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Introduction to Color

2 DVD Set

by Dean Deakyne

In this 2 DVD set, Dean Deakyne takes you through the steps necessary to create a color tattoo. Dean demonstrates how to map out an area of skin for the tattoo to prepare for the design stage. He shows how to design a tattoo using pencil and pen drawings that are scanned into a computer and finalized using Photoshop and Illustrator. Dean then explains how to properly set up a sanitary tattoo station, gives an in-depth overview of all the equipment needed for the tattoo procedure, and shows how to set up and mix different shades of color. Starting the outline process, Dean covers a variety of line work such as gray line, basic outlining and sculpting lines from thick to thin. He then moves into his techniques for black shading and color blending to give the work a smooth airbrushed look.

This informative DVD set is packed full of information that will help get beginning tattoo artists over the hurdles that they often face in their first color tattoos.

Topics Covered:

- Mapping out Skin
- Design Process
- Photoshop and Illustrator
- Setting up Workstation
- Mixing Colors
- Outlining
- Black Shading
- Color Blending

Chapters:

Disc One:
01: Intro
02: Tracing for Template
03: Drawing
04: Illustrator and Photoshop
05: Stencil Making
06: Station Set up
07: Tattoo Animation
08: Color Mixing
09: Stencil Application
10: Outlining
11: Shading

Disc 2:
01: Color
02: Closing Statements

About Dean Deakyne:

Starting in 1982, Dean Deakyne has been tattooing for over two decades. Early in his career he was heavily involved in the tattoo circuit which led to a rapid advancement of his skills. He eventually moved to Southern California and opened two tattoo studios (Sick & Twisted Productions and Orange County Ink). Deciding to further advance his art, he left the studios to pursue new artistic endeavors at the Gnomon School of Visual Effects. Dean has won numerous international tattoo awards and has been featured in newspapers, television and magazines world-wide.

For more on Dean Deakyne, visit: http://www.sickandtwistedtattoo.com

NTSC Format. Run time 3 hours and 20 minutes.

$49.99 USD

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Not available in Canada.