Color Techniques for Tattoos

César Pinto opens the course by telling you a bit about himself and how he found his way into the world of art and then tattooing. He also shares some of his biggest influences before giving you an overview of the course.

Begin with the basics of tattoo design and go over the materials you need as well as how to set up your workstation. Learn how to tune a tattoo machine by adjusting the voltage and needle depth and then see how to mix and apply colors.

With your tools ready, César teaches you key tattooing techniques and movements such as the pendulum, drag, and zigzag. Now it's time to work on skin. See how to properly line up and place your design on specific areas of the body and prepare your transfer.

Ready, set, ink! Start with the linework and define the shape of the tattoo. Then, identify the darkest parts of the design and apply shading using the proper techniques and needles.

Next up is color. Learn how to create textures as well as different tones and colors. Discover how to saturate colors and make your design pop by adding definition and shine.

Finally, see how to clean up and break down your workspace to avoid cross contamination. To wrap up the course, César gives you some tips on aftercare and how to keep your tattoos looking like new.