Black & Gray Realism is one of the most sought-after tattoo styles at the moment—but what’s the REAL story behind it? 🤔 In this episode of the Ink Different Tattoos Podcast, we sit down with Black & Gray experts Marcel Oliveira and Anthony Medina to break down the biggest debates, business strategies, and industry insights that every Tattoo Artist (and client) should know! 💉⚡

🚀 In this episode, we cover:

✅ The age-old argument: Is it still Black & Gray if you add white? 🎨

✅ Why consultations are the key to booking big realism pieces 💰

✅ The tattoo styles that are making money right now (and which ones are fading away) 📉

And a lot more...

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Chapters:  

Introductions 00:43

Do you get better at tattooing JUST from years of experience 01:23

Do you need an Art Background to do Realism? 04:40

Audience Question!!! Why do Realist SUCK at Line Art?? 08:27

What Makes You Chose Realism?? 10:33

Dealing with Competition 12:58

Audience Question 2: Realist Using Software to Enhace their work 14:55

Black Ink of Choice 17:52

Audience Question 3: Is it True that Realism Tattoos Don't Heal Well 21:32

Once you add white is it no longer black and grey? 26:35

Gabe is a very sweaty man 28:53

How do you deal with errors in realism 30:35

Taking Breaks from Realism 31:17

Subject Preference 32:44

Audience Question: The Realism Wolf with Blue Eyes 34:19

The Brocoli Tattoo 38:14

Carrying Client Emotions 39:35

Realism in thir own words 40:53

Do you research subjects 44:31

What would you tattoo if given the choice 49:12

But WHAT IF it was Gabe's ASS 50:04

Just a forearm this time no ass 52:35

Consultations 53:57

HOST:

Gabe Jaksich - https://www.instagram.com/tattooingcraft/

Chico Cortez -   https://www.instagram.com/chicom4l/

GUEST:

Anthony Medina - https://www.instagram.com/amedinaink/

Marcel Oliveira - https://www.instagram.com/marceltattooartist/

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Studio Production: HGAB Studios

Post Production: ABBC Productions

Producer/Editor: Benjamin Collins

COMPANIES ASSOCIATED:

Ink Different Tattoos

Ink Different Tattoo School

Good Humans Aftercare brand

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