The Essential Tattoo Design Course for Beginning Artists

Kickstart your tattooing journey with Fireside Foundations, an introductory course designed to teach the core principles of the Fireside Method. Solve your drawing challenges, create dynamic designs, and develop your own unique artistic style with techniques that build a solid foundation for your tattooing career.

What You’ll Learn:

• Master the Fireside Method: Simplify your approach to tattoo design.

• Solve Drawing Problems Quickly: Tackle common challenges with confidence.

• Create Dynamic Designs: Learn how to make your tattoos visually impactful.

• Develop Your Unique Style: Build distinctive mark-making techniques.

Step-by-Step Curriculum:

1. Manipulate References: Break photos into basic shapes and adapt them to fit the body.

2. Light and Shadow: Establish believable light sources and contrast for strong impact.

3. Think Edges, Not Outlines: Use hard, soft, and lost edges to focus attention.

4. Create Color Harmony: Match colors to values for balanced, atmospheric designs.

What Students Are Saying:

• “This course completely changed my approach to tattoos and drawing.” – Alex Asad

• “I saw a major improvement in my tattoos and mindset week after week.” – Amber Dawn-Macdonald

• “It rebuilt my foundation and transformed the way I think about drawing.” – Riz Yiu

Meet Your Instructor: Jake Meeks

With over 25 years of experience, Jake Meeks is the founder of the Fireside Tattoo Network and a pioneer in simplifying tattoo design. His teaching blends core artistic principles with practical tattooing techniques to help new artists thrive.

What You’ll Need:

• Pencils, paper, colored pencils, or markers (for analog designs).

• Drawing software (for digital designs).