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 Della 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 / 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."
Connect:
Ghis: IG: @ghis_melou_tattooer