How To Tattoo Shade! Full In Depth Analogy Of Tattoo Shading Techniques + Demonstration! MUST SEE!

[@renegaderyoma9977]

man me and my girl just started tattooing and literally we both binged watched all your videos. Thanks for continuing to inspire and help others dude its much appreciated.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@dans1769]

Jono, I have tried listening to other people on KZbin to learn new tips and tricks. They just don’t have the etiquette and ease of listening that you possess. Really appreciate all your videos, all the in-depth information and your charm. Rock on.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you. I REALL APPRECIATE THAT!.

[@matmachina]

That last tip about moving onto another section was gold👌🏻 immediately thought of a few tattoos I've done, where that was exactly the problem I created. Thank you!

[@markraziel01]

Your in-depth knowledge has taught me a lot Jono. I’m a beginner and your tutorials helped me heaps! Keep doing it brother! 💪

[@thewaveshow1663]

This channel is one that I don’t regret subscribing to. I can’t wait till I get proficient at tattoos and show yah. you should do a reaction video on fans tattoos to give your professional critique. Constructive criticism, you kno?.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

That’s a really cool idea! I’ll look into it. Thanks for watching!

[@sleepylari3777]

You're an absolute legend Jono. I'm a tattoo apprentice and I also have ADHD and your animations, punctual instructions and amazingly spoken charismatic information are the best videos on KZbin for me to learn from. Thankyou So much for everything you do, your tattoos are incredible and I respect the fuck out of you. ☺☺

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Wow! Thanks for the awesome comment and thanks for watching!!

[@dans1769]

Seconded 🙋‍♂️

[@siggiaverysson7274]

This has helped me a lot. I take your lessons seriously and truly learn a lot. The part about not seeing the shade right away really helped me the most!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

I’m glad the channel is helping you out. Thanks for watching!

[@allangoncalves1453]

didnt see yet but already liked because I know all your videos are spot on, thanks Jono!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment!

[@joshcookify]

Thank you SO much for covering this in your highly detailed style. The lighter tones were giving me a ton of issue and a lot of it was just not trusting the washes. The idea of moving around a bit and coming back when its calmed down resonates with me having worked with airbrush. Airbrushing you want to give the work time to settle so you can see the value and then come back to it. Your explanations and illustrations are such a huge help in understanding this stuff and its appreciated! Thank you!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback! I’m glad it’s helped you out!

[@tazBeaWheelz]

Yeah I do that I tend to go in a triangular pattern so I don’t irritate the skin as my son has been my practise canvas and he can start to redden a bit so I do the pattern and it works, watching vids like these can be such a God send so keep them up your a Star 😉🤘

[@Artbooksandboro]

Have you thought about setting up a patreon page. With things like pdf print offs, question sessions ect ect. I would subscribe!

[@tiakleveserious74]

Maaaaniwishihad u about 5 6 years ago 🤣🤣if u searched how to tattoo when i started .... nothimh this helpful , and i still learn from ur vids from time to time keep it up bro

[@randallart1313]

The Best explanation to shade skin, period!!!, cheers for that

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@alyssaderouin4048]

your videos are the most detailed and thorough. thank you for sacrificing some peace in order to teach a new generation .

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment!

[@johntd4885]

Much love & respect to you Jono. Thank you for sharing your love and knowledge with the rest of the world. You are a gem my friend.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you!

[@travishandford6213]

Thanks again friend. Your videos have changed my life. Before finding you, I'd thought the only way to become a tattoo artist was to be inducted into a secret society. Finding your videos has introduced me to my passion and I will be forever thankful.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment! I’m glad the channel is helping you out!

[@jamesseago9644]

I appreciate the knowledge that you share.. I'm new and your vids have help me learn and improve. Thank you

[@zerofdcox7505]

Thank you SO much for these videos. 🙏 I am currently apprenticing but I am learning so much more from you!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@joshderish5909]

Could you do one on picking the right colors and blending

[@neshennarrainen8364]

Man been watching your videos for a year now, and my tattooing technique have improved soo much, thank you soo much. Thanks for the sharing keep up the job work.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you! I really appreciate that!

