Eden Pod – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 seminars and tattoo apprentices.

NIKKI’S IG: @nikkisimpsontattoos
EVERBLACK IG: @everblacktattoostudio
EVERBLACK WEBSITE: everblacktattoo.com

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DMITRY’S DALLAS 3RL ONLY WORKSHOP: troshin.com/workshop
COLTON’S WEBINAR: edenbodyartstudios.com/coltonwebinar
UPLIFT DESK - STANDING TATTOO BED: edenbodyartstudios.com/upliftdesk

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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 and its ethical implications, her tattoo apprenticeship and how she started tattooing, her traumatic one-day tattoo apprenticeship, and more.

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DMITRY’S WORKSHOP: troshin.com/workshop
COLTON’S WEBINAR: edenbodyartstudios.com/coltonwebinar

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SARA’S WEBSITE: sara-fabel.myshopify.com

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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 of students in the aspects of tattooing, art, and life.

ANDY'S INSTAGRAM: @andypho
UPSIDE WEBSITE: upside.tattoo

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DEANNA'S IG: @deanna_art
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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 of the realism tattoo scene in Dallas. 

Quin has taught multiple seminars with Eden EDU, and he's currently the owner of Black Pines Gallery in Texarkana. 

QUIN'S INSTAGRAM: @quinhernandez

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DEANNA'S IG: @deanna_art
DEANNA'S TIKTOK: @deanna_art

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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 most important figures in the rise of the realism tattoo scene in Dallas.

QUIN'S INSTAGRAM: @quinhernandez

:50 Eden podcast behind the scenes
4:50 The importance of family
7:56 Health scare
10:21 The importance of stretching and working out
19:55 Making a dramatic lifestyle change
23:20 Starting the carnivore diet and experiencing withdrawal symptoms 
31:40 Quin's near death experience 
35:40 Being forced to stop tattooing from rheumatoid arthritis 
42:10 Mental health
47:48 Self-reflection and growth
50:28 How to make any tattoo design interesting
55:40 How to design tattoos that make you stand apart as an artist
59:22 How to build a portfolio of large tattoos 
1:04:55 Tattoo client consultation and booking process
1:14:28 How to combat slow season and a slowing tattoo industry
1:24:03 How to maintain professionalism as a tattoo artist 

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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: @stefanoalcantara

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We had Kevin Laroy on the show to talk about his 20-year his career arc, which started with him tattooing out of a garage, and has lead to him being on some of the most popular reality TV shows. We also touched on his growing position as a tattoo educator, and discussed some helpful tips for progressing in your career, staying busy through slow season, and more.

Kevin Laroy is a Dallas-based tattoo artist. He's worked in New York and LA, and appeared on the reality TV shows Inkmaster, Black Ink Crew, and How Far is Tattoo Far. He has been a presenter at the Eden Winter Symposium and has taught a hands-on seminar at Eden.

KEVIN'S INSTAGRAM: @kevin.laroy

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Last weekend, Eden Pod co-host, co-founder, and co-owner of Eden, Colton James, hosted a seminar/workshop for studio owners.

We had 15 guests on this episode! We talked about their studios and what they're all up to.

In order of appearance: 

0:00 Connor and Justin Shiffert of Iron Thorn Tattoo in Trexlerton, PA
Instagram: @connor.tattoos @sgc.tattoo @ironthorntattooo

13:06 Hannah McKee and Grace Jang of Ruby Tiger Tattoo in Charlotte, NC
Instagram: @ladysharktattoos @gracejangtattoo @rubytigertattoo

23:20 Keely Thompson of Lucid Studios Tattoo and Chase Alexander of TattooBooking in Midvale, UT
Instagram: @artworkbykeely @l ucid.studis.tattoo @tattoobookingofficial

33:34 Katie McGowan and Jesse Perez of Love Spell Tattoo in Little Rock, AR
Instagram: @katietattoos @jessepereztattoo @lovespelltattoo 

43:50 Max and Lisa of Yardley Tattoo in Yarldey, PA
@danger_pop @yardleytattoo

1:00:10 Michael Vasquez of Seven Cities Tattoo Co. in Virginia Beach, VA
@xmikextattoos @sacreddaggersva

1:13:10 Lauren Alberico, Assistant to Bobby Johnson and Sarah Margaret of The Carbon Collective n Salt Lake City, UT
@lauren.alb @glendalebully @sarah_margaret_tattoo @the.carboncollective

1:31:15 Dre Li and Amanda Maria of Electric Feels Studio in Dallas, TX
@dre.dayli @electric.feels.studio

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DEANNA'S IG: @deanna_art
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We sat down with Enrico Incarnati to talk about how he got into his career, social media tips, the power of posting and connecting with people for your business, and more.

Enrico is a Dallas-based social media strategist and consultant. What started as a passion for vlogging has now turned into a full-time career. He regularly makes and posts free content and resources and works regularly with huge brands and influencers on their content strategy.

ENRICO'S INSTAGRAM: @rico.incarnati
ENRICO'S YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@EnricoIncarnati

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We had Squire Strahan on the show while he was in town for a seminar. We talked about his 20 year tattoo career, things he dabbles in outside of tattooing, his road trip around the country with his family in an RV, and more.

Squire is nationally renowned for his unique illustrative tattoo style as well as his attention to detail. The way he creatively uses his illustrations and interest in graphic design makes his merchandise and its packaging, convention booths, and seminar presentations all head-turning. He’s a frequent teacher, a serial learner, a business owner, a family man, a Florida man, one of the most humble tattooers out there. It was great getting to know him better!

Follow Squire on Instagram: @squirestrahan
Visit his website: squirestrahan.com

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