Episodes: 122
Frequency: Biweekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1k-10k
Gender skew: Unknown
Location: USA
YouTube: 8.0k subscribers
Instagram: 19.0k followers
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Aaron Della Vedova - Aaron Della Vedova is a tattoo artist known for large-scale, full-body tattoo work and for exploring the creative and relationship-driven aspects of professional tattooing.
Julian Siebert - Tattoo Mastery, Apprenticeships, Large-scale Bodywork, Tattoo Technique, Numbing Cream, Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, And The Future Of The Tattoo Industry.
Cathy Montie - Tattoo History, Sanitation, Bloodborne Pathogen Safety, Regulation, Needle Sterilization, Professional Standards, And Ink Regulations.
Sebastian Kristen - Self-taught Tattooing, Healing And Pigment Techniques, Client Experience, Tattoo History, Social Media, Branding, And Emerging Tattoo Trends.
Is AI Ruining Custom Tattooing? (Australia vs. USA Scene) | Jake Straat | Ep. 122
September 23, 2026
Are client-prompted AI designs taking over custom tattooing? Aaron Della Vedova sits down with Australian tattooer, shop owner, and podcast host Jake Straat (Rats Get Fat Podcast) to break down the global state of tattooing. From navigating the post-COVID economy to handling clients who run artist flash through ChatGPT, Jake and Aaron discuss the fine line between technical execution and true artistry, modern numbing creams, and why classic watercolor painting remains the ultimate discipline ...
The Dark Side of Tattooing & Why AI is Ruining Art ft. Kirk Nilsen | Ep. 121
September 09, 2026
In Episode 121 of Chats & Tatts, host Aaron Della Vedova sits down with Kirk Nilsen—a pioneer of medieval, woodcut, and architectural ornamental tattooing. In this episode, we discuss: • The early days of ornamental blackwork and overcoming industry backlash • Horror stories from 2000s-era apprenticeships (drug dealers, fake papers, and Sink-or-Swim moments) • The trap of defining your personal identity solely by your job • How AI, Procreate shortcuts, and pattern brushes are eroding original...
"We Have Enough Tattoo Artists" - Julian Siebert on Apprenticeships & Mastery | Ep. 120
August 26, 2026
In this episode of Chats & Tatts, host Aaron Della Vedova sits down with world-renowned tattoo artist Julian Siebert from Munich, Germany. Known globally for his incredible large-scale bodysuits, Julian shares his 21-year journey in tattooing, having completed over 200 backpieces and 100 frontpieces. Together, they dive deep into the mindset of high-level tattooing, the controversy surrounding numbing cream, technical setups for maximum efficiency, the real impact of AI and social media on ...
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