Freehand Cursive Lettering Tattoos

Meet your teacher, Delia Vico, and hear about her journey to becoming a professional tattoo artist and what led her to specialize in lettering and calligraphy. See some of her biggest influences and the artists that inspire her work.

Begin with an overview of the final project and see the materials you need for working on both paper and skin. Then, learn the basics of freehand lettering and start practicing with a grid to create a stylish, legible, and balanced composition.

Now it's time to think about ink. Delia explains important hygiene measures and shows you how to set up your workstation and choose the right needle based on your design.

Delve into human anatomy and study different body parts to understand how to properly position a tattoo for the best results. Choose an area for your tattoo and draw some guidelines paying close attention to dimensions and volume.

Once you've drawn your design on the skin, start going over it with needle and ink following Delia's expert advice. With the letters in place, enhance your composition by adding simple yet eye-catching effects.

Delia wraps up the course by explaining essential tattoo aftercare practices to ensure your work stays looking like new throughout the years.