Botanical Tattoo with Pointillism

Delicate strokes, expressive contours, realistic light and shadows, and detailed pointillism are just some of the traits that define the graphic style of Chilean tattoo artist Polilla Tattoo. Recognized and awarded in the field, she has collaborated with major brands like RedBull, Marley Coffee, Caterpillar, and others.

In this course, learn the techniques for creating botanical tattoos with pointillism. Polilla teaches you the basics of human body anatomy and guides you through the development of a tattoo design, from its application to her favorite tricks for achieving unique effects with shadows, textures, and volume.

If you are just starting out in the world of tattoos, you can complement your learning with Polilla’s first Tattoo course on Domestika: Tattoo for beginners .

Get to know Polilla, who will tell you about the path she has taken into the world of pointillism and botanical tattooing. In addition, she shows you the tattoo artists who have influenced her most and explains the project that you will develop throughout this course.

Next, begin to explore your canvas: the human body. Understand why muscle and skin tone are important factors to consider when designing your tattoo and learn the relationship between the body and the size of a tattoo.

In the third unit, enter the world of botanical elements. Learn the characteristics of different flowers and plants that will serve as a foundation for you as you add volume, light, and contrast to your drawing. Then, learn to clean, digitize, and print your final design, using Adobe Photoshop to adapt it to your stencil.

Let's start tattooing! Before starting, Polilla shows you the many technical considerations to guarantee proper hygiene and safety in your workplace. She also teaches you to transfer your drawing to the skin with the stencil. Learn how to create shadows, add volume, and apply a unique texture to the tattoo with the techniques of outlining and pointillism.

Finally, Polilla gives you some advice on how to keep your client's tattoo protected and cared for so it remains in perfect shape.

Finally, Polilla will give you some advice on how to keep your client's tattoo protected and cared for.

Make a botanical tattoo using the pointillism technique and apply it to the body of a client.

For beginner tattoo artists who already have some previous experience tattooing on skin or professionals who want to learn the pointillism technique.

You will need some basic knowledge of tattooing and the materials required to make a black tattoo, such as: machine, power supply, clipcord, cups, black ink, needles of different sizes, pipette, an absorbent towel, Vaseline, plastic wrap, and some soap and water.

To create your tattoo you will need a graphics tablet or pencil and greaseproof paper. You should also have a transfer or special tracing paper used for tattoos.