WATCH THIS before getting your FIRST Tattoo! Not sure what Size tattoo to get or even how to find a tattoo artist? Before you get tatted up, WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED! Deanna James (Eden Body Art Studios Owner and Former Ink Master Contestant) sits down to answer some of the TOP questions we get from tattoo clients! Whether your'e brand-new to tattooing or a tattoo veteran, there are a ton of great tattoo questions in here so you're more prepared for your next (or first!) session. Learn about how to...
May 27, 2025•8 min
There's a LOT to learn in today's episode, so STRAP IN! Eden Body Art Studio owner Colton James sits down with Mikey Getz, a studio owner, tattoo artist, and the Force of Focus coaching business. today Mikey and Colton dig into a tattoo artist's mindset, what success looks like as a tattoo artist, how to look at sales and marketing yourself as an artist, and SO much more. Whether you're a veteran tattoo artists or a tattoo apprentice, we GUARANTEE there's going to be some insightful information ...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 43 min
Ever wonder if you should offer Discounted Tattoos? Should you be running paid ads on Instagram? What should you even post on Instagram? Today we sit down with Eden owner Colton James to hear the most frequently asked questions regarding being a tattoo artist or owning a tattoo studio. If you have a favorite question you liked OR there was something else you want to know, make sure you leave a comment below! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhc2eBp8lFwe...
May 19, 2025•15 min
Eden Body Art Studio owner Colton James sits down with tech entrepreneur and CEO, Nick Askew. In this discussion Colton and Nick dive deep into a controversial topic in the Tattoo industry, AI. Now regardless on your stance on AI, it's becoming incredibly widespread in all industries, not just tattooing. So whether you agree with the viewpoints in this conversation or not, we think it will be a really insightful listen on some important topics in tattooing, like how AI affects the market for tat...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Pamela Carvalho, also knows as wild.isley.tattoo on Instagram, is a fantastic Tattoo artist with a unique color-realism style that she developed on her own. In this episode Colton and Deanna James learn about Pamela's journey to becoming a tattoo artist, how she dove into teaching tattoo artists her techniques, and most importantly the work/life balance of being a tattoo artist, wife, and mother. PAMELA'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wild.isley.tattoo/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod W...
Mar 02, 2025•57 min•Ep. 43
Deanna James is joined by Licensed Professional Counselor, Bissy Nitchovska, to dive into Breaking the Cycle of Abusive Tattoo Apprenticeships. Deanna gives her story of the negative experiences she had as a tattoo apprentice, and what she's done to heal from those experience to grow not only as a tattoo artist but also as a person. Bissy also discusses some great tips for helping to understand your environment and situation to put yourself in a better position to learn and grow as a tattoo arti...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Season 16 Ink Master Contestant and INSANE tattoo artist Joseph Serrano stopped by to chat with Colton and Deanna for today's podcast episode. Joseph has a WIDE range of talents, propelling him into the Top 10 in the Ink Master: OG's vs. Young Guns season. In this episode we talk about Joseph's beginnings of his tattoo career and his obsession with learning, his time on Ink Master, and some of his plans for the future. JOSEPH'S IG: https://www.instagram.com/josephserranoo/?hl=en DEANNA'S SEMINAR...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 42
In this episode we discussed Rich Harris's unconventional path from starting tattooing in his 30's after being in a host of careers, to becoming one of the most well known and respected artists in the world. Today Deanna and Colton sit down with world-renowned tattoo artist Rich Harris, a color surrealism artist and owner of Dark Horse Tattoo Collective in Birmingham, UK. Rich has traveled the world to collaborate with other artists and compete in tattoo competitions, and is known for his large ...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 41
Deanna & Colton James, owners of Eden Body Art Studios, sit down for a unique In The Studio episode that you WON'T want to miss. In this episode Colton and Deanna reviewed the 2024 year and all it's hardships and accomplishments, but also look to the year ahead and what's in store for 2025. They got SUPER real and deep in this one, so it's a great behind-the-scenes look on everything that's going on at Eden! DEANNA'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/deanna_art/?hl=en COLTON'S INSTAGRAM: ...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Ink Master star Pony Lawson is NO Stranger to the spotlight. Not only was he on Season 16 of Ink Master, but he also runs his own studio in Chicago AND has his own YouTube channel highlighting and critiquing tattoos from other artists. In this episode we talk about critiquing tattoos and teaching, Pony's YouTube channel and production strategy, his time on Ink Master, and a LOT more. PONY'S YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PonyLawson PONY'S IG: https://www.instagram.com/ponylawson/ BOOK A TATTO...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 40
