In this episode of Chats & Tatts, host Aaron Della Vedova sits down with world-renowned tattoo artist Julian Siebert from Munich, Germany. Known globally for his incredible large-scale bodysuits, Julian shares his 21-year journey in tattooing, having completed over 200 backpieces and 100 frontpieces.
Together, they dive deep into the mindset of high-level tattooing, the controversy surrounding numbing cream, technical setups for maximum efficiency, the real impact of AI and social media on tattoo culture, and why Julian decided his current apprentice will be his last.
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00:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Julian Siebert
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01:43 - 200+ Backpieces & 100+ Frontpieces: Managing Massive Workload
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03:16 - The Sacrifice of Passion: Balancing Work, Family & Friends
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04:32 - The "Glass of Water" Philosophy: Choosing Not to Have Kids
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07:00 - From Slayer & Slipknot to Quitting School After a Car Crash
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11:02 - Tattoos as Psychological Armor: Building Client Self-Confidence
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15:50 - Session Lengths: Tackling 7 to 9 Hour Tattoo Sessions
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17:25 - The Numbing Cream Debate: "You Want a Tattoo? Earn a Tattoo"
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23:32 - 21 Years of Change: Social Media, iPads, & The AI Threat
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28:18 - Over-Saturation in the Tattoo Industry & Copycat Styles
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33:05 - "We Have Enough Tattoo Artists": Why Julian's 6th Apprentice is His Last
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38:34 - Pure Passion: Young Artists Giving Away 3 Days of Free Tattoos
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41:45 - The European Economic Crisis & How It Affects Tattooing
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45:37 - Technical Masterclass: Layering Blacks, Colors, & Sculpting Lines Last
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50:20 - Machine Breakdown: Direct Drive, 4.2mm–4.5mm Stroke Lengths, & Speed
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54:25 - Staying Inspired After 20 Years: Out-of-the-Box Thinking
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1:02:55 - How to Book an Appointment with Julian Siebert
