Tattooing 101’s Neo Traditional Tattooing Course

Your shortcut to mastering the creative world of Neo-Traditional tattooing.

Packed with Easy-to-Follow Lessons, Live Demos, and Hands-On Practice Activities

This is the one course that combines everything you need to know to start whipping up stunning neo-traditional designs that your clients will love in as little as 90 days.

What This Course Can Do for YOUR Career

This course is designed to build on your fundamental tattooing skills and help you specialize in one of the world’s most popular tattoo styles.

Inside, you’ll discover techniques for creating the ultra-smooth shading and earthy color blends that neo-traditional tattooing is known for.

You’ll also discover how to incorporate neo-traditional elements into your artwork to create eye-catching designs that will have clients lining up at your door.

With our easy-to-grasp teaching approach, you’ll fast-track your journey to becoming a sought-after tattoo artist in the neo-traditional genre.

“…I went from doing free tattoos to now charging anywhere between $250-$400 per tattoo…i’m making about $4,000 a month…”

-Ben Meeks, Tattooing 101 Student

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Here’s How We Do It:

The Tattooing 101 Neo Traditional Course is built around a hands-on learning approach. Here’s how it works, step by step:

Phase 1

Equipment List + Neo-Traditional Explained

Mastering Neo-traditional means understanding where it comes from and where you can take it.

In this module, we dive deep into:

The art equipment you’ll need to create Neo-Traditional tattoo designs.
How Neo-traditional is different from American Traditional.
Using color palettes that capture the Neo-traditional spirit.
Crafting unique designs while respecting historical icons.
Creating depth and flow while accentuating the curve of the body with multiple line weights.

Phase 2

Creating Neo Traditional Designs - Theory

Great Neo traditional tattoos start with a powerful design. In this theory module, we’ll give you an overview of the design process and explain how to find and use reference images.

This module includes:

Discovering and harnessing the power of reference images.
Utilizing Procreate to put your reference images to work.
The art of drawing in the distinct Neo-traditional style by adapting photos into tattoo designs.
Crafting attention-grabbing Neo-trad flash sheets.
Techniques to enhance depth, dimension, and drama in your designs.

Phase 3

Neo-Traditional Tattooing Equipment

Dive into the essential tools you need for Neo Traditional tattooing. We’ll break down each piece of equipment while giving you brand recommendations and pointing out our favorite products.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

A comprehensive breakdown of needles, and why your choice matters in Neo-trad.
Tattoo machines: coil versus rotary. Which one suits the Neo-traditional style best?
Dive deep into inks by understanding color palettes, brands, and how to mix shades for Neo-Traditional’s signature muted colors.
Find your best grip options for the comfort and precision you need during long tattooing sessions.

Phase 4

Line Work Tattoo Techniques

Your linework will be what frames the piece, adds depth, and gives the design character. From the detail of delicate lines to the bold statement of power lines, we’ll explore when to use different line weights and how they can transform your tattoos.

Throughout these lessons, you will:

See real-time demonstrations of each lining technique.
Get hands-on practice with a range of printable exercises tailored to each line type.
Learn about the tools and techniques to achieve clean, consistent lines.
Discover how line variations can transform a flat design into one with depth and dimension.
Get insights into common line work challenges and how to overcome them.

Phase 5

Shading Techniques

What breathes life into a Neo-traditional tattoo?

Shading is what transforms a flat piece into a masterpiece that radiates both depth and drama.

In this module, we’ll cover how to pack black ink without any “holidays,” or gaps. That way, you can create contrast and build a solid foundation for colors to pop. We’ll also walk through how to create the soft transitions and perfect gradients that bring neo-trad tattoos to life.

Across the lessons, you’ll:

Get hands-on with real-time demonstrations showcasing each shading technique.
Engage in exercises designed to refine your shading skills and improve consistency.
Delve deep into understanding the right tools, angles, and hand movements for optimal results.
Troubleshoot common shading challenges and learn techniques to overcome them.
Discover how varying your shading techniques can enhance the depth and emotion of your designs.

Phase 6

Color Tattoo Techniques

How do you create ultra-smooth color transitions?

In Neo-traditional, mastering color techniques isn’t just about selecting the right inks. It’s about perfect blending, smooth transitions, and making sure each color adds richness to your design.

In this module, you will:

Understand how to fully saturate an area using the packing method, ensuring your tattoos stay vibrant for the long haul.
Master the technique of whipping out color to skin tone. Create seamless transitions while “hiding” the needle marks in the skin for ultra-smooth fades.
Learn the art of mixing colors on the fly to produce smoother transitions.
Dive into the methodology behind transitioning one color into another flawlessly, making your Neo-traditional pieces come alive.

