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7 February, 202321 August, 2023

Creating full color realism by Armando Muñoz.

The realistic tattoo is one of the most demanded thanks to its high level of detail and the characteristics that identify it. That’s why professional tattoo artist and Inknation Studio’s resident artist, Armando Muñoz, will share his secrets for creating a great, realistic, full-color tattoo.

To create his piece inspired by the good and bad of New York City, Armando Muñoz chose to find representative elements of this city to combine them with his style and thus create a worthy piece for a convention like “ The New York Tattoo. Convention”

One of the characteristics that the tattoo artist highlights is looking for a suitable tattoo machine that adapts to the style of tattoo that you’re going to do and to the characteristics that you consider necessary as a professional. To do this, Armando recommends using a Cheyenne 2.5 machine, the machine he used to create his masterpiece.

On the other hand, knowing how to combine colors and using the right ones to create your tattoo plays a fundamental role in the design. It is not necessary to use a single range of colors.

Armando Muñoz combines the same tones to create a unique palette that gives life and background to the tattoo. For that reason, he recommends using professional pigment brands like World Famous.

Keeping these recommendations in mind, you will be able to create a full color realism tattoo that will help you not only elevate the design, but also show your techniques as a professional artist.

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2 February, 202321 August, 2023

3 professional techniques to tattoo Micro Realism by Andrés Makishi.

Micro Realism is a style of tattooing that has gained great popularity inside and outside the professional tattoo industry and this is because it gives the possibility of creating a small piece with a great amount of detail, technique, elegance and sophistication.

For that reason, Andrés Makishi, professional tattoo artist and resident of Inknation Studio will share the 3 techniques he uses to create tattoos with the Micro Realism style.

The first technique is to work the tattoo thinking that it’s a large and complete piece like any other tattoo.

Even if it’s a small tattoo, the level of detail, color and quality must be maintained because this will give it the impact that characterizes this style of tattoo.

On the other hand, knowing how to analyze the design and create a strategy to start tattooing is essential. What this will allow you isn’t only to work in order, but it will help you so that the colors and techniques you use don’t mix or lose the level of quality.

Finally, depending on the design you’re going to make, Makishi recommends starting by creating the lines and contours to later fill in and develop the complete composition. In this way, you will have more control of the piece and the tattoo will look more detailed and delicate.

With these 3 simple but powerful techniques you will be able to create a Micro Realism tattoo worthy of a professional.

31 January, 202321 August, 2023

3 professional techniques to tattoo Micro Realism by Andrés Makishi.

For that reason, Andrés Makishi, professional tattoo artist and resident of Inknation Studio will share the 3 techniques he uses to create tattoos with the Micro Realism style.

The first technique is to work the tattoo thinking that it’s a large and complete piece like any other tattoo.

Even if it’s a small tattoo, the level of detail, color and quality must be maintained because this will give it the impact that characterizes this style of tattoo.

With these 3 simple but powerful techniques you will be able to create a Micro Realism tattoo worthy of a professional.

25 January, 202321 August, 2023

THE NEW YORK TATTOO CONVENTION

Inknation Studio and all its resident artists were present at the new edition of “The New York Tattoo Convention” – Brooklyn 2022 to show their passion and love for tattoos.

Each of its residents was in charge of capturing a work of art with a theme and message that would adapt to the wishes of their canvases, but also demonstrate the techniques they wanted to implement in their designs to achieve recognition worthy of a professional tattoo artist.

During three arduous days, each tattoo artist not only demonstrated their resistance and commitment, but also successfully completed each of their tattoos, providing a professional, realistic and high-quality design, a hallmark of Inknation Studio.

Multiple designs, different inspirations and professional techniques were the three main features that highlighted Inknation Studio at this convention, giving greater recognition to two of its great tattoo artists: Zhimpa Moreno and J Luis.

Without a doubt, an experience that demonstrated the great talent that each one of the residents of Inknation Studio has and the passion that is felt for the struggle to grow and every day to capture their passion and message in ink.

Darwin Enriquez

Darwin Enriquez entered the world of body art at 20 years of age in his hometown of Valencia, Venezuela, where he began work creating designs for a tattoo shop. During his stint at the tattoo shop, he developed his artistic talents and felt an instant attraction to the art-form of tattooing.

24 January, 202321 August, 2023

How to tattoo the Micro Realism technique by José Contreras

The professional tattoo artist and resident resident of Inknation Studio, José Contreras participated in the 2022 edition of the New York Tattoo Convention where he stands out for fusing micro realism with his Japanese ink painting technique.

Micro Realism has become a highly demanded tattoo style thanks to its great visual impact, simplicity, minimalism and authentic quality in details and textures.

For this reason, professional tattoo artist José Contreras recommends using small needles like the 3 RL to create texturing techniques that will bring your tattoo to life.

On the other hand, he emphasizes that to create a Micro Realistic tattoo that lasts over time, it’s essential to work in layers. To do this, applying dark tones that don’t reach black in the first layers and then working on textures and darks is the ideal technique for this type of tattoo style.

In this way, the professional tattoo artist José Contreras created a piece in Micro Realism with an exceptional quality of detail and great visual impact.

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3 January, 202321 August, 2023

The Inknation Studio Experience

Every day Inknation Studio seeks to innovate, grow and demonstrate that anything is possible as a team.

For that reason, Inknation Studio was present at “The New York Tattoo Convention”, a convention that brings together great tattoo artists from around the world to show their talent and skills where the studio stood out and received great recognition.

