Art School and Book Publishing with Brian Kelly

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In this episode, we sit down with Brian Kelly, a traditional tattoo artist with 20 years of experience. Brian shares his journey from growing up in Minnesota to moving to Europe for grad school in Fine Arts, and how he balanced his tattoo career while studying. He delves into the practical benefits and shortcomings of art school, recounts his tattooing experiences in Ireland and Germany, and discusses his publishing ventures, including his tattoo flash books. Brian also talks about the differences between using traditional coil machines and modern rotary machines, as well as his approaches to tattooing and art. 

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