TattooNOW inspires tattooers, artists, and collectors.

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Conversations with some of the worlds smartest and most inspirational tattoo artists. Hear what's on their minds, what makes for a great tattoo, how tattoos can transform someone into who they want to be, and brainstorm ways to make the world better through tattoos and the arts. The effects of our previous tattoo shows are great, attracting countless guest and resident tattoo artists as well as educated and inspired clients. A dozen interviews have been recorded and being edited at this time, with more being scheduled since the release of the pilot episode. Now is the perfect time to secure your sponsorship place in the show! Please send us your tattoo artist and painter interview requests!

Episodes

  1. 03/26/2021

    Prehistoric Tattoo Archeology with Aaron Deter-Wolf of the Tennessee Division of Archeology

    Aaron Deter-Wolf is a Prehistoric Archaeologist with the Tennessee Division of Archaeology in Nashville, where he manages ancient Native American sites on State-owned lands and conducts archaeological excavations and research. In addition to his work in Tennessee, for the past decade Aaron has been a leading researcher in developing the archaeological study of tattooing. Those efforts include using contextual analysis and microscopic use-wear signatures to identify tattooing tools in archaeological collections, efforts to systematically document tattoos on mummified human remains, and experiments recreating and testing ancient and historic tattooing implements. In 2009 Aaron organized the first American academic symposium to examine ancient and early historic Native American tattooing, which led to the volume Drawing with Great Needles: Ancient Tattoo Traditions of North America. He is also co-editor of Ancient Ink: The Archaeology of Tattooing, the first-ever book dedicated to the global archaeological study of tattooing. In recent years Aaron was part of research teams that identified a 2,000-year old set of cactus spines from Utah, and 5,000-year old turkey bone needles from Tennessee. He shares information about the history of tattooing and body modification on the Instagram account @archaeologyink.

    1h 11m

  2. 01/07/2021

    Renee Little interviewed by Marc from Needlejig

    Recorded live! Amazing interview with OK City tattoo artist Renee Little.

    1h 39m

  3. 08/01/2020

    Kari Barba, Jesse Smith, and Barbora Sharuzen - Tattoo Artist Interviews

    Featuring interview clips with Kari Barba, Barbora Sharuzen, and Jesse Smith interviewed by Guy Aitchison! Like and subscribe to know when the full length interviews go live. Who do you want to see interviewed? July 2020 TattooNOW Show. The previous show featuring Emy Blacksheep, Chet Zar, Gabe Leonard, Joanna Faferko, and AD Pancho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHgddIN2vnY Please comment, subscribe and share videos you enjoy! Follow Us: www.TattooNOW.com Instagram: @TattooNOW_Dot_Com Facebook.com/TattooNOWdotCom

    1h 3m

  4. 05/15/2020

    Best Tattoo Practices in the Covid Era hosted by Guy Aitchison

    this episode has Guy Aitchison leading a conversation about tattooing best practices in thecovid 19 era. "So, just to be clear: I am not a fan of politics and have no interest in taking sides here. The reality is, at some point we will all need to go back to work and to do so safely. Tattooing will be different in the near future, and as an industry we need to set an example of how to return to the workplace in the safest possible way. I believe that tattooers are uniquely prepared for this challenge, partly because of the tight-knit aspect of our community and how we are able to share helpful information quickly. Today at 2:00 Eastern Time we are talking with veteran tattoo & piercing safety experts Kris LaChance and Jesse Nesse plus special guests about specific measures we can take to ensure greater safety in our studios, including new recommendations on personal protection equipment and how to integrate all of this into our daily workflow." - guy Aitchison #tattoo #safety #tattoosafety #covid #covidsafety #PPE #tattooPPE #tattooeducation

    1h 27m
  5. Chet Zar and Gabe Leonard - Full Interview March 2019

    04/16/2020

    Chet Zar and Gabe Leonard - Full Interview March 2019

    Full interview with Chet Zar and Gabe Leonard from March 2019. http://www.ChetZar.com http://www.GabeLeonard.com This show is brought to you in part by: http://www.TattooArtExpo.com http://www.ReinventingtheTattoo.com Needlejig Tattoo Supply - http://www.TattooNOW.com/Needlejig/ for 10% first order! http://www.Seattle-Tattoos.com http://www.NoIdolsNYC.com http://www.LooseScrewTattoo.com http://www.D-Lizepro.com http://www.GivingArts.com

    1h 28m

  6. 04/03/2020

    Emy Blacksheep, Chet Zar, Gabe Leonard, Joanna Faferko, and AD Pancho!

    Brilliant tattooers and painters in this episode. Emy Blacksheep, Chet Zar, Gabe Leonard, Joanna Faferko, and AD Pancho will help you kick your art or collecting into high gear. This show is brought to you in part by: http://www.TattooArtExpo.com http://www.ReinventingtheTattoo.com Needlejig Tattoo Supply - http://www.TattooNOW.com/Needlejig/ for 10% first order! http://www.Seattle-Tattoos.com http://www.NoIdolsNYC.com http://www.LooseScrewTattoo.com http://www.D-Lizepro.com http://www.GivingArts.com

    1 hr

  7. 12/11/2019

    Abstract Tattoo Artists Kaija Heitland & Markus Lenhard full interview

    Enjoy this extended full length interview with two of the worlds best tattoo artists, Kaija Heitland and Markus Lenhard. Topics include a deep dive into the language of bio-mechanical and abstract tattoos, sci fi books and movies that inspire the tattoo world, food, music, and more!

    51 min

  8. 12/04/2019

    Ivana, Kaija Heitland, Markus Lenhard, Stef Bastian, & Jesse Smith

    Originally aired September 10th, TattooNOW is back with more tattoo artist and painter interviews. This episode introduces us to Kaija Heitland an amazing biomechanical/organic tattooer from Canada and Stefbastian who has spent 15 years traveling and tattooing. Longtime TattooNOW friends Markus Lenhard, Jesse Smith make an appearance and the show kicks off with Ivana. Topics range from the Canadian Tattoo Convention scene, the beauty of bodysuits, keeping control of your merchandise as an artist, the responsibility of tattooers to give back to their communities, and many many more. Brought to you by Bucharest International Tattoo Convention, DLize-Pro, Reinventing the Tattoo, Supergenius Tattoo in Seattle, No Idols Tattoo in NYC, Loose Screw Tattoo in Richmond VA, Needlejig Tattoo Supply, Rock River Tattoo Art Expo, and TattooNOW Please comment, subscribe and share videos you enjoy! Follow Us: www.TattooNOW.com Instagram: @TattooNOW_Dot_Com Facebook.com/TattooNOWdotCom

    57 min
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Conversations with some of the worlds smartest and most inspirational tattoo artists. Hear what's on their minds, what makes for a great tattoo, how tattoos can transform someone into who they want to be, and brainstorm ways to make the world better through tattoos and the arts. The effects of our previous tattoo shows are great, attracting countless guest and resident tattoo artists as well as educated and inspired clients. A dozen interviews have been recorded and being edited at this time, with more being scheduled since the release of the pilot episode. Now is the perfect time to secure your sponsorship place in the show! Please send us your tattoo artist and painter interview requests!

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