Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz

Legendary tattoo artist, Filip Leu, sits down to discuss why he is excited to share his work with friends without seeking validation from social media, why no one is a “natural artist,” AI’s impact on making art, and why tattooing done with care is what it’s all about.This is part 2 of this conversation. Part 1 can be found on Ep 051.Watch THIS EPISODE on YouTubeWatch the BEHIND THE SCENES of this episodeFind Filip at The Leu Family's Family Iron in Bullet, SwitzerlandFind Andrew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NHBOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)Music by  Epidemic Sound ***This episode is sponsored by:***EQUAL VISION RECORDSQuality records since 1990Use code BOOKSCLOSED for 20% off you order (excluding pre-order items)TATTOO NECTARAn all natural skin cream, infused with CBD, for use on healing and healed tattoos.Use code BOOKSCLOSED for 20% off your order of Tattoo Nectar today!TATTOO DREAMProcreate stamp brushes, digital flash, downloadable books and online seminars for tattooers by some of the world's leading tattooers.BLACK DAGGER BOOKSA collection of art books from some of the hardest working tattooers in the game, released monthly. Sign up today for a subscription so you don't miss a single edition!DOS-MDigital Optimizations For Tattoo ArtistsHead to digitaltattooers.com to get your FREE consultation setup today!

Legendary tattoo artist, Filip Leu, sits down to discuss what a lifetime of tattooing can do to a person, the lessons his tattooer parents, Felix and Loretta, gave him over the years, and how tattooing is getting too darn detailed.Watch THIS EPISODE on YouTubeWatch the BEHIND THE SCENES of this episodeFind Filip at The Leu Family's Family Iron in Bullet, SwitzerlandFind Andrew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NHBOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)Music by  Epidemic Sound ***This episode is sponsored by:***TATTOO NECTARAn all natural skin cream, infused with CBD, for use on healing and healed tattoos.Use code BOOKSCLOSED for 20% off your order of Tattoo Nectar today!TATTOO DREAMProcreate stamp brushes, digital flash, downloadable books and online seminars for tattooers by some of the world's leading tattooers.BLACK DAGGER BOOKSA collection of art books from some of the hardest working tattooers in the game, released monthly. Sign up today for a subscription so you don't miss a single edition!DOS-MDigital Optimizations For Tattoo ArtistsHead to digitaltattooers.com to get your FREE consultation setup today!

NYC tattooer, Kati Vaughn, joins Andrew along with his first and only tattoo apprentice, Kenley, to discuss what it looks like to learn how to tattoo today. Then they dive down the rabbit hole of AI tattoos, getting large scale work done while under anesthesia, and TATTOOGATE. What a world!You can watch this episode on YOUTUBEFind Kati at Good Luck NYC in Brooklyn, NYFind Kenley and Andrew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NHThis episode is sponsored by:TATTOO DREAMProcreate stamp brushes, digital flash, downloadable books and online seminars for tattooers by some of the world's leading tattooers.BLACK DAGGER BOOKSA collection of art books from some of the hardest working tattooers in the game, released monthly. Sign up today for a subscription so you don't miss a single edition!DOS-MDigital Optimizations For Tattoo ArtistsHead to digitaltattooers.com to get your FREE consultation setup today! BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatzand Epidemic Sound

Australian tattooer, Onnie O'Leary, joins the show this week to chop it up about smut, art inspiration and unwanted face tattoos.You can find Onnie at TLD Tattoo in Sydney, AustraliaGet your limited BOOKS CLOSED "Tattooings Not Dead" T-shirt designed by Taki (@stateofgracetaki)This episode is sponsored by GoRemindersBOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew StortzMusic by SAKURA @sakura.beatz & Epidemic Sound