Tattoo Lettering
A course by user8102852 surname8102852 , Tattoo Artist
Joined July 2021
Learn to draw custom letters and enhance messages engraved on the skin with a unique style.
Learn to draw custom letters and enhance messages engraved on the skin with a unique style.
Joined July 2021
A tattoo can immortalize a letter, a word, a phrase or even a signature on the skin, and a good lettering design magnifies its impact. Caio Cruz, also known as O Monstrão, is a tattoo artist specializing in lettering. He founded the Mafia Latinta studio and has done work for artists, football players and celebrities as well as for different brands.
In this online course, Caio will teach you how to illustrate letters in a practical, original and efficient way for tattoos. It will show you how to draw different types of letters with exercises to loosen the line, unlock creativity and find your own style.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (62)
- 6,014 students
- 15 lessons (2h 27m)
- 21 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will create an authorial design of lettering for tattoo.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To all people interested in designing letters and tattoos.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is required.
As for materials, you will need a pencil, an eraser, a pen brush , a fine-tipped pen and a parallel one.
Reviews
A course by user8102852 surname8102852
Caio Cruz, better known as O Monstrão, is a tattoo artist from São Paulo inspired by carnival and urban art. When he decided to pursue his path in tattooing as a self-taught artist, he opted for custom lettering . Caio was one of the forerunners of the style in Brazil, giving workshops in several states of the country. Along the way, he founded the Mafia Latinta studio and created works for artists, football players and celebrities as well as for different brands. As a judge, Caio participates in Tattoo Week, considered the biggest tattoo event in the world.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Lettering for Tattoo
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About Lettering and Tattooing
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Basic Alphabets: Classical and Ampersands
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Warm-up Exercises
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Exercises on the Squared Sheet
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Ornaments and Complementary Elements
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Unlocking Creativity
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U3
Project Construction
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Briefing
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Construction Guide
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Application of Letters
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Pen Application
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Ornaments and Finishing
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U4
Identity in Lettering for Tattoo
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From Paper to Skin
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Knowing Your Style
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FP
Final project
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Tattoo Lettering
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great course, very well developed.
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displayname3405216
PlusGreat course, thank you master for the teaching
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displayname14990975
excellent course for initiation
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PlusAmazing course, I was able to clear up several doubts from the beginning to the final project, all stages.
Congratulations to Caio for his teaching methods and ease in passing on his knowledge.
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displayname14779231
Excellent course, it certainly opened a world of possibilities for my creative method in lettering.
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