[@SublimeRomance]

Great message for the haters, I hit the like button, good information 👍🏾

[@crystalbourdon2499]

love how detailed you get and thorough thank you

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@angelatilley7560]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have always drawn and painted. I have always been extremely fascinated with the art of tattoo. I love getting tattoos. My husband bought me a complete tattoo gun setup with ink and everything a week ago. I actually practiced on a banana.😂 Since then I have touched up a tattoo on my sister in law, gave her a Chinese strength symbol and I did a Norse rune of Freya on my husband. All because of your videos. If it wasn't for you I would not be able to follow my dream. I have learned so much from your amazing videos. Again Thank You!!🤗

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment and thanks for watching!

[@alinewilking1282]

Hello! Great video. Would you call give a name to this technique? Would you call it whip shading? Because of the follow through with the hand, like hitting the golf ball? And you're gently whipping out the last part of the needles that touch the skin to be even lighter than the initial touch.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

I wouldn’t really call it whip shading as that’s a slightly different technique. I’d just call it regular shading or smooth shading. Your machine does benefit from having some give for this technique. I cover this subject a lot more in depth in my other video ‘hit & bog explained’. Thanks for watching!

[@nicolaspennel3896]

Unbelievable quality explanations

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@davidgregory1229]

Is it better to soft shade with a machine that has a lighter stroke vs a harder stroke i have 3 machine’s one has a 3mm stroke and one has a 3.5mm and one has a 4mm stroke which is better to use teacher

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

The ‘stroke’ isn’t measured in lightness and hardness. I think you’re confusing ‘hit’. But for best results with shading I’d go for maybe the 3mm or 3.5mm stroke and preferably a machine with a softer hit as apose to a hard hitting machine. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@davidgregory1229]

I thought the stroke was measured in how hard it hits okay which video of yours talk’s about that i guess I need to watch it a couple more times

[@matttattz229]

This video is exactly what I need your a life saver Jono ‼️ please keep it up thank you so much 💯

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Glad it’s helped you out. Thanks for watching!

[@patzltv6420]

This Video helps a Lot ! Thx for Your Work,am so Happy and thankfull to find Your Channel ! Best whishes from Austria Vienna 🤙

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching! 🇦🇹

[@hellfireclub8961]

I really appreciate your videos, I feel I have improved drastically because of them, thanks Jono!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback!

[@samlangton1525]

Thank you for posting this it helped me so much, being a beginner it's helped me a lot!! I can't thank you enough.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@helengodlonton3745]

Appreciate your generosity Jono💕 I do SPMU and I’m commenting on ‘moving from the elbows’ hmm 🤔 I secure my hand in the cheek and my movements are from the wrist. My results are patchy. some swear by a shader for Eyeliner.. I have trouble so far with shaders , not solid. Any suggestions please

[@lukedorrington7455]

It makes me laugh so much at “professional” artists that get so threatened by artists like yourself that give away your knowledge on KZbin I see it on a few channels the hate comments are vile

[@MK-jc6hu]

I haven’t tried it myself but I heard of someone mixing their greywash with Witchhazel for redness. Have you heard of this?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Yes I’ve heard of this and I know some people do this but I’ve never used it myself.

[@jayymendez4473]

Love your explanation and teachings jono sensei lol from you I'm learning so much from hand speed to machine speed and balance between both, I've implemented so much of your videos to my own work, keep up the awesome work , thank you

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome feedback! I’m glad they’re helping you out!

[@simonkristiansen960]

really good video mate! did miss some talk about machines for shadeing, how the different motors makes different, and stroke etc for shadeing.. I can check yes to all those factors, and on some areas i see big needlemarks, and some areas i do smooth shadeings. So the skin has a huge factor aswell, i got real issues shadeing below the knee area, where the skin is really thin.

[@earthwormjim1823]

You’re fantastic! Best how to available! Thanks!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks! I really appreciate that!

[@CELTICSAVAGE32]

Brilliant video, budd. Thanks for sharing!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@ryanschorr7147]

Thanks for the video helped me make a lot of sense of what I was doing wrong keep the videos coming

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching! Got loads always being made.

[@alexanderizzard1254]

Would love to see a video showing the tats Jono has? Whats your canvas got? Sleeves? Back? Anyone else wondering?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

I currently have right arm sleeve, full chest and left thigh.

[@vixensbeautyden]

You’re truly amazing!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@bharatg4934]

hi JONO ..great video...my soft shade looks quiet impressive when its fresh but often disappears completely when it heals making the tatt look incomplete...I cannot figure out why...I believe it went in the skin pretty well as it stays even after washing it few times after the jobs done......would be very grateful if I could get any advice on it...

