The Upgraded Tattooer

In this episode of The Upgraded Tattooer Podcast, Host Jordan Brill sits down with Dan Berk (www.instagram.com/danberktattoo/) covering the span of many interests and curiosities outside of tattooing that he brings into his career to improve: his mindset, physical health, and longevity in this business.In this episode, you can look forward to hearing:-Why the internet is the worst-how he stays fit while having a life-The symbology of Tattooing-Dan's favorite books (very Samurai-heavy)-How he interacts with clients-Dan's controversial take on sunscreen-Dan's current supplement stack for mental clarityYou can find Dan tattooing at The Shining Skull Tattoo in La Jolla, California or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/danberktattoo/If you'd like to learn how to paint flash with lightfast watercolors right out of the tube using the classic techniques, Jordan has put together an inexpensive intensive course that gets you over that initial hump. Once you finish, you can get to confidently experimenting as soon as possible!If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, check it out at : https://theupgradedtattooer.com/Good luck out there y'all!

In this episode of The Upgraded Tattooer Podcast, Host Jordan Brill sits down with Jeff Slack (www.instagram.com/jeffslacktattoo/) covering the intentionality he has for his: tattooing, health, art, and lifestyle.In this episode, you can look forward to hearing:-How Jeff has let go of control to find life balance-The slippery slope of Tattoo Schools-How Jeff strategically takes breaks to keep a strong Flow State-What intentionality in Tattooing looks like for Jeff-How nuanced blood testing revealed Jeff's ideal diet for overall health-The challenges faced by Tattooing due to over saturation.-Why Jeff feels that freehand tattooing enhances his creativity-How Jeff's connection with others is vital for his mental health and well-being.-How a curiosity about Spirituality has completely changed his lifeYou can find Jeff tattooing at Fort City Tattoo in Van Buren, Arkansas or on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/jeffslacktattoo/If you'd like to learn how to paint flash with lightfast watercolors right out of the tube using the classic techniques, Jordan has put together an inexpensive intensive course that gets you over that initial hump. Once you finish, you can get to confidently experimenting as soon as possible with your own designs!If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, check it out at : https://theupgradedtattooer.com/Good luck out there y'all!

This conversation with Vic Thompson (www.instagram.com/victron_tattoos) covers his journey as a tattooer, from his early experiences to the intentional development of his artistic style.In this episode, you can look forward to hearing:-What things catch Vic's eye artistically-Vic's transition to a unique take on Japanese Tattooing-How Vic carefully chooses what to reference-How breakdowns lead to breakthroughs-Vic's artistic process and materials used in painting-The importance of client engagement and trust in the tattooing process.-How staying in your lane can make one more content in their life as a tattooerYou can now find Vic tattooing at his new shop:Hey Darlin'871 Florence Blvd.Florence, AL 35630Vic was also kind enough to share a link to the Washi paper spoken about here:https://www.dickblick.com/products/mulberry-paper/If you'd like to learn how to paint flash with lightfast watercolors right out of the tube using the classic techniques, Jordan has put together an inexpensive intensive course that gets you over that initial hump. Once you finish, you can get to confidently experimenting as soon as possible with your own designs!If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, check it out at : https://theupgradedtattooer.com/Good luck out there y'all!

Josue was not only a mentor to host Jordan Brill but a mentor to himself as he bootstrapped his way through the Craft of TattooingIn this conversation with Josue (@josuejimenezjr), you'll hear how he:-Stresses the importance of experimentation in the craft of Tattooing-Discusses why and you can be a modern skeptic in Tattooing-How he got into powder pigments early-Why social media is a very low priority for him-How Tattooing and Life share wisdom with one another-Shares what he learned through a near-death experience ‼️Good luck out there y'all!---If you'd like to learn how to paint flash with lightfast watercolors right out of the tube using the same techniques as our forefathers, host Jordan Brill has put together an inexpensive intensive course that gets you over that initial hump. Once you finish, you can get to confidently experimenting as soon as possible with YOUR OWN designs!If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, check it out at : https://theupgradedtattooer.com/

In this episode of The Upgraded Tattooer Podcast, Jordan sits down with his favorite tattooer Tristan Bradshaw (@tristan.bradshaw.tattooing) to pick his brain about his creative process, tattooing from a place of love, and his minset around work as a tattooer.In this episode you'll hear:-How Tristan has an intentional space meant for creating-How to curate your artistic inputs for the right outputs.-Why Tristan is still committed to drawing on paper-The humbling nature of the craft-Tristan's love for painting with Watercolor Pans-Why intentionality matters-How to steward Tattooing responsibly-Books that have influenced Tristan in Tattooing & in LifeIf you prefer video content, this episode can also be found on YouTube!Good luck out there y'all!If you'd like to learn how to paint flash with lightfast watercolors right out of the tube using the same techniques as our forefathers, host Jordan Brill has put together an inexpensive intensive course that gets you over that initial hump. Once you finish, you can get to confidently experimenting as soon as possible with YOUR OWN designs!If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, check it out at : https://theupgradedtattooer.com/

In this first episode of The Upgraded Tattooer Podcast, Jordan Brill walks you through a book that has influenced countless successful entrepreneurs like Cal Newport (Deep Work, Slow Productivity, So Good They Can't Ignore You, & A World Without Email) and was life-changing for Jordan as a stretched-too-thin tattooer.The title of the book is Free Time by Jenny Blake and Jordan shows step-by-step how application of this workload framework can benefit any tattooer in spades!You'll walk away with scores of actionable items that you can implement this week and reap the benefits of immediately.Good luck out there!If you'd like to learn how to paint flash with lightfast watercolors right out of the tube using the same techniques as our forefathers, host Jordan Brill has put together an inexpensive intensive course that gets you over that initial hump. Once you finish, you can get to confidently experimenting as soon as possible with YOUR OWN designs!If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, check it out at : https://theupgradedtattooer.com/

In this introductory episode of The Upgraded Tattooer Podcast, host Jordan Brill explains his lack of discrimination when it comes to information and its application to Tattooing.Jordan also explains why younger tattooers should not and can not be spoon-fed information {SPOILER ALERT: half of the time- it's wrong}. And lastly, he outlines his general mindset and focus behind the Podcast and sets expectations moving forward.If you'd like to learn how to paint flash with lightfast watercolors right out of the tube using the same techniques as our forefathers, host Jordan Brill has put together an inexpensive intensive course that gets you over that initial hump. Once you finish, you can get to confidently experimenting as soon as possible with YOUR OWN designs!If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, check it out at : https://theupgradedtattooer.com/