Art of the Flying Eye: adventures in art and tattooing

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Learn all about the strange and nuanced world of tattooing, body modifications, and living the art life. Shayne Simmons, a professional Tattooer, painter, printmaker, photographer/ videographer, and stage performer is here to guide you through tattoo and art-relevant subjects and maybe even the occa…

Shayne Simmons


    • Apr 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Interviewing tattoo artist Josh Morgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 111:06


    We got to sit down after hours at Pale Moon tattoo with a few beers, and you get to listen in on our conversation about tattoos, Walmart, and orange cream dopamine. Josh's IG: https://instagram.com/j_morgantattoo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= . More on https://www.shaynesimmons.com/afepodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/afepodcast/support

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    Tattoo artists are just GaTeKeEpInG

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 12:08


    There's a reason that tattoo artists are so protective of the ability to become a professional tattoo artist. Apprenticeships exist for a reason. Find more at https://www.shaynesimmons.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/support

    Interviewing Ross Epstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 80:16


    We get to talk to Ross about what it was like at the first shop we both worked at, why he moved on, and what he's up to now. More of his work can be found at www.lukuthemad.com THANK YOU TO PATRONS - you can support the podcast and Youtube channel for just a few dollars a month at https://www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons Check out more of Shayne's work at https://www.shaynesimmons.com/links --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/support

    Interviewing Amber Bananafish

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 142:24


    We get to talk to New Albany, IN tattoo artist Amber Bananafish on this episode! We get to catch up after coming up in tattooing right around the same time, in right around the same place. We talk about her shop and its growth, continuing education for tattoo artists, and a ton more. Find more of Amber at https://www.bananfishtattooparlour.com and https://www.instagram.com/amberbananafish THANK YOU TO PATRONS - you can support the podcast and Youtube channel for just a few dollars a month at https://www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons Check out more of Shayne's work at https://www.shaynesimmons.com/links --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/support

    Interviewing Amber Miracle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 103:33


    We get to talk to Shelbyville, KY tattoo artist Amber Miracle, aka WolveraTattoo, on this episode! Stuff gets weird, as we talk about the strange happenings you'll see working at a street tattoo shop. Her work can be found at https://www.instagram.com/wolveratattoo THANK YOU TO PATRONS - https://www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons Check out more of Shayne's work at https://www.shaynesimmons.com/links --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/support

    Interviewing Jon Lew

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 106:01


    Tattoo artist Jon Lew of Fortune Cookie Tattoo joins us from way out in Denver Colorado! We got to talk about choices in tattoo equipment, non-professional- home tattooers on TikTok, and not taking everything so very seriously. Find more at http://fortunecookietattoo.com or @Tatlew on tiktok and IG THANK YOU TO PATRONS - https://www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/support

    How Dangerous is Your Tattoo or Piercing?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 6:49


    We cover some of the risks associated with tattoos and piercings in today's supplemental episode. Your tattoo or piercing is still a wound, so what can you do about it...? if you can, support on anchor, or www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons for artwork, behind the scenes content and exclusive access. Tattoos, merch, and artwork can be found at www.shaynesimmons.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/support

    Interviewing Justine Lucy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 152:04


    Justine joins us remotely to talk about nursing and her transition to being a tattoo artist, creating social media content, tattoo coverups and aftercare, and what her tattooing experience has been like graduating from her apprenticeship into the middle of a pandemic. More of her work can be found on tiktok at https:vm.tiktok.com/TTPdrPgC5D and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/justinelucyy Support the AFE Podcast with a donation or on Patreon at www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons to see behind the scenes. Also check out more of Shayne's work at www.shaynesimmons.com As always, THANK YOU to our Patrons! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/support

    Interviewing Echo Voxx

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 227:49


    Interviewing Echo Voxx! you can find more of them here: tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/echovoxx and https://www.instagram.com/echovoxx support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons and find tattoos and merch at https://www.shaynesimmons.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/support

