Color Techniques for Tattoos
A course by César Pinto , Multidisciplinary Artist and Tattooist
Learn how to apply colors and create textures using different tones to express emotion in your tattoos
Want to learn how to create vibrantly colored tattoos? Join Peruvian tattoo artist César Pinto and discover his inking techniques. César has more than a decade of tattooing experience and has earned international recognition by participating in events such as the Panamericano de Tatuajes competition.
In this course, César teaches you a variety of tattooing techniques for creating colorful works of art with unique personality. See how to set up your workspace, tune a tattoo machine, and prepare your colors. Discover tattooing techniques and movements before learning how to prepare the transfer, place your design, and do linework and shading. Move on to working with color and see how to create saturation, different textures and tones, and add definition and shine. By the end of the course, you'll know how to do full-color tattoos.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 9 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (338)
- 17,664 students
- 17 lessons (1h 57m)
- 9 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Use the techniques covered in this course to tattoo a design on artificial or human skin, from linework and shading to eye-catching color combinations.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
All artists, designers, illustrators, and tattoo artists who want to experiment with color and learn how to apply it on skin.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of drawing and tattooing are needed to take this course.
As for materials, you need a tattooing kit that includes a tattoo machine, needle cartridges, inks, a safe, clean workspace, paper towels, transfer paper, plastic wrap, caps, masking tape, a glass of water, a wash bottle, and tattoo balm.
Reviews
César Pinto
A course by César Pinto
César Pinto is a Peruvian tattoo artist who loves to experiment with shapes, colors, and textures to give each of his designs a unique personality. He studied art at the ENSABAP where he mastered painting techniques and developed a keen eye for color, which he would later apply to the art of tattooing. He's always looking for ways to reinvent himself artistically and likes to blend multiple styles.
César has more than a decade of tattooing experience and has earned international recognition by participating in events such as the Panamericano de Tatuajes competition.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Materials and preparation
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Design creation
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Materials
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Table setting
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U3
Voltage, techniques and preparation
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Voltage and depth settings
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Techniques demonstration
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U4
Application on the skin
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Framing the tattoo and preparing the transfer
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Valuation of lines
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Black base
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U5
Color treatment
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Tinting and layering
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Saturation
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Textures
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Definition
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Brightness
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U6
After tattoo
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How to disassemble the table and avoid cross contamination
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Tattoo care
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FP
Final project
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Tattoo color techniques
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FAQs
This course is designed for those with basic tattoo knowledge, perfect for anyone looking to refine techniques, blend styles, and improve the visual quality of their tattoos.
You’ll need a coil machine, Aikon power supply, needle cartridges with membranes, a thermal copier, hectographic papers, markers, quality inks, and biosecurity materials like gloves and disinfectants.
You’ll learn to blend styles, apply painting techniques, create realistic textures, adjust machines and voltage, tailor designs to anatomy, and master hygiene protocols and post-tattoo care.
Yes, the course covers saturation, shading, volume control, perspective, and color contrast techniques for realistic and painterly tattoos.
You’ll be taught how to frame designs considering muscle lines, adapting artwork to specific areas like the calf for a harmonious fit.
The course stresses disinfection protocols, workspace prep, equipment protection, and post-tattoo care to ensure safe, professional procedures.
Yes, you’ll learn to regulate voltage, adjust needle depth, select needles, and calibrate machines based on technique and body area.
No estaba pensando en tatuar a color, pero ahora definitavamente quiero. Muchas gracias, muy claro y termiinas con ganas de tatuar.
Muito bom! Recomendo.
Excelente curso.
Gran curso, refuerza muchas cosas que como tatuador dejas pasar, me encantaron los consejos para aplicar color.
Un curso básico para aprender a tatuar.