BJ BETTS LETTERING WORKSHOP



Legendary tattoo artist BJ Betts shares lettering skills. In this six-part video series, you'll start from the basics and work your way though placement.

Start and stop as many times as you need to nail it.

PART 1 - THE BASICS

In part 1 of this series of tutorials, BJ Betts takes us through the basics of tattoo lettering.

BJ Betts Lettering Workshop | Part 1 - The Basics | VANS

In part 1 of this series of tutorials, BJ Betts takes us through the basics of tattoo lettering.

PART 2 - LAYOUT & SPACING

In part 2 of this tutorial, BJ Betts teaches one of the most integral parts of the process when tattooing: the layout of your lettering.

BJ Betts Lettering Workshop | Part 2 - Layout & Spacing | VANS

In part 2 of this series of tutorials, BJ Betts teaches us that the way you layout your lettering is one of the most integral parts of the process when tattooing.

PART 3 - FLOURISHES

In part 3 of the tutorial, BJ Betts teaches flourishes, the perfect way to fill dead spaces around your lettering.

BJ Betts Lettering Workshop | Part 3 - Flourishes | VANS

In part 3 of this series of tutorials, BJ Betts shows us how flourishes are a perfect way to fill dead spaces around your lettering.

PART 4 - SIZE & VARIATIONS

In part 4 of this series of tutorials, BJ Betts teaches us a trick for designing larger projects, different letter & shading variations, and more.

BJ Betts Lettering Workshop | Part 4 - Size & Variations | VANS

In part 4 of this series of tutorials, BJ Betts teaches us a trick for designing larger projects, different letter & shading variations, and more.

PART 5 - PIKE LETTERING & MIXING STYLES

In part 5 of this series of tutorials, BJ Betts talks about Pike lettering, and how to mix different styles of lettering together.

BJ Betts Lettering Workshop | Part 5 - Pike Lettering & Mixing Styles | VANS

In part 5 of this series of tutorials, BJ Betts talks about Pike lettering, and how to mix different styles of lettering together.

PART 6 - PLACEMENT

In part 6 of this series of tutorials, BJ Betts shows us how some lettering styles work perfectly for some placements, but not others. Knowing the difference is important.

BJ Betts Lettering Workshop | Part 6 - Placement | VANS

In part 6 of this series of tutorials, BJ Betts shows us how some lettering styles work perfectly for some placements, but look horrible for other placements. Knowing the difference is really important.



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