 Th...
Tattooer Heather Bailey joins the show this week to talk about developing her style, staying focused on ambitious projects, and why women in tattooing are simply treated differently. Follow Heather on INSTAGRAM and check out her store on BIG CARTEL and get tattooed by her in Los Angeles! BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: Kōsei Publications Kō...
(This is Part 2 of 2) Season 2 of the show kicks off with guest Ami James . We talk about his background in tattooing, what it was like to become the most famous tattooer in the world during the height of “Miami Ink,” and how social media has changed the way we see tattooing. Follow Ami on INSTAGRAM Check out TATTOODO BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S ...
(This is Part 1 of 2) Season 2 of the show kicks off with guest Ami James . We talk about his background in tattooing, what it was like to become the most famous tattooer in the world during the height of “Miami Ink,” and how social media has changed the way we see tattooing. Follow Ami on INSTAGRAM Check out TATTOODO BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S ...
In the Season One finale, Winston the Whale talks about being a young tattooer forging his own path into the craft, and the backlash to doing unique work. Then Pokeeeeeeeoh (Jake Haynes) calls in from Sweden to tell us what it's like to have a 300k+ audience on Instagram all while trying to build confidence as a new tattoo artist. Then Jason Scott returns to the show to help Andrew wrap up the season. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) www.booksclosedpodcast.com Books Clos...
Tattoo artist Tim Lehi ( @timlehi ) talks about why he is moving from the west coast to a small town in Vermont, then tattooer Cheyenne Sawyer ( @cheyennesawyer ) sits down to discuss motivation from coworkers, keeping up with the younger generation, and if any of it really matters. Follow Tim: @timlehi Follow Cheyenne: @cheyennesawyer This episode was recorded in Portland, Oregon. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) www.booksclosedpodcast.com Books Closed Voicemail Line: (...
Tattooer and artist, Scott Harrison , talks about why he quit tattooing, how he can finally appreciate his work after the fact, and why he wanted to break someone's leg at a meditation retreat. Follow Scott: @bswelt See more work and buy paintings (new work offered monthly): weltworld.com This episode was recorded at Scott's home in Portland, Oregon. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) www.booksclosedpodcast.com Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 The full VIDEO vers...
Tattoo artist, Ashley Love ( @ohashleylove ), discusses how she started a worldwide event that promotes awareness of sexual violence, what it takes to continue building the project, and how she tries to find the balance between work and her personal life. Ashley Love works at Yellow Rose Tattoo in Salt Lake City, Utah Follow Ashley's work: @ohashleylove Stay up to date with Still Not Asking For It: @stillnotaskingforit_flashevent Jebb Riley works at Redemption Tattoo in Cambridge, Massachusetts ...
Tattooer Freddy Corbin ( @freddycorbintattoos ) discusses becoming an elder statesman of tattooing after always being the young guy, tattoo schools, what keeps him motivated after 30 years of tattooing, and finding buckets of human skin. This episode was recorded at Temple Tattoo in Oakland, California. Check out the ETERNAL PIN Tattoo School Series that we talked about at the top of the show BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) www.booksclosedpodcast.com Books Closed Voicem...
Tattooer and machine builder extraordinaire, Seth Ciferri ( @sethciferri ), talks about running businesses in the tattoo world, what the Read Street Forum was REALLY about, why he wants tattooers to get excited about coil machines again, and his obsession with prank calls. This episode was recorded at Two Stroke Coffee Co. in Portland, OR Follow Seth @sethciferri Check out MACHINEMACHINE CO. for Seth's online video crash course on understanding your tattoo machines Don't forget to use code: BOOK...
Tattoo artist Steve Byrne ( @steve_byrne_tattoo ) talks about haunted hotels, freehand drawing insane tattoos directly on his customers, keeping family life separate from social media, and tattooing celebrities like Kesha. Find Steve at Rock of Ages Tattooing in Austin, TX BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz ( @andrewstortz ) www.booksclosedpodcast.com The full video version of this episode can be view on YOUTUBE THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR: TATSOUL @tatsoul Equipment and furniture for the profes...
