#107: Challenges Creating Large Piece Body Art ft. Ghis Melou

In this recent podcast episode featuring Ghis Melou, a seasoned tattoo artist and owner of Half Wolf Tattoo, the significance of maintaining a balance between work and personal life emerges as a central theme, along with the challenges that come with creating large-scale body art.

Host Aaron De La Vedova sits down with Ghis Melou, the owner of Half Wolf Tattoo, live from the Mondial du Tatouage in Paris, France. Ghis shares insights into his artistic style, which beautifully fuses traditional American and Japanese tattoo techniques with bold colors. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the tattooing process, the challenges of the industry, and the dedication required to create stunning body art. Follow Ghis on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ghis_melou_tattooer to see his impressive body of work.

Chat Highlights:

00:00:53 - Balancing Work and Family Life

00:01:34 - Ghis Melou's Tattooing Journey

00:03:13 - Tattoo Styles and Longevity

00:04:01 - Realism in Tattooing

00:05:06 - Efficiency in Tattooing

00:07:21 - Pain and the Tattoo Process

00:10:14 - Numbing Creams and Anesthesia in Tattooing

00:12:02 - Meditation and Spiritual Growth Through Pain

00:12:57 - Tattoo Machines: Coils vs. Pens

00:14:45 - Characteristics of a Great Client

00:16:43 - Evolution of the Tattoo Industry

00:18:05 - Future of Tattooing

00:19:52 - Tattoo Consultation Process

00:22:13 - Importance of Client Satisfaction

Quotes:

"After 16 years, you've got to find some balance."

"It's not like time should be the most considerable thing when you're creating art. Like, art takes as much time as it takes, you know?"

"I think pain is part of the process, and people have to understand it."

"It's almost like that is opening a doorway to the client. You could have some of my energy

"You have to find peace inside of your pain, really."

"Someone who knows what they want, but gives you freedom artistically enough."

"I hope it's going to go back to more passionate people, maybe passionate tattooers and passionate clients."

"The design has to talk to you. Otherwise, it's better not to get tattoos, really."

"I don't want to do anything else."

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Connect with Aaron:⁠

Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠

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Connect with Ghis:

IG:https://www.instagram.com/Ghis_Melou_tattooer