Spilled Ink

On this week’s season finale, Mike Maldonado sits down with the legendary tattoo artist Yomico Moreno for a round table discussion we’ll never forget. Yomico walks us through his life as he traveled around the world honing his craft & how it all started in Venezueala with a makeshift tattoo machine made out of car parts & a bic pen. His message is simple yet powerful, find your happiness & pursue it with no bounds. Don’t miss out on this inspiring season finale! Spilled Ink Episode Notes - S1:12 Where it all started; Venezuela Family obstacles; Nephew starts tattooing Tattooing Blind in Venezuela with friends (5:06) Makeshift Tattooing to Professional From Venezuela to Denmark to Caracas Myspace connections First International Tattoo Convention Traveling the world; transitioning with family New York; It’s a love/hate relationship How Social Media become a new window Social Media Creates Distortion on Value My tattoo Hero; Robert Hernandez Yomico’s process Black & Grey The pressure of Social Media Transition from Black & Grey To Color The negative style of tattooing Hardest tattoo; emotionally Most Complicated tattoo Advice for new tattoo Artists Life outside of Tattooing Most memorable moment in tattooing Teaching real value Ending remarks Mentions @mikey_maldo @hamptons_ink @yomicoart @yomicomoreno @nyahzul @Paulbooth @Nikkohurtado @MikeDeVries @boristattoo @Victorportugal @roberthernandeztattoos @adamlamert @officialqueenmusic @leomessi @juanes @therock @rogertaylorofficial @nickyjampr Spilled Ink is produced by Fulton Street Music Group Producers include Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Edited by Anthony Sallustio Music by CatBlaster Contact us: @spilledinkofficial SpilledInktattpod@gmail.com

On this week’s episode Mike Maldonado catches up with Brooklyn based tattoo artist Dmytro Verona aka Mister Verona, owner of the Black Hearts Tattoo Club. Dmytro walks us through his life growing up in war ridden Ukraine, coming to america to pursue tattooing, & the branding tools / techniques that have helped launch his career. With a Masters in Business Marketing & Management combined w/ a background in dot work / blackwork, this is one episode aspiring tattoo artists will not want to miss! Spilled Ink Episode Notes - S1:E11 -How he got into tattooing -Fleeing war ridden Ukraine & emigrating to America -Developing his style; from small tattoos to large pieces -The stingray; & the 5 missing parts -How Youtube & blogs taught him how to initially tattoo -Trying to land an apprenticeship -Rotary vs. Coil -Challenges w/ a single needle -Controlling clients: A Jesus back piece & 14 sessions later. -Why his shop doesn’t take Walk-ins -Do’s & Don’ts for Clients -How to weave your way through a Client that wants 1000+ ideas in 1 tattoo -Creating the perfect environment in your shop -The power of music -Creating your own brand -Opening up his own shop; Black Hearts Tattoo Club -Finding apprentices -The Power of Social Media Marketing. - Tattooing Odesza at Barclays Center - The Westchester Tattoo Convention -That one time a client flew him out to Vegas -The Search for your own style -The topic of Photo realism MENTIONS @mikey_maldo @hamptons_ink @misterverona @blackheartstattooclub @sashatattooing @sad_amish_tattooer Hashtags #misterverona #williamsburg #ukraine #politicalassylum #blackwork #war #painting #stingray #youtubetutorials #tattootutorials #sashatattooing #rotary #coil #bishop #bishopwand #bishopv6 #Bishop4.2 #jesustattoo #tattooingyourfriends #minimaltattoo #evolveordie #europeanworkethic #ornamentaltattoos #ornamental #botanical #socialmediamarketing #mandala #microrealism Spilled Ink is produced by Fulton Street Music Group Producers include Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Edited by Ryan Majoris & Anthony Sallustio Music by CatBlaster Contact us: @spilledinkofficial SpilledInktattpod@gmail.com

