Blackwork Tattoo Design
Final Tips
A course by Sophie Mo , Tattoo Artist, Illustrator, and Graphic Designer
Joined July 2020
About the video: Final Tips
Overview
“I will give some advice on tattoo placement (depending on the design), areas to avoid, and some areas to be extra mindful. I will also give some tips on aftercare to make sure your new ink heals up nicely. ”
In this video lesson Sophie Mo addresses the topic: Final Tips, which is part of the Domestika online course: Blackwork Tattoo Design. Learn how to illustrate a custom monochrome tattoo using analog and digital techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“Final tips Now we'll talk about approaching a tattoo artist about your designs. Find someone who stylistically matches something you have in mind. These days you can find it easily using Google or Instagram and all the social media platforms that are out there and available. When you find that artist, trust them. Your artist will know what's best for you and for your design. Your artist may suggest an alternative placement or any change to your design so it's always a good idea to listen to them 'cause they know what they're doing, but I'll give you some tips and tricks on how to size and h...”
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Course summary for: Blackwork Tattoo Design
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Illustration, Tattoo Design, Traditional illustration

Sophie Mo
A course by Sophie Mo
Sophie Mo is a London-based illustrator, designer, and tattoo artist. She specializes in blackwork tattoo design, taking inspiration from the worlds of cinematography, music, Japanese culture, and botanical-style Victorian illustration.
She is a tattoo artist at Parliament Tattoo in Finsbury Park, London. Her custom designs have been privately and commercially commissioned by brands like Airbnb, Microsoft, Squarespace, BBC Radio 6 Music, Major League Baseball, Andaz London/Hyatt, Bulleit Whiskey, REVLON, and more. In 2020, she won a D&AD wood pencil for best illustration across all magazines and newspapers.
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