✅Having TROUBLE With Your GREY WASH ❓ TRY THIS ❓White Wash ink VS Standard Grey Wash ink❗ YES or NO❓

[@ArtSomething]

✅✅This is not opaque grey wash. I think there is some confusion around this as opaque grey washes have no water in them. They are black and white added to give the grey you want then packed into the skin like you would pack color in a color piece. This is black and grey wash with just 6 drops of white added to each cap allowing the tattooer to better see what each shade will look like in the skin. As you can see in the video the end result is not an opaque look its just softened a bit by the white in the lighter tones. I have been using the same setup since recording this video. I use this just as I would my normal grey wash this just allows me to see the tones better in the cap and maybe help me make better decisions because of it. I will have to use this set up for a while to really know if its something I want to use for good moving forward. Hope this helps and thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

[@JiggyJ22]

Bravo for putting this out to the beginners I actually use this technique myself and you are right that it's not a opaque grey wash however these are opaque grey colors. That's why your able to lay it in just like color by packing it in and it stay the same time no matter how many passes you make. grey wash being just diluted black you can achieve 100% black using 20% by building it up making more and more passes makes it darker and darker, obviously you wouldn't do that Because of trauma but that's actually how you decipher grey wash from color. The second you take 2 colors to make another whether it's several tones or not tiss still color....

[@deadweight2049]

It's okay to call this an opaque grey wash or a whitewash. It's still cut with water and only toned with white to show the value of the grey. I think you're thinking of just a standard opaque grey how you're describing it.

[@HorizonEyes]

That isn’t how that works. This is opaque grey. & people struggling, shouldn’t be using them instead of a grey wash. Opaque grey is much harder to get to stay &/or make look nice. Especially if you don’t know what You’re doing. Washes & opaque should be used together.

[@ArtSomething]

@@HorizonEyes this is not opaque I encourage you to look into opaque grays. This is not packed in like color. I use this everyday since then and it works just like it would without the 6 drops of white. It acts just like grey washes. Again you should look into a opaque gray set as it’s nothing like this setup.

[@HorizonEyes]

@@ArtSomething I‘ve been using opaque greys for several years. This is the same thing. I don’t know what else to tell you. I‘ve done this & used premixed opaque grey. They both act the same, the only difference is this is slightly washed out opaque. 🤷‍♂️

[@illustratyr3620]

Holy shyt!!!!!! You might have just cracked the code for me!!! My biggest issue with doing realism was that I couldn’t tell distinction between the tones once on the skin often causing me to over work the skin trying to achieve certain blends. Adding white helps me identity which tone to use immediately!! Thank you so much for this tip

[@martincapinpin4325]

you used your own leg as a test subject? dude that's a mad respect and you deserve a sub!

[@Beoffendedcomedy]

Lol. That’s how it should be. Lmao. I have done 75% of my own tattoos over the last 15 years Including my own face tats

[@zuk207]

Pretty standard stuff as an artist lol

[@miekaxiii]

Not saying he uses it but there’s also numbing cream

[@lacertaemusic]

Legs are made to be butchered. Unless you wear a speedo all summer lol

[@SahilRai-yw2lm]

Well, that's why I'm here as well 🙌🏽

[@uman4556]

Best explanation ever.... even with realistic demonstration. KZbin should highlight this video as "standard reference" for Gray-Wash Tattoo queries.

[@brielle5651]

Love the white added, it adds a beautiful soft effect. Great video with amazing samples as usual!!!

[@ArtSomething]

I agree I really like the look with the white added as you said it really softens it up a little. Thank you so much Brielle I appreciate the support!🤘🙏

[@brielle5651]

@@ArtSomething your videos are always informative, well explained, and well done with the editing and real life applications. Your channel’s inspiring even to me, a painter, who doesn’t have a single tattoo. The art of tattoos has always fascinated me, hence I discovered your channel. It inspired me to purchase a tattoo machine last summer and have done faux hands with the help of your videos. Just wanted to share that not all your viewers are tattoo artist or even tattoo owners :)

[@ericholguin9342]

To me it looks like with the white added made it better.. just black and distilled is a bit transparent to me..the white sorta fills in the gaps in the transparency and heals better and you can see the difference in tones. Good stuff bro

[@aa_ink_foods_etc]

Offering your leg for us to learn, much love and respect sir!

