ONLINE TATTOO EDUCATION BY FINE LINE TATTOOS®
Start your tattoo career with the skills, systems and guidance to do it properly.
Created by Cholo and the team behind Fine Line Tattoos®. Learn the technical skills, studio standards and business systems we’ve used to mentor artists and complete more over 2,000 bookings every month.
Start with clear foundations, professional techniques and the right habits from day one.
Get the guidance, structure and practical skills you need to improve and move forward with confidence.
“I learned more in this course than I did in months of trying to piece everything together myself. It gave me the clear direction I needed to finally move forward.” - Portia, Academy Student
Cholo isn't teaching theory. He's sharing the systems, standards and lessons developed while building Fine Line Tattoos Melbourne into one of Australia's most recognised tattoo studios.
350 SQM
Custom built studio
2,000+
Monthly bookings
533k+
Instagram followers
50+
Artists mentored
Yes. Whether you've never picked up a tattoo machine or you're looking to strengthen your fundamentals, The Academy is designed to help you build confidence through structured, professional training.
eBook – An instant download pdf. Learn the core principles and professional standards behind fine line tattooing.
Online Course – A complete guided video step-by-step training system covering consultations, design, technique, placement and more with Cholo.
Membership – Ongoing coaching / mentorship, portfolio reviews, live Q&As and support from Cholo and The Academy community.
No. The Academy is suitable for beginners, aspiring tattoo artists and self-taught artists wanting to improve their skills and understanding of professional tattooing.
The Academy isn't built on theory. Every lesson is based on the exact systems, standards and techniques used every day inside Fine Line Tattoos® one of Australia's leading fine line tattoo studios run by Cholo. He wanted to create a Academy that he wished existed when he first started tattooing.
Yes. Alongside technical skills, you'll learn consultations, design principles, stencil placement, client communication, studio standards, professionalism and the mindset required to build a long-term career as a tattoo artist.
Yes. The course includes access to our private community, where you can ask questions, receive feedback, join live coaching sessions and continue learning alongside other artists.
Cholo has built Fine Line Tattoos® into one of Australia's most recognised fine line tattoo studios, mentoring over 20 artists and developing the systems and standards used to complete more than 2,000 client bookings every month. Every lesson inside The Academy is built from real studio experience - not theory.
Meet Cholo
The Academy program has three core pillars designed to elevate your tattoo journey:
With over two decades of experience, Cholo has built one of the most recognised and followed studios in the country, earning a global reputation for excellence.
Now, he’s ready to share that passion with the next generation of artists. This is your opportunity to master the craft, build a thriving career, and stand out in a saturated industry — guided by the original.
