How to Tattoo Anime with Colin Tattoos | Tattoo Tutorial
We recently visited Conor McNulty, aka Colin Tattoos, known for his neo-traditional and pop culture tattoos, to learn how he brings the iconic Dragon Ball Z character Broly to life. Conor shared his approach to anime-style tattoos, which focuses on capturing the essence of the character by using varied line widths to add depth, combined with small details that really make the design pop. He stresses the importance of thorough research and gathering multiple references to nail the character’s colours and personality.
As he worked, Conor shared his insight into how the stencil process is crucial—not to be rushed—since it sets the foundation for a tattoo that works naturally with the body’s contours. When tattooing, he uses whip shading and pepper shading techniques to create smooth gradients and subtle texture.
Conor’s advice for newer artists is to always stay curious, ask questions, and keep drawing to develop your unique style!
00:00 Intro
00:17 Applying The Stencil
05:02 What Supplies?
06:29 Starting The Tattoo (Lining)
08:26 What Voltage and Machine?
27:42 Shading
31:14 Colour Packing
48:38 Highlights
49:02 Colour Packing Continued
51:48 White Highlights
52:56 Finished Tattoo
53:03 Aftercare
55:45 Outro
55:59 List of Supplies Used
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You can find a list of the supplies Colin used in his tutorial here: https://www.killerinktattoo.co.uk/blo...
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Tattoo Artist: Colin Tattoos
Colin Tattoos Instagram: / colin_tattoos
The purpose of this video is to showcase the talents of professional tattoo artists. It has been created to inspire and share knowledge within the professional tattoo community. It is not designed to teach beginners how to tattoo and should never be seen as a substitute for a proper apprenticeship under an experienced mentor. Tattooing is a highly skilled craft that requires years of training, practice, and responsibility.
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