"We Have Enough Tattoo Artists" - Julian Siebert on Apprenticeships & Mastery | Ep. 120

In this episode of Chats & Tatts, host Aaron Della Vedova sits down with world-renowned tattoo artist Julian Siebert from Munich, Germany. Known globally for his incredible large-scale bodysuits, Julian shares his 21-year journey in tattooing, having completed over 200 backpieces and 100 frontpieces.

Together, they dive deep into the mindset of high-level tattooing, the controversy surrounding numbing cream, technical setups for maximum efficiency, the real impact of AI and social media on tattoo culture, and why Julian decided his current apprentice will be his last.

📌 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Julian Siebert

01:43 - 200+ Backpieces & 100+ Frontpieces: Managing Massive Workload

03:16 - The Sacrifice of Passion: Balancing Work, Family & Friends

04:32 - The "Glass of Water" Philosophy: Choosing Not to Have Kids

07:00 - From Slayer & Slipknot to Quitting School After a Car Crash

11:02 - Tattoos as Psychological Armor: Building Client Self-Confidence

15:50 - Session Lengths: Tackling 7 to 9 Hour Tattoo Sessions

17:25 - The Numbing Cream Debate: "You Want a Tattoo? Earn a Tattoo"

23:32 - 21 Years of Change: Social Media, iPads, & The AI Threat

28:18 - Over-Saturation in the Tattoo Industry & Copycat Styles