Books Closed: Tattoos And The Internet Collide, Hosted By Andrew Stortz

Best buds Paul Dobleman (Blackheart Tattoo, SF) and Austin Maples (Enjoy Tattoos, LA) sit in for the show and talk about the state of California tattooing amidst the lockdown, how they've curated focused clientele, and each reveal a deep dark secret. This is a fun one!Timestamps:(00:01) Intro(00:38) Do you know Fred Durst?(02:02) California tattooing shutdown(07:08) Austin’s new shop(09:02) Forced break helped to reprioritize(19:09) Moving out of California?(22:13) Why are so many people getting tattooed right now?(25:46) Side projects(33:07) Curating a focused clientele(44:35) How do you keep common imagery fresh?(48:46) Why Austin is selective about what he tattoos(58:05) Specializing in a style(01:02:14) “Favorite” crimes committed in the past(01:03:24) How Paul injured his ribs to save his favorite Adidas slides(01:07:35) Deep Dark Secrets(01:13:46) Who are the great “best bud” tattoo duos?(01:15:40) Outro(01:16:46) Credits BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)Music by SAKURA @sakura.bea

What happened to tattoo magazines? Tat-journalist, James Musker (@toadhell___), joins Andrew this week to talk about his experiences writing for various online and print publications, being there for the end of Skin Deep magazine, and what the future may look like for those who write words about pictures on skin.BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatzWhat do you think about this episode?Leave me a message on the Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 MORE FROM THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR:My name is Ben Viamontes and I’ve been tattooing since 2005. I started working in shops, before tattooing, in 1995. Since 2009 I’ve had my own spot in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The shop is called Blacklist Tattoo Parlour. The shop is located in the heart of Albuquerque on historic Rt. 66. Albuquerque is a very affordable place to live with great weather and lots of things to do, especially if you’re into the outdoors.  I have three open chairs at the moment. I am a firm believer in u

Is tattooing a performance art? What if the performance is more highly regarded than the tattoo itself? Bill Rocha (@billychop) sits in for this episode to discuss one of the most unique tattooers on Instagram: Rixard TattooLinks to the videos discussed in this episode:BicycleFeet/Head tattooingFencingDroneCelloTrampoline BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662

Steve Byrne joins the show again to talk about the legal battle between Sailor Jerry’s widow and a big liquor company, art ownership, intellectual property, and why he wants bootleggers to eat their copies of his work.Steve works at Rock Of Ages Tattoo in Austin, TX.Buy his book Non Stop Tattooing from Atonement BooksBOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662This episode's sponsors:ETERNAL INKUse coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 20% off your order of Eternal Inks! eternaltattoosupply.com@eternaltattoosupply MACHINE MACHINE COUse code: BOOKSCLOSEDfor $50 off enrollment to Seth Ciferri's Machine Mechanics & Tuning Workshopmachinemachine.co@machinemachine.coProfessionally crafted video courses made by professional tattooers. Get an exclusive look at what's behind some of the best work in the tattoo community.

Work/life balance for tattooers is a never ending challenge. Since it was just Valentine's Day, let's talk about relationships with the most special of guests...my wife, Rachel. We also hear from Greg Christian and Cindy Stroemple about what it's like when two tattooers tie the knot.I have always felt the pressure of keeping my obsession with tattooing in check. It has had repercussions in my personal life, and is something that I still strive to balance as we speak. My wife sits in on the show to get personal about our own situation.You can find Greg and Cindy in North Olmstead, OH at Tattoo Faction or in a city near you! BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew StortzMusic by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:ETERNAL INK (eternaltattoosupply.com)@eternalinkUse coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 20% off your order of Eternal Inks! MACHINEMACHINECO (machinemachine.co)@machinemachine.coProfessionally crafted video courses made by professional tatto

Hannah Wolf drops some knowledge about tattoo ink and Billy White tells us why he will always cover racist tattoos for free.  Hannah Wolf works at Occult Tattoo in Oakland, CA.Check out her book The Science of TattooingBilly White works at Red Rose Tattoo in Zanesville, OH.Watch the documentary he is featured in: Beneath The Ink BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: Cream Tattoo Supply (creamtattoosupply.com)@creamtattoosupplyUse coupon code BOOKSCLOSED at checkout for 20% off your order! HOMESTEAD MACHINERY@homesteadmachineryHandmade tattoo machines by Heath Rave

