https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/ 2026-11-05 monthly 1.0 https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/hero-photo-10_ouvejs.png Jingxi Gu tattoo mentor at Patch Tattoo Therapy in Los Angeles https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/lining-cover-01_v3erhg.jpg Blueprint style forearm tattoo — cover for The Ultimate Beginner’s Tattoo Course https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/shading-cover-01_urvlgc.jpg Watercolor magnolia tattoo — cover for The Ultimate Tattoo Shading Course https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/shading-fundation-01_cfqvw9.jpg Abstract black mag shading tattoo — cover for Mastering Tattoo Mag Shading https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/bundle-cover-03_rmh6lk.jpg Color chest piece with cranes and peonies — cover for the tattoo course bundle https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/beginner-tattoo-course 2026-05-04 monthly 0.8 https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/lining-students-24_thpn1z.jpg Tattoo apprentice work with stipple shading technique by a beginner tattoo course student 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by a tattoo course bundle student https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/shading-students-25_ctbvdy.jpg Tattoo apprentice work with figure realism shading by a tattoo course bundle student https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/touch_ups-4_ay3oq1.jpg Tattoo apprentice work with translucent layering technique by a tattoo course bundle student https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/shading-students-31_rm1ik9.jpg Tattoo apprentice work with color saturation technique by a tattoo course bundle student https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/shading-students-32_lrbabv.jpg Tattoo apprentice work with fine detail shading by a tattoo course bundle student https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/lining_screenshot_10_cmjj6s.png Online tattoo course explaining needle groupings, gauge and round liner sizes https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/shading_screenshot_06_bdzbkh.png Online tattoo course reviewing how a watercolor tattoo healed on skin https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/shading_screenshot_22_uzcmy1.png Online tattoo course chapter title card on machine angle and efficiency https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/shading_screenshot_29_w5heus.png Online tattoo training lesson on packing solid black into small shapes https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/shading_screenshot_09_qbd16e.png Online tattoo training lesson diagnosing patchy areas in shaded work https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/lining_screenshot_08_b3jrrs.png Stencil lesson comparing thermal printer methods in the tattoo course bundle https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/bundle-cover-03_rmh6lk.jpg Tattoo course bundle cover — full color chest piece by Jingxi Gu https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/tattoo-classes-los-angeles 2026-11-05 monthly 0.7 https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/workshop-post-03_yjfy08.jpg Beginner’s Tattoo Workshop poster for the in-person tattoo class in Los Angeles https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/workshop-post-01_ycpt8y.jpg Mag Shading Fundamentals Workshop poster showing a bird-of-paradise mag shading tattoo https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/workshop-post-04_kqp2go.jpg Advanced Mag Shading Workshop poster showing a blue dragon mag shading tattoo https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/workshop-post-02_xlqxwx.jpg Shading and Color Workshop poster showing an abstract color tattoo around the elbow https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/workshop-post-05_nfzvs1.jpg Pop-up tattoo workshop poster for a pepper shading tattoo class in Los Angeles https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/workshop-post-06_vkgkco.jpg Watercolor Tattoo Workshop poster from a past Los Angeles tattoo class https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/workshop-15_j1yssl.png Tattoo apprentice planning color placement during a Los Angeles tattoo class https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/workshop-09_frdh6y.png Jingxi Gu guiding a tattoo apprentice's hand during a hands-on tattoo class https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/workshop-16_avp7sb.png Tattoo apprentices celebrating at the end of a Los Angeles tattoo class https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/workshop-06_dhb7fj.png Tattoo apprentices watching a live tattoo demonstration at the Tarzana studio https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/workshop-13_p7bmll.png Tattoo apprentice holding up a finished practice piece from the tattoo class https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/workshop_20_iyelll.jpg Tattoo apprentice drawing a design on an iPad during a Los Angeles tattoo class https://patch-images.b-cdn.net/workshop_02_qhvd5p.png Hands-on tattoo class at Patch Tattoo Therapy in Tarzana, Los Angeles https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/smooth-shading-skin-layers.svg Cross-section of skin showing epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis, with a tattoo needle resting inside the dermis https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/speeding-up-exit-needle-motion.svg The needle's motion decomposed into a vertical depth component and a horizontal surface component — feathering shrinks the depth, speeding up only enlarges the surface travel https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/blowout-hero.svg Close-up illustration of tattoo line blowout under the skin https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/tattoo-training-schedule-los-angeles 2026-11-05 monthly 0.7 https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/artist-community 2026-11-05 monthly 0.6 https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog 2026-05-04 weekly 0.9 https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/smooth-shading-skin-layers.svg Cross-section of skin showing epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis, with a tattoo needle resting inside the dermis https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/speeding-up-exit-needle-motion.svg The needle's motion decomposed into a vertical depth component and a horizontal surface component — feathering shrinks the depth, speeding up only enlarges the surface travel https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/blowout-hero.svg Close-up illustration of tattoo line blowout under the skin https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/smooth-shading-is-a-result 2026-05-15 monthly 0.7 https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/smooth-shading-skin-layers.svg Cross-section of skin showing epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis, with a tattoo needle resting inside the dermis https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/smooth-shading-input-output.svg Input versus output — chasing the feeling of smoothness has no input under control, while aiming at the three controllable inputs lets smoothness emerge as the output https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/smooth-shading-three-controls.svg Three parallel control channels — hand speed, needle depth, gradual entry and exit — all drawing from a single shared attention budget https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/jingxi-gu-author.svg Jingxi Gu, Founder, Patch Tattoo Therapy https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/speeding-up-exit-doesnt-work 2026-05-15 monthly 0.7 https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/speeding-up-exit-needle-motion.svg The needle's motion decomposed into a vertical depth component and a horizontal surface component — feathering shrinks the depth, speeding up only enlarges the surface travel https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/speeding-up-exit-brush.svg Lift versus sweep — lifting the brush straight up leaves an abrupt blob, while sweeping along a shallow arc lets the stroke taper to nothing https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/speeding-up-exit-dot-matrix.svg Spectrum of hand speeds read off the practice skin — from too slow (marks merge into a continuous line) through correct (even-spaced dot matrix) to much too fast (very sparse marks) https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/jingxi-gu-author.svg Jingxi Gu, Founder, Patch Tattoo Therapy https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/why-tattoo-lines-blow-out 2026-05-03 monthly 0.7 https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/blowout-hero.svg Close-up illustration of tattoo line blowout under the skin https://training.patchtattootherapy.com/blog/images/jingxi-gu-author.svg Jingxi Gu, Founder, Patch Tattoo Therapy