How To Tattoo: Graffiti Cat & Lettering Tutorial

In this FOLLOW ALONG Masterclass, you’ll learn how to make and shade a CAT tattoo with GRAFFITI letters and the best way to tattoo FUR textures. Tattoo artist SASHA KOT explains his process step by step. You’ll learn about texturing techniques for tattooing fur, how to layer shadows and where to put them, how to do smooth transitions and which configurations of tattoo needles to use for every step. In this tutorial, Sasha Kot uses Cheyenne’s SOL Nova Unlimited to test and review its capabilities for the different tattoo techniques of his graffiti cat project ranging from shading and outlining to whip shading and dot work. 0:00 I use this equipment for the project 0:37 Focus on these points in your design 1:38 Safety first - Do this before you start! 2:32 These are the first steps 4:06 Techniques and cartridges to use for graffiti letters 10:32 Shadows done right 16:13 How to tattoo a perfect cat fur pattern 24:31 Steps for a beautiful cat face 30:56 Going for the details - Bringing it all together 34:33 Wh