I talked to Alex Kass and Zac Scheinbaum, a couple tattooers who pursue tattoo related projects in addition to their day to day work. Alex runs the instagram page @tattoogear4sale, which has become the top place to buy, sell and trade (yes, you guessed it) tattoo gear. We talked about how he started the page, and some of the challenges that come with keeping it running. Zac created Afterlife Press, an independent publishing company that has put out two amazing books focusing on some of the greatest and most prolific tattooers of our time. We talked about his approach and why he is so interested in presenting a closer look at these tattooers. Alex Kass tattoos at Electric Panther Tattoo in San Antonio, TX.@alexkass_ep @tattoogear4sale Zac Scheinbaum tattoos at Seventh Son Tattoo in San Francisco, CA.@zacscheinbaum @afterlifepressBOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew StortzMusic by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662booksclosedpodcast.comTHIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:ETERNAL INK (eternaltattoosu

Didn't get enough on Ep 032? Here is more with Doreen Garner.Doreen works at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, NY. This extended episode is sponsored by:GoRemindersEliminate no-shows, save time & increase revenue with GoReminders. It is simple, automatic appointment reminders via text messages and email. This service pays or itself with just ONE avoided no-show appointment!Head over to: goreminders.com/booksclosed for 10% off for life!

Tamara Santibañez talks about what it is like to be stretched between two "worlds" within tattooing, and the weight of tattoos on those who get them and those who do them.Tamara's Informed Consent and Trauma-Aware Tattooing brochure can be found here.Doreen Garner shares what drew her to tattooing, and the positive effect that increasing diversity can have on the industry.You can get tattooed by Tamara and Doreen at Saved Tattoo in NYC.BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew StortzMusic by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:ETERNAL INK (eternaltattoosupply.com)@eternalinkUse coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 20% off your order of Eternal Inks!TATTOO SMART@tattoosmartDigital design tools and tutorials for tattooers!Check out the Spit Shading Toolkit to give your digital art the look of classic traditional hand-painted flash!Use coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 15% off your order! 

Nick Colella joins the show this week to talk about how much of the old school mentality can realistically be applied in today's tattooing. Should we really be trying to blindly celebrate the past?You can find Nick at Great Lakes Tattoo in Chicago, IL. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew StortzMusic by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:ETERNAL INK (eternaltattoosupply.com)@eternalinkUse coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 20% off your order of Eternal Inks!TATTOO SMART@tattoosmartDigital design tools and tutorials for tattooers!Check out the Digital Stamp Flash Sets to arm yourself with an arsenal of functional reference materialUse coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 15% off your order!

What's up with tattooing in Oregon? Portland tattooer, Olivia Britz-Wheat, gives us the lowdown on the state mandated tattoo schools, and talks about the work she does with the group, Reform Oregon Tattooing.After the interview, Andrew shares an email from a tattooer who attended an Oregon tattoo school.

Let's talk about apprenticeships with Tim Hendricks. We respond to an article about a tattooer from Dallas, TX who is developing a program to teach arts high school students about tattooing as a part of their school curriculum.Then we hear from Olivia Britz-Wheat, a tattooer from Portland, OR, and a part of the organization, "Reform Oregon Tattooing," about what a real-world example of structured tattoo school looks like.BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew StortzMusic by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:TATTOO SMART@tattoosmartDigital design tools and tutorials for tattooers!Check out the Spit Shading Toolkit to give your digital art the look of classic traditional hand-painted flash!Use coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 15% off your order! RIVER VALLEY PRINTING CO @rivervalleyprintingcoA fine selection of high quality prints, stickers, and pins. Also offering custom printing services to tattooers and artists alike!Use coupon code BOOKSCLOS

This is a special episode of BOOKS CLOSED! Listen to a never-before-heard interview from 2004 between Taki Kitamura and the legendary tattoo artist, Lyle Tuttle. For more info about Lyle: Lyle Tuttle CollectionAnd follow his only official IG page: @lyletuttlecollection This was all made possible by Taki (@stateofgracetaki)!Make sure to follow him and let him know how much you enjoyed this tape.  BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew StortzMusic by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662booksclosedpodcast.com Ep 029 Extended is brought to you by:GoRemindersEliminate no-shows, save time & increase revenue with GoReminders: Simple, automatic appointment reminders via text message & email (with optional online booking for no extra charge). GoReminders pays for itself with one saved no-show appointment.Get 10% off by following this link: GoReminders.com/booksclosed

