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://www.instagram.com/abshaw_figurativeart/ https://www.instagram.com/abshaw_illustration/ https://www.a...
Aug 06, 2021•49 min•Ep. 249
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 interesting in the comments! Keep up with Rich's work at these links: https://www.writchcraft.com/ h...
Jul 28, 2021•47 min•Ep. 248
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 understand why. You can keep up with Teresa's work at the links below. https://www.instagram.com/teresasha...
Jul 21, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 247
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 process for working with clients to help create interesting designs without resorting to obvious cliches....
Jul 20, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 246
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 stuff you need at the links below! Get 10% off the Neuma 4 with code "Fireside" at checkout https://neu...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 245
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 with Carson at https://www.instagram.com/tattooistcarsonhill/ Support us while buying the stuff you n...
Jul 01, 2021•29 min•Ep. 244
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 "Fireside" at checkout https://neumatattoo.com Get 10 % off all S8 Tattoo products with promo code "Fires...
Apr 28, 2021•45 min•Ep. 243
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 as well get a discount while buying the products and services that you need as a professional tattoo...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 242
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 at the link below https://neumatattoo.com/ Get 10 % off Guy Aitchison's Reinventing The Tattoo Subsc...
Apr 14, 2021•31 min•Ep. 241
We are back with Carson Hill of Neuma Tattoo to discuss machine voltage and power. If you've ever wondered how to determine proper voltage for your tattoo machines, we cover the variables you should consider in today's episode Check out our tattoo focused courses and workshops at the link below https://inside.firesidetattoo.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors at these links: Get 10% off the Neuma 4 at the link below https://neumatattoo.com/ Get 10 % off Guy Aitchison's Reinventing The Tat...
Mar 24, 2021•25 min•Ep. 240
This week we are back with segment two of this awesome series with Carson Hill of Neuma Tattoo Machines. We dive deeper into more information on digital give vs mechanical give and so much more. We hope you enjoy this video. Support us by supporting our sponsors Get 10% off the Neuma 4 at the link below https://neumatattoo.com/ Get 10 % off Guy Aitchison's Reinventing The Tattoo Subscription below https://reinventingthetattoo.com/fireside Huge $50/mo discount on TSM Pro services at the link belo...
Mar 24, 2021•39 min•Ep. 239
What are the major differences between coil and rotary tattoo machines? What are the similarities? What caused the huge revolution in rotary machine technology? What was wrong with coils to begin with? In today's episode, we sit down with Carson Hill of Neuma Tattoo Machines to address all of these questions and much more. Enjoy. Support us by supporting our sponsors Get 10% off the Neuma 4 at the link below https://neumatattoo.com/ Get 10 % off Guy Aitchison's Reinventing The Tattoo Subscriptio...
Mar 11, 2021•27 min
Kira is an Austin-based tattooer with really cool, unique color choices and a traditional approach to some really interesting not-so-traditional subject matter. This was a super fun conversation where we cover everything from how to approach new projects to needle configurations to how to make millions in real estate...we cover it all! Tons of great info here; let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Links for this episode: https://www.instagram.com/kirabishoppp https://www.instagram.com...
Mar 11, 2021•57 min•Ep. 237
TattooSnob is one of the best curated and most popular tattoo pages on Instagram. Today we sit down with its founder Kevin Miller to discuss how they built a follower base of 500k, why they started the page to begin with (Kevin is not a tattooer), how they developed such a keen eye for great tattoos, the problems with Instagram, the challenges of migrating followers to other platforms and plenty more. Keep up with TattooSnob at the links below https://www.instagram.com/tattoosnob/ https://www.y...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 236
Check out today's sponsor TSM Pro at the link below and get a $50 discount with the code FIRESIDE When we saw how Andre Malcolm was using his large format printer to make full back stencils, we had to reach out to learn more. In today's episode, we talk to Andre about his approach to designing large scale work, his process for measuring and making stencils and much more. You can learn more about Andre and see more of his work at the links below Links for this episode: https://www.instagram.com/a...
Feb 10, 2021•58 min•Ep. 235
Brad Wooten is a mad scientist. His Cyberfluidics brush set created with TattooSmart introduces advanced concepts in digital design and simplifies them to a level that even Jake can understand. If this brush set doesn't spark your imagination...it might be time to find a new gig! Links for this episode: https://tattoosmart.com/products/brush-set-cyberfluidics Keep up with us at: https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Fireside https://www.facebook.com/FiresideTattoo/ https://www.inst...
Feb 10, 2021•57 min•Ep. 234
We welcome Alex Eubank from PACT, the Professional Association of California Tattooers, to discuss the purpose for the group and their goal that starts with rights and representation for California tattooers but no doubt effects the entire industry. PACTs success will open the doors for more local lobbying and advocacy groups with tattooers and the tattoo industry's best interests in mind. Links for this episode: https://joinpact.org https://linktr.ee/p.a.c.t_official http://www.afdo.org/ Keep u...
