Tattoo Lettering
A course by Caio Cruz , Tattoo Artist
Learn to draw custom letters and enhance messages engraved on the skin with a unique style.
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 (74)
- 8,146 students
- 15 lessons (2h 27m)
- 21 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Turkish
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- 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.
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Caio Cruz
A course by Caio Cruz
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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Chiaro, preciso e senza troppi fronzoli. La parte pratica mostrata è molta per cui utilissima. Ottimo
O curso usa técnicas diferentes e conhecidas, além de exemplificar a melhor forma de aplicar cada uma delas.
Información clara, buen curso para adentrarse en el mundo del lettering, ejercicios de calentamiento utiles para soltar la mano.
Conteúdo bem disposto, iniciante, porém é interessante conhecer o processo criativo, um ótimo material pra quem precisa ter uma perspectiva geral do assunto.
Mal comecei o curso e já estou gostando muito dele, só pela apresentação já da para ver que se vai aprender muito com ele.