Book 05 — Shading, Black & Grey & Colour Theory

Light and shadow are what make a tattoo breathe. Book 05 teaches you the complete visual language of shading — from the mechanics of greywash to the colour theory that underlies every style. Whether you specialise in black & grey or full colour, this book transforms how you see and execute tonal work.

• The mechanics of shading: needle choice, pressure, speed and layering
• Greywash dilution ratios and how to build smooth, consistent tonal gradients
• Value structure — how light and shadow create depth and three-dimensionality
• Colour theory fundamentals: hue, saturation, temperature and contrast
• How colours age in skin — what stays vibrant and what fades
• Packing colour vs blending colour — techniques for different results
• Black & grey vs colour work: different approaches, same underlying principles

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