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
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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
