However, note that Aitchison has since moved on to video. The is the foundation; his current Hyperspace Studio Patreon and video downloads are the evolution. If you love the PDF, you will be blown away by his 4K video walkthroughs.

Reinventing The Tattoo, 2nd Edition-Proton Press (2008) | PDF

Aitchison argues that stencils restrict flow. He suggests using a or drawing directly on the skin with a surgical marker. This allows you to react to the client’s breathing and muscle movement in real-time.