Tattooing in Good Faith | Derek Billingsley

About this episode

Derek Billingsley discusses his journey and approach to tattooing, emphasizing the importance of staying true to one's craft.

In Episode 44 we’ve got Derek Billingsley, tattooing out of In Good Faith Tattoo. Originally from California, he’s spent years working in different parts of the country, putting time into the craft and building his own take on American traditional. We get into how his style has come together over time, pulling from different experiences while still keeping it grounded in the fundamentals. It’s a conversation about staying focused on the work, letting things develop naturally, and not forcing an image outside of what you actually do. If you’re into tattooing or just like hearing real stories from people who’ve put in the time, this one’s worth checking out. Follow Derek @realderekbillingsley Join this channel to get early access and ad free versions of all uploads as well as an extensive library of members only videos archived. Find in the members playlist here on the channel. This is the best way to support! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBZazl9Fu-jGwm8kT3_NqlQ/join

People in this episode

Guest: Derek Billingsley

Topics covered

• tattooing
• American traditional
• art
• craftsmanship

Keywords

• In Good Faith Tattoo
• California
• tattoo culture
• artistic development

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: In Good Faith Tattoo

Places: California

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