[@jakeandamanda6486]

Love it. That was a great idea. It seems like a softer pigment but way easier to use or apply.

[@adriantruemantattooart3341]

what a legend testing this. cheers

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Adrian I appreciate the support my friend 🤘🤘🙏

[@GrayDoingStuff]

Thank you for all you do brother. Thank you for your service as well! As a fellow vet and artist I appreciate what you do for the Community and especially for the beginners. I will be sending my art soon I’m just picky as we all are! Stay awesomeness brother

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you for your awesome support Tragic! 🤘 and thank you for your service as well🙏

[@snapshot-fotovideo3965]

Its insane how valuable this is to me! thanks man. AWESOME WORK

[@ArtSomething]

That is Awesome to hear Snapshot really glad the video is valuable for you!! Thank you for the support my friend and Keep Rocking! 🤘🙏

[@illustratyr3620]

Me too!! This single tip single-handedly just improved my work. No more guessing if this is the right tone. I now know immediately!!

[@jorge56188]

This gave me a lot more confidence, I was useing a simple 3 cap set up, will definitely try, thank you for the video it really helps out a lot

[@ArtSomething]

Glad it was helpful! And thank you for the support!🤘🙏

[@Kingdanger1992]

Thank you brother your the man we need more videos like this for people who doesn’t got a set ,grey wash set

[@Kayla-enough]

Hell yes! Brilliant! Needed this big time!

[@ArtSomething]

Glad it could help Kayla and thank you for the support!🤘🙏

[@sofiaespineira6463]

Wow you tattooed your own leg for the common good and now you look like my high school notebook. That's how you earn a subscriber!!! Appreciate your efforts

[@andrealivesay8997]

So appreciate you doing this for the betterment of my sanity and for tattoos

[@Beek88]

What a unit!! Miss ya bro!!

[@Ahyslok]

Thank you SO MUCH! I have been struggling with this a lot - to the point where I just do linework and shade with some stipple. So this helps tremendously!!!

[@ArtSomething]

That is AWESOME to hear!! Really glad the video came out in time to help you out. Keep working at it and Keep Rocking!! And thank you for the support!🤘🙏

[@fluke808state4]

Having said that below, the softer shades do look smoother!!! 👌

[@juanmurillo5719]

Definitely drop a like for this man. Sacrificing his own body for our educational purposes 👏👏

[@jasonhartshorn3845]

Thanks for using your leg again very helpful and interesting your aussie fan

[@ArtSomething]

My Aussie Fan!! Thank you Jason glad the old leg could help you out my Friend and thank you for the support!🤘🙏

[@TEMMZ.760]

Love this I have been looking for a video that explains all this and you my good sir did it the best man!

[@IMkayh]

You sacrifice your skin🙏🙏🙏 I'm a beginner! Now I see the difference! Thank you so much.🥰

[@ArtSomething]

Not a problem my friend. I’ve just enjoyed sharing my journey and experience and I appreciate your support!🤘🙏

[@IMkayh]

Looking forward to more tutorials😇🙌youre a big help for newbies like me👌

[@hoomanostovar]

Thanks for the vid Dave! Great as usual, very informative. Im thinking adding white must do something to the opacity of the shades (like in watercolours vs. guache) meaning the pure black+water washes will have abit more clarity since the skincolour breaks through the black to create the shade. Not saying that one is superior to the other but standard wash should produce more clearity and greywash should be more consistent since skintones/colours vary but the grey reduces the variation in the end-result. Also some or most black inks are made up of very saturated blends of other pigments so they will pull towards warm/cool especially after a few years or when blended with white. I have noticed adding a drop of red and a drop of blue in a full cap of black often looks nicer than just using the black out of the bottle. Tried this with Panthera "the gloom" and Dynamic Triple black. Cheers buddy, keep up the great work 💘

[@valerielester2036]

Awesome way to show us even the greats still learn! Wonderful video, thank you for enduring the pain to teach us!

