
011: Tim Lehi & Cheyenne Sawyer
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09/05/18 • 83 min
Tattoo artist Tim Lehi (@timlehi) talks about why he is moving from the west coast to a small town in Vermont, then tattooer Cheyenne Sawyer (@cheyennesawyer) sits down to discuss motivation from coworkers, keeping up with the younger generation, and if any of it really matters.
Follow Tim: @timlehi
Follow Cheyenne: @cheyennesawyer
This episode was recorded in Portland, Oregon.
BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
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Tattoo artist Tim Lehi (@timlehi) talks about why he is moving from the west coast to a small town in Vermont, then tattooer Cheyenne Sawyer (@cheyennesawyer) sits down to discuss motivation from coworkers, keeping up with the younger generation, and if any of it really matters.
Follow Tim: @timlehi
Follow Cheyenne: @cheyennesawyer
This episode was recorded in Portland, Oregon.
BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662
The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE
THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:
Go straight to the source with a selection of vintage illustrated used books. Scrolling down their instagram page @little_black_book_co will show you why their motto is “books before google.” You won’t find books of tattoo flash here, but you will find the FUEL for your own art. Pretend you are more clever than you actually are, with the right reference materials.
The tattoo industry’s go-to print shop for over ten years.
Specializing in t-shirts, stickers, art prints, patches and pins, Mindzai Creative can help you market and merchandise your art or business.
Now is the time to make sure your shop and convention booths are fully stocked.
Use promo code: BOOKSCLOSED for 10% off your next order!
PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED
Theme music is "Harp" and Ad music is "Bedroom Mist" by SAKURA @fazekas.dani
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010: Scott Harrison
Tattooer and artist, Scott Harrison, talks about why he quit tattooing, how he can finally appreciate his work after the fact, and why he wanted to break someone's leg at a meditation retreat.
Follow Scott: @bswelt
See more work and buy paintings (new work offered monthly): weltworld.com
This episode was recorded at Scott's home in Portland, Oregon.
BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662
The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE
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012: Winston the Whale & Pokeeeeeeeoh & Jason Scott
In the Season One finale, Winston the Whale talks about being a young tattooer forging his own path into the craft, and the backlash to doing unique work. Then Pokeeeeeeeoh (Jake Haynes) calls in from Sweden to tell us what it's like to have a 300k+ audience on Instagram all while trying to build confidence as a new tattoo artist. Then Jason Scott returns to the show to help Andrew wrap up the season.
BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662
The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE
THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:
The tattoo industry’s go-to print shop for over ten years.
Specializing in t-shirts, stickers, art prints, patches and pins, Mindzai Creative can help you market and merchandise your art or business.
Now is the time to make sure your shop and convention booths are fully stocked.
Use promo code: BOOKSCLOSED for 10% off your next order!
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Theme music is "Harp" and Ad music is "Bedroom Mist" by SAKURA @fazekas.dani
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