This week Brian and Rian finish their chat with Carl Schwartz! Carl's been in the tattoo game for 11 years and is one of the coolest dudes in the industry. We chat about all aspects of his career and approach to tattooing as well as what keeps him going. You can check out Carl's work on Instagram at @carl_tattoos or his website www.carltattoos.com. Come have a listen, a laugh, or a cry as we get to know carl a little more.

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Brian's WWW

https://www.facebook.com/TailoredFitTattoo

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Dropping this week, Brian and Rian chat with Carl Schwartz! Carl's been in the tattoo game for 11 years and is one of the coolest dudes in the industry. We chat about all aspects of his career and approach to tattooing as well as what keeps him going. You can check out Carl's work on Instagram at @carl_tattoos or his website www.carltattoos.com. Come have a listen, a laugh, or a cry as we get to know carl a little more.

WE ARE SPONSORED BY DRAGONHAWK!

https://www.dragonhawktattoos.com/?ref=TWODUDES

Use the promotional code - TWODUDES - at checkout to save 10% on every order!

Check out everything we do!

Our Merch Store: https://www.2dudestalktattoos.com

Rian's WWW:

https://bettertattooing.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/bettertattooing/

https://www.instagram.com/rian_othus

Brian's WWW

https://www.facebook.com/TailoredFitTattoo

https://www.facebook.com/scarletveiltattoo/

https://www.brianmathewillustrations.com/

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In this episode, Brian and Rian talk about:

Composition, Body Mapping, and Skin Tone. While it may be difficult to discuss layouts and how the body works with an image, Brian and Rian take a few minutes to discuss the oftentimes overlooked skill of body mapping. They also talk about composition and how it can make the application of tattoos easier... if you get the gist of how the body works first.

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Rian's WWW:

https://bettertattooing.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/bettertattooing/

https://www.instagram.com/rian_othus

Brian's WWW

https://www.facebook.com/TailoredFitTattoo

https://www.facebook.com/scarletveiltattoo/

https://www.brianmathewillustrations.com/

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In this longer-format episode, Brian and Rian talk about:

• Rian is working through some things connected to apprenticeships.
• Brian describes and defines a lot of art stuff.

Becoming an apprentice, or hiring one, is a big deal! Rian has been working out the final touches on a book about the philosophy of apprenticeships and takes a stab at connecting a few ideas into what is good or right when entering the tattoo world.

After that, Brian breaks down a more recent painting. He also discusses loosely approaching the rule of thirds in tattoo design and application.

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Our Merch Store: https://www.2dudestalktattoos.com

Rian's WWW:

https://bettertattooing.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/bettertattooing/

https://www.instagram.com/rian_othus

Brian's WWW

https://www.facebook.com/TailoredFitTattoo

https://www.facebook.com/scarletveiltattoo/

https://www.brianmathewillustrations.com/

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In this longer-format episode, Brian and Rian talk about:

• How best to go about the search for a tattoo artist?
• Becoming invested in a design.

It's important to take the time to find an artist you enjoy, get along with, and can communicate well with. Brian breaks down the best ways a client can get into the tattoo mood by interviewing artists. After that, we talk a bit more about how being a tattoo artist relies on personal investment in the design rather than wanting to make a couple of bucks or look cool.

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Check out everything we do!

Our Merch Store: https://www.2dudestalktattoos.com

Rian's WWW:

https://bettertattooing.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/bettertattooing/

https://www.instagram.com/rian_othus

Brian's WWW

https://www.facebook.com/TailoredFitTattoo

https://www.facebook.com/scarletveiltattoo/

https://www.brianmathewillustrations.com/

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In this longer-format episode, Brian and Rian talk about:

• Complex skin conditions and how extreme Rian's prep is.
• How travel can benefit the tattoo artist if they decide to get out. More specifically, how conventions can help and hinder.

Rian takes the helm on this one and gives some helpful tips for working with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. The dudes also cover infection control and why it is important. They end up closing the show talking about touring, conventions, and how every stage of your career can benefit or be hindered by attending them. They also give a couple of tips on how to approach traveling abroad.

WE ARE SPONSORED BY DRAGONHAWK!

https://www.dragonhawktattoos.com/?ref=TWODUDES

Check out everything we do!

Our Merch Store: https://www.2dudestalktattoos.com

Rian's WWW:

https://bettertattooing.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/bettertattooing/

https://www.instagram.com/rian_othus

Brian's WWW

https://www.facebook.com/TailoredFitTattoo

https://www.facebook.com/scarletveiltattoo/

https://www.brianmathewillustrations.com/

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In this longer-format episode, Brian and Rian talk about:

• Complex skin conditions and how extreme Rian's prep is.
• How travel can benefit the tattoo artist if they decide to get out. More specifically, how conventions can help and hinder.

Rian takes the helm on this one and gives some helpful tips for dealing with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. The dudes also cover infection control and why it is important. They end up closing the show talking about touring, conventions, and how every stage of your career can benefit or be hindered by attending them. They also give a couple of tips on how to approach traveling abroad.

WE ARE SPONSORED BY DRAGONHAWK!

https://www.dragonhawktattoos.com/?ref=TWODUDES

Check out everything we do!

Our Merch Store: https://www.2dudestalktattoos.com

Rian's WWW:

https://bettertattooing.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/bettertattooing/

https://www.instagram.com/rian_othus

Brian's WWW

https://www.facebook.com/TailoredFitTattoo

https://www.facebook.com/scarletveiltattoo/

https://www.brianmathewillustrations.com/

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In this episode, Brian and Rian talk about:

• Books Closed?
• What's a Good Tattoo?
• A Little About Pigments.

Check out everything we do!

Our Merch Store: https://2dudestalktattoos.com

Rian's WWW:

https://bettertattooing.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/bettertattooing/

https://www.instagram.com/rian_othus

Brian's WWW

https://www.facebook.com/TailoredFitTattoo

https://www.facebook.com/scarletveiltattoo/

https://www.brianmathewillustrations.com/

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In this episode, Brian and Rian talk about:

• Brian Wants to Practice Artwork on an iPad but iPads Suck.
• Design on Paper is so Much Better!
• Tablets Are Not as Effective as Drafting on Paper.
• We Talk a Lot About Drawing.
• We Had Apprenticeships That Were Mean but Made Us Work for It.
• Lyle Tuttle and Why We Need to Retire.
• Plateaus and Why They Matter.
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Check out everything we do!

Our Merch Store: https://www.2dudestalktattoos.com

Rian's WWW:

https://bettertattooing.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/bettertattooing/

https://www.instagram.com/rian_othus

Brian's WWW

https://www.facebook.com/TailoredFitTattoo

https://www.facebook.com/scarletveiltattoo/

https://www.brianmathewillustrations.com/

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In this episode, Brian and Rian talk about:

• We both got Covid, Brian got healthy
• Rian is kind of fat
• A day late and a buck short
• My A-hole exploded this dinosaur onto Kevin’s leg
• Foot fetish aftercare
• Microbiome???
• Effin’ Gary!
• Jizzum after A&D Whale-sperm
• Tomahawk missile battle
• Still talking healing
• Brain turds
• Bad techniques
• Body Positioning
• Snapping necks and pinching nipples

Check out everything we do!

Our Merch Store: https://www.2dudestalktattoos.com

Rian's WWW:

https://bettertattooing.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/bettertattooing/

https://www.instagram.com/rian_othus

Brian's WWW

https://www.facebook.com/TailoredFitTattoo

https://www.facebook.com/scarletveiltattoo/

https://www.brianmathewillustrations.com/

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