Welcome to the

The Artimus Academy

Welcome to the official home of leather tattooing!

We’re released our very own groundbreaking training platform that offers artists like you the opportunity to learn how to tattoo shoes, bags and leather goods from the comfort of your very own home.

Visit The ‘Leather Tattoo Masterclass’

Leather Tattoo Masterclass

Turn a fresh new look at tattooing into a completely new income stream with ‘The Leather Tattoo Masterclass ‘an online course designed for artists, creative souls, and tattoo artists who want to stand our from the crown.

Whether your goal is to boost your income, get your creativity back, or start your own business, this course gives you all the knowledge you need to start tattooing leather with confidence.

What makes this program different? It’s the only one of its kind, directed, written and taught by the worlds leading leather tattoo artist ‘Harrison Alcock’ aka @Artimus_Ink.

Real techniques, real training, and guaranteed results from an easy-to-follow 27 lesson course.

What will I learn in the course

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.