Ep 102. ”The Real Artist In Me” ( Part 2 of Amy‘s Interview with Steve Cochran)

Last time, we learned about how Steve got going in the tattoo world... Not the most savory of places he admits. Hey, when the light comes in, it can only be seen clearly in the darkest of places.

Steve Cochran resides in Greenville, SC and manages Reckless Heart Tattoo. Having had a very unusual beginning, Steve truly cares about legacy; About how he impacts the world around him. Steve's gone through a lot of living. He's witnessed more than the average and knows what tattooing has done for him. Because of what Steve's experienced, he now aids in the coaching/education of other artists. (He just had one baby bird take flight into her own career.)

Some things to note:

The quote that Amy pointed out (the one about pain being transformed or transmitted) was said by Richard Rohr. 

The artist, both Amy and Steve discussed, who does hand painted calligraphy, is @deliavico... Check out both references as these are people to know. :)

 Thank you so very much Steve. We now have our time set with Rico and Tattoo-Steve ... This will be fun!!!

 Hosts: Just Amy Nicholls this time (Rico and Steve exclusive in the future.)

Sound Design by: (Sound Wizard) Chuck Nunn (@djchucknunn)

New Intro and Exit Music by Chuck Nunn. "Jamuary 10" (list of Jamuary's found here at: Soundcloud.com/chuck-nunn )

OG Intro and Exit Music Created by: Brandon Carter at (Brandon Scott Carter Publishing). The name of the OG track is "Ink Apprentice". If you like Brandon's sound, you can email him at: (brandon.carter@outlook.com)

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