Freehand Cursive Lettering Tattoos
A course by Delia Vico , Tattoo Artist
Discover the techniques to create freehand lettering in cursive and learn how to tattoo it on different parts of the body
Discover the techniques to create freehand lettering in cursive and learn how to tattoo it on different parts of the body
Lettering and tattooing are two art forms that often come together as one. The first helps you express yourself with an elegant and visually striking design, while the second transforms it into an unerasable memory. Join tattoo artist Delia Vico and learn how to ink your letters directly on skin following body contour and volume.
Delia has nearly two decades of experience in tattooing and specializes in cursive lettering and calligraphy. In this course, she teaches how to form single letters, compose words, and precisely draw them on skin to create a unique, balanced tattoo.
Bring your message to life and create a composition that leaves its mark.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (121)
- 5,868 students
- 12 lessons (1h 58m)
- 16 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Draw and tattoo a cursive lettering design on skin.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Lettering lovers who want to deepen their knowledge of this writing style and tattoo artists interested in improving their freehand lettering skills.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of design and experience in tattooing are needed for this course.
As for materials, you need paper, colored pencils, felt-tip markers, a ruler, a tattoo machine, plastic wrap, ink, petroleum jelly, a spray bottle, and other items your teacher will specify during the course.
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A course by Delia Vico
Delia Vico is a professional tattoo artist from Savona, in Liguria. She discovered her passion for design at an early age, which she fostered while studying at an arts’ lyceum. After graduating, she continued her education at the Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti in Torino followed by the Accademia Linguistica di Belle Arti in Genoa.
She got her first taste of ink at the age of 16 and immediately knew she wanted to pursue tattooing as a career. From there, she began drawing sketches and gradually perfecting the art of lettering and calligraphy.
She currently works at Hold Fast Tattoo studio in Finale Ligure where she specializes in large cursive lettering compositions.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Reference models
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U2
Necessary materials and study of the lettering on paper
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My toolbox
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Grid writing and letter drawing
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How to draw words
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U3
Preparation and tattoo
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The workbench and the choice of needles
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Choose the word and write it in the grid
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Anatomy analysis
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Reproduction of the grid on the skin and design of the writing
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Performing the tattoo 1
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Performing the tattoo 2
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U4
What happens after getting the tattoo?
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Take care of the tattoo
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FP
Final project
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Freehand Cursive Lettering Tattoos
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brusco
Un curso muy valioso con un contenido muy bien explicado. Los conocimientos son muy aplicables al día a día del tattoo lettering.
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jpalaciolizana
exelente curso agradecido por el conocimiento entregado, todo muy detallado c:
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miguel_boquence_89
Curso espectacular, aprendí muchísimas ideas y tips, lo único que me confunde es porque no obtengo mí certificado, (no me aparece en MíPerfil•Certificados)
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alan_esm
muy buen curso
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megsonoio
PlusVolevo prendere un momento per ringraziarti.
Apprezzo profondamente la passione che metti nel tuo lavoro e la trovo meravigliosa, apprezzo la cura che hai dedicato nel preparare queste videolezioni.
La tua umiltà non passa inosservata e fa davvero la differenza.
spero un giorno di incontrarti personalmente e di rivedere tutte queste cose dal vivo.
grazie
Margherita
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