Breaking Down the Ego: Tattooing as a Journey of Self-Discovery ft. Jesse Rix

In this episode of Chats and Tatts Aaron welcomes artist Jesse Rix. The discussion centers on a vital aspect of artistic expression, particularly in tattooing: the significance of demonstrating what is possible. This concept not only nurtures creativity but also paves the way for greater opportunities and client interest in unique styles.

They explore the concept of human existence through a spiritual lens. Aaron emphasizes the importance of recognizing the beauty of each soul navigating this reality, fostering compassion, patience, and empathy in a world often filled with negativity.

Jesse puts a lens on artists actively showcasing their creations. This highlights the reality that potential clients may remain unaware of innovative styles and techniques unless artists take the initiative to drop the ego and simply present their work to the worldd. By doing so, artists can inspire clients to explore new ideas and concepts they may not have previously considered.

Tune in as he shares insights on showing others what's possible and the ongoing journey of personal development and spiritual growth thrugh tattooing.

Chat Breakdown:

00:01:01 - Aaron's DMT Experience
00:01:32 - Compassion and Empathy
00:04:07 - Childhood and Early Art Influences
00:05:01 - Deciding to Become an Artist
00:06:57 - Learning Tattooing the Hard Way
00:08:00 - Opening a Tattoo Shop
00:13:40 - Inspirations and Artistic Process
00:15:03 - First 3D Geometric Tattoo
00:16:12 - Showing People What's Possible
00:17:57 - Philosophy and the Nature of Reality
00:20:10 - The Purpose of Life
00:21:31 - Safety vs. Freedom
00:23:38 - Community and Understanding
00:24:42 - The Role of Podcasts and Free Speech
00:26:10 - Political Beliefs and Censorship
00:31:31 - The Importance of Client Experience
00:33:33 - Empathy and Compassion in Tattooing
00:35:31 - Tattooing as Self-Development
00:37:09 - Building a Community Through Tattooing

Quotes:

"I'll just say right now, I'm jealous. I don't have that. I live in the urban empire."

"If I'm not going to tattoo or do my art, then I'm just going to do it for fun. And then that fun just became, you know, what I was supposed to do."

"If you do what you love, you work harder than anybody else."

"You just do what turns you on and eventually you look back one day and there's your style, you know?"

" I still steer towards freedom regardless of what comes from that freedom."

"That is a fucking problem. When you live in a supposedly the freest country in the world and you're afraid."

"A man is defined by his actions. And I say, no, no, that isn't. They're defined by the results."

"There is this layer to tattooing that goes beyond great mechanics into this realm of experience."

"I feel like tattooing helped me to learn to love myself."

"I don't want to feel like somebody owns me or somebody gets to dictate how like every aspect of their tattoo, because for me, I like it being more of a collaborative effort."

"The rule is simple. If you're not hurting anybody, I'm cool with you."

"Teaching is the highest level of learning."

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