Vulnerability and Emotional Awareness as Artists ft. Paul Dobleman

In this episode, host Aaron. Della Vedova delves into the concept of continuous improvement in the world and the importance of kindness and empathy in our interactions with renowned tattoo artist Paul Dobleman. They express concern about the prevailing trend of people being combative and unwilling to listen to one another. The host specifically highlights the lack of empathy and understanding in politics and the news, expressing frustration with the current state of affairs. They believe that if people could simply listen to each other and show more empathy towards differing perspectives, it would greatly benefit society. They discuss the importance of acknowledging and embracing one's own emotions, as suppressing them can hinder artistic growth. Overall, this episode underscores the need for improvement in the world and emphasizes the pivotal role of kindness and empathy in achieving this. It explores how social media can contribute to echo chambers and reinforces the importance of stepping out of these bubbles to foster understanding and communication. Additionally, the episode highlights the connection between emotional awareness and artistic expression, encouraging artists to embrace discomfort and vulnerability as catalysts for creative growth.   Chat Breakdown:   [00:00:09] Tattoos as status symbols. [00:04:41] Traditional values in tattooing. [00:06:08] Tattooing trends and styles. [00:10:21] Renaissance of traditional tattooing. [00:12:18] Traditional body suits. [00:14:02] Sailor-style tattoos resurgence. [00:20:17] Embracing traditional tattoos in SF. [00:26:49] Tattooing and financial success. [00:30:11] The evolution of tattooing. [00:34:06] Childhood freedom and wildness. [00:42:00] Changing culture of partying. [00:51:18] Psychedelics for personal growth. [01:02:14] Hallucinations and compassion [01:15:43] Tattooing and dedication. [01:18:09] Rotaries as a tattoo tool. [01:25:02] Breaking boundaries with creativity. [01:28:18] The tattoo dream project. [01:31:53] Tattooing without a formal apprenticeship. [01:34:07] Traditional tattoo designs. [01:37:10] Larger tattoo pieces and bodysuits.   Quotes: "Now you could blow that dragon up and it could be a whole sleeve." "They're, you know, by putting that trust in me, I feel like it, it comes out the best." "It was fun when it was more unique." "There are other people out there that want to take my spot. I need to fight." "But he has one of his sayings was like the only regrets in life are the risks that you didn't take." "Everyone could just listen to each other and be a little more empathetic to the other person's position." "Do you want a formal apprenticeship or just rip on your friends in a garage?"   Connect with Paul:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/pauldobleman/  Website: https://pauldobleman.com Black Heart Tattoo: http://www.blackhearttattoosf.com/project/paul-dobleman   Connect with Aaron:⁠   Website: http://www.chatsandtatts.com⁠ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts  IG: http://www.instagram.com/chatsandtatts Chats & Tatts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chatsandtatts Aaron IG:⁠ http://www.instagram.com/aarondellavedova⁠ Guru Tattoo: http://www.Gurutattoo.com  

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