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Brandie Phillips Presents
Modified By Ink
Modified By Ink is a lifestyle tattoo show that focuses on addressing internal and external scarring from all types of traumas and tragedy. Episodes feature two guests with similar trauma and the stories behind the tattoo they receive on the episode. In addition to the tattoo stories, hosts work with a non-profit organization associated with the trauma or tragedy being explored to create a fundraiser to benefit their cause. The season will culminate is a large event celebrating tattoos and charities focusing on healing.
The 12-episode season will take viewers to 6 cities with 6 famous artists starting in Illinois and finalizing in Daytona Beach Florida. Traumas covered will include burn victims, cancer survivors, human trafficking, PTSD, domestic violence and surviving the streets.
“My tattoos are reminders to hang in there when things get rough”
– Demi Lovato –
Hosts
After meeting in the hot rod industry, Brandie and Cleen formed an immediate bond. Both have an outstanding love and compassion for helping people and changing lives
Brandie Phillips
Brandie Phillips is a passionate advocate for the therapeutic potential of tattoos. As a public figure, she champions tattoos' healing abilities through social media and podcasts, collaborating with numerous charities and organizations dedicated to healing.
Brandie's journey into production began with the creation of Ink Therapy in 2015. Her latest endeavor, Modified by Ink (2024), delves deeper into the themes of healing, exploring the diverse ways tattoos can aid in overcoming internal and external pain. Drawing from her own experiences and entrepreneurial spirit, Brandie is dedicated to developing projects focused on personal growth and wellness.
Cleen Rock One
Born James Steinke, Cleen Rock One is a near thirty year professional tattoo artist. He established his career by owning a shop in Illinois, later expanding his influence through guest spots and magazine features across the United States before opening his shop, Chrome Gypsy Tattoo, in Las Vegas.
Cleen's journey reached new heights when he gained prominence on the Spike reality series "Ink Master" in 2014. His impressive performances earned him second place in Season 5 and again in a major upset during Season 7, finally achieving victory coaching a winning team in Season 11. Cleen has also served as a judge on multiple seasons, including Ink Master: Revenge and the spin-off series Ink Master: Grudge Match.
The Artists
Meet our "Angels in Ink" as we journey across the country on our mission of healing
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Cleen Rock One
Chrome Gypsy Compound
Cleen specializes in bold, bright, neo-traditional and new school tattoo designs. With a style influenced by his early background in graffiti and street art, he is known for creating depth through free-flowing designs and solid black shading. Cleen’s emphasis on clean lines demonstrate his technical precision while also accentuating the intricate patterns and varied details of his art.
Fernando Balladares
Tattoo 925
Fernando "El Famouso" Balladares has been a prominent figure in Concord, California's tattoo scene for over 30 years. Specializing in old-school black and gray tattooing, his work reflects Chicano and Bay Area culture. From his early days tattooing on the West Coast to co-owning Tattoo 925 in Martinez, CA, Fernando has consistently demonstrated his dedication to the craft. He has mentored numerous successful apprentices and is also the founder and president of Esse Skate Co., where his creativity influences their art, clothing, and skateboarding sponsorships. Fernando's passion for tattooing and skateboarding has earned him a dedicated following from LA to San Diego and beyond.
Jessica Berdiales
Jbert Art
Born and raised in Colorado, Jessica is a versatile artist who has explored various mediums, including painting, sewing, and music. With nine years of professional tattooing experience since beginning as an apprentice under Carlito Guerrero in 2015, and having endured the loss of several loved ones to suicide, she feels a profound connection between her art and the process of healing from pain and grief. She divides her time between California and Colorado.
Aline & Alena Petunia
Petunia Twins Ink
Aline and Alena Petunia, the dynamic twin duo, made waves in the tattoo scene after moving from Germany to LA in 2019. They established “Petunia Twins Ink,” a vibrant studio with a distinctive pink and black, female-focused theme. As owners of this thriving shop, they've become symbols of empowerment in the industry. Their unique abstract watercolor style has earned them spots as tattoo models and appearances on TV shows, solidifying their success in the City of Angels.
Bobby Guidotti
Main Street Tattoo Daytona
Bobby Guidotti, owner of Main Street Tattoo, is dedicated to community involvement. He supports various organizations, including Christian Surfers, Bikers Against Child Trafficking, and the Volusia County Thanksgiving Basket Brigade, among others. Bobby has also participated in fundraisers for St. Jude’s Hospital, the Daytona Beach Police Department, and the Jenna Teachman silent auction for pancreatic cancer treatment. Together with his team at Main Street Tattoo, he is committed to making a positive impact in the community.
