Welcome to the

The Artimus Academy

Welcome to the official home for students learning the art of tattooing leather. We’re excited to unveil our groundbreaking online training program that offers artists like you the knowledge and skills to tattoo shoes, bags and leather goods from the comfort of your very own home.

NEW!

Leather Tattoo Masterclass (Video Training)

Get instant access to our full video training program on how to tattoo leather.

This brand new masterclass contains our in-depth video training designed to help you master the ARTIMUS ink leather tattooing techniques and get you from complete beginner to a seasoned professional in no time.

From prep-work, materials and tattoo machine configuration, to stencil making, pulling perfect line-work and making your tattooed leather products a durable & wearable piece of art.

Ebook Download

Over 40 pages packed with all the knowledge you need to tattoo sneakers with absolutely no mess!

This easy to navigate Ebook is the complete beginners to help you grasp the foundations of the ARTIMUS INK sneaker tattooing process.

What will I learn in the courses

We can confidently say this course is packed with everything you need to hit the ground running.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Materials: What you’ll need and how to use them effectively.

  • Stencil Creation & Application: How to create and apply a reusable stencil for precise designs.

  • Tattooing Techniques: Mastering needle depth, stroke, and voltage for optimal results.

  • Machine Configuration: Setting up and adjusting your tattoo machine for the best performance.

  • Ink Control: How to eliminate ink splatter and ensure clean, crisp lines.

  • Leather Types: Understanding different leather types and how they affect your work.

  • Expert Tips & Tricks: Essential insights to refine your technique and accelerate your progress.

  • Durability: How to make your tattooed shoes crack-resistant, waterproof, and scratch-proof for long-lasting designs.

How is tattooing shoes different to painting shoes?

  • Thin Lines
    Small needles allow you to create clean, precise lines that are impossible to achieve with a paintbrush.

  • Save Time & Money
    Line your artwork in seconds with a tattoo machine. You'll save both time and money throughout the entire custom shoe process by using less ink and speeding up production.

  • Stronger Hold
    Tattooing shoes embeds ink directly into the material, rather than layering it on top. This ensures your artwork grips the shoe firmly, providing a longer-lasting hold. It’s a guarantee—try it for yourself!

  • New Tattoo Techniques

    Use traditional shading techniques that only a tattoo machine can preform. Things like whip shading, pendulum shading stipple shading and soo much more.