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Black and grey realism tattoo masterclass
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Master Black & GreyRealism20+ HOURS OF 4K FOOTAGE

Lifetime access to my full tattoo process, Houston seminar footage, and the step-by-step black & grey realism system I’ve built from 18+ years working on real clients.

  • 20+ hours of 4K footage
  • Shot in 4K
  • Lifetime access
  • Houston seminar included
  • New lessons still being added

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20+ hours of 4K footage from a working pro · Lifetime access

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$994one-time, lifetime access — no subscription12 students signed up in the last 30 days
  • 100K+ Instagram followers
  • Taught at live in-person seminars
  • Pro black & grey realism artist since 2007
  • Cerritos, CA - clients fly in worldwide
Trusted To Teach

I Don’t Just Teach Online.
Studios Fly Me Out.

Working artists pay $2,000+ to spend a single day in the room. The masterclass distills the same system — structured, on-demand, from anywhere.

Mitchell Celaya teaching black and grey realism at an in-person seminar
Live demo of shading technique during a private masterclass
Working artists watching Mitchell tattoo a client live
Detailed walkthrough of the linework process at a seminar
Group of artists studying technique at a Mitchell Celaya masterclass
Q and A session with attending artists during a live teaching event
Mitchell demonstrating machine setup to an attending artist
Finished tattoo unveiled at the close of a teaching seminar

Same system, same techniques, same standards — without the flight, the hotel, or the $2,000 ticket.

What You’ll Walk Away With

Outcomes,
Not A Syllabus.

Most courses sell you a list of modules. This one sells you the specific results you’ll be able to produce when you finish.

  • Build smooth, photo-real shading without patchiness

    The exact saturation and pass-count system Mitchell uses on every realism piece.

  • Run a full session start-to-finish like a pro

    Stencil prep, machine setup, line work, shading, blowouts to avoid - filmed in 4K.

  • Charge $1,500-$2,300/day for your work

    How to position a realism portfolio that justifies premium pricing.

  • Diagnose and fix the mistakes killing your healed results

    Most artists never get this feedback. It's why progress stalls for years.

  • Lock in technique on every skin type

    Real client sessions on different tones - not just one demo arm in studio lighting.

  • Develop your own voice within the West Coast style

    Foundations are universal. The course teaches the system, not a copy-paste look.

See The Quality

SAMPLE LESSON

Real 4K session footage — not staged, not scripted. This is the level of detail you get in every lesson.

4K

Shot in 4K

Real commentary

Updated monthly

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What You'll Learn

THE
CURRICULUM

From equipment setup to full portrait and religious work. 20+ hours of 4K black & grey realism training, module by module.

9+

LESSONS

20+

HOURS

4K

RESOLUTION

∞

UPDATES

Mitchell Celaya tattooing
18+

YEARS TATTOOING

Your Instructor

MITCHELL
CELAYA

Tattooing since age 13 — that's 18 years of mastering the craft. Specializing exclusively in black & grey realism — the West Coast Chicano style that speaks for itself.

Based in Cerritos, CA. Built a reputation on clean, efficient technique and work that stands the test of time. Just honest craft.

This masterclass is everything he knows — distilled into practical, watchable lessons you can apply to your next session.

$2,300

DAY RATE

4K

VIDEO QUALITY

12+

LESSONS

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Student testimonials
Real Results

ARTISTS ARE
LEVELING UP

“I went from struggling with smooth gradients to doing full portrait sleeves. Mitchell doesn't hold anything back — you see exactly how he works on real clients. My bookings doubled in 3 months.”

CR

Carlos R.

Portrait Artist · Houston, TX

“Best investment I've made in my career. The 4K footage lets you see every needle movement. I've rewatched the shading modules probably 20 times. My clients can see the difference.”

JM

Jake M.

Realism Artist · Phoenix, AZ

“I was self-taught and hitting a wall. This course filled in all the gaps. The equipment setup alone saved me months of trial and error. Now I'm charging 3x what I was before.”

DL

Destiny L.

Apprentice → Pro · Atlanta, GA

“Mitchell's approach is direct. He shows you exactly what works and why. The monthly updates keep it fresh — every new session I watch teaches me something new.”

MT

Marcus T.

Black & Grey Specialist · Los Angeles, CA

4K

RESOLUTION

18

YEARS EXP

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Portfolio

THE PORTFOLIO
SPEAKS

MORE ON INSTAGRAM
Heart and barbed wire hand tattoo
HAND PIECE
Classical portrait with sword forearm tattoo
PORTRAIT
Rose on hand black and grey realism
HAND PIECE
Vampire portrait calf tattoo
HORROR
Girl portrait realism tattoo
REALISM
Angel statue arm tattoo
FOREARM
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Without This Course

  • x Years of trial and error
  • x Inconsistent shading results
  • x Struggling to charge premium
  • x Random YouTube tutorials

With This Course

  • + Structured path to mastery
  • + Clean results every session
  • + Charge $1,500-$2,300/day
  • + 20+ hours of 4K footage from a working pro

Masterclass — Full Library

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$994

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The cleanest path. Pay once, unlock the full black & grey realism system, and keep lifetime access.

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  • 20+ hours of 4K black & grey realism training
  • 12+ video lessons in 4K
  • Full session walkthroughs
  • Equipment & setup guides
  • Portrait execution breakdowns
  • Monthly new content (forever)
  • Lifetime access — one payment
  • Any device, anywhere

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Elite Mentorship

$2,500

90-day accelerator · Limited spots

  • Everything in the masterclass
  • Bi-weekly 1-on-1 calls with Mitchell
  • Weekly group sessions
  • Brand building & client strategy
  • Social media systems
  • Private artist network
  • Portfolio & technique reviews
VISAMASTERCARDAPPLE PAY

Why artists choose this masterclass first

You are not buying another generic tutorial pack. You are getting the same black and grey realism workflow Mitchell uses on clients in the chair — stencil through final wipe — with commentary that explains why each pass exists, not just what to mimic.

The library is built from 20+ hours of 4K footage so you can see texture, needle depth, and how decisions change when skin and reference behave differently. Lifetime access means every monthly drop and future seminar material lands in your account without another invoice.

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20+ hours of 4K black & grey realism training from professional sessions. The exact techniques Mitchell uses on $2,300/day clients. Watch the free sample first — we stand behind every frame.

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