Stephanie
Berry-Pantera
Main Street Tattoo Daytona
Stephanie Berry-Pantera has overcome significant mental health challenges, including borderline personality disorder, OCD, anxiety, and depression. After surviving a suicide attempt at 19 and dealing with deep scarring, she turned to tattoos to reclaim her self-esteem. Now feeling restored and empowered, Stephanie has become a devoted mother, a globally recognized tattoo artist, a respected industry model, and the founder of her own fashion label. Her personal journey fuels her passion for helping others turn their scars into symbols of strength and beauty.
Product Partnerships
The producers of Modified by Ink are thrilled to be partnered with a group of outstanding products and suppliers who have generously supported both the show and the important causes we are championing. Their collaboration has been invaluable in helping bring the show to life while also making a positive impact in the communities we aim to serve. We are incredibly grateful for their contributions and commitment to the mission, and we look forward to continuing this partnership as we move forward with the show and its initiatives.
Urban's Edge
Tattoo Care
Urban's Edge Tattoo Care is a leading brand in the tattoo aftercare industry, committed to providing high-quality products that enhance and preserve the beauty of tattoos while promoting healthy skin. Founded with a focus on meeting the unique needs of both professional tattoo artists and their clients, Urban's Edge Tattoo Care has quickly gained a reputation for its effective, skin-friendly formulations.
The product line includes tattoo ointments, moisturizers, soaps, and sunscreens, all made with natural and organic ingredients. Free from petroleum and harmful chemicals, each product is carefully crafted to support the healing process of new tattoos, reduce irritation, and keep ink vibrant over time. Urban’s Edge Tattoo Care prides itself on creating products that are safe, gentle, and designed with the skin’s well-being in mind.
In addition to their product line, Urban's Edge Tattoo Care has built a strong community within the tattoo industry, collaborating with artists, conventions, and shops to promote the importance of proper tattoo care and maintenance.
Whether you're a tattoo enthusiast or a professional artist, Urban's Edge Tattoo Care is a trusted partner in achieving and maintaining healthy, beautiful tattoos.
Episode Guide
12-episode lifestyle docuseries
Focus: transformative power of tattoos for trauma/tragedy survivors
Non-profit organization partnerships combine with compelling storytelling to offer unique blend of art, therapy, and compassion
Social Impact: Illustrate impact therapeutic tattooing can have on internal/external scarring
Episode 1: Healing Ink
In this episode, Brandie Phillips travels to Kewanee, Illinois, to meet Cleen Rock One at his studio, Chrome Gypsy Compound. She shares her vision of using therapeutic tattooing to help individuals impacted by trauma and introduces Cleen to her event planner. The episode focuses on two recipients of this healing ink. The trauma experienced by these individuals involves not only physical and emotional scars but also the long-term psychological impact of their experiences. Supported by a foundation dedicated to helping burn survivors and promoting fire safety, both individuals receive tattoos that represent their strength, resilience, and the ongoing journey of recovery.
Episode 2: Ink and Impact
In this episode, Cleen Rock One continues his journey of healing at Chrome Gypsy Compound in Kewanee, Illinois. Two individuals visit the studio for transformative tattoos, each shaped by different types of trauma. One survivor has found healing through the therapeutic use of animals in recovery, while the other has been deeply affected by a violent attack and is on a path toward emotional and physical healing. These tattoos serve as symbols of strength, resilience, and the healing process. Supported by a non-profit dedicated to animal rehabilitation and the profound bond between humans and animals, this episode highlights the power of animals in fostering recovery and transformation for those overcoming trauma.
Episode 3: Strings of Healing
In this episode, Brandie Phillips and Cleen Rock One travel to Martinez, California, to collaborate with Fern at Tattoo 925, expanding their mission of therapeutic tattooing. The team works with two veterans who are both navigating the challenges of PTSD. One veteran is coping with the lingering effects of trauma from active duty, while the other is confronting the complexities of long-term PTSD. Supported by Guitars 4 Vets, a non-profit that uses music to aid veterans with PTSD, this episode delves into the powerful intersection of music and tattooing, illustrating how these therapeutic practices help veterans heal and reclaim their lives.
Episode 4: Inked for Hope
In this episode, Brandie Phillips and Cleen Rock One continue their journey with Fern at Tattoo 925 in Martinez, California, focusing on tattoo therapy for survivors of suicide. Partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which works to understand and prevent suicide through research, education, and support, the team explores the profound impact of tattoos as a healing tool for those affected by the trauma of suicide. Survivors of suicide attempts and those coping with the loss of loved ones to suicide receive tattoos that symbolize their resilience, recovery, and the emotional journey of overcoming such deep personal struggles. This episode highlights the power of ink to aid in the healing process and help survivors reclaim their stories.