[@damionlee6989]

Bro I’m learning how to tattoo and your the best at detailing the point my line work is great but I’ve struggling with shades and this just solved my problems that man

[@ashleyflores8553]

Way to kick off the year 🤩👏🏼 Thanks for a great head start into 2022 !!🙏🏼

[@judithholland9592]

Actually that's pretty good. I always wondered why using the "white" version to the watered down version.. thanks a million for this =)

[@AlChafeMYBACKSTEP]

That's a great idea I think it would certainly help out with trying to get the right shades where you want them, great video, be safe and have fun

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Al appreciate the support as always!! 🙏 You be safe as well and Keep Rocking brother!🤘

[@Mreese45]

Just watching this video for the first time. Awesome very informative please keep the channel going.

[@djs9315]

I've tried this technique.. few years back.. out of just curiosity and a kind of bored of the norm interest I guess.. it didnt change much for me if I'm honest.. the white sinks.. the black/diluted blacks rise.. so you end up with the same thing.. looks great initially.. but made v lil difference for me personally. Often of recent years I do personally often (not alwats) like to add a couple of drops of opaque grey to my black & my diluted tones . (Note: as with adding white, opaque greys will also sink after a while.. so be aware. May need to stirr a few times during session.) . Using medium sized cups .. Black (outline & triple x) - 2 drops dark opaque. Dark grey - 2 drops dark opaque Medium grey - 2 drops medium opaque Light grey - 2 drops of lightest grey opaque. 2 x Diluting ink cap also.. to thin out & lighten further if needed. I also put out a cap of intense platinum dark and light.. (I find it great when I want a slightly different tone in the greys.. I also like a cap of lightest grey opaque available in my set up as I find it great for highlights, over just using white which "can" (not always) yellow over time, especially if seriously packed in, it is more apparent next to grey wash tones if it does. (others may disagree.. just my opinion/experience) .. the lightest grey creates a good highlighting tone.. 👌🏻 I find the addition of a lil opaque in my washes in pieces really helps with the look of the healed work.. I've never really been one to conform, I'm not a purist. F that.. I like to do what works for me and whatever looks best and creates work the clients love.. a lil opaque in the grey washes seems to get em in alot quicker to.. and it doesnt mean you cannot use pure grey wash in your gradients with no opaque added still. I find the addition of a couple drops of opaque darkest tone in my blacks really gives a good smooth well saturated finish. I will just state though that if you've not used a set up like this before.. go gently.. as the more passes you make it can easily build up to a heavier saturation of the pigment tone.. but, with practice and fine tuning.. I've found it to be a fantastic way to work. Heals absolutely beautiful to .. works really nice when shading into and off black. A lil drop of turquoise in each cup, alongside the opaque greys can also produce a really beautiful blue grey tone to work with.. it heals to a very aesthetically pleasing look. There are no rules.. only the ones you choose to be conformed to.. think OUTSIDE the box of normal.. be unique.. try stuff out.. on yourself first if your curious Just MY earned experience though 🤷‍♂️🙂 others may.. and can.. disagree.. we all work a lil way different.. that's what makes us creative artists. Peace

[@jesusrenteria8622]

My friend, then you recommend this technique of adding white to the gray wash, yes or no? thank you!

[@djs9315]

Again.. depends on the job.. opaque greys alongside grey washes work really nice.. Give it a try.. it might work really nice for you.. 😊

[@jesusrenteria8622]

@@djs9315 i love you

[@ThatBoyGhost82]

Man this was perfect. I used to do this this way as well to adding gray or white as an undertone as I said in a previous comment on another one of your vids. Great work brother.

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Richard and I find that I really like the look and performance of this set up. And thank you for sharing your experiences as well my friend!! 🤘🙏🤘

[@Ourodes]

Awesome. Thanks man, I really appreciate you and your videos. :) I'm going to give this a shot.

