088: A Conversation With My Tattoo Artist, Andy Pho of Upside Tattoo
The Nick Bare Podcast
Nick Bare
5 • 5.9K Ratings
🗓️ 7 October 2024
⏱️ 93 minutes
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Summary
Today, I take a unique approach with this episode and sit down with my tattoo artist, Andy Pho of Upside Tattoo in Hutto, Texas. We chat through how Andy integrates mindfulness into his art through his 'High Frequency, Low Energy' approach, crafting a serene and customer-focused environment. Learn about his inspiring journey, from family heritage to profound experiences as a monk, and how these shape his unique tattooing philosophy.
Andy shares insights on mastering his craft and the balance of art and communication, including the symbolic 'black shirt versus white shirt' styles in his work. Emphasizing effective communication and listening skills, he reveals how understanding clients' desires and precise questioning enhance the tattooing experience, leading to meaningful, high-quality results and enriching client relations.
Chapters:
00:00 A Surprising Tattoo Shop Experience
01:36 Meet Andy: The Visionary Tattoo Artist
02:05 Creating a Unique Tattoo Experience
03:07 The Importance of Client Connection
04:01 A Calm and Zen Tattoo Environment
05:37 Personal Tattoo Stories and Reflections
09:15 The Philosophy Behind Upside Tattoo
12:08 High Frequency, Low Energy: Explained
14:56 The Power of Solitude and Focus
30:11 Andy’s Journey and Background
47:17 Questioning Life's Purpose
47:59 Seeking Answers as a Monk
49:26 Balancing Life Choices
50:37 Finding Meaning in Helping Others
01:00:07 The Journey to Becoming an Artist
01:16:29 The Importance of Effective Communication
01:31:23 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
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| 0:00.0 | Imagine walking into a building. |
| 0:02.0 | All the walls are white. |
| 0:05.0 | And there's this music playing in the background |
| 0:08.0 | that is instrumental in Zen. |
| 0:11.0 | It's loud enough to create this energy, but it's soft enough to have deep |
| 0:15.8 | meaningful conversation. There's incense burning which you can smell throughout the |
| 0:20.6 | entire place. |
| 0:32.0 | There's people drawing and painting on murals and paper throughout preparing for their work for the day. |
| 0:35.0 | People are seated in a circle, doing breath work, |
| 0:37.0 | and sharing moments of gratitude from that morning. |
| 0:42.0 | Where do you imagine you're at right now? |
| 0:46.0 | I guarantee it's not what it was for me, |
| 0:49.6 | and that was a tattoo shop. |
| 0:51.6 | A few months ago, I walked into Andy Foes Tattoo Shop in Hutto Texas called |
| 0:57.1 | Upside Tattoo and I was completely mind-blown by the experience unlike anything else I've ever |
| 1:04.3 | witnessed or been a part of before and it was amazing it's been remarkable what |
| 1:11.1 | Andy has built especially from a culture and community that follows historical trends and traditions. |
| 1:18.0 | And today I want to share with you how Andy got to worry is today. |
| 1:23.0 | So here is Andy foe of Upside Tattoo, |
| 1:27.0 | my personal tattoo. Recently did my latest tattoo. |
| 1:45.2 | And you're gonna be doing some work on me here |
| 1:46.7 | in the next couple of these days or weeks. |
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