Episode 5: Ink of Remembrance
In this episode, Brandie Phillips and Cleen Rock One travel to Ventura, California to collaborate with Jessica Berdiales at Jbert Art, exploring the profound impact of tattoo therapy on those who have experienced the loss of a child. Partnering with the Local Heart Foundation, which supports families facing financial burdens due to heart disease, the team delves into the emotional and psychological effects of losing a child to various causes, from tragic accidents to rare medical conditions. Survivors of such devastating losses receive tattoos that honor their children and symbolize their ongoing journey through grief and healing. This episode highlights the therapeutic power of tattoos as a tool for coping with profound loss, finding a path toward emotional recovery.
Episode 6: Inked for Recovery
In this episode, Brandie Phillips continues her journey in Ventura, California, collaborating with Jessica Berdiales at Jbert Art to support survivors of drug addiction. Partnering with Tarzana Treatment Centers, a leading organization providing comprehensive substance abuse and mental health treatment, the team explores the profound impact of tattoos on those recovering from addiction. Individuals who have struggled with substance abuse, including addiction to powerful drugs like methamphetamine, heroin, and IV substances, receive tattoos that symbolize their journey toward sobriety and healing. This episode highlights how tattoos can serve as powerful markers of recovery, resilience, and the triumph over addiction.
Episode 7: Ink Against Silence
In this episode, Brandie and Cleen travel to Los Angeles to visit Petunia Twins Ink in Beverly Hills, collaborating with twin artists Aline and Alena Petunia. Partnering with Unsilenced Voices, a nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, the team explores the healing power of tattoo therapy. Survivors of physical assault, emotional abuse, and sexual trauma receive transformative tattoos that symbolize their resilience and recovery. This episode highlights how tattoos help break the silence of abuse, empowering survivors to reclaim their narratives and heal from their trauma.
Episode 8: Scars Into Strength
In this episode, Brandie and Cleen continue their work with the Petunia Twins, Aline and Alena Petunia, focusing on transforming the scars of self-harm into artful armor. The team explores the impact of tattoos as a healing tool for those who have endured these forms of trauma. Individuals who have struggled with self-harm, often as a result of deep emotional pain and trauma, receive tattoos that symbolize their journey of recovery and empowerment. This episode highlights the powerful process of turning painful scars into lasting symbols of strength, resilience, and healing.
Episode 9: Inked Resilience
In this episode, Brandie and Cleen travel to Daytona Beach, Florida, to collaborate with Bobby Guidotti at Main Street Tattoo Daytona, focusing on supporting individuals who have experienced amputations. Partnering with 50 Legs, a nonprofit that provides prosthetic limbs to restore mobility and independence, the team works with those who have lost limbs due to congenital conditions, traumatic accidents, or medical complications. The episode highlights the profound role tattoos can play in the healing process, as they help individuals regain a sense of wholeness, celebrate their resilience, and embrace their new bodies. Through tattoo therapy and prosthetic design, this episode explores how art can aid in both physical and emotional recovery, empowering those navigating the challenges of life after amputation.
Episode 10: Ink of Freedom
In this episode, Brandie Phillips and Cleen Rock One continue their journey in Florida, partnering with Bobby Guidotti at Main Street Tattoo Daytona. The episode focuses on the healing journey of individuals who have survived human trafficking. Working with organizations like Bikers Against Human Trafficking, the team explores how tattoos play a role in recovery. Tattoos serve as symbols of freedom, empowerment, and new beginnings, marking significant steps in healing from the trauma of exploitation. The episode concludes with a powerful event celebrating these journeys and the transformative impact of tattooing in reclaiming personal strength and freedom.
Episode 11: Ink of Redemption
In the two-part season finale, Brandie Phillips and Cleen Rock One travel to Nashville, Tennessee, for their final stop, where they collaborate with artist Stephanie Berry-Pantera. The episode focuses on individuals who have overcome profound challenges, partnering with Homeboy Industries, which supports high-risk and formerly incarcerated individuals, and Project Wishope, which aids recovery communities. The episode highlights the transformative power of tattoos in marking significant life changes, from overcoming addiction to rebuilding after incarceration. Tattoos serve as powerful symbols of strength, redemption, and resilience, helping individuals celebrate their personal triumphs and healing journeys.
Episode 12: Inked in Hope
In part 2 of the finale, Brandie Phillips and Cleen Rock One prepare for a monumental event in Nashville Tennessee, with Stephanie Berry-Pantera. The focus is on individuals who have overcome the trauma of breast cancer, a disease that affects millions, leaving both physical and emotional scars. Partnering with LiveStrong, a nonprofit dedicated to providing resources and support for cancer patients, the team explores how tattoos can help mark the journey through recovery. The episode highlights the powerful role tattoos play in symbolizing strength, resilience, and the emotional healing process after cancer treatment. The episode culminates in a grand finale featuring a concert and a special guest performer, celebrating the courage and determination of those who have triumphed over the challenges of cancer.