Dec 28, 2020•41 min•Ep. 233
Sit back and enjoy a great episode with tattooer, author, professor and all-around art entrepreneur Shelly Dax! Shelly is a veteran tattooer who runs Garden of Ink Tattoo Studio and School in Oregon and is currently hosting a number of great, informative and entertaining interviews with her Tattoo Sisterhood Revolution platform. Check out everything that Shelly has to offer and while you're here, give us a like, subscribe and comment about your thoughts! Thanks for supporting what we do! Help su...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 232
In this show, we sit down with Tony Sink from tattooseo.com to discuss what exactly SEO is and how you can use it to help pull in new clients. It may be a while before conventions are able to open in person again but shops are starting to get the greenlight and Tony can help connect you with those stir crazy clients that have been waiting for new work! Links for this episode: https://www.tattooseo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tattoo_seo/ Keep up with us at: https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://...
Sep 23, 2020•36 min•Ep. 231
Blurring the line between fine art and tattooing has always been a tagline for Fireside since the beginning and today we further blur that divide with tattooer, painter, shop owner, event organizer and all around great guy, James Hall! Tons of art and tattoo talk in this gem, we know you're going to dig it! Be sure to like, subscribe and comment below to let us know your thoughts and ideas! Links for this episode: https://www.instagram.com/jameshallcreative/ https://jameshallcreative.com/ https:...
Sep 16, 2020•49 min•Ep. 230
Check out our latest episode as we chat with Julia Richey from way down in Australia about the similarities and differences in tattooing, from apprenticeships to quarantines and a whole lot more in between. We hope you enjoy this episode! Like and subscribe, will ya! Links for this episode: https://www.instagram.com/juliaricheytattoo/ https://www.instagram.com/tattooflashers/ Keep up with us at: https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Fireside https://www.facebook.com/Tattooimproveme...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 229
Get out your TI-83 and put your thinking cap on...this one gets techie but oh so good. We welcome Carson Hill, owner of Neuma Tattoo Machines along with our resident machine guru, Ty Pallotta, to get down and nerdy with tech talk. Tons of great info here, its 2 hours but loaded with info. We hope you enjoy! Links for this episode: https://neumatattoo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tattooistcarsonhill/ https://www.instagram.com/typ.art/ Keep up with us at : https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 228
Huge thanks to virtualtattoogathering.com for including us in their most recent gathering. Today's episode with our friend Ty Pallotta (@typ.art) covers all sorts of nerdy tattoo tech talk. Short vs long stroke, standard needles vs bugpins, reading skin trauma, ink characteristics and much more. We would also like to thank our friend Million McGough (@artofmillion) for sending in some great questions. Keep up with us at : https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Fireside https://www.f...
Aug 05, 2020•57 min•Ep. 227
Today we welcome @andechambers to discuss advanced concepts in large scale tattoo design. We also discuss Ande's ideas on color and several exercises for tattooers looking to develop their skills in an illustrative style. Keep up with Ande at the link below https://www.instagram.com/andechambers/ Keep up with us at : https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Fireside https://www.facebook.com/FiresideTattoo/ https://www.instagram.com/firesidetattoo/ Jake's Instagram: https://www.instagr...
Jul 16, 2020•43 min•Ep. 226
In the final part of our conversation from the Virtual Tattoo Gathering, we talk tips, techniques, what the future of conventions could be...and 3 minutes to better tattooing?? Tons of great info here from some truly gifted artists. We hope you enjoy and we look forward to more Virtual Tattoo Gatherings in the future! Keep up with us at : https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Fireside https://www.facebook.com/Tattooimprovement/ https://www.instagram.com/firesidetattoo/ Jake's Insta...
Jun 24, 2020•33 min•Ep. 225
In the second part of our episode from the Virtual Tattoo Gathering, we deep dive into machine reviews and other equipment that has been helpful for us and some that weren't so great. There is a ton of useful information here, we hope you enjoy the episode and gain some insight from it. Let us know your setup in the comments! Keep up with us at : https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Fireside https://www.facebook.com/Tattooimprovement/ https://www.instagram.com/firesidetattoo/ Jake...
Jun 17, 2020•38 min•Ep. 224
We participated in the first ever Virtual Tattoo Gathering, it was a great event and perfect way to interact with other artists. More gatherings are planned so head over to virtualtattoogathering.com to see other events and what is scheduled next! Keep up with us at : https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Fireside https://www.facebook.com/Tattooimprovement/ https://www.instagram.com/firesidetattoo/ Jake's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pluguglyart/...
Jun 10, 2020•25 min•Ep. 223
In the 2nd part of my chat with Markus, we pick up right where we left off. This is another great episode with a ton of tips and info including Markus' list for tattooing! Keep up with us at : https://firesidetattoo.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Fireside https://www.facebook.com/Tattooimprovement/ https://www.instagram.com/firesidetattoo/ Jake's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pluguglyart/...
Jun 03, 2020•41 min•Ep. 222
I first met Markus on an episode of drunkcritique.com and knew he would be great for the podcast. This is the first of a two part conversation where we cover his unique style of bio-mech which leads to a number of interesting topics and tips. We hope you enjoy this show and dont forget to like, comment, and subscribe!
May 27, 2020•36 min•Ep. 221
In our final episode from the Space City Tattoo Expo, I mean Tat Con, we have an incredibly insightful conversation with Killian Moon who started in a street shop in Honduras, tattoos around the world and finally landed in the well known Ink and Dagger Studio. Killian drops a ton of knowledge about tattooing abroad, practicing different styles and planning for skin tones, along with a number of other gems. This is a great conversation...we hope you enjoy and remember to like, comment, and subscr...
Apr 29, 2020•36 min•Ep. 220
