Blackwork Tattoo Techniques with Fine Lines
A course by Mazvtier , Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Tattoo Artist
Combine lines and dots to achieve texture and volume in any design, and depict emotions with just black ink
Combine lines and dots to achieve texture and volume in any design, and depict emotions with just black ink
As a tattoo artist, your mission is to transform your clients’ ideas and concepts into works of art that they’ll wear on their skin for the rest of their lives. That's how illustrator and tattoo artist Juan Camilo Mazutier, better known as Mazvtier, describes his work.
In this course, he teaches you all about blackwork tattoos and the challenging task of expressing an entire range of emotions using only black ink in a highly detailed design full of contrasts. Learn how to tattoo using fine lines and pointillism to create striking textures and volume.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 13 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (567)
- 28,806 students
- 17 lessons (2h 36m)
- 13 additional resources (0 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Intermediate
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design a blackwork tattoo combining the techniques learned throughout the course. Your teacher's design is a bird with a Japanese mask scaled for a leg tattoo.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Intermediate-level tattoo artists who want to hone their tattoo techniques.
Requirements and materials
You need basic knowledge of illustration and experience in tattooing to take this course.
As for materials, you need essential tattooing supplies such as a tattoo machine, a clip cord or RCA cable, black ink, different sized needles, a water dispenser, stencil paper, a mask, disposable gloves, paper towels, vaseline or a similar ointment, plastic wrap, water, and soap.
You also need a graphics tablet or a pencil and tracing paper to create your tattoo design and transfer paper to apply it.
Reviews
Over the course of eight years as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator, Juan Camilo Mazutier developed a signature style that he now applies to his tattoos. He primarily does blackwork and fine line tattoos and specializes in botanical and nature designs. With more than three years of experience in the industry, he's earned a reputation as Mazvtier on social media and has his own private studio in Lima, Peru.
Throughout his career, he has illustrated and designed logos, merchandise, and album covers for internationally recognized bands, which was how he got started in tattooing. He has traveled around the world and worked in different tattoo studios in Europe, the United States, and South Africa. He has also participated in a number of conventions and won first place in the Blackwork category at the 2018 Sudaka Tattoo Fest in Lima.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Preparation and composition of a design
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Materials
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Tones, skin types and composition
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Ideas and references for design
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U3
Sketch and tattoo techniques
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Digital sketch
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Sketch by hand
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Techniques: shading and screening 1
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Techniques: shading and screening 2
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U4
Preparation and elaboration of the tattoo
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Prepare materials and workspace
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Prepare the area and template location
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Lines: thick and thin
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Shadows and details 1
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Shadows and details 2
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Lighting and highlights
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U5
Cleaning and care
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Tattoo care
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Discard contaminated materials
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FP
Final project
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Blackwork Tattoo Techniques with Fine Lines
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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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Plusprima parte poco interessante tanto dispersiva quando inizia la parte tecnica tatuando altro pianeta
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manuel.mimo.m
Plusme gusto mucho el curso, me ayudo a reforzar conocimiento en técnicas, y unas nuevas formas que no conocía, sabe explicar y entendí todo cada paso a paso de como realizar. corto, preciso y fácil. Lo recomiendo para todos
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dnadpno
Se puede aprender bastante
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vikingx141
excelente curso muy detallado sabe explicar!!
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