Guided Course: Rose Tattoo for Beginners
A guided course by Ella Storm
, Illustrator and Tattoo Artist
Master essential tattoo techniques with a step-by-step guide to line work, shading, and detailing for beginners
Discover the art of tattooing through a guided project that leads you from foundational techniques to creating your own floral tattoo masterpiece. Begin by mastering simple line work to develop control over the tattoo machine and understand cartridge switching. Progress to shading and filling methods, building a solid foundation in tattoo techniques. With these skills, transition to outlining a rose tattoo, focusing on achieving clean and confident contours.
As you gain confidence, apply shading and detailing to bring depth and volume to your rose design on synthetic skin. This hands-on approach not only enhances your technical control but also boosts your confidence in tattooing. Step by step, from introductory exercises to adding gradient shading, you will develop the skills needed to tattoo with precision. Embark on this creative journey and unlock the secrets to crafting stunning tattoos with ease.
What will you learn in this online course?
5 lessons & 5 downloads
- 55 students
- 5 lessons (1h 5m)
- 5 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Turkish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · German · Polish · Dutch · Indonesian · Romanian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Master essential tattoo techniques through structured exercises, creating a rose tattoo on synthetic skin. Develop machine control with straight and curved lines, explore shading methods, outline confidently, and apply detailing techniques for depth and volume, enhancing your precision and skills.
Who is this online course for?
Aspiring tattoo artists and beginners eager to explore tattooing find this course ideal for mastering fundamental techniques. Art enthusiasts seeking to enhance their skills with guided exercises and hands-on practice will benefit from building confidence and precision in tattoo artistry.
Requirements and materials
Participants should have access to a tattoo machine, synthetic skin, and basic ink. No extensive prior knowledge is required, but familiarity with handling artistic tools is beneficial. Ensure a clean workspace to practice fundamental tattooing techniques effectively.
Ella Storm
A guided course by Ella Storm
Ella Rose is a tattoo artist from London, UK, best known for her fine line illustrations of flowers, leaves, and animals. After studying Fashion Design at university, she worked in marketing and design, before finding her place in the tattoo industry.
After an apprenticeship at NR Studios, London, she worked for two years at South City Market where she was able to develop her style. Today, Ella creates custom designs for her clients from her own tattoo studio.
Content
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Guided Course: Rose Tattoo for Beginners
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Podcast: From Sailors to Artists
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Introduction to Tattooing 1
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Introduction to Tattooing 2
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Lining
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Shading and Details
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Final project
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
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FAQs
Yes, this tattoo course is designed for beginners and covers all the fundamental techniques, safety protocols, and equipment basics needed to start practicing tattooing.
You’ll need a tattoo machine, a variety of needle cartridges, ink, stencil solution, skin substitutes like fruit or synthetic skins, and basic hygiene supplies for safe practice.
You’ll learn lining, shading, filling, stencil transfer, needle depth adjustment, voltage control, dot work, whip shading, and proper hygiene procedures for tattoo practice.
No prior experience is required. The course starts from the basics and guides you step by step through essential tattooing techniques.
You’ll practice on fruits like grapefruit or synthetic skin substitutes, learning correct hand positioning, depth control, and hygiene to build confidence before tattooing people.
Yes, the course covers how to set machine voltage and needle depth for different techniques, ensuring safe and effective tattooing.
Yes, you’ll learn how to prepare, apply, and transfer tattoo stencils accurately to both flat and curved surfaces for clean outlines.
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
Original Courses: Complete classes that combine videos, texts, and educational materials to complete a specific project from start to finish.
Basics Courses: Specialized training where you master specific software tools step by step.
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All guided courses are 100% online, so once they're published, guided courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The guided courses are divided into different modules. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with other students, as well as share your work and your final project, creating a community around the guided courses.
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