Chats & Tatts with Aaron Della Vedova
Chats & Tatts with Aaron Della Vedova
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The Art of Lettering and Unpredictability in Tattooing: A Conversation with Angel Bustos
The journey to becoming a professional tattoo artist can be long and filled with challenges, often requiring a delicate balance between stable employment and the pursuit of a passion for tattooing.
This is exemplified in the story of Angel Bustos, who began his tattooing journey in 1994 at a young age, inspired by his older brother. Despite his early start, Angel faced numerous obstacles that shaped his path to becoming a respected tattoo artist who brings 30 years of experience to the conversation.
Angel unveils the inspiration behind his graffiti-infused lettering style and the episode kicks off with a discussion about the importance of security and stability in life decisions, particularly in the context of family responsibilities and the unpredictable nature of a career in tattooing.
Aaron shares his own journey, highlighting the challenges of balancing a stable income with the desire for creative freedom as an independent contractor. The episode is recorded live at the Golden State Tattoo Expo in Pasadena, California, where Aaron connects with fellow tattoo enthusiasts and artists, setting the stage for a rich exchange of stories and insights from the tattoo industry.
Tune in for a candid conversation filled with personal anecdotes and reflections on the wild ride of a tattoo artist's journey.
Chat Breakdown:
00:05 - Balancing Security and Passion
02:26 - Angel Bustos' Tattoo Journey Begins
04:25 - Tattooing in Middle School
06:03 - Brother's Influence and Passing
10:12 - Tattooing as a Passion, Not Just Income
12:03 - Challenges of Quitting a Stable Job
15:15 - Opening a Private Studio
19:04 - Working with Family
20:33 - Economic Challenges and Tattooing
23:05 - Maintaining Quality and Standards
27:08 - Future of Tattooing and AI
33:28 - Respect for Lettering as Art
38:52 - Future of Lettering in Tattooing
39:02 - Respect from Other Tattoo Genres
Quotes:
"Tattooing was, even still, it's not stable."
"You just have to keep going to keep his name alive, essentially, right?"
"There's no way I could ever have stopped."
"I was in my own high, I was getting ready to take this another big step in my life and I wasn't really paying attention to the economy."
00:24:47 - "Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck. I mean, I love this shit, man."
"A con isn't going to drive you in life."
"If you want to be a part of something that's wild and free, then you got to be okay with a little bit of chaos and a little bit of bullshit."
"I know what we can create when we come together."
Stay Connected:
Connect with Angel:
IG: angelstat2
Connect with Aaron:⁠
Website: www.chatsandtatts.com⁠
Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@chatsandtatts
IG: chatsandtatts
Chats & Tatts TH-cam: th-cam.com/users/chatsandtatts
Aaron IG:⁠ aarondellavedova⁠
Guru Tattoo: www.Gurutattoo.com
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  • @th3adv3rsari
    @th3adv3rsari 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    yoooo what is that gear he has on ? the black and grey shirt? or shorts im hoping lol love this dude and his story. i started with home made and absolutely love lettering myself <3 idgaf who u are, that 8th grade tattoo story is so fire lol im glad i came across your channel man, this is dope content.

  • @richmore7602
    @richmore7602 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @matthewrojel
    @matthewrojel วันที่ผ่านมา

    He is the 🐐

  • @victorsalgado4406
    @victorsalgado4406 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Respect to the homie Angeltat2 🔥🔥🔥 way-marker 🏁

  • @Behrinks
    @Behrinks วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great back story ! Angel Tatts always inspired me 💯

  • @Mannysrevolution
    @Mannysrevolution 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    love this one !

  • @00-EIFFEL
    @00-EIFFEL 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Know her from and an old gym I use to go to near Long Beach/ Signal Hill... She had a nasty judgmental personality and would gossip about other gym members constantly.

  • @greendragon4570
    @greendragon4570 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Free TIBET 🤝

  • @peterhutchison5717
    @peterhutchison5717 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Met Philip at a show in Orlando and he was such a nice, down to earth person. It’s rare to meet someone as influential as him and find out they’re so humble and kind.

  • @AudenLassitter
    @AudenLassitter 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Such a genuine guy and an absolute beast of an artist! Truly the best out there

  • @ingashenna1196
    @ingashenna1196 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice to see Stefano ❤all what you asked here i heard many times before😂So hope for part two you ll be more prepared and ask him more interesting questions😊

  • @SbLink323
    @SbLink323 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can't wait for part 2!

