Art of the Flying Eye: adventures in art and tattooing

Apr 29 2024 23 ep. 61 mins 6

Art of the Flying Eye: adventures in art and tattooing Podcast artwork

Learn all about the strange and nuanced world of tattooing, body modifications, and living the art life. Shayne Simmons, a professional Tattooer, painter, printmaker, photographer/ videographer, and stage performer is here to guide you through tattoo and art-relevant subjects and maybe even the occasional interview! More info on www.shaynesimmons.com

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Interviewing tattoo artist Quentin Lee

Apr 29 2024 111 mins

Find Quentin at Hidden Leaf Tattoo in New Albany, IN, and online at @_qlabs_ on Instagram!

An open letter to new tattooers

Aug 11 2023 10 mins

Some of these experiences are mine, some of these experiences are from people that I know… But in this episode, I share a bit of what I’ve seen over the past 15 years of tattooing. More on https://www.shaynesimmons.com/afepodcast

Interviewing tattoo artist Josh Morgan

Apr 18 2023 111 mins

We got to sit down after hours at Pale Moon tattoo with a few beers, and you get to listen in on our conversation about tattoos, Walmart, and orange cream dopamine. Josh’s IG: https://instagram.com/j_morgantattoo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= . More on https://www.shaynesimmons.com/afepodcast

Tattoo artists are just GaTeKeEpInG

Nov 25 2022 11 mins

There’s a reason that tattoo artists are so protective of the ability to become a professional tattoo artist. Apprenticeships exist for a reason. Find more at https://www.shaynesimmons.com

Interviewing Ross Epstein

Oct 27 2022 79 mins

We get to talk to Ross about what it was like at the first shop we both worked at, why he moved on, and what he's up to now. More of his work can be found at www.lukuthemad.com THANK YOU TO PATRONS - you can support the podcast and Youtube channel for just a few dollars a month at https://www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons Check out more of Shayne's work at https://www.shaynesimmons.com

Interviewing Amber Bananafish

May 05 2022 141 mins

We get to talk to New Albany, IN tattoo artist Amber Bananafish on this episode! We get to catch up after coming up in tattooing right around the same time, in right around the same place. We talk about her shop and its growth, continuing education for tattoo artists, and a ton more. Find more of Amber at https://www.bananfishtattooparlour.com and https://www.instagram.com/amberban

Interviewing Amber Miracle

Apr 07 2022 103 mins

We get to talk to Shelbyville, KY tattoo artist Amber Miracle, aka WolveraTattoo, on this episode! Stuff gets weird, as we talk about the strange happenings you'll see working at a street tattoo shop. Her work can be found at https://www.instagram.com/wolveratattoo THANK YOU TO PATRONS - https://www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons Check out more of Shayne's work at https://www.shaynesimm

Interviewing Jon Lew

Feb 27 2022 105 mins

Tattoo artist Jon Lew of Fortune Cookie Tattoo joins us from way out in Denver Colorado! We got to talk about choices in tattoo equipment, non-professional- home tattooers on TikTok, and not taking everything so very seriously. Find more at http://fortunecookietattoo.com or @Tatlew on tiktok and IG THANK YOU TO PATRONS - https://www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons

How Dangerous is Your Tattoo or Piercing?!

Jan 24 2022 6 mins

We cover some of the risks associated with tattoos and piercings in today's supplemental episode. Your tattoo or piercing is still a wound, so what can you do about it...? if you can, support on anchor, or www.patreon.com/shaynesimmons for artwork, behind the scenes content and exclusive access. Tattoos, merch, and artwork can be found at www.shaynesimmons.com

Interviewing Justine Lucy

Jan 18 2022 151 mins

Justine joins us remotely to talk about nursing and her transition to being a tattoo artist, creating social media content, tattoo coverups and aftercare, and what her tattooing experience has been like graduating from her apprenticeship into the middle of a pandemic. More of her work can be found on tiktok at https:vm.tiktok.com/TTPdrPgC5D and on Instagram at https://www.instagram