Portrait Tattoo Course
Gain mastery in realistic portrait tattooing, covering everything from preparing references to achieving healed outcomes. Focus on upper-arm compositions, needle choices, shading techniques, tone mapping, and client management to produce black-and-gray portraits that remain sharp, legible, and faithful to the original for years.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Portrait Tattoo Course offers a straightforward, hands-on method to craft precise, enduring portraits on the upper arm. You will learn to assess and improve photo references, design layouts and tones, select optimal needles and equipment, and apply seamless shading for clean healing. Additionally, gain expertise in skin preparation, stencil application, client interactions, consent procedures, and post-care to ensure tattoos remain clear and detailed over time.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Master portrait references: quickly correct poor photos for tattoo-perfect accuracy.
- Control needles and shading: fine-tune machines, groupings, and smooth transitions.
- Design upper-arm portraits: arrange compositions, tones, and ensure lasting clarity.
- Apply longevity techniques: shade, space, and ink portraits to age beautifully.
- Streamline pro client processes: manage expectations, consent, aftercare, and touch-ups.
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