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EIKON INSIDER | AUGUST 2025 EIKON INSIDER | AUGUST 2025

EIKON INSIDER | AUGUST 2025

In this month's Eikon Insider we thought we’d share something new, and give you an inside look at what we’re working on for this fall + offer up a deal on some summer swag. Read More
Bob Paulin Talks Canadian Tattooing History, The 80s & 90s, and Staying Sharp
Point to Point
Season 4

Bob Paulin Talks Canadian Tattooing History, The 80s & 90s, and Staying Sharp

“Bob Paulin, caretaker of tattoo history, an old-timer who learned early on how to stay up to par...

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Mike Austin Talks History, Learning from Legends, And Farley Mowat...
Point to Point
Season 3

Mike Austin Talks History, Learning from Legends, And Farley Mowat...

A passionate curator is what best describes Mike Austin for me. A living, breathing “library” of...

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Mike Young Talks Machine Building, Tattooing With His Son, and Bonsai
Point to Point
Season 3

Mike Young Talks Machine Building, Tattooing With His Son, and Bonsai

"PEI-based machine builder/tattooer Mike Young is nothing short of passionate and dedicated to ta...

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Yanick Sasseville Talks Creating Stories With Art, His Evolution and Bass Guitar...
Point to Point
Season 3

Yanick Sasseville Talks Creating Stories With Art, His Evolution and Bass Guitar...

Creatives like Yanick, are a rare breed. He definitely made it into tattooing like he was there a...

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Point to Point 2020 year in review!
Point to Point
Season 1
Season 2

Point to Point 2020 year in review!

What a crappy year, but we did make the best of it and we are sure you did as well! We were lucky...

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Rich Handford Talks Busting Tattooing Stigmas, MBAA, And Fair Treatment For Tattooers...
Point to Point
Season 3

Rich Handford Talks Busting Tattooing Stigmas, MBAA, And Fair Treatment For Tattooers...

"For Rich Handford, tattooing is a lifelong endeavour that ties together family, work ethics and ...

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Scottie Ford Talks Deconstructed Cubism and Finding Balance
Point to Point
Season 4

Scottie Ford Talks Deconstructed Cubism and Finding Balance

"Scottie Ford's quest for balance brought him to a humble but fruitful career in tattooing and he...

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Dominique Bodkin Talks Family Tradition, Machine Collecting And Finding Balance...
Point to Point
Season 2

Dominique Bodkin Talks Family Tradition, Machine Collecting And Finding Balance...

"Born into tattooing, Dominique Bodkin’s legacy is one that is united by blood and art. She appli...

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Romance Wilson Talks Dirt Biking, Dark Tattoos, And Taking The Leap of Faith...
Point to Point
Season 2

Romance Wilson Talks Dirt Biking, Dark Tattoos, And Taking The Leap of Faith...

"In tune with the universe, Romance Wilson finds his balance in the darkness and hecticness of th...

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