Russ Abbott Seminars
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Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival
November 20-22, 2009
Holiday Inn Koger Select
10800 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, Virginia 23235
Seminar Date/Time TBA
www.birdltd.com
Russ Abbott "American Illustrative Tattooing"
"Bridging the Gap Between Traditional & Realism"
Cost: $120 ($60 deposit required) Course Length: 2 hours
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Russ Abbott learned most of what he knows about art through the eyes of a tattooer. Prior to his tattooing apprenticeship, he knew he could draw, but he never had much formal art training to help him develop a style. With over 10 years as a custom tattoo artist under his belt, Abbott has attempted just about every tattooing style & technique with varying degrees of success. His mantra all along was to learn from his mistakes and repeat his successes. Over time, Abbott's work has evolved into a realm all its' own. Drawing from solid foundations in both traditional and realistic tattooing, he's been making a name for himself with his uniquely American brand of illustrative tattooing.
Abbott's tattoo creations are often strikingly vivid depictions of dramatic scenery. Even the most mundane objects seem to have a life all their own when Russ works his magic on them. The staples of his tattoo style include clean line work, dynamic composition, dramatic lighting, and realistic rendering. Many of the epic scenes depicted in his tattoo projects seem to spring to life from the pages of a classic novel.
During this seminar, Russ Abbott dives deep into his creative process. Revealing hard-learned wisdom and offering useful advice for those wishing to take their work to the next level. Here is an overview of what will be covered. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
Consultation & Design: Learn techniques for molding your client's concepts into the best tattoo ideas. A behind-the-scenes look into the planning process for large-scale tattoo projects.
Tattooing Techniques: Includes discussion on the techniques that Russ uses for stenciling & drawing directly on the skin, outlining & mapping out the piece, smooth shading & solid coloring, and getting that "clean" look. Find out what needles, machines, and inks Russ prefers. Every attendee will receive a secret list detailing which machines, needles, and inks Russ prefers as well as his unique color recipes and how to use them.
Style: Throughout the seminar, Russ will focus on how he uses illustrative elements like texture, lighting, shadow, and perspective to achieve clarity in complex compositions. Examples from Russ Abbott's own portfolio will be examined to show how he applies the fundamentals of traditional tattooing to realistic subjects.
Seating is limited. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register by clicking on the "Buy Now" link below.
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Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival
November 20-22, 2009
Holiday Inn Koger Select
10800 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, Virginia 23235
Seminar Date/Time TBA
www.birdltd.com
Russ Abbott "American Illustrative Tattooing"
"Bridging the Gap Between Traditional & Realism"
Cost: $120 ($60 deposit required) Course Length: 2 hours
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