FULL TATTOO PROCESS - ONLINE SEMINAR BY Damian Gorsky
You'll follow Damian Górski's complete process, with timelapse used only where it speeds up repetition, never the crucial technique.
Your tattoos can look like this after this course:
meet your mentor: Damian Gorsky
“In this course, I’ll show you my opaque grey portrait tattooing process step by step. You’ll watch the full workflow on skin — from stencil placement to the final healed look — and learn how to build clean values, smooth blends, and natural skin texture without overworking the tattoo. It’s not just about technique — it’s about control and consistency, so your portraits stay readable after healing.
Come tattoo this process with me.”
See the works of Damian Gorsky
About Damian Gorsky
- Transitioned from tattoing his friends to becoming a world-famous artist, followed by 150k+ on Instagram
- Founder of Ushuaia Tattoo London (established 2015/2016), now a hub for his creative work
- Known for blending bold contrast, lyrical imagery, and deep shading to create immersive tattoos
- Featured artist in the World Famous Tattoo Ink Artist Series, contributing signature pigment sets
- His portfolio spans surreal compositions, hyperrealism, and expressive color work
🏆 Multiple international awards winner:
- 2nd place – Healed Tattoo Best Overall Female All Stars Miami Tattoo Convention 2024 (USA)
- 2nd place – Best of Show Brighton Tattoo Convention 2024 (UK)
- 3rd place – Best Collaboration Lodz Tattoo Concention 2023 (Poland)
- 2nd place – Best Large Colour Brussels Tattoo Convention 2023 (Belgium)
- BEST OF SHOW – Opole Tattoo Expo 2023 (Poland)
- 1st place Best – Collaboration Opole Tattoo Expo 2023 (Poland)
- BEST OF SHOW – Ibiza Tattoo Convention 2023 (Spain)
- Best of Saturday – Ibiza tattooConvention 2023 (Spain)
- 1st place – Best Freestyle Ibiza Tattoo Convention 2023 (Spain)
- 1st place – Best Collaboration Warsaw Tattoo Convention 2023 (Poland)
- 3rd place – Best Large Colour Brussels Tattoo Convention 2022 (Belgium)
- 2nd place – Best of Free design Ibiza Tattoo Convention 2022 (Spain)
- 3rd place – Best of Sunday Brussels Tattoo Convention 2019 (Belgium)
- 1st place – Best of Saturday Brussels Tattoo Convention 2019 (Belgium)
- 3rd place – Best of Saturday London Tattoo Convention 2019 (UK)
- Best of Colour Tattoo – Big North Tattoo Show Newcastle 2019 (UK)
- 1st place – Best Large ColourInternational Brussels Tattoo Convention 2018 (Belgium)
- BEST OF SHOW – Montreux Tattoo Convention 2018 (Switzerland)
- Best of Friday – Montreux Tattoo Convention 2018 (Switzerland)
- Best of avant garde – Big North Tattoo Show Newcastle 2018 (UK)
- 1st place – BEST OF SHOW Tatcon Blackpool 2017 (UK)
- 1st place – Best Large Colour Tatcon Blackpool 2017 (UK)
- 1st place – BEST OF SHOW Leeds Tattoo Expo 2017 (UK)
- 1st place – Best Large Tattoo Leeds Tattoo Expo 2017 (UK)
- 2nd place – BEST OF SHOW Liverpool Tattoo Convention 2017 (UK)
- 1st place – Best Large Colour Liverpool Tattoo Convention 2017 (UK)
- 2nd place – Best of Saturday Bialystok Tattoo Week 2017 (Poland)
- 2nd place – Best Realism The Tattoo Collective London 2017 (UK)
- 2nd place – Best of Large Colour Midlands Tattoo Expo 2017 (Ireland)
- 2nd place – Best Realistic International Brussels Tattoo Convention 2016 (Belgium)
- 1st place – BEST OF SHOW Cambridge Tattoo Convention 2016 (UK)
- 1st place – Best Other Style Cambridge Tattoo Convention 2016 (UK)
- 2nd place – Best Large Colour Cambridge Tattoo Convention 2016 (UK)
- BEST OF SHOW – Berlin Tattoo Convention 2016 (Germany)
- Best of day (Saturday) – Berlin Tattoo Convention 2016 (Germany)
- 1st place – Best of Saturday Tattoo Art Expo Dublin 2016 (Ireland)
- 1st place – Best of colour Tatuami the Tattoo Event Milano 2016 (Italy)
- Best of Sunday Tattoo – Expo Zwickau by Randy Engelhard 2016 (Germany)
- 1st place – Best of Show Brussels Tattoo Convention 2015 (Belgium)
- 1st place – Best of Realistic Brussels Tattoo Convention 2015 (Belgium)
- 2nd place – Best of Show Palermo Tattoo Expo 2015 (Italy)
- 1st place – Best “Off Limits” Palermo Tatto o Expo 2015 (Italy)
- 1st place – Best of Colour Palermo Tattoo Expo 2015 (Italy)
- 1st place – Best of Sunday Warsaw Tattoo Convention 2015 (Poland)
- 1st place – Best of Realistic Warsaw Tattoo Convention 2015 (Poland)
faq
How long do I get access to the course after purchase?
You get access for 365 days from the moment of purchase – a full year of learning at your own pace.
Can I watch the course on my phone or tablet, or only on a computer?
Yes, all courses work on computers, tablets, and smartphones.
Can I pause and rewind lessons to practice at my own speed?
Absolutely – you can stop and replay every lesson as many times as you need.
Are all courses online, or do you also plan live trainings?
Currently, all trainings are online.
Can I download the course materials, or are they only online?
Courses are streamed online – this way you always have access to the newest updates and bonus materials.
Do the courses show the full tattoo process, or just selected techniques?
Masterclasses show the entire process – from design to final details and finishing.
Are the courses only in English, or in other languages as well?
All seminars are available in 5 languages: EN, ES, IT, PL, and PT-BR.
Are the courses for intermediate artists, or also for beginners?
We offer two types of courses: Beginner trainings, and Masterclass seminars for intermediate and advanced tattoo artists.
What’s the difference between Beginner courses and Masterclass seminars?
Masterclasses are advanced trainings led by award-winning artists, showing full processes and unique techniques – designed for intermediate and advanced tattooists.
Do I receive a certificate of completion and what does it look like?
Yes! Each course ends with a personalized certificate (available in 5 languages) that you can add to your portfolio or display in your studio.
How many tattoo artists have already joined Academy of Ink courses?
So far, over 500 artists from 29 countries have learned with us and improved their skills.
How can I be sure these courses will help me in my studio work?
Our seminars are led by award-winning artists, and every technique taught can be applied directly with clients.
What payment methods are available (card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay)?
We accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Can I pay in installments?
No, currently all payments are one-time only.
Are the prices listed gross (including VAT)?
Yes, all prices include VAT.
Can I receive an invoice for my company/studio?
Yes, we issue VAT invoices. Just check the option at checkout.
Are there any extra fees for international payments?
No – you only pay the course price. Any conversion fees depend on your bank.
Can I pay in my own currency, or only in euros?
Payments are processed in euros, but your bank will automatically convert from your local currency.
READY TO MASTER OPAQUE GREY PORTRAIT REALISM?
OPAQUE GREY PORTRAIT – MAKE A FACE LOOK ALIVE ON SKIN
Learn directly from Damian Górski and follow a complete tattooing workflow on skin — from stencil placement to the final healed look. Build clean values, smooth blends, and natural texture that stays readable for years.