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Go to the roots, not to the fruits. I’m your host, Stef Bastiàn, tattooer with over twenty years of experience, traveler, painter, coach. Join me to improve your artistic, personal and professional journey through the stories and insights of inspiring guests, within and outside the tattoo world. Learn more about my different projects and classes at https://www.stefbastian.com/
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Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
I’m really happy to have had the chance to chat with Swasthik, she is such a beautiful presence in the tattoo world. Known as gunga_ma, for Swasthik tattooing runs deep in her blood. Her grandma, called Paccai Kutta Ma (tattoo mama), has been sticking and poking tattoos for over 40 years. Together with the spiritual practice she inherited growing up, she has been exposed from a young age to sacred symbols and rituals that reflects into her own art.
I admire her work not only for the craftsmanship, creativity and dedication behind it but also and especially for the spirit with which she infuses it. A strong work ethic where the personal relationship with customers is a priority and gratitude is foundation on which her work stands.
In the last years she has been progressively reconnecting more with her roots, especially the warrior women of the First Nation. In her words: “The women who bless me, guide me, show me strength. In our tradition, Women are Devi, women carry life, carry pain, carry compassion and carry wisdom.”
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Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Have you ever struggled with feelings of inadequacy?
Self-doubt?
Do you set impossible standards that bring anxiety when unmet?
Dr. Sophie Mort is here to help.
Sophie is a clinical psychologist with a master’s in neuroscience, Her work with the science of habit has helped many understand the patterns of behaviour that get you in your own way. In this episode packed with practical tips, she shreds a light on how we can achieve our full potential and, especially, build a happier life.
Read more about her work at drsoph.com
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Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
“Influential.
“Pioneer”.
“Contribution”.
These are the words that you see most commonly associated with Marcus’ name in books, magazines and when talking to veteran tattooers.
A great influence, Marcus started experimenting in the 90’s, with a few others, to find a new take on subject and tecnique in tattooing. And so, Newschool was born. An innovative approach to color, design, composition, light sources that shaped the generations to come. Marcus Pacheco is definitely a name that we need to know as tattooers because is thanks to people like him that today we can do certain things in a certain way.
“Go to the roots, not to the fruits” they say, let’s give credit to those who deserve it.
To contact Marcus: Marcuscliffordpacheco@gmail.com
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Lorena Morato is a Brazilian tattooer specialized in neotraditional. Well known not only for her tattoos but also her beautiful paintings, Lorena shares with us how she came to reinvent herself, rediscovering a new sense of authenticity which is well transmitted in her art.
I have personally found great value in her journey and I’m sure you can derive a sense of direction, especially in relation to developing your own style. Plus, she’s a lovely human being.
You can find Lorena on Instagram and at her shop Golden times atelier in Cologne, Germany
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Have you ever had problems with your neck, lower back, tingling fingers that lose sensitivity, wrist or elbow?
Especially as tattooers we all had to deal with some of these at some point and in the worst cases we have been forced to take time off due to the pain. As with many other things, knowledge is power. If we want to keep doing what we love for a long time it’s better that we know the causes of these issues and the best practices to avoid or fix them.
In this episode we talk with Jordan Signorelli, therapist specialized in conditions associated to tattooing.
Make sure to check out the wealth of free resources he shares on his channels to achieve a long and pain-free career.
Find Jordan on Instagram
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Do you like to paint? Have you ever struggled with any part of the process and wish you had some sort of guidance?
This week’s episode features Kelly Anne Powers, third generation artist and host of the Learn to Paint podcast. In her show Kelly talks to some of the best painters in the world, sharing with her audience their process, systems and insights, fruit of decades of practice.
I have really enjoyed this conversation and I believe you can find value in Kelly’s words, particularly when she explains the difference between skills and style and the importance of habit over inspiration.
You can find Kelly’s podcast at Learntopaintpodcast.com and on all major platforms
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Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Pascal Bagot is a French journalist who’s been writing for specialized press for twenty years. His passion for Japanese culture led him to get a full backpiece by Horitoshi I and cross paths with other legends such as Horiyoshi III, Gifu Horihide, Horitada and more.
In 2017 he decided to venture into the world of Akimitsu Takagi, a journey that will eventually take the form of a beautiful book entitled ‘The tattoo Writer’. For all of you out there, enthusiast of Japanese tattooing, those pictures are amazing.
You can find Pascal on Instagram and thetattoowriter.com
See Pascal’s photos on Instagram
House of Culture of Japan, Paris
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Rinto celebrated this year his 40 years career. In Holland he’s well known as one of the old timers but, if you met him, you know that his humbleness matches his experience and dedication.
Natural born storyteller, Rinto shared with us some grounding words, valuable especially to young tattooers in this age where the digital medias shape the distribution of information. Some of those things you can’t learn on your phone, they must be lived in the shop.
You can find Rinto in Burgum, Netherlands at Rinto Tattoo Shop
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Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Like many of you I have been following Timothy’s career for many years, getting lost in his beautiful impossible worlds. I’m naturally fascinated by good draftsmanship, but Tim’s paintings go beyond that.
Apart from the privilege of peeking into his studio, filled with sketches, artworks and painting supplies, I feel grateful for his insights about inspiration and the way we look at things. Observing his work you can really see how his 35 years of tattooing translate on paper his surrealistic vision, suggesting rather than stating, making him an absolute reference in the field.
You can find Tim on Instagram and on his webshop Three Hours Past Midnight
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Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Eddy has been part of the tattoo Renaissance in the San Francisco area in the 90’s, together with other key figures like Freddy Corbin, Juan Puente, Scott Sylvia, Marcus Pacheco… it’s because of him that a whole trend started and evolved in countless interpretations.
As the motto of this show says, “Go to the roots, not to the fruits”, we want to honor who paved the way for us. By discovering their stories we not only support them, we can also become more aware, competent and contributive as artists.
Even better?
Book an appointment with him, you’ll bring home a great experience, first hand knowledge and a dope tattoo👌
You can find Eddy at Adventure Tattoo in Nashville and on Instagram
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