BJ Betts Lettering Workshop
Legendary tattoo artist BJ Betts shares lettering skills. In this
six-part video series, you'll start from the basics and work your way
though placement.
Start and stop as many times as you
need to nail it.
Part 1 - The Basics
In part 1 of this series of tutorials, BJ Betts takes us through the basics of tattoo lettering.
BJ Betts Lettering Workshop | Part 1 - The Basics | VANS
Part 2 - Layout & Spacing
In part 2 of this tutorial, BJ Betts teaches one of the most integral parts of the process when tattooing: the layout of your lettering.
BJ Betts Lettering Workshop | Part 2 - Layout & Spacing | VANS
Part 3 - Flourishes
In part 3 of the tutorial, BJ Betts teaches flourishes, the perfect way to fill dead spaces around your lettering.
BJ Betts Lettering Workshop | Part 3 - Flourishes | VANS
Part 4 - Size & Variations
In part 4 of this series of tutorials, BJ Betts teaches us a trick for designing larger projects, different letter & shading variations, and more.
BJ Betts Lettering Workshop | Part 4 - Size & Variations | VANS
Part 5 - Pike Lettering & Mixing Styles
In part 5 of this series of tutorials, BJ Betts talks about Pike lettering, and how to mix different styles of lettering together.
BJ Betts Lettering Workshop | Part 5 - Pike Lettering & Mixing Styles | VANS
Part 6 - Placement
In part 6 of this series of tutorials, BJ Betts shows us how some lettering styles work perfectly for some placements, but not others. Knowing the difference is important.