Our Tattoo Journey, Part 2

Night Letters Podcast – Episode 5, Part 2: Our Tattoo Journey Hosts: Iris & Ellen Release: Wednesdays at 10:00 PM on all major platforms Episode Overview: Iris and Ellen continue their deep dive into their personal and collaborative tattoo journeys. The conversation explores the origins of their artistic styles, the evolution of their hand poke techniques, and the symbolism behind their favorite designs. Key Topics: Origins of Style Both hosts share how their backgrounds in art and family influences shaped their tattoo styles. Discussion of inspiration from ancient, indigenous, Scandinavian, and Celtic art. The process of simplifying designs for hand poke tattooing. Nature & Symbolism Iris and Ellen talk about drawing inspiration from local flora and fauna, animism, and the energy of living things. The importance of symbols, portals, and the energetic essence in their work. Collaboration & Friendship Stories of tattooing each other, including the significance of their first meeting and the meaning behind their tattoos. Reflections on the trust, co-creation, and integration involved in giving and receiving tattoos as friends and artists. Transformative Experiences The emotional and energetic impact of significant tattoos, such as throat and heart tattoos. The role of tattooing in personal transformation, healing, and empowerment—especially for women. Recent Projects & Future Goals Updates on collaborative tattoo pieces and upcoming releases. Both hosts share their aspirations for larger hand poke pieces, travel, and new creative offerings. Iris discusses her new somatic tattoo experience and the exploration of tattoo as a language. Night Letters The episode closes with each host reading a personal "night letter". Connect with Iris & Ellen: Instagram: Iris: @wildiris.tattoo, @hey.irisbrooke Ellen: @wayfinder_ink, @ellenwalker___ Podcast Instagram: @nightletters.podcast Email: [email protected]