PERFECT your CRAFT as a TATTOO ARTIST | Russ Abbott & Axel Arzola

Axel Axe Podcast

English - November 11, 2022 14:06 - 1 hour - 60 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Russ Abbott is a Georgia native and has been tattooing since 1998. Russ specializes in Illustrative, Ornamental, and 3D Geometric tattoo styles.

Currently, Russ is only able to accept projects with existing clients. He prefers to focus on large-scale projects that fit within his chosen specialties of Illustrative and Ornamental style tattooing.

Russ's Portfolio:

https://inkanddagger.com/artists/russ-abbott-tattoo-portfolio/

Other Tattoo Videos:

So You Want An American Traditional Tattoo | Tattoo Styles

Tattoo artist, Myke Chambers, tells us what makes an American Traditional tattoo, and why he's chosen to tattoo that style.

https://youtu.be/cVv2gP_590c

BOOKS CLOSED Podcast - Ep 017 - Russ Abbott

Tattooer Russ Abbott (@russabbott) joins the show this week to talk about being at the forefront of digital design in tattooing, how he turns his ideas into reality, and proves that a tattooer CAN organize their time successfully to make the most of it.

https://youtu.be/S6o2KgTsPkE

CHAPTERS

0:00 – Intro

0:11 – What motivates Russ to continue learning?

8:34 – Making content as a tattoo artist

12:33 – How tattoo artists can improve their use of content

15:30 – Types of content that Russ is creating in his YouTube channel

21:28 – Filmmakers and tattoo artists share a common thread

26:51 – Russ' philosophy and process for large tattoos

32:53 – His favorite tattoo designs that he has created

38:22 – How Japan has greatly influenced his art

43:41 – Russ's experience working with and being around other artists