Episode
80. PINO CAFARO - Struggle, balance and the importance of letting go in Japanese tattooing
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- TATTOO TALES
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- Jan 26, 2026
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- 3439
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Summary
In this episode of Tattoo Tales, I sit down with a man who has spent over three decades navigating the deep waters of our craft with utmost dedication: Pino Cafaro. This talk felt very inspiring as Pino brings both tradition and a progressive mindset into his work, as he says “Balance beats perfection”. His insights, matured over a long and successful career, can be very helpful to all the committed artists and tattooers that share the struggles of draftsmanship and the quest to grasp the bigger picture of a culturally and visually rich style such as the Japanese. Find Pino on Instagram White Fox Gallery Find out more about Stef’s courses, seminars and projects