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Talking Tattoo Design
A series of interviews with different artists to discuss the various styles and tools of tattoo design. Our aim is to offer clients and fellow artists alike some information on different area of tattoo design, what works versus what doesn't, and why choosing the right artist in important when getting custom work.


Finishing sleeves and giving your tattoo clients something to talk about this summer in Chicago
Chicago Tattoo artist Gifford Kasen discusses strategies for effectively working with large scale tattoo clients to complete their sleeve, backpieces, and other multi session projects. If you are having a hard time getting clients to finish those award winning tattoos and portfolio pieces, this video is meant for you!

Gifford Kasen
May 271 min read
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Tattoos Hurt, But the Process Shouldn’t: Tips on How to Communicate with Your Artist
Here are some tips on how to communicate with your artist, and how to understand why they may make certain suggestions during the process!
hannahkucharzak
Feb 284 min read
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Behind the Scenes: Your Artist’s Journey from Concept to Custom Tattoo, How a Tattoo is Designed
Uncover the secrets of how tattoo artists create custom designs and cover-ups—some steps might surprise you!
hannahkucharzak
Nov 29, 20245 min read
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What Makes a tattoo realism?: Bringing Life to Skin
Chicago IL tattoo artists Gifford Kasen an Pablo Mire explore the differences in realism tattoo styles
kasienette
May 4, 202410 min read
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Exploring the Bold Beauty of Blackwork Tattoos: An interview with some of Chicago's Best blackwork Tattoo artists Gifford Kasen, Codak Smith and Bryson Ai
In the world of tattooing, there's a genre that stands out for its boldness, striking contrasts, and designs – Blackwork tattoos.
kasienette
Mar 1, 20247 min read
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Fineline Tattooing in Chicago
Fineline tattooing has become increasingly popular in the tattoo world and Chicago, il. Here's a brief rundaown on What is Fineline Tattooing.
kasienette
Mar 24, 20233 min read
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Why Black Ink in Tattoos Matter
Whether doing color, black and grey, or just blackwork style tattoos, the use of black is a crucial design element.

Gifford Kasen
Jul 26, 20193 min read
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Finger Waves with Mike Mac
Mike Mac talk about Finger Waves, why they work so well in Japanese design, and why they are so hard to draw.

Gifford Kasen
Jul 16, 20194 min read
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