About this Event
Traditional Japanese Tattoo Art Design: Sumi-e & Classical Illustration Techniques
Learn the artistic foundations essential for creating Japanese-style tattoos. This course teaches traditional sumi-e ink painting and classical Japanese illustration techniques specifically applied to tattoo design
What You'll Learn:
Develop the flowing brushwork and cultural understanding necessary to create authentic Japanese tattoo designs. Using traditional motifs like the koi fish—symbolizing perseverance and transformation—you'll learn how Japanese masters create compositions that flow naturally with the human body's contours.
Through hands-on sumi-e practice, you'll develop the line quality, ink control, and compositional skills that distinguish authentic Japanese tattoo work and design pieces that tell cultural stories while wrapping beautifully around arms, legs, and torsos.
Course Focus:
- Traditional brush techniques translated to tattoo application
- Cultural symbolism and proper use of Japanese imagery
- Body-flow composition for sleeve and large-scale pieces
- Classical motifs: koi, dragons, waves, cherry blossoms, and protective deities
- Authentic color palettes and shading techniques
- Respectful approach to cultural tradition in contemporary practice
Price includes ink, brush & paper
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Safety Harbor Art And Music Center, 706 2nd Street North, Safety Harbor, United States
USD 86.22
