TATTOO TALES Podcast
1) 78. The Seven Tengu scrolls
Get ready for another very nerdy episode into Japanese Folklore. This time we explore the figure of the Tengu, as portrayed in medieval chronicles and scrolls. Not what you’d expect. Source: The Seve...Show More
2) 77. TABBY BOOTH - Create for the sake of creating
Today I sit down with the wonderful artist Tabby Booth to pick her brain on her evolution as an artist, how she balances creativity with parenthood, and the intuitive way she approaches illustration, ...Show More
3) 76. MICHELLE VESTERGÅRD - Art, healing, and legacy
Welcome back. Our guest today is Danish tattoo artist Michelle Vestergård, whose story touches on something we can all relate to: the search for authenticity. We talk about her unique entry into the...Show More
4) 75. BILL CANALES - Challenge yourself
Join us in a compelling conversation with the legendary Bill Canales. Bill charts his entire professional journey, from discovering tattooing in a magazine in 1991 to becoming a world-renowned artist ...Show More
5) 74. LUKE ATKINSON - Japanese tattooing at its finest
Live from the 2025 Aachen Tattoo Convention—one of the world’s finest tattoo gatherings—we bring you a conversation with the legendary Luke Atkinson. A master of Japanese tattooing with over 40 years ...Show More
6) 73. PRIMORDIAL MAGAZINE - A new project in the tattoo community
Primordial Magazine is an exciting new project brewing within the tattoo community that blends sci-fi, fantasy, comics and tattoos. Personally I love this kind of initiatives, based on collaboration, ...Show More
7) 72. PAUL SIMO ‘KELU’ - Go to the roots, not to the fruits
Today’s guest, Kelu, takes us on an inspiring journey that begins in Romania, where he first picked up a tattoo machine, and winds through the vibrant Paris scene of the '90s. He shares tough lessons ...Show More
8) 71. DIAMANTE MURRU - Meaningful connections
Diamante is a tattoo artist well known for her black work and ornamental style. She also created her own line of clothing and a tattoo supply focused on sustainability. As fellow Italian I can relate ...Show More
9) 70. ISAAC NICHOLS - The Water Margin: 108 heroes
Today's guest is Isaac Nichols, a tattooer from Alaska that just finished this commendable project which celebrates folklores, tattooing, and painting. We discussed the motivations and process behind ...Show More
10) 69. Learn to draw and paint like a Japanese master: the Kanō school method
Are you a fan of Japanese traditional painting and tattooing? In this episode I share my findings on the rigorous training methods of Japanese painters during the Edo and Meiji periods, emphasising ...Show More
69. Learn to draw and paint like a Japanese master: the Kanō school method
1:00:48 | Jun 11th, 2025