Our guests in this episode certainly know how to make an impression… after all, they do it everyday. Lame statements like that abound in this episode, but tattoo artists Joseph Bergin III, Skot Olsen & Karla Yvette didn’t seem to mind, bless their hearts. We were lucky enough to speak with Joseph, Skot and Karla about how they first discovered tattoo art, the trial and errors that occurred during their first experiences working on clients, how tattoo culture has changed in the 21st Century and how tattooing has changed the way they approach the art they create in other media.

Also we talk with Skot and Karla about what support they provide each other as a couple to keep their respective skills sharp.

In addition to his tattoo work, Joseph is a talented caricaturist, graphic designer, illustrator and comic book artist whose clients include Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics and IDW.

Skot and Karla are each talented painters and illustrators in their own right, and their work has been shown in many exhibitions and graces prints, stationary and iPhone, iPod and laptop cases.

Program note: contrary to what’s stated in this episode, Joseph didn’t try to open his own tattoo school, he was raising funds to go to tattoo school. Our research dept. was heavily fined for the error.

You can see Joseph in action at Albatross Tattoo (1125 SE Division, Suite 103 in Portland) and check out his tumblr at sayunclecomics.tumblr.com. You can also follow him on Twitter @sayunclecomics and @albatrossinkpdx.

You can make an appointment with Skot or Karla at Adorn East (2535 SE Belmont St. in Portland) and visit their individual websites: skotolsen.com and karlayvette.com. You can also follow Adorn East on Twitter @adornbodyart.