Forget EVERYTHING you know about tattoo color theory and tune in as we discus color theory and scientific processes of color mixing, tattoo ink composition, and tattoo longevity. Mark Wade is one of the best color realism floral artists in the world. He’s done multiple guest spots at Eden, and he was a presenter at our 2023 Eden Winter Symposium. ALLEGORY DISCOUNT CODE: “EDEN20” https://allegoryink.com/ GIAN'S SEMINAR: https://www.edenbodyartstudios.com/gian-seminar UPLIFT DESK - STANDING TATTOO...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 39
Selom Agbitor is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Mad Rabbit. In this episode, we talked about how he and his other co-founder took this company from cooking aftercare in a college apartment, to one of the biggest tattoo aftercare companies in the world. We talked about how he learned about business, how he went on Shark Tank and won a deal from Mark Cuban, how Mad Rabbit is continuing to grow not just as a business, but as a company helping build the tattoo industry, and a lot more. MAD RA...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 13 min
From quitting tattooing to becoming the owner of her own tattoo business empire—Reese has an incredible story! In this episode we discussed Reese's personal journey and growth, from being on Tattoo Nightmares just two years into her career, being blacklisted from the industry and quitting tattooing, and growing from that experience to become a mentor for other tattoo artists. Reese is the owner of The Edge Ink, and she helps tattooers grow and scale their business while focusing on spirituality,...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 37
Things most tattooers don’t want to talk about, but NEED TO: finances, retirement, taxes, the reality of our industry and social media, and more—we covered it all on this episode! If you’re a tattoo artist or business owner, it’s imperative to learn and think about retirement strategies, how to invest and save money, how to help others with money, how to manage your tattoo studio, how to use social media to market yourself, and more. Ryan gave some incredible insight on these topics. A Brooklyn,...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 36
Best color realism roses and the best mom—Monique can do it all! In this episode, we discussed how Monique got into tattooing, how having a newborn affected her career, how to grow your career by improving your tattoos and social media, tips for color realism roses, and more. Monique Elizabeth is a resident artist at Black Rose Studio in Londonderry, NH. For two years she was a resident artist at Eden. She is a frequent teacher and teaches tattoo seminars often, including a presentation at our 2...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 35
MEET THE CONTENT TEAM! Well, almost all of them. In today's BONUS episode of the podcast we sit down with Eden Content Creators Lexie Newell & Ian McKenyon to hear about their experiences in joining the Eden Team. We also dive into each of their content journeys and the rise of solent content in the tattoo industry. Everyone has inspiration, but just remember to keep it authentic and NEVER copy. IAN'S IG: @iantheemckenyon LEXIE'S IG: @7x7newell FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @eden.pod WATCH ON YOUT...
Oct 07, 2024•31 min
HOST of Ink Master: Angels and contestant on Ink Master Season 8 Nikki Simpson joins the show. In this episode, we talked about how Ink Master encourages conflict to create characters, standing out as a woman in the tattoo industry, behind the scenes of reality TV, how to succeed as a tattoo artist, and more. Nikki Simpson is based in NYC and her speciality tattoo style is illustrative realism. She frequently works with artists teaching them how to draw and tattoo, and enjoys teaching tattoo sem...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 34
AI is FOREVER Changing the Tattoo Industry and we dive into the topic of using AI for tattoo design creation. Sara Fabel is a illustrative realism black and grey tattoo artist based in Los Angeles, California. She’s lived in Finland, New Zealand, Australia, England, and Portland, and achieved fame before starting tattooing with her modeling career. She’s often featured by Inked Magazine, and her artistic skills match her notoriety. In this episode, we discussed how she designs tattoos using AI a...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 33
Ink Master favorites Holli Marie and Katie McGowan came on the show to catch up with Deanna! No Colton for this episode--Gals just Gal-in. In this episode, we talked about teaching tattoo seminars, the unique experience of being on Ink Master and the public scrutiny and pressures as a result of being on the show and being a woman, body positivity, tattoo conventions, Holli's new tattoo studio, and more. Holli Marie is a traditional tattoo artist based in Middletown, Connecticut, and is the owner...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 32
Bobby Johnson is BACK on the podcast after winning Ink Master season 14. In this episode we talked about Bobby being recognized after Ink Master, how his life has been since winning, learning what it TRULY means to burn bridges, and a new clothing line?? Deanna was out of the studio for this episode so we had Eden resident artist Taylor Phelps fill in as a cohost with Colton. BOBBY'S INSTAGRAM: @glendalebully TAYLOR'S INSTAGRAM: @taylornphelps 1:26 Eden podcast BTS 3:16 Aaron Davis and top 5 bre...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 31
