Chris Garver's Koi Tutorial | Tattoodo | Art Class

Part of Tattoodo's Art Class Series, this episode shows Chris Garver creating one of his iconic Koi fish designs step by step.

Meant to help artists and apprentices hone their skills with the help of an industry legend, Chris Garver uses this opportunity to show the process of developing a Koi fish with Japanese aesthetic influence. From basic building blocks of form to the final inking stages, this tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their drawing techniques with input and advice from one of the best tattooists in the business.

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[MikeZeuffel]

If I’m not mistaken, in Japanese mythology the koi is actually represented fighting against the current to transform in a dragon. It symbolizes perseverance and determination. Can someone confirm?

Anyway, sick sketch ❤️‍🔥

[keithnourse]

Chris I love your work. You are a big reason that I got into tattooing. My passion is Japanese art. I truly look up to you. Thank you for being inspiration for me.

[jeffhilton]

Fish scales can seem like a nightmare sometimes. This helped a lot to see them as more of a criss cross pattern than circles. Thanks

[khoado]

What i also found very impressive in this video is all the tattoos he has on his body are still looking so good

[tattoostudioleitmotif]

You make everything look easy to draw!!!! Thanks

[TheRenegade]

Remember first hearing of Chris Carver in 2004 tattooing from east to west and as a left-handed tattoo artist it was invaluable for me to see him I’ve been tattooing for 14 years today May 18💯

[haunterella]

Finally a tutorial with actual drawing! I just went thru several that were all just pasting already made art together from online and using procreate to edit them together. I use references but there is something about drawing and making your own ideas that just seem more valuable.

[Doctorandergraun]

This content is ending the GATEKEEPING in tattoo industry.
And I'm here for it.

[garyd]

You have to love how youtube is the closest to a time machine we have

[obsam]

Nice getting a tutorial from another lefty. Thanks y’all ✌️

[mizo]

It’s insane how naturally it is to him!

[maximusmelvin]

I love the way he talks in his video and not like playing any music or something….❤

[gailbellobuono]

Beautiful sketching, and that you are left handed, so am I. I love your skills.

[bull_shannon_fpv]

Hahaha, yeah. Kids will be kids.
I grew up in Hawai'i, later joined the navy and got to visit Japan every summer for 4years. Love the gardens on both sides

[cameronhill]

"Beautiful Line Work!" Excellent Draftsmanship!

[twister]

I love your art class videos. i learn so much from them.

[pickettpride]

Nice to see another left handed tattoo artist. 🙌🏽

[rayobrien]

if I only had the funds to have this guy tattoo me in my opinion he is one of the best tattoo artist in the USA. great work.

[TheMistic]

hello Chris we met once at a tattoo convention in germany and i have to say, you are not just a great artist but also a good person ... thanks for this video tutorial i learned something new again.

[VeritasEIREAequitas]

So pleasant and relaxing to watch him do this