TATTOO FLASH PAINTING TUTORIAL

Updated flash painting/spit shading tutorial
Leave a comment if you have any questions
Materials used:
Speedball nibs B-5 & B-6,
Windsor & Newton Indian ink (water resistant)
300g/m watercolour paper
Da Vinci brushes
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[@marieelise8970]

Thank you so much for doin this in a fast straight to the point manner you know how many times I’ve looked for this and It’s a 30min video explaining the process your amazing thank you 🥰

[@randomherotattoo]

Awesome video! You are one of the reasons why I started painting tattoo flash which led to some other amazing things. THANKS!!

[@BLINDAMBITION]

Thanks so much dude 🙏🏻

[@jessyso5110]

I searched so long for a tutorial like this. Thank you!

[@BLINDAMBITION]

No worries, glad it helped 🙏🏻

[@dragonclaws9367]

I never thought of painting with inks. I have some from my calligraphy phase. Brilliant! A tiny amount of water will make them go a long way thank you!

[@BLINDAMBITION]

Honestly I use less than a small ink caps worth of black for most of my paintings, it does go a long way!

[@dustinclark8388]

Really nice clean and bold. You do great consistent work.

[@BLINDAMBITION]

Dustin Clark thanks dude 🙏🏻

[@codysks5380]

I’ve watched so many videos and each one was missing some kind of information, this was bloody perfect mate keep up the good work.

[@BLINDAMBITION]

Thanks dude, glad it helped you out!

[@drus1812]

This is so satisfying to watch

[@Krispy1011]

Oh man that was great - its showing me a lot - thanks for this

[@probablyalex]

I've not been painting long but I'm really struggling to blend out my black ink. Wont stop practicing thought, thanks for the video

[@BLINDAMBITION]

Alex Ty it’s the most cliché saying, but honestly practise makes perfect 🤙🏻 as long as you’re enjoying yourself doing it, keep it it!

[@kerryjade_]

Wow thank you for making this tutorial. Really helpful for me!

[@napiks]

Awesome!! Love the colour combo

[@BLINDAMBITION]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@groovtam]

so clean

[@BLINDAMBITION]

Tam H thanks! 🙏🏻

[@user-zm2fk3yf3y]

So cool!!! Your painting is amazing🔥
I want to try your painting in South Korea too! What color red did you use? Crimson? or Plame red?

[@BLINDAMBITION]

Thanks! I used flame red 👍🏻

[@user-zm2fk3yf3y]

@@BLINDAMBITION Thank you so much🫡🫡🫡
I’m going crazy because I want to see a lot of your paintings!! 🥹🥹
Please upload often!🙇‍♂️

[@guitarvirtuoduder]

How diluted are your colors? Like the green, how many drops of pigment and how many drops of water? Thanks!

[@tylergrant180]

manipulating the brush is so hard. i’m pretty comfortable with blending out the black but getting around tough shapes and corners is so hard

[@raoulragnini278]

💥💥💥

[@paarsedruif]

What kind of acrylic inks are those? Are these like half transparant or are they all? Good shit, keep it up

[@BLINDAMBITION]

paarsedruif these are fw acrylic inks, they are all fully opaque but can be slightly diluted with water and thanks!

[@danielhayward2572]

What are the colour names of the inks you’ve used for this flash?

[@SharpUchi]

song reminds me of clockwork orange

[@xchrizOr]

Do you dillute the paint when adding colour? I use the same acrylic ink as you and when i add colour i tend to overdraw the shadows that i drew before with black. Hope this makes sense.

[@badgerarp9866]

I have the same problem. As well as yellow turning in to green if I shade underneath it.

[@asian2go96]

You're supposed to wait for the black to dry before you put your color down

[@Lucy.S]

OMG I think you might have solved my problem with shading!! Does it happen to you that the ink doesnt wash when using the water brush? I have this problem, that leaves a very strong mark where the ink was placed and it doesnt wash!!! Dunno why this started happening suddenly....If someone has advice please feel free to comment!!!!

[@BLINDAMBITION]

Could be a couple of reasons, maybe your ink is drying too fast before you blend it out, or you’re using too little ink and again it’s drying too fast, or it could even be down to what paper you’re using..or is your water brush wet enough? Try out a few blend tests with different amounts of ink/water and you should find the sweet spot 👍🏻

[@playstationgamer8759]

What brand watercolor paper?

[@JackJaguarTCG]

Won’t the ink be swallowed though? Or do you spit after you have the ink in tour brush/mouth? And couldn’t it stain your teeth? I’m just curious about the health risks with doing spit shading before trying it

[@BLINDAMBITION]

I use a separate brush for water and when it gets too much paint on it I’ll wipe it off, so hardly any ever gets in my mouth. There have been a few instances where I’ve put the wrong brush in my mouth though!

[@oscarlopez7368]

What is that blue green color called?

[@soul_vicex]

That pink slaps, what brand is it?

[@CHRISandSHAN]

Clean as fuck mate! Love this!

[@jeremysepulveda2162]

Que rojo usaste?

[@happykm1837]

After your shading, when you're applying your primaries. It looks like your brush is a little wet since the paint already looks kind of faded. Am I understanding this right or no?

[@BLINDAMBITION]

The paint can sometimes be quite opaque, so depending on the colour I will wet my brush slightly for easier application

[@christopheralicea4638]

I’ve been painting flash and have been told my colors are off. I use the same type of inks when I paint. Wondering what colors you use exactly? Thanks!

[@christopheralicea4638]

I use the same brand. Crimson red, but it’s too dark

[@BLINDAMBITION]

I usually go for flame red 👍🏻

[@linadiamante7077]

hi!! what marker do you use to outline your drawings?

[@BLINDAMBITION]

lina diamante hey, I use speedball dip pens to line with

[@commelamort7722]

@@BLINDAMBITION do you line it with the w&n ink?