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

It’s hard to say without actually watching you tattoo but this usually happens if you haven’t gone deep enough or a common factor is people sometimes just don’t go dark enough. You have to compensate for the tattoo to lighten quite a bit when it’s healed so it’s best to go a little darker when actually tattooing. Hope this helps!

[@bharatg4934]

@@JonoSmithTattoo thankyou for the reply...completely agree with you !!!!

[@KingLokke]

If I used dynamic black and switch to a "darker" black over the same spot will there be any issue?

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

No there shouldn’t be any issue with that.

[@helengodlonton3745]

In PMU our blacks in most women go gray in colour healed. Does that happen in body work? Any suggestions please

[@MrPeterSoper]

Thank you for your brilliant videos. Helped me massively , true gent 🙏

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@zephyrtauriainen7512]

It the very last tip for me. Thank you so much. Subscribed and liked :)

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel!

[@JherrellCharles]

Do hand tattoos next please. I can’t get my ring tattoo to stick. All my thigh tattoos stick no problem, but when I do my ring tattoo it doesn’t stick

[@hesterengelbrecht5623]

Thank you so much for helping. Your vids are awesome and has assisted me a lot.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@theizone4233]

Thank u for the time you take to explain this🙏

[@clistybuie397]

Great video! Super helpful, thank you! 💯❤️

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@ryanw1935]

Great remake bro!!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks!

[@davidafenderson3446]

Made, so much sense. Thank you.

[@carlosaguilar-ik8uy]

Subscribed!!!! quality intel, thanx my dude.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Welcome to the channel!

[@captainkirk8036]

Thank you! Very insightful and I really appreciate it.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@Drakenah]

Awesome! Thank you so much. You are greatly appreciated Jono♥

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@brucestowe6315]

Hey juno! I've been watching you for about 2 and a half years and iv went from building and tuning machines at home, practicing on fake skin to having an apprenticeship to now being a licensed tattoo artist and I'd like to say thanks for all the info. I have one question that I was hoping you could help me with. I use a Cheyenne hawk pen among many other machines and I have a hard time putting in lines with anything bigger than a 7rl. I know you have used these machines and was wondering if you have come across the same problems? I would Really appreciate it if you could tell me your take on the hawk pen and lining please and thanks.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Lining with bigger configurations can feel completely different to lining with smaller ones. I find slowing your hand speed down slightly, making sure your machine is hitting hard (in Cheyenne’s case higher volts) and applying slightly more pressure than you would with a smaller needle will make a huge difference. Thanks for watching!

[@brucestowe6315]

@@JonoSmithTattoo thats actually what i was thinking of doing. Im glad we are on the same page!

[@enjoylife-cs8yf]

any tips for tattooing dark skin?

[@jagodica1825]

Thank you for the video, it is very helpful.

[@antoniograjales2445]

Great informational page brethren 💪🏽🙏🏽

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thank you!

[@joextomz7809]

Thanks jono i learn a lot info😘❤️

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@BogdanWatercolor]

I would like to submit one of my shading practice for a critic, can i do that and how.

[@johnlane6986]

Well done jono keep up the good work mate

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@carlmarshall40]

Really good video and advice, thank you

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@EnkDripp]

Its spot on...

[@genesisxend]

Love the video, my only criticism would be I wish the end where your showing the real life example of what you're talking about was longer

[@michaelpape7238]

Awesome stuff

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@montanagold59635]

So when I’m shading and trying to have a consistent softness it gets ruined when I pass over an already shaded part makes like darker patchy spots. It’s a never ending battle.

[@jabsage155]

Thank u Joni for sharing

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@ajhproductions2347]

Bro that intro was mint 😂🤘

[@MrHandsomeferny]

thank you sensei

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@AngelRodriguez-yi6fx]

What volt would u run a liner and shader , I’m using a coil machine

[@Artbooksandboro]

He explains in depth on a previous video, think it's called how to set up a coil machine in depth. With a coil machine there is too many various factors to give a full answer on volts for a coil machine. If you watch video it will explain it.