On this week’s episode Mike Maldonado catches up w/ brooklyn based tattoo artist Laura Bochet, owner of the speakeasy-esque Secret Fire Tattoo studio located in Brooklyn, NY. Take a walk through Laura’s career as she dishes on opening her own shop w/ her wife Hira Lupe and the importance of creating a toxic free environment & the value it brings to your clients. Oh and did I mention she’s a badass botanical tattoo artist? Spilled Ink Episode Notes - S1:E10 -Doodle Bear: Intro To Tattooing -Door to Door Face painting -Instagram connected her to apprenticeship -Painting vs Tattooing Technique -Concept to Design to Client -Woman from Tanzania -Hamptons Ink Advice -How they opened their own shop -The value of creating a home for your clients -Rapper from LA: Bob Marley Jesus MENTIONS @mikey_maldo @hamptons_ink @secretfiretattoo @Laurabochet_tattoo @hiralupe_tattoo @iliria_quilts @valtatboo @bobmarley @nickavge Hashtags #brooklyn #bushwick #secretfiretattoo #laurabochet #hiralupe #valtatboo #queertattooartists #watercolors #abstractart #bobmarley #jesus #tanzania #abstracttattoos #botanicaltattoos #buffalo #losangeles #doodlebear #facepainting #tattooartistsofbrooklyn #brooklyntattooartist #speakeasy #instagram #artforsale #nickavge Spilled Ink is produced by Fulton Street Music Group Producers include Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Edited by Anthony Sallustio & Alex Fulton Music by CatBlaster Contact us: @spilledinkofficial SpilledInktattpod@gmail.com

On this week's episode Mike Maldonado interviews tattoo artist Jake Karamol, a viral Tik Tok sensation from North East Maryland. From a young age, Jake always had passion for making videos and tattooing... But when he combined the two together it changed his life forever. Spilled Ink Episode Notes-S1:E9 The start of tattooing; Fresh outta High School From Vine to Tik Tok Using new media to educate the youth The problem with other Tattoo artist on Tik Tok Sucker Punch; favorite video How the content comes to life; The creative process Overnight fame-Positives & Negatives Stories Galore; Never been told on Tik Tok Connections between the Artist & the Client The Sweet Spot; North East Maryland Challenge accepted-Most difficult tattoo Portraits/Black & Grey realism Ink set; changed everything Tattoo Conventions Baltimore/NewYork; Tik Tok booth The NFL experience Most difficult video to make The life of a Tattoo artist; tattoos saves lives Upcoming; New Jake Karamol Youtube channel / Merchandise Mentions @mikey_maldo @hamptons_ink @jakekaramol @nfl @nyjets @instagram @garyvee @yungblud @tiktok Hashtags #northeastmaryland #yungblud #blackandgray #realismtattoos #Tiktok #vine #Jets #NFL #concerts #instagram #socialmedia #italian #Ohio #Texas #Maryland #oldschool #Prometheus #engineer #portraits #blackandgreyrealismtattoo #Inkset #conventions #nyempirestatetattooexpo #Losangeles #yungblud #musical.ly Spilled Ink is produced by Fulton Street Music Group Producers include Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Edited by Kiara Ortega & Anthony Sallustio Music by CatBlaster Contact us: @spilledinkofficial SpilledInktattpod@gmail.com

On this week’s episode Mike Maldonado catches up w/ NY based tattoo artist Logan Aguilar from SOHO Ink. This Brooklyn native opens up about his life and how he got into tattooing while it was still illegal. Who knew it all start w/ skateboarding? Spilled Ink Episode Topics - S1:E8 Skateboarding influenced tattooing Logan’s mentor Treating it as a hobby in a time when it was illegal The story behind SOHO Ink What made Logan an Artist How to approach a coverup vs. any other piece Developing the style of cover-up Bad cover-up vs good cover up The gift & curse of social media in tattooing Outrageous Story (Only in FL) MENTIONS @mikey_maldo @hamptons_ink @loganaguilarart @sohoink @michelabottin.ackerman @bottinmichela @luizlopestattoo @davetattoos @yomicoart @darwinenriquez HASHTAGS #brooklyn #queens #coveruptattoo #lastrightstattoo #cherrycreekflash #fullmetalalchemist#BJbetts #venusmodernbodyart #Loganaguilar #KBtoys #savageskulls #crazytony #sohoinknyc#linework #michelabottin #davetattoos #yomiko #darwinjose #oldschool #tattoopodcast#scarring #darkart #japaneseartwork #14roundliner #goodcoverupvsbadcoverup#coverupconnoisseur #florida #tribaltattoo #celticknottattoo #spider Spilled Ink is produced by Fulton Street Music Group Producers: Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Edited by Kleio Kolitsopoulos, Anthony Sallustio & Alex Fulton Music by CatBlaster Contact us:@spilledinkofficial SpilledInktattpod@gmail.com

