Andy Swarbrick/Left Hand Path Tattoo studio

In this episode of the podcast, we speak to the hilarious Andy Swarbrick, owner of the Left Hand Path tattoo studio based in Canterbury, New Zealand.We had a great time talking about his peculiar journey into an artistic career (hint: it involves drawing on things that he wasn't supposed to be drawing on). We also spoke about ethics and practicality regarding getting a new tattoo, including how to pick the correct artist for your idea, tattoo aftercare, and considering respect for culture when choosing a design.We concluded the podcast by talking about Andy's turbulent journey with his mental health and how his art has been both a muse and vice when trying to rehabilitate himself out of darker periods in his life.