No Shortcuts in Tattooing: A Real Talk on Apprenticeships
In this solo episode, Ricardo dives into one of the most important — and most misunderstood — parts of becoming a tattoo artist: the apprenticeship.

He reflects on his own early days learning to tattoo on coil machines, soldering needles, and growing through struggle and repetition. From the old-school mentality to the rise of fast-track courses and certificate scams, Ricardo explores how tattoo education is shifting — and why it’s time we talk seriously about what actually works.

Whether you’re learning, mentoring, or somewhere in between, this episode is a call for responsibility, integrity, and respect for the craft.

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In this raw and unfiltered episode of Under the Skin – The Tattoo Podcast, Ricardo sits down with legendary tattoo artist Joe Capobianco to talk about everything Instagram doesn’t show — the fading standards, the filtered tattoos, and the ego-driven rush to fame.

Joe gets real about:

• ​Why tattoo longevity matters more than likes
• ​The difference between being an artist vs. a tattooer
• ​His thoughts on coil vs. rotary machines
• ​The problem with apprenticeships, tattoo schools, and quick success
• ​Conventions today vs. back in the day — and why so many are failing
• ​What makes a tattoo truly timeless

Whether you're a young apprentice, a seasoned artist, or just love the culture, this one’s packed with truth, nostalgia, and lessons from 30+ years of tattooing.

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In this episode of Under the Skin – The Tattoo Podcast, Ricardo sits down with tattoo artist Lidia — better known as @lapetitvenus — to talk about leaving comfort zones, building confidence as a beginner tattooist, and carving out a unique space in the tattoo world.

Originally from Valencia and now based in Berlin, Lidia shares how she transitioned from a steady day job to full-time tattooing — and what it’s really like to start over in a new city, chase creativity, and trust the process.

If you’re in the early stages of your tattoo journey or dreaming about switching paths, this one’s for you.

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