Color Techniques for Tattoos
Definition
A course by César Pinto , Multidisciplinary Artist and Tattooist
About the video: Definition
Overview
“I will teach you to identify the key points, important angles, small details. Next, I will use smaller, rounder needles that will give the tattoo definition and sharpness. ”
In this video lesson César Pinto addresses the topic: Definition, which is part of the Domestika online course: Color Techniques for Tattoos. Learn how to apply colors and create textures using different tones to express emotion in your tattoos.
Partial transcription of the video
“Definition In this lesson, you’ll learn how to add definition. As you can see, I finished tattooing the cupcake’s frosting. I worked layer by layer, trying to create good transitions. I really focused on the contrasts between colors to be able to create definition. As you can see here, there's a cast shadow created by this divot in the frosting. If you look closely, this whole area is a bit blurry. I’ll us a 3RL to define it a bit more and bring it more into focus so it doesn’t look blurry. Always remember to apply a layer of petroleum jelly every time you inject ink. We’ll have the cast sh...”
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Course summary for: Color Techniques for Tattoos
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Category
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Areas
Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Tattoo Design, Traditional illustration
César Pinto
A course by César Pinto
César Pinto is a Peruvian tattoo artist who loves to experiment with shapes, colors, and textures to give each of his designs a unique personality. He studied art at the ENSABAP where he mastered painting techniques and developed a keen eye for color, which he would later apply to the art of tattooing. He's always looking for ways to reinvent himself artistically and likes to blend multiple styles.
César has more than a decade of tattooing experience and has earned international recognition by participating in events such as the Panamericano de Tatuajes competition.
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