PERFECT your CRAFT as a TATTOO ARTIST | Russ Abbott & Axel Arzola
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Russ Abbott is a Georgia native and has been tattooing since 1998. Russ specializes in Illustrative, Ornamental, and 3D Geometric tattoo styles.
Currently, Russ is only able to accept projects with existing clients. He prefers to focus on large-scale projects that fit within his chosen specialties of Illustrative and Ornamental style tattooing.
Russ's Portfolio:
https://inkanddagger.com/artists/russ-abbott-tattoo-portfolio/
More videos with Russ:
Work Life Balance & Mental Health: Tattoo Smart LIVE with Myke Chambers and Russ Abbott: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb8uCnsollA
Myke Chambers and Russ Abbott chat about the importance of work/life balance and mental health. Hear what these two professional tattooers do in their free time to blow off steam, connect with family and friends, enjoy nature, and simply live life.
Tattoo Smart LIVE: Russ Abbott & BJ Betts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7eVMScCPD4
Russ Abbott | An Inside Look at the Abbott Color Wheel | EP 62: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REdujqjH6bQ
Tattoo time lapse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j6STtDxoKw
Other Tattoo Videos:
So You Want An American Traditional Tattoo | Tattoo Styles
Tattoo artist, Myke Chambers, tells us what makes an American Traditional tattoo, and why he's chosen to tattoo that style.
https://youtu.be/cVv2gP_590c
BOOKS CLOSED Podcast - Ep 017 - Russ Abbott
Tattooer Russ Abbott (@russabbott) joins the show this week to talk about being at the forefront of digital design in tattooing, how he turns his ideas into reality, and proves that a tattooer CAN organize their time successfully to make the most of it.
https://youtu.be/S6o2KgTsPkE
CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
0:11 – What motivates Russ to continue learning?
8:34 – Making content as a tattoo artist
12:33 – How tattoo artists can improve their use of content
15:30 – Types of content that Russ is creating in his YouTube channel
21:28 – Filmmakers and tattoo artists share a common thread
26:51 – Russ' philosophy and process for large tattoos
32:53 – His favorite tattoo designs that he has created
38:22 – How Japan has greatly influenced his art
43:41 – Russ's experience working with and being around other artists
49:48 – His thoughts on tattoo documentaries and how he would design the ideal tattoo documentary series
1:01:10 – Dealing with social stigma as a tattoo artist
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russabbott
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RussAbbottTattoos/
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