[@dkdctattoo8737]

This guy really know how to teach people how to tattoo 💯thank you so much I learned a lot from you 🙇‍♂️❤💯 I have a question 👋😁 " what is the most questions when you get a tattoo license and what is the right answer " Thank you so much for your help 🙏 😘 God bless you 🙇‍♂️❤

[@Muzikbird]

Great job👍

[@jorgeancira2989]

Thnx for your time , i apreciate the efort you put!

[@fluke808state4]

I think adding white is not the way forward. Great video. Educational. 👌

[@velvet2914]

You're super helpful and really make me feel like that this won't be impossible to achieve, as long as I put in some effort. Thanks

[@ArtSomething]

Nothing is impossible with the right mindset. Keep at it and Keep Rocking!!🤘🤘

[@rng_jr1015]

Have more success in the year 2022, keep up the great work. Bless you

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Brother you as well. God Bless and Keep Rocking it Rellick!!🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@rng_jr1015]

@@ArtSomething it's ReLLiK lmao

[@elieme7719]

Thank u man for keeping us informed in every way possible💪🏻🙌🏻

[@ArtSomething]

No problem Elie and Thank YOU for the support!! Keep ROcking!!🤘🙏

[@richardxs]

Love how soft look that shades with the white added…I will definitely try it out. @Art-Something dude, can you please say thanks to your leg for me?

[@martinsprayart]

Thankyou so much for you sacrifice...you open my to a paralel world with More claryfy ....

[@lilpuppetthehater9347]

This technique helped me with fake skin. I was having problems getting the light tone I was looking for

[@ArtSomething]

Glad it could help as it has helped me big time and I still use this setup to this day. Thanks for watching appreciate the support! 🙏🤘

[@naders5]

Just wondering why can't you just use white and black ink and no water ? That's what my current artist does. Is there any disadvantages to this ?

[@bullsheeptattoo]

This sh*t helps a lot my friend. I wish everyone was like you, whilling to share all the tricks. Thanks a lot bro. :D

[@CP-WORKS]

This is real content. Super valuable information. Good on ya sir 🫡🤙🏽

[@burdado1964]

Respect for you sir..

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you so much my friend I appreciate the support🤘🙏

[@greggrease1377]

Thanks actually helped becuz im practising opaque black and greys

[@ArtSomething]

Awesome to hear Greg!! And im glad the video could help you out!🤘

[@arielcoppola9186]

Dude i see you on every video whats your gram

[@greggrease1377]

@@arielcoppola9186 this my guy mess with his vids there helpfull

[@arielcoppola9186]

@@greggrease1377 lol i no i watch too! I seen you on a bishop video to you got the wand?

[@greggrease1377]

@@arielcoppola9186 yea i have the shader a color Packer

[@brian1291]

As always, a solid video brother! You are helpful af! Always using your leg in the name of science 😁. You should make a video about shading on darker skinned clients.

[@ArtSomething]

No problem Brian always happy to give up the leg for KZbin Science lol. Thanks again for the support!🤘🙏

[@peterjohnporrata4866]

MAY I say you are an excellent instructor. If you were to give a seminar, count me in, I would fly to take your course.

[@BamBamPicazo]

B4 making my grey wash, I always go by my clients skin tone. Of course the whitest or creamy skin tone is the easiest to tattoo on but when it comes to black skin or dark brown clients I create my grey wash based on them because not everyone heal the same.

[@erichare7943]

Could just use a marker and number the greys so you know which one to use. I’ll also go as far as to number the greys in the reference photo, so it will match

[@husisasingskie3080]

Your d best dude!!! 🙌👏

[@jasonh3220]

I think i will try this on my next tattoo... thanks for sharing

[@ArtSomething]

I think its worth trying as I have been using this since the recording of the video and really enjoy is.