[@darreneffle4118]

im a little late but just want to say thanks "Mr j" great tips.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@Alejandro218]

Dude you me videos are awesome. Thank you for the help.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@gohanson8846]

David Vega does this with his tattoos

[@redmotordevil]

Very good video

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@FM_SAINT]

A little bit of red is okay right? I have some people that turn really really red at first but it ‘cools down’ before i finish the tattoo.. now i fee like there should be no redness at all lol😂 Thanks for the great vids man this really helps a lot of folks💪🏽

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

A little bit of redness is normal but if there’s loads then I’d probably start looking at your machine or technique. Thanks for watching!

[@lakshayyy_02]

Great work

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@j.r.allencook9007]

I'm glad I got fast hands

[@coincollectiontv81]

Nice one

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@bostjanloncaric]

Thank you,Jono,by.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@MoonWitchMagick]

Fantastic video!!! Does anyone notice like the same 4-5 dislikes on really awesome but lesser known tattoo artists/instructors? Lol there are like a handful of people drinking a lot of salt. 😂 Anyways! Loved the video! Concisely said! Thank you for your time!

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment and for watching!

[@MoonWitchMagick]

@@JonoSmithTattoo my pleasure! Looking forward to learning! 😊

[@arjay8830]

I've been tattooing for a little over 11 years have been doing it professionally for about 9 years , now when I first started it was all coil machines then rotary now i just recently made the more to the wireless pen machines and i gotta tell ya i feel a huge difference. I specialize in black and grey photo realism and i have to say I've been struggling a bit to find my center with these new machines but because of how much I've invested in them and not to mention how convienent they are I dont want to go back to what I've become used too.. I really enjoyed your video and found it to be very helpful, but I have a question of you dont mind. Anything I should try to do differently with this new style of machine to make life a little easier lol. I'm asking because I seen in the video your using a pen as well. Anyway thanks again for the video and fuck those haters bro all they do is talk shit because they ain't shit ...

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

I had the exact same issue. The biggest difference I found was that I had to slightly slow my hand speed down when adapting to pen style machines and rotaries. Other than that it’s just a matter of practicing a lot and getting used to the ‘feel’ of the machine. Thanks for watching and thanks for the awesome comment!

[@kiboinktattoo]

super video

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@michelestewart3900]

You are my favourite person

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@casualdestroyer9562]

Thank u

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@suginkcastillo7850]

Maestro

[@witsmcgee]

I have that same tim burton book. I waited in line for 3 hours to get it signed by him, and then my dog chewed it up. 👍🏻

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Awww no way! Gutted!

[@escobarhap7986]

nice bro

[@jessejames1508]

Good stuff

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks!

[@quanathan]

im saying thank you before even finishing the video

[@ghostfacecreations]

So why would you wipe it down with green soap it’s an irritant and will cause it to be More irritated and more red then if you just use cool water and even better than just water use bottled water because the fluoride will take the redness out Using soap during tattooing it’s just causing irritation

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Green soap is basically a medical soap with antibacterial properties. So it aids cooling the skin as well as keeping it clean and reducing risks of infection.

[@mrbrave1536]

Facundo?

[@josephwozniak3008]

I dig the diss to the thumbs down people 😂 makes a good point, people are moronic.

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@marcanthonyagtarap4840]

I was getting depressed till i came across you.

[@odetteselma4921]

Maybe they are haters cause you help other people to learn to tattoo and to do this, it seems they are not talented enough and they are afraid of the neewbies 😆 thanks for helping us this difficult journey we chose

[@stikkzttp887]

F* anyone tht says u sukk bro. I've been an artist since forever and a tattoo artist for 10 years. Hell, I drew my profile pic. Keep at wht u do because u love it.. not because of my comment nor anyone's else's. Enjoy ur passion for self friend. 💯

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment! You profile pic looks really cool btw! 🤟

[@theartofdaniel5782]

Just use a coil.

[@philneo1720]

Stop fcking pulling yourself down {at end of video "you suck" you do that often like ‘jono you suck’ etc} you are great and helping a lot of people. So stop doubting yourself Jono damn

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

Thanks for the awesome comment Phil!

[@Ngian2007]

Think I need to start demanding fees for modelling...

[@JonoSmithTattoo]

🤣🤣😘

[@losteternallove3869]

9.2k wer them likes att?

[@андрейпавловский-ц4в]

Make Russian version

[@b.e.z6831]

I skipped to the part when he said don't skip the video lol

[@jdmonly87]

You rebel.

[@b.e.z6831]

@@jdmonly87 I don't think you understand the situation