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Why Good Tattoos Aren't Enough Anymore | Liz Cook

May 06, 2026

Liz Cook is a tattoo artist, educator, color formulator, and all-around nerd — and this episode covers a lot of ground. We talk about how she got into education, her journey with Eternal Ink and Ever After, navigating corporate tattooing and government regulation, imposter syndrome, burnout, AI tools, and why posting only finished work might be hurting your brand. Liz also previews what she'll be covering in her upcoming Fireside Academy presentation. Join us live for Liz's presentation on Ma...

What Happens When a World-Class Painter Becomes a Tattoo Apprentice? David Cheifetz

April 29, 2026

David Shavitz is back — and a lot has changed since his first appearance on the show. What started as a quiet hint about a tattoo apprenticeship has turned into one of the most unconventional learning journeys in the tattoo world. Instead of sweeping floors at a shop, David is traveling the country spending weeks with world-class tattooers like Jacob Sheffield — hand-picked by his mentor Colt of Empire Inks — all while continuing to teach painting workshops and develop his own clientele. In t...

Buttery Smooth Black and Grey Tattoos | Owen Paulls

March 25, 2026

Owen Pauls is one of the most technically refined black and gray tattooers working today — and in this episode, we get into exactly what makes his work so distinct: buttery smooth values, a collage-based design process, and a relentless refusal to stop at "good enough." Owen shares his unlikely path from punk band drummer and DIY merch designer to world-class tattooer, why he spent two full years doing traditional and neo-traditional before ever touching realism, and the three-pass rendering ...