[@JoshuaRolly]

One thing I can’t help but think about is that it shifts the technique in application. Takes the concept of a grey wash tattoo to a color tattoo with more focus on blends than soft shades/gradients. I speak from my experience using the Eternal opaque grey 20-70% set and how it goes in, heals, and holds over time. Definitely use those when I want a more bold and saturated color look in a bright piece (as opposed to the look you’d get from a soft grey wash). Also, we know how white holds up when you pack it in over a large surface area quantities..can’t help but wonder if a “b&g” tattoo done using this method would shift toward a yellow tint over time with sun exposure. Not knocking, just some food for thought for the people thinking about trying this out. Love the videos man!

[@rhynob1006]

It absolutely does change the method of application. It's been a learning experience to say the least

[@elli5054]

It shouldn’t change the application if you’re only using 4-6 drops of white in your gray wash. Should be able to tattoo like you do with regular greywash. If he would have mixed only black and withe ink without the water then yes it would be like a color tattoo and you would need to change your technique. I started to use this method 3 months ago, and it’s made my shading smoother. Ofc it won’t work for everyone

[@ArtSomething]

@@elli5054 Thats exactly right Elli thank you for clearing that up. 🤘🤘🙏🙏

[@rhynob1006]

@@elli5054 what I was talking about was using solid grey tones across the board changing the application technique. Sorry for any confusion 😃

[@jesusrenteria8622]

You are a party pooper, balloon buster, you disappoint us all.

[@MrOttotattoo]

I love been using the white drop method since Mike Devtues book came out like 15 years ago . Works great , when I was younger I felt like I was cheating for some weird reason . Lol . Tends to hold up better over the years , I guess because of more ink pigment saturation

[@y-adouradou446]

Its a great idea, would be nice to also see the results on a black skin

[@patgrogg4586]

Love your videos man

[@Weedian_art]

You a real one! Thank you!!!!

[@yessiafrancineducayag9711]

Try to mix black and teal by starbrigth and white for tattoo greywash

[@Fingerfliktheworld]

Using this tonight!

[@cindyjames1468]

Defo using this 👌 videos have helped me soooo much in my journey thanks for helping us noobies 🥰

[@ArtSomething]

Glad to hear the channel could help you out Cindy and I wish all the best as you continue down this journey!🤘🙏

[@78tattooartist83]

I miss you my friend keep going and we will support you 💕

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you SOO much Sultan really really appreciate your support!!🤘🙏🤘🙏

[@GoonLittles]

I was thinking black and white mix till get gray take art in college . It works 4 drops of black white 4 drops

[@carlograssi1]

You’re a legend

[@lifeabee]

Nice one bro! Thanks for shared

[@kpyang3226]

Thanks! You’re the best!

[@darreneffle4118]

i was taught this a long time ago, so it was doing it this way or writing #1-6. in front of my caps so i can visually see 1 lightest 6 darkest.

[@giose9066]

Thanks for the video!! i try to find a greywash for my first tattoos and i try i my leg this: 1large cup full black, 1 large cup 50% black for dark tones, 1 large cup 12drps black for medium, 1 cup 4drps and 1 cup 2 drps! and look great!! It would be great to be able to you share some healing tattoos with your greywash!!!!

[@missaoincendio]

Hey buddy! I’m from brazil, so sorry to my bad english lol! But here, there is a man teaching how to make a simple “diluent”! Destiled water, gliceryn bidestiled, alchool 70°. He says “This is the BEST OF WORLD!” His name is TUZINHO TATTOO

[@tromkehra]

Huge help!

[@xSMOKExEMxALLx]

Great informative stuff, as always! 👍👍

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Smoke Much appreciated Brother!!🤘🙏🤘🙏

[@Axillity]

You could do it once with the white and just take a picture and stick it above your station

[@arjay8830]

This looks amazing I've alway used ala prima for years that all ive used I'm gonna try this out this looks like. Tine saver for sure

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Arjay appreciate the support and im glad the video could help you out! 🤘

[@Billy-rn3il]

This is amazing. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@ArtSomething]

No problem BIly Im glad it could help you out! 🤘

[@king_of_the_north357]

Hey bro, big fan of yours. Question, have you ever tried a drop or 2 of mauve in your deep black to add a little maturity to your dark tones? I picked that trick up some years ago and it took my black shade to a whole new level. Semper fi.

