Tattoo Techniques: Wanna Join a Guy Aitchison Coverup Masterclass with Sandy McAndrew EP 286

Wanna Join a Guy Aitchison Cover-up Masterclass? | Sandy McAndrew |

We’re very excited to have Sandy come onto the podcast to promote Guy’s upcoming cover-up tattoo workshops, designed to help artists improve their skills. The course will offer hands-on experience, live critiques, and a structured learning environment to build confidence in cover-up work.

We hope that you take an opportunity to check out this workshop and all of the other resources that RIT puts out there for the tattoo world. They’ve been a staple in tattoo education and continue to help tattooers develop their skills.

We hope that you enjoy this short but great episode!

Reinventing the Tattoo Present’s

COVER UP MASTERY:
4 week intensive with Guy Aitchison

Elevate your tattooing skills and learn the art of tattooing coverups. Over four weeks, you’ll participate in expert-led exercises, receive personalized feedback, and apply your newfound skills on a real coverup project on a client or friend. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, mastering the art of coverups will help you stand out and grow your clientele.

Master Coverup Techniques: ?Learn advanced coverup tattooing techniques, including blending, contrast, flow, and color correction, to successfully conceal old tattoos.
Refine Artistic Skills: Improve your drawing and design skills to create seamless, aesthetically pleasing coverup tattoos that transform unwanted ink into beautiful new artwork.
Gain Hands-On Experience: Apply coverup techniques in a real-world setting by working on a live coverup project with a client in Week 3.
Receive Expert Feedback: Benefit from personalized critiques by renowned artist Guy Aitchison and others to refine your design and application, helping you push your creative boundaries.
Expand Your Clientele: Learn how mastering the art of coverups can set you apart in the tattoo industry, making you more marketable and attracting more clients.
Network and Build Your Portfolio: ?Present your completed work at the Paradise Tattoo Gathering and receive feedback from industry leaders, while also expanding your professional network.

Reinventing The Tattoo & Fireside Will Also Be At This Years:

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Interview by By Jake Meeks —

Writing By DanielPushcarich —

Topics: cover up tattoos, tattoo, Guy Aitcheson, masterclass, tattoo workshop, Reinventing the Tattoo, biomech tattoos, color tattoo, black and gray tattoo

“If you're really going to level up your tattoo game, it's the place to be.”

INTERVIEW LINKS, MENTIONS, AND SHOW NOTES BELOW…

SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

SHOW NOTES

[00:01] Intro!
[01:36] Collaboration Between Tattoo Clubs
[02:22] History and Purpose of Reinventing the Tattoo
[08:38] Learning and Critique Nights
[09:45] Different Perspectives on Problem Solving
[10:20] The Importance of Cover-Ups in Tattooing
[10:49] Workshop Structure and Participant Engagement
[17:05] Accessibility and Discounts for Participants
[21:43] Workshops and Memberships
[24:54] Accessibility and Format of Sessions

Evolution of Reinventing the Tattoo

Reinventing the Tattoo began in the 1990s as a seminar series by Guy Aitchison and has since evolved into a larger initiative focused on knowledge sharing in the tattoo community. The pandemic led to the creation of virtual events and online courses, keeping artists engaged and learning together despite restrictions. These efforts continue with weekly sessions and activities aimed at enhancing the skills of tattoo artists.

Collaboration Between Tattoo Clubs

Sandy McAndrew plays a key role in managing activities for Reinventing the Tattoo, where she also collaborates with the Inside Fireside Tattoo Club. Both clubs share activities and have a crossover of members, creating opportunities for networking and shared learning. These collaborations are expected to expand in the coming months!

full process cover up, by Guy Aitcheson

Learn More about Sandy!

Connect with Sandy McAndrew & Reinventing the Tattoo:

Sandy McAndrew (@sandymcandy.tattoos) has been tattooing since 2007, and is also an educator, manager, and main host for Reinventing The Tattoo, a tattoo education platform..

She tattoos in many different styles, from colourful whimsy to black and grey realism. Psychedelic and geometric to dark and creepy.

Sandy is based in Grand Forks, BC, Canada and owns/tattoos at Beyond Body Art Tattoo

Beyond Body Art Tattoos | Instagram | Reinventing The Tattoo | Sandy@reinventingthetattoo.com

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