  • @MiamiHighCo
    @MiamiHighCo 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome! my new fav

    • @chatsandtatts
      @chatsandtatts 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Stoked to hear that! 🔥

  • @MiamiHighCo
    @MiamiHighCo 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This isn't the GEN13 guy! what the heck!! ..... great interview. keep em coming!!

  • @giacomobianchi6854
    @giacomobianchi6854 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Legend❤

  • @Cluni2k
    @Cluni2k หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jesse Rix is an amazing tattoo artist. Love him! I got inspired by him and designed my own tattoo in his style for my breast/shoulder. Wish I could have get it done by him, but I'm from Germany so it isn't that easy. So I got it done halve a year ago here in Germany. And I'm really happy with the result and thankful for his inspiration.

    • @chatsandtatts
      @chatsandtatts 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We will be in Frankfurt at the end of March for Gods of Ink!!

    • @Cluni2k
      @Cluni2k 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@chatsandtatts You and Jesse, too? 😯

    • @Cluni2k
      @Cluni2k 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@chatsandtatts That's great news! Will try to visit you. Is there a possibility for a booking?

  • @Twb_Tattoos
    @Twb_Tattoos หลายเดือนก่อน

    knowing how to make plastic explosives is an integral part of knowledge everyone should know.

  • @xExile7
    @xExile7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Or really stupid

  • @Cal-jammer
    @Cal-jammer หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should get Craig Driscoll on next

  • @shaneturner9336
    @shaneturner9336 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I NEED that wallpaper !!!

  • @CarolDellavedova
    @CarolDellavedova หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow!!! Nice to meet you Dustin!!! Love this!!!

  • @CarolDellavedova
    @CarolDellavedova หลายเดือนก่อน

    Aaron I remember when you were a kid in Vegas and all your amazing drawings!❤️ Love ya! Carol Ann

  • @justinsmet
    @justinsmet หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a deisel mechanic, learning to tattoo on fake skin, but I work 5 days a week 12hours

  • @miguelnajerarubio1434
    @miguelnajerarubio1434 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Carlos Torres is the goat 🐐!!!🔥🔥🔥

  • @TomMartinezJr
    @TomMartinezJr หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Episode! Carlos is a long time friend and such an inspiration for his peaceful nature and ability to keep his head down and focus on being the best he can be.

    • @chatsandtatts
      @chatsandtatts 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching!!

  • @zacktherrien7010
    @zacktherrien7010 หลายเดือนก่อน

    AI is not that good yet tbh .

  • @user-sm7un6xr7o
    @user-sm7un6xr7o หลายเดือนก่อน

    Idk hard work really doesn’t mean shit anymore. Just gotta have titties tbh !

  • @Theskandal408
    @Theskandal408 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In regard to the censorship convo, Elon only takes pages down when they start noticing. I have a feeling Carlos knows what Im talking about. P.s. great episode

  • @halfapunk
    @halfapunk หลายเดือนก่อน

    You were absolutely right about that Hillary comment, should have kept ur dumb mouth shut. Now that I know you’re a MAGA nazi this will be the last time I watch. So much for the good vibes.

  • @sandochello
    @sandochello หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great chat! I felt the energy in this one. I’m still amazed at the amount of great tattooers that started out like I and built a homemade machine. We had one tattoo shop in town when I started and a handful of scratchers that learned in prison.

    • @Elohim100
      @Elohim100 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Still tons of scratchers today, some of which in the shops lmao

    • @chatsandtatts
      @chatsandtatts 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s what I’m talking about! It’s not about the equipment, it’s about the talent and the passion🔥

    • @sandochello
      @sandochello 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@chatsandtatts Indeed

  • @Cal-jammer
    @Cal-jammer หลายเดือนก่อน

    The interviews are dragging on endlessly, each one feeling more tedious than the last, leaving me fighting off waves of drowsiness as the monotony washes over me. Iron will is more interesting

  • @israelsuniverse_4850
    @israelsuniverse_4850 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yessir 🔥🔥

  • @halfapunk
    @halfapunk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In response to the comments about censorship -after making the switch from facebook and x to bluesky I can honestly say it’s very beneficial to not have maga people screaming at me constantly about how I am going to be euthanized for having a trans child now that Trump is president. You talk alot about echo chambers being a bad thing but I think its important to realize that alot of us literally feel unsafe in this new world online. When the echo chamber is threatening to kill you, it’s time to move on. That’s why you created Guru right, to make a better place? Maybe you dont see it, because you aren’t subject to this sort of comments, but as a father of a trans child, it’s now us vs them. Every single neighbor with a Trump sign may become a threat to my family once trans care is banned. I can’t possibly see how allowing hate speech to run rampant on social media is ever a good thing. Why does someone like Andrew Tate deserve a voice?🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @csampson0426
    @csampson0426 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so inspiring! My son is a tattoo artist and had a Stroke. His ability to draw and his ability to tattoo on artificial skin is there but he has not tattooed on a human yet. He is not verbal as clear as you are but he can be understood. I am definitely going to send this video to him. THANK YOU!

