Forget EVERYTHING you know about tattoo color theory and tune in as we discus color theory and scientific processes of color mixing, tattoo ink composition, and tattoo longevity.
Mark Wade is one of the best color realism floral artists in the world. He’s done multiple guest spots at Eden, and he was a presenter at our 2023 Eden Winter Symposium.
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0:00 Intro
3:37 Quitting drinking
8:02 Watching movies while getting tattooed
14:30 The technical side of color tattoo ink
19:54 Mixing tattoo colors
25:40 Learning methods tattooing
27:58 Composition of tattoo pigments
34:44 Choosing a color palette for tattoos
36:38 Tattoo longevity and realism tattoos lasting
42:52 Aging of different tattoo styles
44:43 Dealing with negative people
47:30 Expanding the industry with education and different styles
52:15 Changes on Ink Mater
56:09 Carlos Torres talking to Deanna about new artists and styles
1:01:54 Tattoo fundamentals
1:06:00 Specializing in tattoo styles
1:10:26 How Mark learned to tattoo and specialize in color realism florals
1:17:35 The importance of community and culture
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