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
@Hamptons_Ink
Hashtags
#MilestoneTattooStudio
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#NeoTraditionaltattoos
#MarkPatrick
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#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