80. PINO CAFARO - Struggle, balance and the importance of letting go in Japanese tattooing
About this episode
Pino Cafaro shares his insights on the balance between tradition and modernity in Japanese tattooing.
In this episode of Tattoo Tales, I sit down with a man who has spent over three decades navigating the deep waters of our craft with utmost dedication: Pino Cafaro. This talk felt very inspiring as Pino brings both tradition and a progressive mindset into his work, as he says “Balance beats perfection”. His insights, matured over a long and successful career, can be very helpful to all the committed artists and tattooers that share the struggles of draftsmanship and the quest to grasp the bigger picture of a culturally and visually rich style such as the Japanese. Find Pino on Instagram White Fox Gallery Find out more about Stef’s courses, seminars and projects
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