On this week’s episode Mike Maldonado catches up w/ NY based tattoo artist Alina Podlevska. Hailing from Ukraine, Alina’s passion for art grew from paper to permanent ink stemming as far back as early childhood. Tune in to find out how this future lawyer traded in her love for law, for a career in tattooing. They also discuss building up a clientele in new cities, the power of art and how it shapes your technique, to a few client interactions you wish you could forget! Spilled Ink Episode Notes - S1:E7 Early years; drawing w/ her Grandfather in Ukraine. From future lawyer to tattoo artist. A tattoo artist w/ a fear of needles. Building up a clientele. Moving to America (LA/NYC). Transitioning from small tattoos to big pieces of art. The connection between art & realism tattoos. Blackwork vs color techniques. Picking the right shop. The advantage of watching tattoo artists tattoo you. A clumsy client who drank for days. The Medusa. Stepping away from a client & realizing you’re not the right artist for them. The process from ideation -->design-->to the skin. Finding your style, the power of art. Most difficult tattoo: portraits of people. Unrealistic expectations. Laser removal & how it helps with a cover-up. NY Empire state expo. Getting tattooed by Felix Seele (@youngheartedtattoo). Alina’s booking process - How to book consistent clients w/ large pieces. MENTIONS @mikey_maldo @hamptons_ink @alina_tattoonyc @gomleshkostudio_ny @alexsorsa @sergey_shanko @nyempirestatetattooexpo @nikkohurtado @youngheartedtattoo HASHTAGS #medusa #coverups #tattoocoverups #blackwork #medusa #tattooconvention #portraits #Laserremoval #tattooremoval #tribaltattoos #ukraine #movingtoamerica #williamsburg #brooklyn #bushwick #minimalism #dotwork #3roundliner #nyempirestatetattooexpo #necktattoo #felixseele Spilled Ink is produced by Fulton Street Music Group Producers include Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Edited by Anthony Sallustio & Alex Fulton Music by CatBlaster Contact us: @spilledinkofficial SpilledInktattpod@gmail.com

On this week's episode, Mike Maldonado catches up with tattoo artist Adriana Hallow based out of New Orleans. As a traveling tattoo artist, moving from city to city, Adriana dishes on how she built a clientele w/ a little help from some willing friends & family. They also touch upon honing the art of tattooing different skin types & the prejudice faced by clients, tattooing in the queer community as a queer artists, OH and let's not forget about the client who enjoyed pain a little bit too much... Spilled Ink S1 E6 Notes - Adriana Hollow Traveling Tattoo artist Self taught tattoo artist that depended on friends and family to hone skill. Building up a clientele as a traveling artist. Style is illustrative Realism w/ a Photo realistic finish Vancouver - Liquid Amber Tattoo Two Types of difficult clients Creative Process / Stolen Tattoo Concepts How to handle Clients that want to rip off other artists A client who enjoyed pain a little bit too much... Queer Community Tatted Chandler Wilson - Lgbtq+ Activist / Youtuber Tattooing color on darker skin tones pt 1 & 2 Mentions Adriana’s Youtube Chanel discussing colors on darker skin tones. Michela Bottin: Jane Lane - Daria Tattoo (Cartoon Anime Artist) Teresa Sharpe - Medusa Head on the Full Torso (Neo Traditional) Mentions @Mikey_Maldo @AdrianaHallow @Hamptons_Ink @10thousandfoxesnyc @LiquidAmbertattoo @DanielSbauti @bottinmichela @teresasharpeart @chandlernwilson @youtube @Instagram #danielsbauti #illustrativerealism #photorealism #neworleans #altanta #SpilledInk #podcast #tattoopodcast #tattoocommunity #illustrativerealismtattoos #realismtattoos #michelabottin #Neotraditional #teresasharpe #chandlerwilson #10thousandfoxesnyc #liquidambertattoo #medusa #janelane #daria #Snowwhite Spilled Ink is produced by Fulton Street Music Group Producers include Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Edited by Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Music by CatBlaster Contact us: @spilledinkofficial SpilledInktattpod@gmail.com

