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Learning / 06.11.2026

Tattoo drawing exercises: practise lines with a clear purpose

Work on straight lines, curves and line weight on paper, then use them in a small original drawing. Learn what to look for and what to practise next.

Learning / 30.10.2026

Digitize drawings for your tattoo portfolio without losing the detail

A practical guide to photographing or scanning drawings, preserving subtle marks and preparing files to share. Understand resolution, review filters and check the copy you actually send.

Learning / 23.10.2026

From tattoo idea to design brief: questions worth asking

Turn an idea into a tattoo design brief: subject, references, placement and expectations, with an example to practise before drawing.

Learning / 19.10.2026

Tattoo apprenticeship portfolio: what to include and how to arrange it

Build a tattoo apprenticeship portfolio: select your drawings, show your process and arrange the pages before approaching a studio.

Learning / 03.11.2026

Your first tattoo convention: how to learn before you start tattooing

Plan a useful visit: what to study at booths, how to approach artists and how to turn your notes into practice, with real photographs and policy examples.

Learning / 22.10.2026

Tattoo lettering: how to give a word shape and rhythm

Explore tattoo lettering through shape, rhythm and spacing, with exercises for developing your own word compositions.

Learning / 18.10.2026

Tattoo drawing references: how to learn without copying

Organise tattoo drawing references without copying: distinguish observation, studies and original design, and keep authorship and sources.