Inside the Lines: Kyle Butler

Inside the Lines is a deep dive into the world of renowned tattoo artists, uncovering their unique stories, diverse styles, and the art they carry on their own skin. This episodic series explores each artist’s discipline through both their craft and personal connection to tattooing.

The pilot episode follows Kyle Butler, a Chicago-based artist specializing in American Traditional tattoos. Stepping outside his usual modern methods, Kyle experiments with a vintage acetate stencil from the 1970s for the first time. As he navigates this old-school technique, the episode captures his evolution of tattooing, the challenges of honoring tradition, and the personal meaning or lack thereof behind the ink.