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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.

News / 16.10.2026

Madrid Tattoo Convention 2026: dates and context for the Arganda event

Madrid Tattoo Convention 2026 was scheduled for 23–25 October in Arganda. Keep the event reference and a guide to looking closely at conventions.

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 / 02.11.2026

Geometric tattoos: build rhythm without forgetting the body

Learn to read pattern, symmetry and composition in real geometric tattoos, with researched references and a practical drawing exercise for beginners.

Learning / 29.10.2026

Dotwork tattoos: look beyond the dots to understand the shading

Understand dotwork shading, its relationship with blackwork and geometry, and what to study in real tattoo photographs. A paper exercise turns those observations into drawing practice.

Learning / 27.10.2026

Tattoo machine history: from Edison to Samuel O’Reilly

Follow the connection between Edison’s electric pen and O’Reilly’s tattoo machine through their patents and their different purposes.

Learning / 24.10.2026

Maud Wagner, tattoo artist: the story beyond the portrait

Meet Maud Wagner beyond the portrait: her profession, historical sources and the questions a photograph cannot answer.

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 / 18.10.2026

Neo traditional tattoos: how to recognise the style

Explore neo traditional tattoos, their relationship with traditional work, and what to look for in line, colour and composition.

Learning / 18.10.2026

Blackwork tattoos: why negative space matters as much as black ink

Explore blackwork through solid black and negative space, with real references and composition exercises for your sketchbook.

Learning / 18.10.2026

Tattoo needle types: how to read RL, RS and Magnum

Learn to read RL, RS and Magnum, distinguish diameter from taper and compare tattoo cartridge specifications clearly.

Learning / 18.10.2026

How to make your first tattoo flash sheet with a clear idea

Design your first tattoo flash sheet with a shared idea, thumbnails, selection and a layout that makes the whole page work.

Learning / 18.10.2026

Tattoo starter kits: what is included and what you still need

Compare a tattoo starter kit with buying separately: contents, compatibility and learning needs before expanding your equipment.

Learning / 17.10.2026

Wired vs wireless tattoo machines: what changes in your setup

Compare wired and wireless tattoo machines through power, replacement parts and workstation organisation, not battery claims alone.