Black & Gray Realism is one of the most sought-after tattoo styles at the moment—but what’s the REAL story behind it? 🤔 In this episode of the Ink Different Tattoos Podcast, we sit down with Black & Gray experts Marcel Oliveira and Anthony Medina to break down the biggest debates, business strategies, and industry insights that every Tattoo Artist (and client) should know! 💉⚡
🚀 In this episode, we cover:
✅ The age-old argument: Is it still Black & Gray if you add white? 🎨
✅ Why consultations are the key to booking big realism pieces 💰
✅ The tattoo styles that are making money right now (and which ones are fading away) 📉
And a lot more...
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Chapters:
Introductions 00:43
Do you get better at tattooing JUST from years of experience 01:23
Do you need an Art Background to do Realism? 04:40
Audience Question!!! Why do Realist SUCK at Line Art?? 08:27
What Makes You Chose Realism?? 10:33
Dealing with Competition 12:58
Audience Question 2: Realist Using Software to Enhace their work 14:55
Black Ink of Choice 17:52
Audience Question 3: Is it True that Realism Tattoos Don't Heal Well 21:32
Once you add white is it no longer black and grey? 26:35
Gabe is a very sweaty man 28:53
How do you deal with errors in realism 30:35
Taking Breaks from Realism 31:17
Subject Preference 32:44
Audience Question: The Realism Wolf with Blue Eyes 34:19
The Brocoli Tattoo 38:14
Carrying Client Emotions 39:35
Realism in thir own words 40:53
Do you research subjects 44:31
What would you tattoo if given the choice 49:12
But WHAT IF it was Gabe's ASS 50:04
Just a forearm this time no ass 52:35
Consultations 53:57
HOST:
Gabe Jaksich - https://www.instagram.com/tattooingcraft/
Chico Cortez - https://www.instagram.com/chicom4l/
GUEST:
Anthony Medina - https://www.instagram.com/amedinaink/
Marcel Oliveira - https://www.instagram.com/marceltattooartist/
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Studio Production: HGAB Studios
Post Production: ABBC Productions
Producer/Editor: Benjamin Collins
COMPANIES ASSOCIATED:
Ink Different Tattoos
Ink Different Tattoo School
Good Humans Aftercare brand
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