  • @MichaelMolthanM2
    @MichaelMolthanM2 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Aaron 🙌

  • @TimeTravelinHendrix
    @TimeTravelinHendrix 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s so easy to see how humble and how thankful and kind Niko is. He’s so incredibly genuine and it’s so apparent for the best possible reasons. What a legend! Great episode.

  • @keanfinn1
    @keanfinn1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Purple Crown!

  • @kahwigulum
    @kahwigulum 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    tattoos are just a douchy ed hardy shirt you cant ever take off

    • @chatsandtatts
      @chatsandtatts 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂 good one!

  • @ZacPedrosa-m9b
    @ZacPedrosa-m9b 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great episode i related a lot ive struggled long time ended up serving 15 years locked up and since I got out 2 years ago I haven't looked back and just focused all on my tattoo career I've met a couple of leading tattoo figures and so blessed I've completely emerged myself in tattooing and love all of it now I'm getting ready to do a show with two artists i look up too life is great thanks for this episode puts more hope in my sails ⛵️

    • @chatsandtatts
      @chatsandtatts 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That really warms my heart! My whole reason for doing the show is to spread inspiration to others and create deep conversations that need to happen. Thank you for writing your comment and letting me know that you liked the episode! I wish you the best on your tattoo adventure ahead!

  • @135weston
    @135weston 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My factory was talking about finances and asking people about what they do and how they’ve gotten to be where they are! I’m also a stylist and this totally hit me!!!!

  • @135weston
    @135weston 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Both of my kids go crazy when they go to their friends houses! It’s crazy! We eat so healthy and I wish other people would eat healthier

  • @135weston
    @135weston 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Both of my kids go crazy when they go to their friends houses! It’s crazy! We eat so healthy and I wish other people would

  • @scottmorrison1561
    @scottmorrison1561 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy could fight in the UFC and maybe even rank in the top ten.

  • @10razielgabe
    @10razielgabe 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omgosh this was horrible! I mean a cliffhanger!?? 😝 I need more of these chats especially the finance 😂 no seriously great podcast and the Tattoo is beyond!! And remember folks A bored me is a dangerous me 😮 There should be a second part to this one!

  • @NadiaBouarfa-l7d
    @NadiaBouarfa-l7d 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    .iskouzmiy

  • @jotermoter
    @jotermoter 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always great to see Philip! Miss you Bro!

  • @StryxTattoo
    @StryxTattoo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome Podcast, Awesome Stories, and Awesome people. Love everything, but dislike the jumping in the video due to editing. Whether it is to prevent something said from being on here or to save time in the video, it takes the life and personality out of the interview. let people talk, let them be theirselves, and let them have their own words heard how they intended

    • @chatsandtatts
      @chatsandtatts 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you liked the podcast! And yeah I hear you. I’ll talk to my people and see if we can let things run longer. I think they’re just trying to keep it not too long due to the attention span of most people, but I am with you if I’m into a podcast I’m happy to burn three hours! Anyways, I appreciate your honest feedback!

  • @tudormiller887
    @tudormiller887 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    YAY! Just like Moby ? 'Vegan For Life' #punkrockveganmovie #moby 👍

  • @SusanSez1
    @SusanSez1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Aaron, this is Susan from your, John's and your dad's past life in Vegas. I happened upon this channel and WOW. I was there when Dustin came into being and, even then, i wondered if you two would meet and be a part of each other's lives in the future. This is beyond cool. I'm so happy to know of your amazing Holly, your daughters and now Dustin. I found out my own story is of another father (not the great guy who raised me) and that i have seven 1/2 siblings and a huge extended family. I've been with my guy for 19 years and am very happy. I believe your dad is, too, as he's still with Jan. The Della Vedovas were a lifetime ago, but you all still matter to me and have a very special place in my heart. Again, great to have seen this!

    • @chatsandtatts
      @chatsandtatts 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Susan! So cool to hear from you! I’m so glad you were able to find me and hear my family story. Thank you for the comment and nothing but love for you always always! Wishing you the best!

    • @SusanSez1
      @SusanSez1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @chatsandtatts 🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜

  • @reiss_max
    @reiss_max 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Moving to the east coast!? That’d be fucking sick. Been wanting to get tattooed by him for a long time now