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The Art of Tattooing

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Christian Sikora

Leopold Stocker Verlag

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Approx. 200 pages

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Practical Knowledge for Tattoo Professionals of Today and Tomorrow

Under the skin:

  • The working process step by step
  • Lines, techniques and shading
  • Medical basics and equipment

This book offers a compact, practical introduction to the world of tattooing. It traces the development up to modern tattoo culture. Technical basics, equipment, hygiene and medical aspects are covered and form the foundation for safe work. Readers get an overview of machines, needles and other accessories, with clear explanations of how they work and how to use them. The chapters on colour theory, pigments and drawing basics help with developing one’s own designs. The working process is shown step by step, with tips for solving problems. The book is aimed at beginners as well as advanced practitioners who want to deepen their knowledge.

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Christian Sikora

Christian Sikora has been a self-employed tattoo artist for 25 years. He teaches as a professor at the Higher Technical College (HTL) in Ferlach, Carinthia, a school unique in Europe that offers tattooing as part of a regular vocational training. With a strong focus on ethical, responsible and professionally sound craftsmanship, he combines theory and practice. His book The Art of Tattooing (Leopold Stocker Verlag, 2026) is a practical introduction for beginners and advanced tattoo artists alike.

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