E14 Experts reveal the TRUTH about Black and Gray Realism

Black & Gray Realism is one of the most sought-after tattoo styles at the moment—but what’s the REAL story behind it? 🤔 In this episode of the Ink Different Tattoos Podcast, we sit down with Black & Gray experts Marcel Oliveira and Anthony Medina to break down the biggest debates, business strategies, and industry insights that every Tattoo Artist (and client) should know! 💉⚡ 🚀 In this episode, we cover:✅ The age-old argument: Is it still Black & Gray if you add white? 🎨✅ Why consultations are the key to booking big realism pieces 💰✅ The tattoo styles that are making money right now (and which ones are fading away) 📉And a lot more... 📌 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more tattoo industry insider tips and artist interviews! 🎤🖤 Chapters:  Introductions 00:43Do you get better at tattooing JUST from years of experience 01:23Do you need an Art Background to do Realism? 04:40Audience Question!!! Why do Realist SUCK at Line Art?? 08:27What Makes You Chose Realism?? 10:33Dealing with Competition 12:58Audience Question 2: Realist Using Software to Enhace their work 14:55Black Ink of Choice 17:52Audience Question 3: Is it True that Realism Tattoos Don't Heal Well 21:32Once you add white is it no longer black and grey? 26:35Gabe is a very sweaty man 28:53How do you deal with errors in realism 30:35Taking Breaks from Realism 31:17Subject Preference 32:44Audience Question: The Realism Wolf with Blue Eyes 34:19The Brocoli Tattoo 38:14Carrying Client Emotions 39:35Realism in thir own words 40:53Do you research subjects 44:31What would you tattoo if given the choice 49:12But WHAT IF it was Gabe's ASS 50:04Just a forearm this time no ass 52:35Consultations 53:57 HOST:Gabe Jaksich - https://www.instagram.com/tattooingcraft/Chico Cortez -   https://www.instagram.com/chicom4l/ GUEST:Anthony Medina - https://www.instagram.com/amedinaink/Marcel Oliveira - https://www.instagram.com/marceltattooartist/ PRODUCTION TEAM:Studio Production: HGAB StudiosPost Production: ABBC ProductionsProducer/Editor: Benjamin Collins COMPANIES ASSOCIATED:Ink Different TattoosInk Different Tattoo SchoolGood Humans Aftercare brand #BlackAndGrayTattoos #TattooRealism #TattooPodcast #InkDifferentTattoos #TattooIndustry #TattooBusiness