Traditional Japanese Tattoo Art Workshop

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

Host or Publisher SAFETY HARBOR ART AND MUSIC CENTER