How to Draw Tattoos

 Some tattoos just look better than others. But why? As a beginner tattoo artist, it can be hard to figure out what makes or breaks a tattoo... especially when you’re staring at a blank page, trying to draw.



Tattoo artists know that designs that work with the body will always look good...even if they aren’t tattooed perfectly. On the other hand, a poorly-designed tattoo will always look bad, even if you have perfect tattooing technique.

Luckily, learning how to draw tattoos that work with the body isn’t too hard once you know a couple tricks. By the end of this book, you’ll know how tattoo artists create drawings that look great on skin...and how to draw tattoos yourself. In this book, we’ll break down how to:

Identify the “flow” of the body

Draw tattoos that flow with the shape of the body

Develop your tattoo drawing skills

Master one style that will allow you to begin tattooing faster

Make sure your tattoo designs age well on the client