This is a special episode of BOOKS CLOSED! Listen to a never-before-heard interview from 2004 between Taki Kitamura and  the legendary tattoo artist, Lyle Tuttle. For more info about Lyle: Lyle Tuttle Collection This was all made possible by Taki (@stateofgracetaki)!Make sure to follow him and let him know how much you enjoyed this tape.  BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew StortzMusic by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:ETERNAL INK (eternaltattoosupply.com)@eternalinkUse coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 20% off your order of Eternal Inks! MACHINEMACHINECO (machinemachine.co)@machinemachine.coProfessionally crafted video courses made by professional tattooers.  Get an exclusive look at what's behind some of the best work in the tattoo community.

Didn't get enough on Ep 028? This is the full interview with Gunnar that you heard a segment from in this week's full episode. He discusses mental health in tattooing and his own personal journey with it through his career.Ep 028 Extended is brought to you by:GoRemindersEliminate no-shows, save time & increase revenue with GoReminders: Simple, automatic appointment reminders via text message & email (with optional online booking for no extra charge). GoReminders pays for itself with one saved no-show appointment.Get 10% off by following this link: GoReminders.com/booksclosed

Issues of mental health are as prevalent in tattooing as anywhere. NYC tattooer, Virginia Elwood, guest co-hosts this week, along with a segment with Ohio tattooer, Gunnar.Virginia talks about her entrance into tattooing, and about how she has worked to balance her mental health, career and life in general.Gunnar discusses why he is interested in being a conversation-starter with issues of mental health in tattooing, and details his own quest of happiness.Check out:Virginia ElwoodSaved Tattoo, Brooklyn NYGunnarEnso Tattoo, Columbus, OH Watch this episode on YOUTUBEBOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatzBooks Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662booksclosedpodcast.com THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: ALLIANCE TATTOO SUPPLY (alliancetattoosupply.com)@alliancetattoosupplyTattooers supporting tattooers! Premium tattoo equipment from people who know.Use coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 10% off your first order and FREE SHIPPING! BRIAN KELLY ARMY TATTOO FLASH (shop.briankellyarmy.c

Debra Yarian, Freddy Corbin and Henry Lewis are the guests this week on a special LIVE episode of the show! Recorded at the Bay Area Tattoo Convention, 10/19/19.Follow:Deb YarianFreddy CorbinHenry LewisWatch this episode on YOUTUBE BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 booksclosedpodcast.com  THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: MR. FLASH MACHINE (mrflashmachine.com)@mrflashmachineUse coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get FREE SHIPPING within the US! HOMESTEAD MACHINERY@homesteadmachineryHandmade tattoo machines by Heath Rave

Andrew responds to some listener feedback, and a conversation with Ep 026's guest co-host Bradley Farrell, after the camera turned off. Check out Ep 026: Adaptive Tattooing if you haven't yet. It'll give a bit more context for this bonus episode. 

This episode of the BOOKS CLOSED Podcast features guest co-host, Bradley Farrell, and tattooer, Zack Hunter "Southpaw." I found a handful of parallels between these two conversations, and this episode weaves the two together to tell a larger story. Bradley was a guest on the show last season as a retired tattooer, and his since started tattooing again. We catch up about what it's like to blow the dust of his tattoo machines and how hard it is to make a tattoo happen.Zack shares the details of a serious car accident he was in at the age of 19, and how he fought to reclaim his life. Bradley Farrell: @_allmyghosts_Zack Hunter: @southpawtattoosWatch this episode on YOUTUBE BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 booksclosedpodcast.com  THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: ETERNAL INK (www.eternaltattoosupply.com)@eternalinkUse coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 20% off your order of Eternal Inks! MACHINEMACHINECO (www.machinemachine.co)@mach

Didn't get enough in Ep 025? Here are some bonus clips to hold you over until next episode!Includes unaired segments with Justin Weatherholtz and Shanzey Afzal!@andrewstortz@justinweatherholtz@inkminxtattoo