Coverup Mastery:
4 week intensive with Guy Aitchison
Learn about the coverup intensive:
Led by industry legend Guy Aitchison, this immersive course is designed to help you transform people's unwanted ink into beautiful tattoos.
Perfect for tattooers looking to expand their clientele. Starts in:
Elevate your tattooing skills and learn the art of tattooing coverups. Over four weeks, you’ll participate in expert-led exercises, receive personalized feedback, and apply your newfound skills on a real coverup project on a client or friend. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, mastering the art of coverups will help you stand out and grow your clientele.
Join us and take your tattoo career to the next level!
Course Outline:
Monday Sept 30th:
Pre-Course: Welcome Package
Receive written and video content to prepare for the course
Introduction to coverup tattoo principles and design foundations
Start to look for a client or friend that will be available to put your lesson into a hands on cover up for the week of October 21st
Access to the forum where members can discuss and connect about the course
STARTS Monday Oct 7th:
Week 1: Introduction to Coverup Design
Live Exercise with Guy
We will Review participants’ previous coverup work
Guy will lead an exercise in Zoom to go over coverup design
Answer your questions throughout the evening
Prepare participants to secure a client for their real coverup practice in Week 3
Monday Oct 14th:
Week 2: Developing Your Coverup Design
Live Exercise with Guy
Discussion of individual coverup projects for Week 3
Another coverup design exercise with Q & A
Sunday Oct 20th & Monday Oct 21st:
Week 3: Hands-On Coverup Application
Sunday Oct 20 Live Critique Session: Panel critique of participants’ coverup project designs so far
Monday Oct 21 Live Exercise with Guy: Guy Aitchison provides individual feedback on project designs and we work on coverup design improvement based on critique
During the week participants apply lessons learned by tattooing the coverup design on their client or friend
Design exercise available for apprentices or those not yet tattooing
Sunday Oct 27th:
Week 4: Final Critique at the Paradise Tattoo Gathering
Live Critique Session: Guy Aitchison leads an in-depth critique of each participant’s completed coverup tattoo
Discuss challenges faced and solutions implemented
Final takeaways and strategies for improving future coverups
Course Goals/Objectives:
1. Master Coverup Techniques: Learn advanced coverup tattooing techniques, including blending, contrast, flow, and color correction, to successfully conceal old tattoos.
2. Refine Artistic Skills: Improve your drawing and design skills to create seamless, aesthetically pleasing coverup tattoos that transform unwanted ink into beautiful new artwork.
3. Gain Hands-On Experience: Apply coverup techniques in a real-world setting by working on a live coverup project with a client in Week 3.
4. Receive Expert Feedback: Benefit from personalized critiques by renowned artist Guy Aitchison and others to refine your design and application, helping you push your creative boundaries.
5. Expand Your Clientele: Learn how mastering the art of coverups can set you apart in the tattoo industry, making you more marketable and attracting more clients.
6. Network and Build Your Portfolio: Present your completed work at the Paradise Tattoo Gathering and receive feedback from industry leaders, while also expanding your professional network.
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Site: www.reinventingthetattoo.com