Realism Tattoo Course
This course equips aspiring tattoo artists with essential skills for creating professional, realistic black-and-gray portraits, covering everything from reference selection and composition to advanced shading, equipment setup, safety protocols, and portfolio development.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Realism Tattoo Course provides a straightforward, step-by-step approach to planning, outlining, and carrying out realistic black-and-gray portraits with assurance. You will learn how to choose references, arrange compositions, understand facial features, manage shading values, select needles, set up equipment, and follow skin procedures, along with handling risks, providing aftercare, and showcasing your work so that each tattoo heals properly, appears sharp, and boosts your standing as a professional.
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Develop skills
- Realism stencil process: quick and precise transfers plus mapping values on skin.
- Portrait anatomy expertise: outline facial build, signs of age, and key details for resemblance.
- Professional shading technique: adjust machines, needles, and hand movement for even fades.
- Black-and-gray value planning: arrange layers, contrast, and light areas for dimension.
- Risk-aware application: avoid skin damage, advise on aftercare, and take portfolio images.
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