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    Interviewing tattoo artist Matt Bagodonuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 76:06


    Interviewing tattoo artist Matt Bagodonuts from Gold Heart Tattoo Collective in Fairbanks, AK. You can find more of his work at https://www.mattbagodonutstattoo.com find me at https://www.shaynesimmons.com/links and join me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ShayneSimmons --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/support

    Interviewing Wes the Piercer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 83:21


    Interviewing body piercer Wes Northman from Timeless Ink Studio in Houston TX. You can find more of his work at https://linktr.ee/Westhepiercer find me at https://www.shaynesimmons.com/links and join me on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/ShayneSimmons --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afepodcast/support

    5 things to make your next tattoo easier

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 5:57


    Something I’ve been thinking about since the last blog post is letting people know how to make their tattoo sessions as easy and comfortable as possible. I might as well throw together a quick list that might help you folks out. Lidocaine cream- https://amzn.to/3mH3w1Q Stress ball- https://amzn.to/2ZXzVav pain reliever- https://amzn.to/30UBkzG snacks- https://amzn.to/2CqqW9v when you use these links it kicks me a little bit of coin to stay in coffee and tacos, so it’s much appreciated! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/AFEpodcast/support

    Artist Interview with Ainslie Heilich!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 71:53


    Ainslie sat down with us to discuss how he got into tattooing, how he and I met, his shop Vintage Karma, how tattooing will move into the future, and finding the balance between motivation and peace of mind as an artist. Find more of Ainslie’s work and info at www.facebook.com/vintagekarma www.instagram.com/vintagekarma or www.ioof.org ! You can find and contact me at www.shaynesimmons.com and remember to use code “SIMMONSTATTOO” at www.unboundsounds.com for 20% off --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Artist Interview with Horror Cinema Fanatic and Renaissance Man, Steve Vessell!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 43:51


    Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Steve Vessell is the president of the Louisville Gore Club, founder of the Louisville Krampus Celebration, a human encyclopedia of cinema knowledge, and a skilled artist. You can follow Steve at www.Facebook.com/thelouisvillegoreclub or www.instagram.com/thelouisvillegoreclub ... use code “SIMMONSTATTOO” at our sponsor www.unboundsounds.com for 20% off! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Interview with Ryan Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 32:42


    I got a chance to interview Louisville Kentucky artist Ryan Case, and to hear about how he got started, what he’s up to right now, some of his methods, and what he’s hoping for on the future. Listen in to find out! More of his work on www.solislumen.bigcartel.com and www.facebook.com/artofryancase --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Tattoo Client Interview: Seth Stewart!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 11:40


    Today we get to sit down and talk to Seth, who is the grillmaster at Dragon King’s Daughter in New Albany Indiana. Later in the interview we were surprised by Tom Robbins dropping by the shop and joining the conversation. We got to talk about some of Seth’s tattoos and his motivations for getting them, who he is and what he does, and some plans for the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How to stay motivated as an artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 7:43


    Staying motivated and consistent to accomplish your goals as an artist takes work, but I’d like to share some tips and info that have made it much easier for me. Find more info at www.shaynesimmons.com and use code “SIMMONSTATTOO” at www.unboundsounds.com for 20% off of everything on their site! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Tattoo apprenticeships, in depth!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 6:17


    If you’ve ever wondered about the details of how getting an apprenticeship works, we’re gonna go over some of the main points on this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Tattoo healing: second skin bandages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 6:46


    We’re gonna explore the benefits of using a ‘second skin’ style bandage, and cover the basics of correctly dry-healing a tattoo well. See more of my work at www.shaynesimmons.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Preparing for your next tattoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 8:44


    Ever have a rough tattoo session? Here I’ll give you my best advice on how to make your next tattoo the easiest experience yet! To find me on social media or to contact me directly, visit www.shaynesimmons.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Welcome to the AFE podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 0:33


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