Phase 7

Highlight Tattoo Techniques

Understanding the nuances of highlights can transform your designs, creating an almost 3-D effect on the flat canvas of the skin.

In this module, you will:

Grasp the foundational principles behind placing highlights so you always put them in the right place, no matter what design you’re doing.
Learn the art of using highlights to create a sense of illumination within your designs, bringing them to life and adding a touch of realism.
Understand where to place highlights for maximum impact, ensuring your tattoos pop and captivate.
Discover the best needles, inks, and techniques that help you get crisp and radiant highlights.

Phase 8

Live Neo Traditional Tattoos

Watch the process unfold.

Watch a tattoo come to life! This unfiltered view provides not only the techniques, but also the invaluable nuances that come with years of experience.

Watch a complete commentary, discussing the choices made during the tattoo and reflecting on the final piece.
Understand the importance of communicating with your client as well as and what challenges you face when moving from practice skin to real skin.
Watch as real-time decisions are made regarding design adaptations, color choices, and more.
See all the previously discussed techniques come together to form a unique tattoo.
Benefit from multiple camera angles, ensuring you miss none of the action. See close-ups to better understand needle depth and motion, as well as broader views for equipment handling, and more.

Take Control of Your Timeline

Most tattoo apprenticeships out there will have you working for six months to a year – or even shelling out thousands of dollars – before you even get to touch a tattoo machine.

Because shops get more free labor the longer they keep an apprentice, too many aspiring artists get strung along without the education they need to build a career, let alone specialize in an in-demand style.

However, with the Neo Traditional Tattooing Course, our goal is to speed up your learning curve and unlock your creativity…without emptying your wallet.

The moment you join, you’ll get instant access to our full Neo Traditional Tattooing video library where we hold nothing back. You’ll have everything you need to know so you can learn at your own pace, whenever you want.

So…What’s This Going to Cost?

So here’s the deal: For just $197, you’ll get all the information you need to crank out one amazing neo traditional tattoo after another without struggle. That means that you’ll earn back your investment in just a single tattoo session.

Unlike those pricy apprenticeships, this course is about giving you a fair shot at mastering Neo Traditional tattooing without burning a hole in your pocket.

5 FREE Bonuses to Support Your Career

Now, because we want to ensure you have all the tools you need to become a pro, we've thrown in some bonuses to support your journey into Neo Traditional tattooing.

Bonus 1

Neo Traditional Drawing Course

Learn how to use reference photos to create unique neo traditional tattoo designs that flow with the muscles and look like they belong on your clients.

Bonus 2

Flash Sheet Templates

Give yourself a professional edge by using custom borders that will help pull your flash sheets together.

Bonus 3

Custom Color Palettes

Get my favorite neo traditional tattooing color palettes to make your designs pop without losing the muted hues that the style is known for.

Bonus 4

Procreate Masterclass

Enhance your design skills with an easy-to-follow walkthrough of the Procreate app.

These bonuses are the perfect companions to the main course, ensuring you have everything you need to excel in Neo Traditional tattooing.

Our Guarantee

We’ve got a straightforward 30-day money-back guarantee. Take some time to dive into the course. If you decide it’s not for you, no hard feelings. Just shoot us an email at replies@tattooing101.com within 30 days, and we’ll refund you every penny.

Here's EVERYTHING You're Going to Get

So to recap: Here’s everything you’re getting when you join Tattooing 101’s Neo Traditional Tattooing Course.

Number 1

Discover Your Style and Level Up Your Tattooing Skills

You’ll learn how to nail this unique style, straight from the basics to advanced techniques while discovering how to create your own authentic art that gets clients lining up.

Number 2

Take Your Skills Further With 5 FREE Bonuses

In addition to the Neo Traditional Tattooing Course, you’ll also be getting five massive bonuses to take your new skills further.

You’ll be getting our NEW Neo Traditional Drawing Course, the 50 designs inside the Neo Traditional Sketchbook, our flash sheet and color templates, and the Procreate Master Class.

You’re Getting All This for Just $197

It’s a no-brainer compared to the thousands you could drop on other trainings.

Don’t forget, if for some reason you’re not fully satisfied with the course, just message me at replies@tattooing101.com within 30 days, and you’ll get every penny back.

Now’s the time to stop daydreaming about being a top-notch tattoo artist and take the leap.

$197

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Try It Risk-Free for 30 Days

If you don’t think it’s worth this small investment (literally less than one tattoo session) then we’re happy to give you all your money back

$79/mo

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