On this week's episode Mike Maldonado interviews Michael Patrick; a tattoo artist / shop owner (Milestone Tattoo Studio) from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After being rejected from the comic book industry at only 12 years old, Michael took his talent for illustration, and applied it to the world of tattooing. They also touch upon new school vs old school, homage to the tattoo scene in Australia, and more! Spilled Ink Episode Notes - S1:E5 How it all got started; early life - Love for comics. When one door closes. Turning Cartoon illustrations into Tattoos. Ode to Mark Patrick; The man who started it all. Going private & opening up Milestone Tattoo Studio. The politics of traditional tattoo etiquette. The tale of two Michael Patrick’s (Milk Money). Love for New School / Homage to blackwork tattoo artists. Developing his unique style. Social Media; changing the world of tattoos. Learning from other artists - Lindsay Baker. The Mandala & why he’ll never tattoo one again. Celebrity moments; Lead singer from The Format / F.U.N The client from hell who yelped. How the scene in Australia is pushing boundaries. Tattoo lighting / Photoshop & how it misrepresents tattoos. Unrealistic expectations. The perfect client. Side hustle @Mainparade - Alt Disney Apparel. Mentions @mikey_maldo @michaelpatricktattooist @Hamptons_Ink @artofgunnar @jimlee @jimelitwalk @joecapobiancotattoos @instagram @inkmaster @linsdaybugbaker @timmy_b_413 @nateruess @theformat @theleisurebandit @tattooedtruthfairy @disney @starwars @themandalorian @mainparade Hashtags #MilestoneTattooStudio #GIJoes #ImageComics #Akira #XMen #NewschoolEra #NeoTraditionaltattoos #MarkPatrick #Milkmoney #MichaelPatrickConnor #ET #disney #FUN #FlightofPassage #BabyYoda #Neotraditional #Newshool #Mandala #illustrative #inkmaster #peppershading #hawaiitattooconvention #natereuss Spilled Ink is produced by Fulton Street Music Group Producers include Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Edited by Kiara Ortega, Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Music by CatBlaster Contact us: @spilledinkofficial SpilledInktattpod@gmail.com

On this week's episode Mike Maldonado catches up with tattoo artist Rich Pineda from San Clemente, CA. In one of our most heartfelt episodes yet, Rich dives deep into his past & how it shaped him into the tattoo artist he is today. From the inspiring tale of his Grandma (whom he refers to as his mother) giving her last penny in order to buy his first tattoo kit, to the trials & tribulations of being human; the struggle we all know too well. Listen, reflect, and most of all take-in all the behind the scenes look into a legend. Spilled Ink Episode Notes - S1:E4 The early years; Graphic design to Oil Painting. Feeding the craft; How dropping out of school was a blessing. The power of family: Ode to Mom. From job to job; The search for passion. How tattooing became a sense of home. A series of events that shape you. The problems of a saturated market. Starting out late in the game. It's not just art, it's sacred. Being bound to a client through your work. Richie's unconventional apprenticeship; Learning from Jeff Cooper How Jeff Cooper changed his life forever. Opening up his shop; The Vault SC Living a Rockstar's life w/out the Rock. How Richie chooses clients / tattoos to work on. Richie's most challenging tattoo to date. Tattooing because you want to vs have to. The challenges of negative energy. Constantly honing the craft. Setting yourself up for a burnout. The tale of Don, the ultimate client. __ Mentions @Richiebon @mikey_maldo @hamptons_ink @thevaultsc @dbkaye @romantattoos @nikkohurtado @franco_vescovi @coop_solidtattoo @brendonurie @billyjoel #billyjoel #jeffcooper #nikkohurtado #richiebon #richpineda #bdkaye #sanclemente #thevaultsc #cinematography #visualarts #brendonurie #panicatthedisco Spilled Ink is produced by Fulton Street Music Group Producers include Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Edited by Davon Young, Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Music by CatBlaster Contact us: @spilledinkofficial SpilledInktattpod@gmail.com