Burn Victims
Animals
PTSD
Suicide
Loss of Child
Drug Addiction
Domestic Violence
Self Harm
Amputation
Change of Life
Human Trafficking
Cancer
“My body is my journal, and my tattoos are my story”
– Johnny Depp –
Show Creators
Acronym Productions is more than it's people, we are a family. Our goal is to create stories that connect and foster success for everyone around us. We look forward to getting to know you and having you become family as well. Come meet the team.
Brandie Phillips
Brandie Phillips, known for her advocacy of the therapeutic ability of Tattoos. Promoting tattoos through social media, podcasts and as a public figure, she has worked with many charities and organizations in helping people heal.
Greg Senner
With over 30 years experience in entertainment and known as a conector and leader in storytelling and experiential entertainment. Greg has spent time in all verticals of entertainemtn with focus on film, television, live events and themed experiences.
Garrick Hansen
Garrick is a seasoned expert in the theme park and location-based entertainment (LBE) industry with over 22 years of experience. Specializing in project management and engineering, he has influenced major LBE projects globally.
Changing Lives One Tattoo at a Time
News and Publicity
Please check out the interviews below with the creator and host of Modified by ink. If you wish to inquire about an interview with Brandi or the team, Please click the button below.
Coffee Conversations and Badasses
Tragedy to Triumph: Brandie Phillips' Journey of Resilience and Redemption - In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming the wonderful Brandie Phillips. She has been through a harrowing car accident that left her with severe burns covering 30% of her body. Additionally, she has faced the heartbreaking loss of a family friend, cared for her mother battling cancer, and witnessed her father's life turned upside down. As if these trials weren't enough, Brandie, as a mother herself, had to confront domestic violence and the oppressive control of a man who posed a threat to her life. This is just a fraction of the challenges she has overcome before finding her path to redemption.
Cinemills TV
Brandie Phillips - Tattoo Therapy for those who survived - Brandie Phillips is a Los Angeles-based creator, director, and producer of the tattoo reality show "Modified By Ink" and "Ink Therapy." At 14, Brandie and her boyfriend were involved in a tragic accident with a diesel truck, resulting in a double car explosion that killed her boyfriend and left Brandie with burns over 30% of her body. Miraculously, she survived and now uses her experiences to help others heal.
Brandie advocates for the therapeutic power of tattoos and promotes this message through social media, podcasts, and public appearances. She has collaborated with numerous charities and organizations to support people in their healing journeys.
Chats & Tatts with Aaron Della Vedova
In this episode of "Chats and Tatts with Aaron Della Vedova," our host shares a remarkable story of Brandie Phillips who sought to cover up burn scars with tattoos. Despite the potential risks, the guest was determined to cover every scar and spent hours in the tattoo shop daily for several weeks. The host discusses the potential dangers of such a rigorous tattooing schedule and how the individual's determination led them to overcome both physical trauma and the tattooing process. Tune in to hear this inspiring journey of resilience and transformation.
“Tattoos are like stories-they’re symbolic of the important moments in your life.”
– Pamela Anderson –
Product and Production Partners
"Modified by Ink" is currently seeking partnerships with companies interested in collaborating with Acronym Productions on this dynamic show. This opportunity includes a range of product placement and advertising options that offer compensation to cover production costs. Potential partners can engage in a variety of areas such as apparel and wardrobe, tattoo supplies, airfare, car and van rentals, hotel accommodations, and general merchandising. By partnering with us, companies can gain significant exposure while contributing to the successful production of "Modified by Ink."
If you are interested in being part of Modified by Ink, Please contact us below.
Main Street Tattoo
Main Street Tattoo, located in the heart of Daytona Beach, Florida, is a premier tattoo studio known for its exceptional artistry and welcoming atmosphere. Founded by the talented Bobby Guidotti, a seasoned tattoo artist with years of experience, the studio has become a staple in the local tattoo community. Bobby's passion for the craft and dedication to his clients shines through in every piece he creates, whether it's a custom design or a classic tattoo. With a focus on high-quality work and customer satisfaction, Main Street Tattoo offers a clean, professional environment where both first-timers and seasoned collectors can feel at ease. Whether you're looking for intricate details or bold designs, Bobby and his team are ready to bring your tattoo vision to life.
Giuseppe's Steel City Pizza
Giuseppe’s has been proudly serving the Daytona Beach and Port Orange areas since 1982 when our family relocated here from Freeport, Pennsylvania, a small town just outside of Pittsburgh. We aren’t a chain, we are a family operation. You will always find one or more family members in the kitchen cooking up your order every hour of every day. We use only the highest quality, freshest ingredients, serving generous portion sizes, and offer it all at a reasonable price. Everything is homemade fresh daily, including our pizza dough, sauces, garlic bread, lasagna, pastas, soups, wing sauce, and our “to-die-for” creamy Italian dressing. Making our dishes from scratch has always been, and always will be, our promise to you.
Learn more about Giuseppe's HERE
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