‘I believe in having people rise to their potential as an artist’.

Andy is an incredible tattoo artist with the most infectious smile and unwavering dedication to his art. His tattooing journey began in his early days growing up in the city of Brooklyn. When he finally discovered his true calling in tattooing, his passion only became stronger with time.

Andy disclosed the habit of smoking at 16 years of age as his coping mechanism following the loss of his father. He recounted his experiences with alcohol, cannabis and mushrooms in the years after. As his skills and passion for tattoos flourished, there was also a lessened need for substance consumption. Then one day Andy decided that it wasn’t for him anymore. “What am I doing this for? I can work through my stuff without it.” It was the moment of clarity.

This episode delves deeply into the tattoo industry, where Andy and I discuss tattoos in pop culture, and the artists’ responsibility and integrity. Andy highly values his work ethic and moral compass as a tattoo artist to leave a meaningful experience for his clients. He takes into account not only their physical and past emotional pain, but also the sacred energy exchange that transpires during the tattooing process.

Follow Andy on his platform @andypho and @Upsidetattoo for more insightful videos on self-love, motivation, life’s purpose, and of course, the artistry of tattooing!

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