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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 / 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 / 21.10.2026

How to improve your tattoo drawings with useful feedback

Ask for useful feedback on tattoo drawings: focus the question, separate observation from taste and turn a comment into a test.

Learning / 20.10.2026

Japanese tattoos and ukiyo-e: reading Kuniyoshi’s prints

Explore Japanese tattoos through ukiyo-e: artworks, artists and questions for studying composition without losing the historical context.

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 / 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.

News / 27.10.2026

Rembrandt and tattoos at the Rembrandthuis: two crafts meet

The Rembrandthuis hosts Henk Schiffmacher and his team from 26 October to 7 November 2026, connecting printmaking and tattooing.

Learning / 26.10.2026

American traditional tattoos: what drawing a rose can teach you

Study American traditional tattoo drawing through silhouette, black and colour, using a rose to explore clear composition.

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 / 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

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 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.