Aaron Davis was a contest on Ink Master season 15 and is renowned for his Afro-Americana traditional tattoos. He speaks often on the importance of inclusivity in tattooing, and he mostly tattoos black clients with subject matters and illustrations that resonate with them. In this episode we discussed how to build a portfolio with black skin as a tattoo artist, the societal phenomenons that can keep people from getting tattooed, how Aaron's time as a children's-book illustrator helped him to grow...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 30
Tattoo Visa has an unbelievable track record when it comes to visa approvals for tattoo artists: 100%. Lead attorney Katia Teirstein joined the show to discuss how O-1 visas and EB-1 green cards work for tattoo artists, how she learned how the tattoo industry works, and how her firm helps international artists navigate the immigration process. Tattoo Visa is an NYC-based, all-female boutique law firm dedicated to helping some of the world's best tattoo artists immigrate to the United States. The...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 29
How does one of the most respected tattoo artists for nearly two decades feel about how the industry is going right now? Justin Hartman came to Dallas to teach a hands-on seminar and we had him on the podcast. We discussed his experiences and how they can apply to topics such as how tattoo apprenticeships work and how to improve your drawing skills, how to build your notoriety, reputation, and brand, how to approach tattoo designs and drawings, how to inspire other artists, content creation, pho...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 28
Imagine if "Parts Unknown" was based on tattoos, rather than food. Dakota Weik ("Inked Abroad," as he's known on the internet) has dedicated his life to making this television concept a reality. Dakota took a trip to Dallas to be on the podcast. We discussed the best tattoo artists from all over the world, what he's doing now in the content space with Mad Rabbit, his own docuseries in development, and how to build a brand and an online presence. Dakota is a tattoo collector who documents the wor...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 27
Angel Rose is a three-time Inkmaster contestant. She appeared on season 11, was a finalist on season 13, and finished 4th on the all-star season 14. Angel is a master illustrator and is proficient in all styles of tattooing. Her preference is black and grey/illustrative realism. She is a frequent teacher and is the host of the Trilogy Tattoo Conference. Angel stopped by Eden on a tour to film content for each of the 2024 presenters: Deanna James, Bobby Johnson, and Jacob Sheffield. In this episo...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 26
Gian Karle was runner-up on the all-star season 14 of Ink Master and the runner up on Ink Master season 8. He specializes in neotraditional tattooing, and is based in New Hampshire. He frequently teaches seminars to tattoo artists that want to learn how to improve their skills. Gian stopped by Eden in Dallas, Texas for a month-long guest spot. In this episode, we talked about his tattoo seminars, his business tattooing under anesthesia, how he learned how to tattoo and draw, his time on Ink Mast...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 25
In 2014, Andy Pho spent time as a monk before resolving to become the best tattoo artist he could be start a journey of discipline, self-actualization, and realization. We discussed it all in this episode, as well as his childhood and how it affects him as a person, how he learned to tattoo from his brother Robert Pho, and how he manages his studio. Andy is a black and grey realism artist based in Austin, Texas, and the owner of Upside Tattoo. He is an avid teacher and regularly mentors hundreds...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 24
In bonus audio-only episode, we had Quin Hernandez on to talk about his upbringing and his family's struggles as immigrants, how he put himself in difficult situations to accelerate his tattoo career, and the rapidly-changing modern tattoo industry. Quin Hernandez is a black and grey realism artist based in Texarkana, Texas. He's renowned in the tattoo industry for his realistic tattoos and his mastery of contrast, design, flow, and textures. He was one of the most important figures in the rise ...
Apr 28, 2024•2 hr
Black and grey realism LEGEND Quin Hernandez joined the show for a DOUBLE episode. In this one, we talked about his dramatic lifestyle changes that have changed his health and his outlook on his future as a tattooer and how he's adapted to keep improving in the modern tattoo industry. Quin Hernandez is a black and grey realism artist based in Texarkana, Texas. He's renowned in the tattoo industry for his realistic tattoos and his mastery of contrast, design, flow, and textures. He was one of the...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 23
We had the legendary Stefano Alcantara on the show to talk about his humble beginnings as a tattoo artist in Lima, Peru, his transition to the US, winning best of shows, opening studios, navigating the US visa process, and more. Stefano Alcantara has been a tattoo artist for 30 years. He owns four tattoo studios, in New York, Florida, and Lima, Peru. He's won countless awards at tattoo conventions around the world and is an owner of the NYC Empire State Tattoo Expo. STEFANO'S INSTAGRAM: @stefano...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 22