[@king_of_the_north357]

@@rest_in_pain think like deep burgundy or more of a reddish purple. It adds a little more value to the tones when they settle in the skin over time. It is really cool because ink always stays liquid under the skin.

[@fluke808state4]

I used to use distilled water, I think I'd buy it ready made tbh. I'm not tattooing ATM but hope to soon.

[@jonathancisneros3163]

Thank you this is soo helpful

[@hailinghackney6264]

Genius! Thank you

[@Mark_Anthony808]

Good on yah! Mahalos 🤙🏼

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you Mark much appreciated!!🤘

[@kjen124]

Great video, I'm going to try this.

[@ArtSomething]

Thank you so much!!🙏 Im glad I did as this is something I have been doing since recording this video and really find that I enjoy using this set up with the white. I like how it heals and how it looks as I use it. 🤘

[@kjen124]

@@ArtSomething time to cry my tattoo machine shit the bed! Welcome to my life. I'll have to try this, when I can order a new machine.

[@djnevous3us]

I’m gonna try that

[@ArtSomething]

Yeah give it a try and let me know how it works for you.

[@DAESTYLZ]

Thank you so fuckin much my 5am answers being answered with the healed pics!!!

[@2MACinKGoD]

Hell yeah imma try it

[@charlesguero2003]

I just like the grey wash look better. To me I can see that battle ship grey when white is used. But to each his own.

[@matend8125]

What if you mix some blue in there .just couple of drops .the tone will be awesome

[@saitama4782]

Helpful so much thank you

[@ArtSomething]

Glad it helped!🤘🙏 And thank you for watching and supporting the channel!

[@kalimjen8924]

Thank you for all infos

[@ArtSomething]

No problem Kalim! And thank you for the support!🤘🙏

[@DavidG-kv8wm]

Thank you very much. Great video

[@charlieziu6363]

Thank you bro 👌🔥

[@ArtSomething]

Your very welcome Charlie glad the video could help you out!🤘

[@Noxfera]

make another video!! trying the opaque gray, to see the difference when it heal between the types of gray

[@jesusrenteria8622]

And why don't you do it on your legs, you like it easy, you don't even say thank you.

[@facundosolari432]

Thanks my fried, god advice!!!!!

[@eyesinthedarkphotography2571]

The less you know the more ink caps and formules you need..and most likely it won’t work. Never heard a word about speed and depth in your video! With one black, one greywash, and hand technique the job is done.

[@gattookhushalani9642]

WATCHING AFTER VERY LONG BUT U SHOULD PLS SPECIFY WHAT NEEDLES ARE BEST FOR LIGHTEST SHADING

[@kevinstrosnider1545]

I really like the look of a white wash. I've been experimenting myself. Dave I was wondering what white you use to make your white wash? Thank you so much for your sacrificial leg lol!

[@bdee1084]

Have ya seen how the dynaic wash set heals?

[@irvinzaretbandalopez7286]

I wold like to see a work with 3 tones of black.is it posible?

[@ArtSomething]

IT is absolutely possible. Most of the time I only use about 3 caps of my set up for some tattoos. I still poor all my caps as I do each tattoo but it doesn't mean I use all of them for each tattoo. I hope this helps and thank you for the support Irvin! 🤘🙏

[@irvinzaretbandalopez7286]

Nice , thank you sonmuch. I'll try it 🤙🏼

[@gitrox412]

Nice vid! Could you make a episode about making stencils by hand, not printed? I know there will be difference between those lines - especially on fakeskin, but maybe you have some cool tips about this topic

[@ArtSomething]

Thanks for the support Gitrox! I have a video about how to make a stencil by hand two ways not sure if that is what your looking for?

[@gitrox412]

​@@ArtSomething damn, how could i miss those two... Thanks again! One question - does the type of paper matters (on real skin and fake skin)? Is ordinary white printing paper good as well as thiner attached to stencil sheet?

[@andyraul2007]

I use your mix shade.🙏🤝

[@deathkill4829]

well this is fckn usefull. done subscribing. yeah!! thnx btw for this😂