New Zealand Tattoo: Recent Episodes
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In this episode we’re joined by Matt Jordan, co-owner and founder of Shipshape Tattoo, Dairy Flats, Auckland, New Zealand
Matt is an OG of realism tattooing in New Zealand, and his skillset with black and grey work is amazing. He’s now tattooing mostly from his new private studio, Studio Takitimu, in the Far North of New Zealand, letting the world enjoy the spoils of the north when booked in with him.
We learnt about his journey in tattooing so far, his dedication to the craft, and his plans for the future
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In this episode we speak with Ben Kaye, co-owner of Shipshape Tattoo, Dairy Flats, Auckland New Zealand, and hear about his journey through Europe and Malaysia and setting himself up in New Zealand.
Ben is a realism specialist, mainly colour, but diving back into a lot of black and grey.
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In this episode we speak with Sam about his journey in tattooing, being a studio owner from a young age, and his passion for tattooing. Sam is a black and grey specialist, owner of Ink Rush, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
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@inkrushtattoos
In this episode we speak with Corey Weir, owner of monk3ys, Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland New Zealand, and hear about his journey from starting in Japan, travels through Europe, and setting himself up back in New Zealand.
Corey is a specialist in blackwork, drawing inspiration from his Samoan heritage, his time in Japan, and his love of patterns.
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In this episode we speak with Lance about his journey in tattooing from his early days with Western Tattoo, to opening his own studio, and now looking to take his tattooing on the road in a mobile studio. Lance is a specialist in Ta Moko, Polynesian and Geometric styles, currently basing himself out of Mangawhai, New Zealand
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In this episode we were able to be joined by Andy Swarbrick from Left Hand Path Tattoo studio, Christchurch, New Zealand Andy specialises in colour realism, and is a master of oil painting. We hear what he's up to these days, as well as getting a great insight into his journey in tattooing so far
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In this episode we speak with Raniera about his journey in carving and Maori Arts, to his transition into Ta Moko, and his life long passion for educating.
Raniera is a Ta Moko specialist, basing himself from his private studio Moko Kauri Ta Moko, in the far North of New Zealand
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In this episode we speak with Hoko about his journey in tattooing, his travels around the world, his passion for art and 3D modelling Hoko is a black and grey specialist, basing himself out of Shipshape Tattoo, Dairy Flats, Auckland, New Zealand
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In this episode we speak with the Owner of Good Times Tattoo in London, and an OG of New Zealand Tattooing, Nikole Lowe.
Nikole has had an amazing career so far in tattooing, specialising in oriental styles, we hear about her journey from studios in Auckland, to moving to London and opening Good Times.
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Welcome to New Zealand Tattoo This is a series of conversations with New Zealand Tattoo Artists, based both in New Zealand and abroad. Join John Feary as he talks to some of New Zealands best tattoo talent, and discusses their journey so far in tattooing.
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