Matthew Dudley (Tattoo Artist)

In this episode of 'Overeducated and Underemployed,' Feddun interviews Matthew Dudley, a long-time friend, tattoo artist, and visual artist. Matthew discusses his journey from traditional retail jobs to becoming a full-time artist, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and passion. Matthew shares valuable insights on transitioning from canvas to skin, the significance of dealing with difficult apprenticeships, and setting hard boundaries with clients. The conversation also touches on broader artistic philosophies, including the role of authenticity and the challenges of separating art from artists. Matthew showcases some of his artwork, including landscapes inspired by his experiences surfing during hurricanes and mixed media pieces influenced by Irish and North literature.https://www.instagram.com/wolf.matt.tattoos/https://www.instagram.com/carbonink_tallahassee/https://rss.com/podcasts/wbwpodcast/https://sloanbrothers.bandcamp.com/album/middle-aged-lovehttps://www.youtube.com/@OvereducatedUnderemployedTheme Song by Sloan Brothers : http://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z0YyvTetovciEDRoRNudBTitle inspired by Lee Bains III: https://www.thegloryfires.com/www.feddun.net