In this episode of Talk of the Town, host Morgan Harper sits down with Ben Russell, owner and artist at Truth Custom Tattoo, located in the historic West Wellness building in downtown Berwick, Maine.

Ben talks about his creative journey from comic book art to tattooing, how he learned the craft, and why every piece he creates tells a story. He shares insights on the balance between precision and intuition, the evolving culture of tattooing, and the joy of connecting with clients--from lifelong collectors to those getting their first tattoos in their 60s.

He also discusses Berwick’s growing creative scene and what it means to build a small business alongside his partner Katherine West, owner of West Wellness and Rooted in Flow Yoga Studio. “Skin is a temperamental medium,” Ben says. “But every tattoo is about connection--it’s someone ...