Various kinds of lettering have always been an integral part of tattooing. Many customers want some type of lettering to enhance their tattoo and to make a definite statement.
Tattoo letters range from big bold capitals to small, and fancy letters, enclosed in a swirly banner or scroll. You can never be a good tattooist without mastering some form of lettering. Two common styles are block lettering and cursive or scripture writing.

If you cannot “letter well, you “had better practice on a regular basis. Lettering is a skill and you just can’t “draw” good letters. They must be naturally stroked out with smooth and flowing lines. Since few, if any, artists can readily letter right off, the only way to get consistently good letters  to practice a fiitie every night.
When practicing lettering, be sure to use lined paper to keep the letters consistent and straight. The secret to good lettering is correct spacing, flow of line and evenness in height. Art stores carry many books on the subject and it is advised to pick-up a good copy with many examples in it and study them. Practice is the key here, and with a little time, good lettering will emerge.

Posted on September 1st, 2008 by admin
Tags: butterfly tattoos, Tattoo designs, tattoos

Filed under: Lettering