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This comprehensive course is designed to guide tattoo artists from creating basic portrait tattoos to mastering the art of hyper-realistic portraiture. Through two parts, each consisting of five detailed lessons, students will enhance their skills and techniques in creating lifelike portraits.

Part one focuses on honing precision and detail on practice mats, while part two transitions to working on real skin. This course is perfect for any artist looking to specialize in realism as a tattoo niche and push their boundaries in creating awe-inspiring, hyper-detailed tattoos.

Are you ready to take your tattooing skills to the next level and create stunning, realistic portrait tattoos? Whether you’re transitioning from basic portraits or seeking to break into the realism niche, this course offers everything you need to elevate your craft. Split into two parts, with each part containing five intensive lessons, you will explore advanced shading, fine-line work, and detail mastery that go beyond anything you’ve done before.

In part one, you will work on practice mats, gaining confidence in your ability to capture precise details, shadows, and textures that make portraits come to life. In part two, you will apply those refined techniques to real skin, tackling the unique challenges of realistic portraiture in a live environment. This course will challenge you, sharpen your eye for detail, and unlock new possibilities in your tattoo career.