On this week's episode Mike Maldonado catches up with tattoo artist Jake Gordon from Morgantown, WV. What started as a friendly game of ding dong ditch gone wrong turns into a lifelong career path apprenticing under his Aunt Patty (a Legendary Tattoo Artist). Get ready for a wild ride as Jake Gordon spills all; from the types of black ink to use, discussing his unique black & yellow style & technique, to the infamous customers from hell. Spilled Ink Episode Notes - S1:E3 Ding Dong Ditch gone wrong How it all started; The family business - Pattys Downtown Tattoo Shop The secrecy within Brooklyn tattoo shops St. Patty’s Day debacle / Tattooing in a college town “Tony” & the Lil Peep Tattoo How to deal with a client that’s unresponsive. Mike and the woman with the Butterfly Tattoo The Return of “Tony” & the Lil Peep Tattoo Senior Citizens get hot & heavy Jake Discusses his unique style & technique Tattooing hard spots (Hand, Neck, Faces, Fingers) The types of Black Inks Jake’s booking process - The Do’s & Don'ts Mentions @Handshakesnaketattoo @mikey_maldo @hamptons_ink @pattysdowntowntattoo @gristletattoo @lilpeep @paul_anderson_tattoos @skandinsky @damascustattoocompany @robbylatos @black.prada @bishoprotary @cainforge @workhorseirons @chrismiff @franco_vescovi @billywhitetattoos @matt_stopps #overdose #mendala #biggietattoo #Blackwork #temptedink #bishoprotary #bishopv6 #aaroncain #bishopphantom #workhorseirons #lilpeeptattoo Spilled Ink is produced by Fulton Street Music Group Producers include Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Edited by Davon Young & Alex Fulton Music by CatBlaster

On this week's episode Mike Maldonado catches up with tattoo artist Jake Meeks (Memphis, TN); owner of Fireside Tattoo Network & host of Fireside Tattoo Podcast . Listen as they dive into juggling podcasting / tattooing / family / and running a budding real estate company, his stylistic approach from concept to completion, along with working on some pretty big movie sets. Spilled Ink Episode Notes - S1:E2 Host of Fireside Tattoo Podcast Getting involved in the tattoo community The history behind @pluguglyart How his podcast opened doors to new opportunities & mentorships The importance of apprenticeships Discuss technique / stylistic approach to his tattoos; From concept to completion Juggling podcasting, tattooing, family, & real estate company Working on movie sets The Internet is the new flash. @Firesidetattoo @guyandersontattoos - Guy Anderson @burningxhope - Nick Baxter @makingmommaproud - Underground Art @tattooedtruthfairy @Adam_Stoner* Re: podcast interview w/ fireside @riccigrams - Christina Ricci @getmooretattoos - Steve Moore @venetiantattoogathering - Venetian Tattoo Gathering @andechambers - Ande Chambers @jeffensminger Jeff Ensminger @filipleu - Filipe Leu @tattoosbykeith - Keith Ciarmello @philgarcia805 - Phil Garcia #BlackSnakeMoan #christinaricci #davidevans Spilled Ink is produced by Fulton Street Music Group Producers include Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Edited by Alex Fulton Music by CatBlaster

On this week's episode Mike Maldonado catches up with tattoo artist / mentor Joe Maldonado, owner of Tempted Ink located in Brooklyn, NY. Listen as they go over the basics of getting a tattoo, the first tattoo vs the 100th tattoo, the $40 dollar tattoo, Instagram's role in tattooing, the FLUPA and more. EPISODE NOTES Covers the basics of getting a tattoo. Joe's trajectory and style. First tattoo vs 100th tattoo. Instagram's role in tattooing. Every tattoo is different. Attempts at copying a tattoo. Mentions: @destroytroy @nikkohurtado @juncha @romantattoos @freddy_negrete @oliverpecker @ryansmithtattooist Spilled Ink is produced by Fulton Street Music Group Producers include Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Edited by Alex Fulton Music by CatBlaster

Tattoo artists from around the world spilling their most outrageous stories with your host Mike Maldonado. We get deep, we get dirty, and shit gets real. Want to hear from seasoned tattoo veterans like Yomico Moreno, Rich Pineda, Laura Bochet, Logan Aguilar, and more? Then tune in for Spilled Ink Season 1 airing Monday, February 10th. Featured artists include: Joe Maldonado, Jake Meeks, Jake Gordon, Rich Pineda, Michael Patrick, Adriana Hollow, Alina Podlevska, Logan Aguilar, Jake Karamol, Mister Verona, Laura Bochet, and Yomico Moreno. Spilled Ink is produced by Fulton Street Music Group Producers include Kleio Kolitsopoulos & Alex Fulton Edited by Alex Fulton Music by CatBlaster