Realistic Color Tattoo
A course by Cristina Castillo Navarro , Tattoo Artist
Joined June 2022
Add realism to your color tattoos Discover how to give your designs the right texture and the importance of the transfer process
Joined June 2022
Before she knew how to speak, Cristina Castillo was already drawing. Therefore, when years later she discovered through a television program that you could make drawings on your skin and, even more, that you could make a living from it, it was love at first sight. Currently, she is a tattoo artist specialized in color realism who has been recognized at different events in the sector.
In this online course, he will teach you how to fill your tattoos with color and create textures to achieve a realistic effect on the skin. Throughout the units, you will learn everything about color ranges and learn different methods, such as the drag technique or working in layers, to give life to your designs, in addition to delving into the tattooing process step by step.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 17 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (23)
- 3,404 students
- 14 lessons (1h 57m)
- 17 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
You will make a realistic tattoo in full color. Your teacher will guide you step by step while tattooing a fox's face.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To those people who already have a base of color work and want to apply it to tattoos or improve their technique, as well as to all those who are still searching for their own style.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you will need prior knowledge of drawing and painting on paper or canvas.
As for tools, you will need to have a program that allows you to model images, such as Photoshop or a design program on iPad. In addition, you will use a tattoo machine, needles and inks, plastic wrap, paper towels and hectographic paper, transfer, and a clean and disinfected space.
Reviews
Cristina Castillo Navarro
A course by Cristina Castillo Navarro
Cristina Castillo is a tattoo artist specialized in color realism. Before I knew how to speak I was already drawing. Therefore, when years later he discovered that drawings could be made on the skin and that this could become a profession, he felt love at first sight.
Currently, it has more than ten years of experience and has been recognized at different events in the sector. She enjoys expressing herself artistically without limits and recognizes that, for her, one of the greatest achievements is that a person decides to get a tattoo with her and repeats.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Preparation for tattoo
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Materials for the project
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Color psychology and color range
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Textures in design
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U3
Design creation
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Design development
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Preparation of the work area and skin
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Transfer process
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U4
Making the tattoo
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Lines
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Fills and shadows
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Color application 1
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Color application 2
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Details and lighting
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After tattoo
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FP
Final project
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Realistic Color Tattoo
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FAQs
You’ll learn techniques for creating realistic color tattoos, including choosing color schemes, applying contrasts, texturing synthetic skin, hygienic preparation, precise design transfer, and aftercare for high-quality tattoos.
The course is aimed at those with basic tattoo knowledge, perfect for anyone wanting to refine their color realism skills. It’s not for complete beginners but doesn’t require advanced experience either.
You’ll need a tattoo machine (preferably rotary and wireless), specific needles, colored pigments, a synthetic arm, sterile caps, hygiene products, and supplies for preparing and transferring stencils.
Micropigmentation machines are designed for superficial cosmetic work, while professional tattoo machines penetrate deeper and are suited for complex artistic designs.
The course mainly focuses on color realism but also covers styles like neo-traditional, new school, and techniques like stippling and zigzag for texture.
You’ll learn to use the color wheel to select harmonious and contrasting palettes, apply warm and cool tones for desired effects, and blend shades to create volume and depth.
The course teaches how to prepare and disinfect your workspace, use protective film, sanitize skin and tools, and organize materials properly to avoid health risks.
Procreate
buenisimo,mucha info
Curso maravilhoso
Ella majísima y con muy buenos trabajos, y le deseo lo mejor. Pero no recomendaría el curso, y menos por el precio que tiene. Se explica muy poquito durante el proceso de tatuaje. Y lo entiendo, porque cuando hay experiencia es normal obviar muchas cosas que hacemos que nos resultan “naturales”; pero no me parece adecuado para personas que no sepan tatuar (y para las que ya sabemos tampoco se da info nueva). Tampoco me ha encantado en cuanto a higiene (veo algunos fallos) o las tintas
Muy bueno excelente
buen curso