Live with us the experience and receptivity that Inknation Studio and all its residents had at this great convention.

27 December, 202221 August, 2023

Tips for Beginner Tattoo Artists from Emerson Pabon

To be recognized within the professional tattoo industry, it’s important to handle different techniques and have certain skills that will help you stand out.

That’s why Emerson Pabon, resident artist at Inknation Studio, shares with you the top 3 tips to follow to set your career on the path to success.

#1 Listen to the customer

When making a tattoo, it’s essential that you listen to what your client wants and guide their vision towards a more artistic form so that you create a piece that is liked by both your client and yours.

#2 think about the tattoo you’re going to do

Knowing how you are going to place the tattoo on the skin and what its dimensions will be will help you create a piece that fits perfectly with the context and location of the tattoo. You know this will help you make the tattoo more prominent.

#3 Surround yourself with the right people.

Tattoo artists are always in constant learning. One of the best ways to continue learning is to surround yourself with tattoo artists as it will allow you to observe and analyze new techniques that will be very useful in the future.

Follow these three wonderful tips from Emerson Pabon and lead your artistic career to success.

20 December, 202221 August, 2023

Techniques to tattoo more realistic textures

Professional tattoo conventions are an ideal space to express your style, approach, originality and above all your technique.

For this reason, Darwin Enríquez shares the best techniques he used during his participation at “The New York Tattoo Convention” to create a unique artistic piece with his personal stamp in just three days.

Undoubtedly, knowing the time you have to finish your tattoo is essential. This will allow you to create an appropriate action plan where the objective is to manage the time to achieve the completion of the tattoo. Darwin Enriquez was very aware of this aspect, finishing in just three days his tattoo inspired by Melenia Blade of Miquella from the video game Eldenring.

On the other hand, knowing what tattoo techniques you’re going to apply to it’s a key aspect. Knowing this aspect will allow you to dedicate a specific day to applying the textures, finishes and leftovers that allow you to raise the quality level of the piece.

Finally, the strategy implemented by Darwin was the creation and mixtures of colors. Even if it’s a black and white tattoo, mixing these colors in different proportions will help you obtain a unique shade that will stand out more and give the piece another finish.

The most important thing when participating in professional tattoo conventions is to show the talent you have, your style and the message you want to convey.

Darwin Enriquez

13 December, 202221 August, 2023

Techniques to tattoo without compromising quality

Creating a professional and realistic tattoo takes time, effort and imagination. But is it possible to make a very realistic and detailed tattoo in just 3 days?

The tattoo artist Robert Carlos achieved it and captured all eyes with his design. Inspired by the signs of the universe and the vibrations that our ears perceive towards our path of life.

That’s why he will share the three keys that led him to complete this great challenge.

#1 The machines to use

To create a tattoo with amazing nuances and textures, it’s important to use the right machines, such as the Cheyenne 4.0 or 7.0, which will allow you to apply shading, highlights and color more effectively.

#2 choose the right technique

Before getting tattooed, it’s important that you think about the action plan that you’re going to use to finish the tattoo on time and without damaging the skin. Roberto Carlos suggests starting tattooing from the bottom up. In this way the skin will not suffer and you’ll prevent the colors from mixing when tattooing so that they always look bright.

#3 select your action plan

Working quickly isn’t appropriate. It’s important that you think about the skin and how to do it so that it’s not mistreated during the process. To do this, the tattoo artist recommends starting in the form of a pendulum or circle and thus preventing the skin from suffering.

Follow these incredible techniques that Roberto Carlos recommends and participate with confidence in any professional tattoo convention.

6 December, 202221 August, 2023

How to prepare for professional tattoo conventions by J Luis.

The professional tattoo artist and resident of Inknation Studio, J Luis participated in the 2022 edition of “The New York Tattoo Convention” taking the great triumph thanks to the techniques used.

A delicate piece that combines natural elements inspired by neotraditionalism became the aspiration of tattoo artist J Luis, who in just three days will complete the necessary techniques to create an incomparable piece.

The first technique used was the segmentation of the tattoo. This allowed him to work each element of the tattoo in parts and thus be able to complete the project on time.

On the other hand, J Luis focused on tattooing in steps to avoid damaging the skin, in addition to using specialized machines such as the Cheyenne 4.0 and 3.5 to trace delicate and precise lines, and create reliefs and textures.

Along with the implementation of high-end equipment, the tattoo artist also expressed the need to use appropriate colors or pigments. Although he admitted that he doesn’t get the shades he likes, mixing and blending colors allows him to get just the right color to create the effects and nuances he wants.

In this way, with the techniques used by the professional tattoo artist J Luis, you will be able to prepare to participate in a tattoo convention, using them in your favor to not only finish your artistic piece, but also offer a tattoo with a professional design.

Category: Interviews InknationStudio Tattoo

Creating full color realism by Armando Muñoz.

3 professional techniques to tattoo Micro Realism by Andrés Makishi.

3 professional techniques to tattoo Micro Realism by Andrés Makishi.

THE NEW YORK TATTOO CONVENTION

Darwin Enriquez

How to tattoo the Micro Realism technique by José Contreras

The Inknation Studio Experience

Tips for Beginner Tattoo Artists from Emerson Pabon

Techniques to tattoo more realistic textures

Darwin Enriquez

Techniques to tattoo without compromising quality

How to prepare for professional tattoo conventions by J Luis.

Darwin Enriquez

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